need help deciding on an upgrade (amd or intel)

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After deciding to add more memory and finding out that ddr is almost twice the price of ddr2 ,having more and more problems with my motherboard (2 sata ports have now died on me :mad: ) ive decided to upgrade my cpu motherboard and memory

This is where my problems begin firstly which processor should i go for intel or amd im looking at either an x2 6000 or an e4500 atm but im a little confused about which one is better .On paper the x2 6000 looks faster but from what ive read the duo cores are better chips also with overclocking what could i expect as a stable overclock with the e4500 with a stock heatsink and fan.

Secondly i need a little advice on which motherboard i should invest in i need one with sli support for my 2x 7800 gtx's but something that will let me upgrade my gfx cards when i have too.

Lastly which memory should i buy ? (2 x 1gb kit)

im looking to spend up to £230 so any advice would be apreciated :p

thnx
minizx
 
thank you for your advice and another little question would the e2180 outperform my xp4400 at stock now just incase i cant manage to overclock it ? and also how are the xfx boards ive never brought one myself

thnx
minizx
 
i think thats settled then ill be placing my order next week i think and ill have to but a decent hs and fan to really see how far i can push an e2180

thnx for the help and suggestions
minizx
 
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