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Recently my HP dv9640us Laptop got smacked in the mouth by some lightning and the results were:
external modem died
external router died
ethernet card died
both USB ports on right side died
Every once in a while my computer freaks out and freezes for a few seconds to tell me my USB ports are shot. Well since I play MMORPG's frequently, that is not a good thing. I am planning on giving this laptop to my GF as the most intense games she does is tetris and solitaire, this computer should be OK. So now it is time for me to upgrade. I talked to a buddy of mine and told him I was on a 800-1000 budget but a lil flexable if needed and this is what he came up with. I told him 50% over budget is normally not a good thing, but he said I will be very happy with this computer for at LEAST the next 5 years.
I need everything, computer, monitor, mouse, and keyboard. I like how this computer comes with a 90 day return policy, and a 2 year warranty. I dont know alot about computers but I know 12GB of ram is a crap ton as I upgraded my lappy from 2 to 4GB, Intel i7 is top of the line, I dont even use 1/2 of the 340GB of HD I have now so 1.5TB is WAY more than enough... and after thinking my 17" laptop screen is huge, I cant fathom a 27" monitor... other than that, it is all greek to me.
So what do you think, this a good buy? Even if I can build something slightly better, will it outweigh the comfortability of having a 2 year warranty?
Thanks in advance!!
Recently my HP dv9640us Laptop got smacked in the mouth by some lightning and the results were:
external modem died
external router died
ethernet card died
both USB ports on right side died
Every once in a while my computer freaks out and freezes for a few seconds to tell me my USB ports are shot. Well since I play MMORPG's frequently, that is not a good thing. I am planning on giving this laptop to my GF as the most intense games she does is tetris and solitaire, this computer should be OK. So now it is time for me to upgrade. I talked to a buddy of mine and told him I was on a 800-1000 budget but a lil flexable if needed and this is what he came up with. I told him 50% over budget is normally not a good thing, but he said I will be very happy with this computer for at LEAST the next 5 years.
I need everything, computer, monitor, mouse, and keyboard. I like how this computer comes with a 90 day return policy, and a 2 year warranty. I dont know alot about computers but I know 12GB of ram is a crap ton as I upgraded my lappy from 2 to 4GB, Intel i7 is top of the line, I dont even use 1/2 of the 340GB of HD I have now so 1.5TB is WAY more than enough... and after thinking my 17" laptop screen is huge, I cant fathom a 27" monitor... other than that, it is all greek to me.
So what do you think, this a good buy? Even if I can build something slightly better, will it outweigh the comfortability of having a 2 year warranty?
Thanks in advance!!