[SOLVED] new motherboard and graphics card

I have just loaded Win 7 and want to get the best out of it, particularly Aero. Currently the win 7 system says my PC is rated at 2.2.

I don't play games or do any video editing. I want to get a new chip (AMD x2 240e?), a new motherboard and new graphics card, new PSU, all preferably to last for 3-4 years.

Any advice, please.

Hi johnnyb

I have a question its how much do you want to spend ? this will equate into the type of system you can build

Maximum £300? - but preferably less - I'm a pensioner!!

OK as you want a new Motherboard you will also need RAM, i have had a look around as you quoted in £ i take it your UK based, one last question will you be using Windows 7 32 or 64-bit ?

Sorry to be so long in responding - been tied up for an hour

I will be using 32 bit. Yes RAM (DDR3?) would be needed - 2or 3GB?.

We only just got back from shopping , Now I'm only using Novatech as an example (you may get a better price elsewhere) but have a look at Motherboard Bundles > http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/bundles.html

Thanks really that's really helpful - but will I need a graphics card upgrade to get the best out of Aero?

Graphics Card (any of these will do all you need) > http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/p...IHD4300Series/

PSU > http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/p...400SXS-UK.html

I recommend the RAM, motherboard, CPU and power supply from this article: http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/ic...-2009-edition/

All of the items will come in at less than your budget, they're of exceptional quality, they meet your performance criteria, and they'll last you a long time.

One thing to remember johnnyb always look around there are some good deals to be had out there