No, see, it's the BIOS chip that causes the comp. to load slowly (and the fact that it has Windows Vista installed when it can't support it). I got this laptop back in '06, should have gotten a desktop for the same price, might have been a helluva lot better. It's the low-end Toshiba laptop of the Satellite a200 series. It's not even the one with the media controls or the rounded speakers, in fact, I think my battery was on the recall list (though I haven't had much problems with it). They're now on to Satellite 500+ series, this came with an Intel Celeron M processor, which is pretty much BEFORE Pentium 4's came out. Heck, my old '98 computer has the original Celeron processor! I hope Windows 7 is better than Vista. The Ubuntu project sure is.

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And, just so you know, I do a full Antivirus scan with AVG Internet Security, which is a very reliable antivirus/antispyware/antimalware program, just about every time I go on Windows (not very often, admittedly, since I love my Ubuntu Linux a helluva lot more than I like "Windoze"). My processor's speed is only 1.6Ghz (no way to change it), so Windows is useless for games, (even halo 1). And the onboard graphics is so s***** for Aero, have to enable Classic mode for it to even function properly. And I'm sorry I didn't go on those links when you posted them, I probably should have, but I just assumed they were comparisons of Intel's price for the P55 board on TigerD and newegg. I hope Windows 7 is better than Vista. The Ubuntu project sure is.

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"No, see, it's the BIOS chip that causes the comp. to load slowly (and the fact that it has Windows Vista installed when it can't support it)." Huh? The Bios chip has nothing to do with how fast windows loads. As jam mentioned above, it's probably all the pre-installed crap on your laptop slowing you down.

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Ah, I'm sorry, I forgot that all the BIOS chip does is check all your components. Then it hands control over to the OS. I guess it is Windows that's slowing it down. Right, it's only after I select Vista from the Bootloader does my computer really start to slow down. Well, anyways, until I get the money to build my new PC, I'll just use Ubuntu Linux for most of my needs. I'll avoid using Vista for a few reasons: -It partitioned my 110GB hard drive to its needs, so I can't do a full Ubuntu install; only WUBI. -My computer can't support Aero very well, using a Vista-like theme on Ubuntu works MUCH better. -I really have no reason to use it. I hope Windows 7 is better than Vista. The Ubuntu project sure is.

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I don't know if the i5's will run as hot as the i7, but if they do I suggest you give temperature control serious consideration while compiling your new build.

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heh, look at Ikonik's Ra full-tower case. 13 blue LED fans, liquid cooling pre-installed (!) and plenty of circulation. That cool enough for ya? I hope Windows 7 is better than Vista. The Ubuntu project sure is.

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Put the 12 fans you don't need up for sale @ $2 each...that'll get you a case of beer. Skip

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So let me get this straight...the i7 is overly expensive but paying over $400 for a case is perfectly acceptable? And you don't see 13 fans as being excessive & overkill?? Especially when testing sites have proven that more is NOT better. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...

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Hey, the case is cool (hah, get it?), it's proven to work with many an overclock - in fact, that's what it was designed for. I'm willing to spend $450 on a sick (diamond cut/blasted) case with easy-to-install components (check out 3dgameman's video review) and pre-installed liquid cooling. And maybe I will get the i7. I see it for less than $400 at Newegg. I hope Windows 7 is better than Vista. The Ubuntu project sure is.

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Oh, and BTW, I've already read most of the reviews on all the top sites (incl. Newegg). Most people love it, even the guy whose 2.5 yr-old daughter broke off the door from its hinges - he fixed it, no prob. I hope Windows 7 is better than Vista. The Ubuntu project sure is.

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