True enough, I bet I'd convince myself to keep it! I shall see about getting the new PC built and then see if I can bear the additional cost when...
Don't use free software myself but if you wanted to pay for something I would recommend Acronis True image, its always been easy and trouble free,...
If all things were equal I'd favour option 2, but it depends on what you use it for..I get more use out of my netbook than I would a laptop...
I tend to think thats more for a genuine mistake than what is essentially leasing it then returning it. Shall have to see..give up console...
I would feel rather bad about doing that given whoever I'd bought it from would probably resell it to someone else. Trouble with these things is...
Thanks for that, does sound as if using them with 7 is the way to go. I think it would be good to see one in real life..sadly you have to fork...
Thanks, that's an interesting link. Feeling a bit foolish as its bound to be on there somewhere, but what's a clean vs dirty bootup (in the non...
If SSDs were a competitive price vs HDDs I suspect everyone would be using one, but it does seem to be the case that in bang for buck terms there...
On free software I use a paid for solution for my main backup (Acronis) but for a quick daily backup of my documents to an external drive I use MS...
Thanks, I had looked at those components and the bit tech build when considering what I wanted to use. Not sure who would build it for £100 more,...
Thanks. I do like a removable motherboard tray. Good point on the controller. I'll put it on the review it after you've built it and want more...
Thanks that's a useful tip on the case, but the review here...
Thanks for the information on the plug and play, handy. I don't have many other older peripherals and any issues with cameras (the only other...
I was wondering about 64 bit, thinking it was the way to go and I haven't see issues reported with drivers etc so will install it and see (I can...
Thanks for that..it is really helpful! I think the I5 is the one to go for. Sounds like a good balance of bang and buck. I feel exactly like that...
I use a Roccat sense, which retails under £15, with a deathadder and find it a great surface, though not one for people who don't like cloth mats....
Thanks. I've done a bit of reading and think I'll leave an SSD and contemplate a bit more on the graphics instead. Plenty of time to get an SSD...
Thanks for the suggestions. I do want a sound card as I run all my music via the PC and can hear the difference so I think its a worthwhile...
Hi, I've built several PC's before and am thinking of doing so again, though time is a bit tight of late so am considering buying one. The lure...
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