Desktop PC- worth selling? (UK prices)?

Dan

OS - MS Windows XP Professional 32-bit SP3
CPU - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
RAM - 4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 400MHz (6-6-6-18)
MOTHERBOARD - Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. P35-DS3 (Socket 775)
GRAPHICS - 512MB GeForce 8800 GT (Undefined)
HDs - 488GB SAMSUNG, 1465GB SAMSUNG (both SATA)
OPTICAL - Optiarc DVD RW AD-7200S, ATAPI iHOS104 (Blu Ray)
CASE - Antec P182
FANS - Cant remember the brand but ive replaced two with silent, high rpm fans.
CPU COOLER - Again cant remember but it was highly rated at the time and cost me around £70.
POWER - Average priced modular 750W (was said to be reliable at the time)

Old school gaming pc ive been using for a while. Obviously looking to upgrade but what would you do with this?

I definitely building my own replacement so ive got the following options:

1) Use the case, power supply and fans in the new-build. Sell the rest.
2) Use the case, power supply and fans in the new-build. Use the rest to build another system or some kind of media player.
3) Sell the system as a whole.
4) Sell the system with a spare 22" monitor I have and accessories.


As far as im aware
1) = getting not much towards my new build.
2) = paying for extra lower end parts to build something I might not be able to sell or use.
3) = The Antec case is a work of art that cost me (and is still for sale at) £120 so im loathed to sell it.
4) = Same as 3) but will the monitor make it more saleable? Wanted £60 for the monitor on its own.


What would you do? Im swaying towards 1).
John - originally build this for £900 4-5 years ago and I think thats the reason why its lasted so long with very few issues. As a result i'll be looking to spend around the same on the new machine, whack a hugely expensive card in it and hopefully it'll last 5 years from now.

Another reason why upgrading isnt an option- ive tried twice without any luck to put Windows 7 onto it. It gets to desktop and cuts out and I spent a good 2 weeks googling fixes but to no avail so I went back to 32bit XP (depressing).

Answer
It's worth over £200 parts on eBay , I'd keep it and upgrade the GPU? (that quad core is just as good if not better than a i3!) (I still run pentium d & 7600gt) I'd say £400 all in a case working with windows 7 £300 with xp

High definition on LCD television?

Archie and

I'm buying a Full HD Digital LCD TV....
I was told that to get the HD, you have to get a lead...

Is this the lead??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLD-PLATED-HDMI-HDMI-CABLE-LEAD-PS3-HDTV-HD-DVD-/390208821701?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item5ada4219c5#ht_2044wt_1137

And if so...Where do you plug it in?
And is it absolutely necessary to use it??
Or would my tv automatically be HD??

Answer
You will need an HDMI cable to get a high definition image from your DVD player, Blu-Ray Player, etc.

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I live in Australia, if I buy dvd's from amazon will they play on my ps3?

blu ray player ebay uk image

Tahnee

I've heard of international zoning or something like that but don't know anything about it.
Thanks :)

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I know foriegn blu rays DONT work but not sure about dvds.

Unless someone here knows for sure, i will edit this post tomorrow with an answer. Wont be home till late tonight but will try a US dvd in my console in the morning.


Overseas games work, but DLC from our psn store will only work with aussie game. So if importing UK game, need a UK psn account to buy the DLC.

EDIT - sorry for late reply, took me a while to find some US dvds in my collection & unfortunately, they DID NOT work.
Best bet would be to buy a cheap dvd player from ebay or even somewhere like strathfield car radios.
Most under $50 these days are region free & then can spend crazy on the much larger range of US region dvds. I even had to buy an 80's Aussie movie from US because not made here.

Is this a good buy blu ray player?

OGC

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Panasonic-Blu-Ray-disc-player-/150492461007?pt=UK_CDsDVDs_DVDs_DVDs_GL&hash=item230a0cb7cf#ht_500wt_1154

Answer
Yes. You can't go wrong with a Panasonic blu ray disc player. I still have my first generation from Panasonic model BD-10 and have had no problem for 3 years. I even bought 2 more model BD-35 for my kids for christmas and it has been two years. They are always highly recommended by Home Theater Magazine. Can't tell you much due to I do not know the exchange rate from your currency to the US dollars. Hope this will help you out.

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I live in Australia, if I buy dvd's from amazon will they play on my ps3?

blu ray player ebay uk image

Tahnee

I've heard of international zoning or something like that but don't know anything about it.
Thanks :)

Answer
I know foriegn blu rays DONT work but not sure about dvds.

Unless someone here knows for sure, i will edit this post tomorrow with an answer. Wont be home till late tonight but will try a US dvd in my console in the morning.


Overseas games work, but DLC from our psn store will only work with aussie game. So if importing UK game, need a UK psn account to buy the DLC.

EDIT - sorry for late reply, took me a while to find some US dvds in my collection & unfortunately, they DID NOT work.
Best bet would be to buy a cheap dvd player from ebay or even somewhere like strathfield car radios.
Most under $50 these days are region free & then can spend crazy on the much larger range of US region dvds. I even had to buy an 80's Aussie movie from US because not made here.

Is this a good buy blu ray player?

OGC

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Panasonic-Blu-Ray-disc-player-/150492461007?pt=UK_CDsDVDs_DVDs_DVDs_GL&hash=item230a0cb7cf#ht_500wt_1154

Answer
Yes. You can't go wrong with a Panasonic blu ray disc player. I still have my first generation from Panasonic model BD-10 and have had no problem for 3 years. I even bought 2 more model BD-35 for my kids for christmas and it has been two years. They are always highly recommended by Home Theater Magazine. Can't tell you much due to I do not know the exchange rate from your currency to the US dollars. Hope this will help you out.

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