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  1. paddybliss

    Upgrading CPU. Will i need a new cooler?

    My current processer is a 3000+ not xp 3000+ (if that makes any difference?) and is fitted with the standard retail cooler. Thanks for directing me to the thermal solutions page of the AMD website. I've googled quite a few, but they seem to be thin on the ground (old products)?). I've been...
  2. paddybliss

    Upgrading CPU. Will i need a new cooler?

    I've just bought an Athlon X2 4200 to replace my Athlon 3000. Will the existing 3000 heatsink & fan be sufficient or should i get a new one? If i use the existing one, will i need to get some thermal paste or can i use whats left oh the heatsink? Thanks!
  3. paddybliss

    Should I upgrade from IDE to SATA?

    I'll def go for a new CPU will monitor those ones on ebay, both of which claim not to be overclocked. Might pick up somr RAm there as well. Thanks for all your help Patrick
  4. paddybliss

    Should I upgrade from IDE to SATA?

    Yes i will be doing a clean reinstall as part of a general spring clean. I have a second partition on my existing drive that i was going to put Vista on with duel boot, but may just stick to second installation of XP (any problems with doing that?). I have dozens of utilities and apps on my...
  5. paddybliss

    Should I upgrade from IDE to SATA?

    Well thats an even split between RAM and the Drive! Anymore takers.... I've put the processers on ebay on my watch list, but i'm a bit wary about buying secondhand stuff like that on ebay, unless it's an absolute bargain. I did just see this advertised as new, which almost seems too good to be...
  6. paddybliss

    Should I upgrade from IDE to SATA?

    Thanks for the advice. Would it be better to spend the money on more RAM? I need DDR, which is more expensive than DDR2 and 2G would be about £70. Can't afford RAM and the drive, so which would give me more speed?
  7. paddybliss

    Should I upgrade from IDE to SATA?

    Will upgrading to a SATA drive make any noticeable difference to the speed of my computer? My spec is: Elite RS480-M skt 939 motherboard AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 2x 512mb Geil DDR PC3200 200gb Maxtor DiamondMax 10 (8mb cache) IDE Windows XP SP2 (but considering upgrading to Vista) It’s a...

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