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First time build need advice please

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 2 weeks BUDGET RANGE: UK £450 but i allready have case

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:gaming, movies ,surfing net

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, cd drive

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: any

OVERCLOCKING: Yes in future SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe or a motherboard compatable so i can upgrade that in future

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: i plan to upgrade more in future

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What's your monitor? Your choice of video card depends on that greatly. Also, what's your case? miniATX? microATX?

Since you're looking for an upgrade path, I'd suggest the i7 platform... unfortunately, that setup sounds a bit too much for your budget.

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