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The_DADDY
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Hi all, my trusty P4 has died on me leaving me with the heatbreaking task of throwing it in the bin. What i need is for some advice on the many different options i now have with the upgrade. Im going for a new cpu, mobo, ram and graphics.
Id like dual core, SLI or Crossfire with at least 1 gig of DDR2. Im not to bothered if its AMD or Intel as im looking for the best possible value for money. Ill also need a good quality (hopefuly comparible with my 6800 ultra) PCI-e graphics card.
Now for the tricky bit, i only have £400 at most to spend so any magicians in here feel free to cast a spell (a good one mind  ).
I hope someone here can help.
The_DADDY
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RichieP
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Can't you keep your current graphics card? Possibly even the RAM?
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The_DADDY
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I could yes but that would mean that i have to upgrade again possibly in the near future. Taking the plunge and getting newer technology now means im all set for newer games and software  .
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jockwav
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Have a look at theses sites.
http://www.boltonpc.co.uk/
http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/index.php?page=formindex
http://www.aria.co.uk/
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The_DADDY
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Thanks for those links Jockwav.
Im a little pushed for time until tonight but ill have a look then .
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jockwav
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Your very welcome. 
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The_DADDY
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Hi again Jockwav. Sorry for taking so long to reply  .
Those links are just what im looking for. Having seen whats on offer though im going to save a few extra pounds and do it right. My sons has let me use his until i get a new one (i think he wants me to keep it so he can have an Xbox360) so im not in the rush i was but im thinking that around Christmas time ill have a lovely new pc.
Thanks again Jockwav.
The_DADDY
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jockwav
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Np,hope you find what you are looking for.
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The_DADDY
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Thanks again Jockwav. Im now waiting for my new pc to be delivered .
I got an Asus P5N32SLE Se Deluxe mobo
An EVGA GeForce 7950 GX2 SuperClocked 1024MB graphics card (3rd down)
P4 Duo 2 e6600 cpu and 2 gig of DDR2 ram.
It was a little more than i would have liked to have spent (well,,,,,a lot more ] but graphics card is one of those 2 in 1 jobbies so i can just buy another one later and then i have quad SLI for not much money
My only concern is that it will be out of date before the spit on the stamp is dry  but hey, thats computers .
Thanks once again for those links Jockwav and id value your opinion on what ive bought
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ourstanley
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No help here then. 
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The_DADDY
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Hi OurStanley. To be honest i didnt want to take the risk. I couldnt find a single person who has heard of Tescobox and i must have phoned a dozen pcs shops, none of whome could see how they can do it for that price.
Still, knowing my luck Tescobox is probably a legit site and ive just spent way over the odds
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The_DADDY
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found this today.
Looks like i made the right choice for once.
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