Recent content by gaiden2k5

I would stay away from Cyberpower Ibuypower, i dont know this but some say they are actually under the same management/mother company. regardless though read your reviews and you will know that ppl complained about their quality... their cheaper price come off from cutting corners in things you...

AC5 is a great point. I open up my M1710 and after 20-30 screws i reapplied AC5 on GPU and CPU, readings on the CPU went down by 5-7c which is very pleasant. I would have suggest you to get the M1730, part of using things is the experience too and i think all that 'gimpnesses' does chip in along...

Refurb is pretty much anything from a loose key to faulty mobo - which are replaced/restored by the Manufacturer so ya, it sounds a bit scary but if you are on budget and wants more bang for your bucks i guess you would take 'a box of chocolate' :P then again, i would take a box of chocolate...

Laptop means more freedom to those who use PC. So no, I didn't buy a laptop that I don't need, I simply bought myself more freedom. :)

my 2cents would be 2x4850 CFX on a x38/x48 board but then again there's nothing wrong w/ a 9800gtx. there is one problem however... ya it's a nice antec case with a PSU... but your choice of mobo makes ppl think that you will stick another 9800 for sli in the future. Thought it works, I would...

I'm guessing you use CAD, so... OS-wise i would suggest XP. but the catch is that many new laptops has vista built in so you may need to wipe it out and get a copy of xp - unless the laptop maker offers a xp presinstall option, then take that. Laptop-wise im suggesting a Dell Vostro 1500...