Posts by ofelas

1) Do you prefer to build your own PC’s or buy a branded system? a) Prefer to build my own 2) How often do you replace or upgrade your PC? c) 18 months – 2 years 3) How important do you feel an SSD is to system performance? a)...

djgavh - I'm a novice when it comes to anything multimedia + electronic; I can barely figure out which end of the remote is which. Having said that - I bought a VGA port to S-Video + Composite adapter cable off FleaBay; doesn't work...

I hear ya GJ! Here're my results after stressing the CPU with 1024 wPrime, and running 3DMark06 right after -

OT a bit - sorry to hear about the layoff GJ - PM me when you get a chance; and MrE - wish you all the best with the work vehicle.

The best "value" for SSDs seems to be the Corsair (Samsung) S128 SSD - available at around $300 & absolutely stutter free. Generally speaking, any of the Samsung or rebadged Samsung SSDs are pretty good at what they do.

VIPRE by Sunbelt Software. Small, fast & uses almost no resources. And it's rolled in with Counter Spy Anti Spyware - a winner in every sense.

Using WHQL 178.26 from LV2Go - flawless speed & stability, absolutely no issues, runs a couple degrees cooler than most others I've tried.

Quote: Originally Posted by samjham Well, I ended up ordering the M6400 (non-Covet) so fingers crossed... ...I realized that I could save myself lots of money buying the non-covet with the RAM and HDD stripped down to...

Howdy Gerry, yup, I'm quite happy with the machine, and the LED, being my first, seems nice enough. WXGA+ is just about right for me,m as I don't need multiple windows that the WUXGA+ affords. As far as the temps - I used a microdot...

Thanks for the heads up on the caddy Gerry! As far as the M4400 - so far so good; I'm glad I stopped by & asked before I chose the model! No issues so far, though I've heard a few folks have had issues with overheating and/or...