If I was you, I'd spend 40 bucks on upgrading RAM. If you do, make sure that you get 667MHz as it is generally just as cheap (if not cheaper) when you find the deals. This will definitely give you a performance increase.
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Don't yah get it? To use an OEM copy of Windows you're supposed to be the builder of the system. Obviously you didn't build the Mac, so you can't legally install an OEM Windows on it. (especially not after telling everyone you're gon...
No, get this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106073
It is cheaper and faster. I have the same one, it works great. Make sure yo have enough sata power connectors.
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Basically if your gonna use your laptop outside or anywhere with bright light shining directly on the screen, the gloss will act as a mirror and yah won't be able to see squat. But if your using it indoors with normal lighting, it will...
So you say your CPU is maxed when running games? Sounds like yah might have a fan problem. Back when i had my i9400 the fans were running but not spinning (?) and so the processor underclocked itself. I had the same sort of issues. ...