Recent content by mmapcpro

It it a significant speed increase to get a 128GB SSD drive for the OS on a rig that I use mainly for work and watching hd movies? I wouldn't be gaming...but multitasking with several programs working at once. No photoshop. Seems to me I would mostly see the speed boost in boot times...is...

I'm building a new desktop built around an i5 2500k. I don't play games. I will be looking to use 3 led monitors (2 for working, 1 for watching hi def movies) simultaneously at 1080 res. Do I need to get 2 video cards? I could use some advice.

I have an Acer 5515 laptop that comes with the Athlon 2650e cpu at 1.6GHz. Is it possible to upgrade this cpu with relative ease? I cant find any compatible cpu's on newegg. Please help with suggestions, or is it not really worth upgrading?