Just updating those member with the ongoing drama I've been having with my PC. I've just heard but from the shop and it is indeed the motherboard that has failed (I got it right, go the A+ certification)
BUT due to its age (2.5 years) that particular type of motherboard is no longer on the market and to replace it means upgrading the CPU and RAM.
In saying that, the good news is the data is fine as the hard drive is okay and I backup on a regular basis (good old A+ again) so all designs I was working on or have worked on I still have a copy of (mostly in .psd format).
I've yet to investigate the possible costs involved upgrading etc but money wise I'm on a tight budget due to some personal issues I've been dealing with over the year or so and I need to talk to a few people regarding my options but until then my design services are unavaiable until further notice.
I'll still be hanging out in the forums as much as I can on my partner's work laptop as you can get rid of me that easy.
Blake
To those member's I'm currently helping out with designs - Part II 
Sorry to hea rabout your PC, I may be in the same boat as my PC has been having some minor problems. 
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