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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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Default need some help i need a new pc

need a new pc this one is getting slower and slower everything day.

I have 500-600 pound to spend.

I take it i should really go for a duel core cpu. whats better amd / intel. What speeds should i go for.

minimum 1 gb ddr ram i take it

anything else i really need to get.

Also i need to buy one on buy now pay later does any one no any good places to go.

Sorry i will mainly be using it for downloading music, maybe a few games and a lot of the time just on the net.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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only one place to go....

MESH Computers - Award Winning PCs Since 1987

dont get ripped off by dell or pc world

mesh give u a 19-inch flat panel monitor, decent motherboard, 256/512mb graphics card and a decent processor for a reasonable 500ish price

check out this xmas special offer...MESH Computers - Award Winning PCs Since 1987

not bad if you compare the crap you get from pc world

Lord Shrek....no i dont want to pay 1500 for a 15-inch monitor with an onboard graphics card

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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Based on your requirements; internet, a 'few' games and some office applications probably and possibly itunes or similar. I would think about upgrade rather than new; upgrade RAM to 1Gb, perhaps a dedicated graphics card if currently using on-board and a second HDD (160GB is about right) also a new PSU might be an idea. Copy all your music, data and **** files to the new HDD; Format the existing HDD and re-install operating system and other progs. This should see a dramatic performance in system speed; I've recemtly seen XPLite in action and it makes XP very quick by cutting out all the rubbish that installs in the background. Should fall easily within the budget you've set, and available from an Ebay 'store' very cheaply.

Best of luck.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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Overclockers UK - great forum that will help you build your own. £600 will allow you to build a belter.
They also have a shop with some great deals.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online from Scan Computers UK
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Don't we have a forum dedicated to this sort of thing .......

Found it https://www.scoobynet.com/computer-related-34/
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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ebuyer.com - the UK's largest independent online retailer of computers, components, electronics, MP3 Players,cameras, televisions, DVD Players, car audio, software and more...
you can build your own or a ready built one and get it on interest free too.

ive just built a beast for £800 - core2duo e6600, asus p5b deluxe m/b, 2gb corsair xms memory, case , psu , etc. now overclocked to 3gb and it really flies !! just need a bigger heatsink now
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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i could not recommend Mesh due to poor aftersales and repair attitude.

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