Thanks for the heads up, candlebbq! I had read mention of "Sandy Bridge," but information was scarce, and through building various comps that was never an option. I wonder if I can upgrade it later? Probably not.

I'm not a hard-core gamer, honestly. I still love the graphics of Divine Divinity, but thoroughly enjoyed Ego Draconis as well as Gothic 3. I don't have to have graphics set on "high" and I've never done "overclocking" because 1) I don't know how and 2) I don't see the point for the games I play.

Part of why I was tempted to hold off was because of the Sandy Bridge thing I read about, but as there was no definite date for release, and I'm at the beginning process of moving, I'd have to either wait until spring to get a new comp (thus the impatience), or get one now so that it ships before I move! What a predicament!

Thanks again for the heads up. I'll see if I regret my choice of computer, but seeing as how it's been a long time since I've used an HP, and it's easy to find HP compatible hardware, I'm hoping it'll turn out fine for a 5+ year investment.

All best,
~~CierraShore

"I don't need to get a life. I'm a gamer, I have LOTS of lives!"