Recent content by thermopyle

dark_lord69I think it'd be nicer if it had WiFi... Yeah, not sure what you'd do with it without both wifi and a way to control with keyboard/mouse/remote. Possibly get a USB stick that has both wifi and BT functionality, but otherwise...?

Did you read the TH March analysis for best video card for the money at different price points? http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

Most likely you cannot overclock that system. Overclocking is a function of the motherboard, and most system builders do not integrate that functionality into the mass-produced systems, particularly the low-end ones not designed for gaming. I tried finding a BIOS simulation or screenshots for...

Without actually changing anything hardware-wise, your only real option is to clean up the software side. If the system is sluggish in general, I'd wipe the OS and reinstall. Either way, make sure your drivers and direct-x are up-to-date, minimize your background programs that are running (look...

You can install via USB. You'd need access to a computer to put the disc on a USB stick, but you clearly have access to a system now so I don't think that'd be a problem. It's very easy to load Win7 on a USB stick. Here are some instructions so you can see what's involved...

The optical drive does absolutely nothing but allow you to read or make CDs/DVDs. If you have programs that you can't download or install via a USB stick, CD is the standard method. WoW should be completely downloadable, SkyRim as well depending on how you get it (I'd suggest Steam when it's on...

Well, the upgrade I suggested will really have no impact (-$16 for losing optical, +~15 for upgrading CPU.) WoW will play fine on the HD 4000, so you could just buy everything but the discreet video card, play WoW for a while, then get the discreet card when you have a bit more to spend on it...

I'd consider removing the optical drive unless you know you'll have a need for it, and bumping up to the i3-3225 CPU for the Intel HD 4000 integrated video. I know you're using a discreet card now, but if there's a possibility you'll re-use the i3 in another system (HTPC, or whatever) that...

7zip's performance advantage doesn't really matter when you consider how much more user-friendly WinRAR is. If you have a common profile you want to use every time (encryption, password, compression setting, volume size, whether files are stored in individual or a joint file), you're out of luck...

therogerwilcoI would love to see some legislation about 'companies can only release a new 'upgrade' to a product line once every 2 years. Then THAT would be a worthwhile purchase instead of burning through the cash like cell companies are doing and the sheeple who buy Apple crap. ...I imagine...

There will be absolutely no difference between the two in how Netflix plays. The problem you're having with your current computer is probably not related to CPU or GPU at all, but rather to something else. I'd check the amount of RAM it has as a first step, and compare it versus the amount of...

madjimmsWow -7 for making a fair argument? Don't you get tired of looking at a screen as big as a hand? Maybe I've been spoiled by my first computer with a 14" CRT.... I didn't down-vote him, so I'm not sure why people did. I'd guess because his statement was pretty unclear, which is why I asked...

hoofheartedI thought that they would port a bunch of their PS2 titles. The hardware seems to match in capability. Tons of nice Japanese RPGs I would love to spend my money on. Yeah, I agree; adding PS2 compatibility would be a huge boost for the Vita. Right now the lack of original titles for...

Halcyon: I don't play very seriously either. I take my Vita to work for lunch break on occasion, and play with it when watching TV with the girlfriend as most shows/movies don't require enough attention to keep me mentally occupied without some form of additional distraction.