Recent content by Etera

So the site with the Lenovo is down. Either way, I am taking your advice with the hp and upgrading a few of the components. Are you not recommending the upgrade to the 2ig video card? Also, looking at it now, it seems silly to spend $200 for a warranty on a machine that is only worth $900...

So it seems I am down to 3 choices, each having pros and cons: https://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/cart_detail.do?pageLink=true&bvLoadCart=1&action=add&disp_msg=0 (Price of this is actually $1128.27 after coupon.) Pro: 3 year warranty. 33% coupon bringing price down (or is this like...

So, I found this! http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/291949 I know nothing about this video card. Will it allow me to use photoshop/indesign/etc. And how about games like metro 2033? Diablo 3? BF3? Star Wars Online? Looks like this deal will go fast, so any quick advice will...

I really appreciate all the great advice. The comment about a $650 current computer running things better than my 5 year old 3k computer has really opened my eyes. Here is where I am at. I need a computer for my work. On this computer I will be using Indesign, Photoshop, word, excel, and...

I was always told the best gaming could only be accomplished on a desktop. About 6-7 years ago I bought a Dell XPS M1710 and I am still using it. It is only now (within the last year) come to the point where I can't play the best games on it. That's 5 fulls years of great gaming from a single...

I need to buy a new laptop and I am a hardcore gamer. I will also do some video & music editing, and all the normal browsing/spreadsheet/document creation/etc. I want a machine that will rock games and have the following requirements. Budget: 3k (If I don't need to spend it all, good. It's...