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Ok thanks, I'll go for the psu and HD4850 which will keep me happy for the next year.

I'm still not sure about the 450w PSU, as I read somewhere that the next gen cards will require 500+w, and I'd like to last and reuse it in a few years. When in the future will I think about buying new components? Don't know, but probably when my processor struggles, so maybe a year or two...

What alphanumeric said. Same thing used to happen to my memory stick.

Ok, I'll stick to the simple Gtx card and PSU for now. I was recomended a more powerful PSU, like 650>, worth getting instead? Because I could just recycle it if a build a new system. I didn't mean that I was going to get a new Mobo/RAM/etc just now, but maybe in the future.

So, double checking, the Gfx card is compatible (although i've got a PCI-E1.1 16x), the psu is compatible, or is it? And how much wiring would be needed, and what’s the difficulty of it? (Considering that i'll have to move a bundle of wires to the side to fit in the HD 4850) Will the 450w...

Also, how does the HD4850 compare to other cards in the market? And to the one i've got? (the radeon x1300/x1600) and will I be able to overclock it (just want to learn) and use it in crossfire? And would anyone recommend a better card?

Thanks Danny Bui (I feel like i'm using thanks to much, but the help has been great) needed the reasurance. Ok, so i'll get the PSU and Gfx card which probably add up to £200 including shipping. I'd like to make my pc as future proof as possible, so any other recomendations? Or am i fine for...

Thanks tiraides, I've got enough room (though I don't know about the height, any help?) So, what do I do when i've got the Gfx card and PSU? (still need conformation on whether its compatable) Any chance of reyclyling my old card to make it work the new one? (stupid question, but you never...

Yup, I've got PCI-Ex16 (what size is the card?) http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00748726&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=3299181 PSU?

itchyeyes, thanks, probably saved me a lot of money. So what now? Picked my new gfx card, the HD4850, and a new PSU, the Corsair VX450, but I can't help thinking that there are more specifications waiting to annoy me. So what do I need to check to make sure its compatible (like the size of the...

Thanks tiraides. I'll build my own rig in a few years, though at the moment I’m still interested in upgrading my existing one. Mainly due to the fact that I'd like to keep all the software that’s in it (ain't to keen on buying it all again) and for the experience as well. Also, its kind of in...

Heres a link to the pics (Gamespot Again, couldn't be bothered setting up an account on a image site just for two pics) and I apologies for the shoddy camera work :p http://uk.gamespot.com/users/redwolf22/images?tag=all-about;header;more Well, i've got £800 at the moment; so thats about...

Thanks a lot guys. I’ve got about 11" (if I move the bundled bunches of wires to the side) more space lengthwise and about 5" more width for a new Graphics card, but I will struggle to fit it in if a new one if a new card is any higher (I am meaning about 1cm more, tight fit). I can't accurately...

Well most of the info is in the link i posted, but its filled with useless details so i'll give a summery of it. Basicaly i'm wanting a better rig thats able to play the upcoming years games without problems. Got a budget of £800 at the moment, probably even more by next year, and i've...

Hi, this site was suggested to me at gamespot, and I'm needing a second opinion about upgrading my 2-3 year old pc. Its an HP M7635.uk, rolling out the specs... Intel core 2 duo E6400 @ 2.13 Ghz 2.00 Gb RAM Radeon x1300 / x1600 512mb Microsoft windows Xp (media center edition 2005)...