well guessing by ur statement u know way more then me about computers...lol...but as a average user (meaning log in, go online,download apps and games,burn and play music,upload files,use AIM and skype,make programs) all that and my little o Dell runs fast and never had any issues..guess im the lucky one then..love u dell my dell..lol...but serioulsy u really know ur computers, hope ur using that for good use and go to school for it and if u already did (dont know how old u r) then i hope u work in that field....o yea hp is horrible lol