X2 5000+ vs E7200?

Need some quick CPU advice for the following build for a friend:

AMD version: $157
AthlonX2 5000+ 2.6ghz ($90)
ECS 740G mobo ($67)

Intel version: $192
E7200 2.53ghz ($135)
ECS GF7100PVT-M ($57)

Rest of the system:
EVGA 8800GT 512MB
ADATA 2x2GB DDR2-800 kit ($63 with Newegg promo!)
WD SE15 500GB SATA
Samsung 20x DVDRW SATA
Apevia XQPack2 500W SFF case

Wondering if the AMD build is fast enough to handle an 8800GT or if I should be telling him to spend the extra $35 for the Intel version. Is there even a major difference between the two, given that the AMD version is actually 70mhz faster? Budget won't allow for any of the higher end chips so no E8400 :p

Also, any issues with my Intel mobo selection? Just need something basic, it's not going to be upgraded or overclocked.

go intel

Avoid ECS mobos at all costs!!!

also , Intel is faaaar faster than Amd ...


you can find Intel mobo for 60-70$ from Intel , Asus , Gigabyte etc

look for 965 or P35 chipset.

I agree with fist, ECS is something you want to stay away from.

Both of these chips will handle a 8800 just fine. In day to day applications you will not notice a difference.

Learux

I've used four ECS 740G mobos so far with chips ranging from a 4000+ to a Phenom X3 and they've all run flawlessly. I know the reputation, but Biostar used to suck hard too and they've been great to me for the last several years. I wouldn't use ECS for overclocking or crazy complicated setups, but for basic use they have great price/performance and no reliability problems so far.

If it's not gonna make a noticeable difference in framerates/responsiveness I'd just as soon stick with the AMD both for cost and because the 740G boards have been great to me so far.