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Yes, you can put the new hard-disk into the new computer, but the installed Windows environment will not be compatible with the new hardware. I would suggest installing Windows to a new disk in the new
The E4500 shouldn't be a dramatic issue for games, you don't need a quadcore for gaming, and the E6600/6700 isn't going to be a very dramatic difference. Honestly I'd keep the 4500 as is. Regarding the
What processor do you have currently? Any of the CPUs selected would be a good option, the E8400 is likely the best value though, although thats based on European/American pricing schemes (if the price
No, there will be no performance issue having a CPU with a higher FSB, the motherboard will automatically adjust the ratio between the CPU FSB and the memory (called a "divider") and things will work fluidly
Honestly I'm not seeing any blatant reason for the system to stop working, so either its something fairly subtle in the environment thats being missed, or I'm missing something altogether, as generally

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