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Old 13-03-11, 04:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My old Packhard bell PC Is playing up.I have tryed a few things to get it going again but to no avail.I am thinking of building a PC for the first time.Can i use the old packhard bell case or should i start with a new case.
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My old Packhard bell PC Is playing up.I have tryed a few things to get it going again but to no avail.I am thinking of building a PC for the first time.Can i use the old packhard bell case or should i start with a new case.

you will have to get a new case mate... Companies Cases are very limited, this is due to there motherboard design.

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ok mate.....thank you
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It's not always true with some of cases, but it is generally. Also, cases are relatively cheap
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A computer is a device, You will be able to create a custom machine that absolutely matches your needs. It will be upgrade easier to machine your machine in the future because you will accept it completely.
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A computer is a device, You will be able to create a custom machine that absolutely matches your needs. It will be upgrade easier to machine your machine in the future because you will accept it completely.
Really ?

So how much have you had to drink today ?
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Great post jackiewilliam

Try these people out, I live near there trade outlet in Watford.
www.rlsupplies.co.uk
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Im doing the same thing, look at what i have got up 2 and need more...

Gigabyte GA-X58-USB3

Samsung SH-B123L/BSBP 12x Blu-Ray Combo Drive


COOLIT ECO ALC

Samsung SpinPoint F3 Desktop Class 1 TB


Palit GTX 460 SONIC 2GB GDDR5
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Hi try these for building pc ive used them a lot .http://www.overclockers.co.uk/
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