which motherboard, which processor?

[joskos]

i want to use the computer for my educational use, like word typing,
creating web pages, storing wedding pictures (really loads of them),
want to store them on dvd, i lalso use programming languages like, visual
basic, python etc to make programmes.

after searching sites on which motherboard and processor to go for i have come up with the following:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0GHz
Gigabyte GA M59SLI-S4 AM2

is the motherboard compatable with the processor?

I would apreciate any comments or advice on this spec.

thanks,
Chris Maynard

 

[raven_87]

any paticular reason why you choose amd at this point?

either way it's an alright combo, I'm just curious....

 

[shadowmaster625]

save yourself some money (and power) and go with one of the 65W AMD processors. You wont notice the speed and with the money u save u can buy a cuisinart or something

 

[commanderspockep]

I think thats a fine choice. The motherboard is compatible as also indicated by the AMD website:

Motherboard Tool

You will be very pleased with this decision. As you have a lot of photos, make sure you also get a large sized hard drive.

Best Wishes,

Spock