Cpu/Mobo/Ram for ~£250

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Hi guys,

I've been having a browse around the popular auction site and it seems that socket 939 parts are still fetching absolutely stupid money! My cpu would probably fetch around £100 :eek: My ram I've just seen someone on there sell for £60. I could probably get around £200 in total if I'm lucky.

What quad core system could I get for £200-£250?

The Q6600 seem to go on MM for around £100, so that would leave ram and a good motherboard. What can I get for this budget?

Is it worth upgrading now for a decent system that can last me a good year or two, bearing in mind that I will probably break even and it shouldn't cost me more then £50.

Really need motherboard suggestions, something solid, I've always gone with Abit and Asus in the past and they have been good. I use vista 64 anyway so 4GB ram would be useful, maybe I could squeeze in 8GB?
 
That motherboard seems a bit steep at £100, are there any £50-£70 alternatives which would be just as good? Don't mind if it's not an asus as long as its upto the job. Or should I definately pay the extra in this case?

I don't think I've ever spent over £50 on a motherboard tbh, the prices seem to have gone through the roof on some boards, over £200 some are! crazy! :eek:
 
Been offered the following...


ASROCK SKT-775 P43D1600TWINS S/L 1600FSB

Intel Q9250 (es)

4GB (2GB x2) Generic PC6400



All the above for £150.

Worth it?

What is the CPU like? Can't seem to find a lot of info on it.
 
Been offered the following...


ASROCK SKT-775 P43D1600TWINS S/L 1600FSB

Intel Q9250 (es)

4GB (2GB x2) Generic PC6400



All the above for £150.

Worth it?

What is the CPU like? Can't seem to find a lot of info on it.

Anyone?
 
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