I have an os. I am looking to build an AMD pc for basic gaming. I would like to do this as cheap as possible. I am considering getting a barebones and then moving on from there. Would it be cheaper to get the components seperately instead? I have never built a pc, but I am not shy and expect to have problems. I am looking to get something that is very basic. I am sure this question has been asked hundreds of times, so please bear with me. What I need to know is, what AMD is decent nowadays? I am somewhat familiar with intel, but isn't AMD different (can do more at once, right?) If anyone has some components they can recommend, I am open. I would like to keep it @ $350-$400.as a guideline. I am willing to go a bit more or less. I am also willing to buy 2nd hand. (I know used prices are arbitrary, just looking fgor opiniions) Thanks

How's this for starters? S939 nForce4 Ultra motherboard, $39: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?in... A64 3700+ CPU, $78: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... 1GB (2 x 512MB) PC3200, $70 after rebate: http://shop4.outpost.com/product/40... Case, free after rebate: http://shop4.outpost.com/product/49... 500W PSU, free after rebate: http://shop4.outpost.com/product/45...

Video card, $87: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...

looks good. Thanks for the reply