X2 5000+ vs E7200?

[nukefault]

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

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

[fist]

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.

[Learux]

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

[nukefault]

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.