Barebones Build

[Foxdaemon]

Edited my old post because it was too big and mostly consisted of me trying to salvage my old system. I want to upgrade now and would love some advice on a mobo, cpu, ram and air cooler combo. Budget is £300 but I'm keen on the msi gaming series boards and I know they might stretch the budget a little.

Would welcome all advice and am looking to buy asap.

 

[Foxdaemon]

I'm slightly ashamed to admit it but I've never actually overclocked the system. I bought it as a mobo, cpu and ram bundle ready for overclocking back in 2008 and left everything at stock settings.