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Windows 8 has been out for a while now, so all major problems should be solved. You can also change the UI to look like Windows 7. That laptop will and should play YouTube videos with any problems, will be fine for internet browsing, work documents and "basic" games.

Anything with a 478 socket would work, that are similar specs to yours. This should be okay: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel-pentium-4-socket-478-prescott-core-28ghz-512kb-l2-cache-69w-oem -Vr

Hi, and welcome to the forum. The message "closing down to prevent damage" from my knowledge only occurs if your PC is overheating, generally the CPU. If the CPU gets above 90 Celsius (ish) most computers and laptops will auto shut down to prevent damage, or further damage. This is caused by a build up of dust and dirt in the heatsink and fan, which directly sits on the CPU. Are you able to take the side panel off of your tower, to see inside if there is build up of dust? (and kitten fur). There "should" be 1 or 2 thumb screws located on the back of the tower, once undone the side panel slides off to gain access to the insides of the tower. If there is nothing similar to this, look around your tower for numbers and markings. This should help determine the model and we can help further. Pictures of the tower/numbers or markings might help also. Personally, I wouldn't try to get your computer running until we know for sure that the issue isn't caused by a build up of dust. -Vr [Edit] Beaten by Ken.

A GTX 660 would be an average upgrade. Nothing too serious but should suit your needs well. Something like this. http://www.ebuyer.com/396967-gigabyte-gv-n660oc-2gd-660-gv-n660oc-2gd The 660 is now an average video card. Mine was nearly twice the price on release. -Vr

Advanced task killer. MX Player... I have to say I am really disappointed in my Galaxy S3... Really slow and frustrating sometimes. Even with nothing running.

Hi. Having a £1000 price tag doesn't mean much. I am more than happy to dig around but I would look away on building your first own for 1k. You can get decent "pre-built" by companies, but do you need the whole setup? Like a monitor, mouse/keyboard, speakers, or a desk/chair? If those are needed your budget for the PC has dropped by around £250. Local companies are better for beginners, I do most of my buying over the internet, and has sometimes been hard work with issues. Getting your first PC is pretty epic, but be patient and really look at the advice that you are given, rushing in can be a huge mistake, we have all done it. -Vr

As long as you have a 500w+ PSU in your PC you shouldn't run into any problems. -Vr

In order for a wireless controller to work, you need the wireless adapter. These come in many shapes and forms, sometimes these wont install properly. But would come up with a message saying "Drive not installed properly" The play and charge kit won't work if your using a cable for the wireless controller. These cables only transfer power to charge the controller, no information is passed between controller and PC. The WNA3100M is a mini wireless dongle, so doesn't effect the controller. You either need a wired controller, or a wireless controller adapter. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Proxima-Direct%C2%AE-Wireless-Receiver-Controller/dp/B00D1CE75I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380961256&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+360+controller+wireless+adapter If you buy the above for it, it wont initially work like mine. Don't use the CD, check out the comments for installation help. -Vr

No. Intel and AMD need different types of mother board. The AMD 6-core will need a AM3 socket type, which is what you have listed. The Intel i5 need a LGA 1150 socket type. -Vr

Yup, that motherboard will take that CPU. -Vr

Just to clear up first, Powercell = PSU? If you replaced the PSU, this shouldn't be the cause of the problem. A revving sound in my experience is a fan issue, and then no display as well as the noise may indicate a graphics card issue, if you have one installed. Are you able to check all fans in the system and locate if it is one of them causing the noise? Use the back end of a pencil to block each fan on start up, it will take time, but will let you know if there is an issue with the fans, no noise = possibe faulty fan, if you remove the pencil the fan will automatically start, so no damage will come to the components. As for the display, can you check all connections inside the case and cables connecting from case to the monitor? If no luck try another monitor. Let us know how you get on. -Vr

Yeah, all looks sweet. Clearly it's a gaming build, so personally that case is too small and the PSU may not be reliable enough for what it will run. I would spend a little more on case and PSU. The case is going to have a lot of hot running parts inside, so the larger the case the better the breathing room and air flow, so overall life of the parts should be extended, I strongly recommend a larger case. The PSU says SLI and Xfire ready, which may indicate it is an older PSU, and perhaps not up to the task for a big build, though I have a Thermaltake in my old PC which is still going strong after 10 years. Let us know what you think. -Vr

Got a PM asking to take a look. Replied via PM. -Vr

In my honest opinion, it wouldn't be worth the hassle trying to sell it. You would be better off keeping it as a spare. You would fetch very little for it, in the current market.

That is pretty awesome, Nev. :) I went out bashing with my RC buggy with a mate. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/Cougie/20130909_194927_zps920fcf3a.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/Cougie/20130909_202756_zpsa47d2979.jpg Yeah it was pretty awful to clean lol. Should have stopped off at a jet wash on the way home.