Components or new PC?

[omi]

just wondering does it work out cheaper and better to replace the components in my PC or just buy a new one.

i think my MB is dead.

so might as well replace some other bits,

if i get a core2duo, will need a new MB, memory and gfx card (my current is a AGP).

so the only bits i will re-use are the case, monitor, keyb+mouse, soundcard, PSU, HDDs, DVD drive and cables.

I had a look at some stores and some very nice systems for around 400GBP to do what I want. (Core2, nvidia 8500gt)

not sure if I can get components for that kinda price?

or are they other better places to look as well

 

[omi]

thanks for the replies and advice,

my knowledge of components etc is years old so i havent got a clue whats good, whats value for money etc.

my PSU if I recall is a 500W antec blue. or was it 480W

i dont know much about gfx cards either anymore, i'm still on AGP cant remember what it is now, was a 9800pro.

correct me if i am wrong, wasnt there a conroe that you could OC like mad? the 1,6GHz one?

i dont need a supercomputer, some decent gaming with moderate settings. some photoshop work.

i possibly need a new DVD drive as well, my current one is a bit knackered as well. but i guess they are pretty cheap anyway.

saying that i have seen a quad core on offer for 500-ish not that i need one.