This is our third week in updating the System Performance Guide, a tool that allows you to make the most in purchasing new computer equipment, tweaking existing hardware, and adjusting system settings for optimal gameplay.

New/Updated features this week

* Released access to WIKI links for community input on individual hardware components
* Updated 'Tip of the week' archiving and main news post
* Adjust several prices for products.  MANY products have dropped in price, check them out!

New/Updated hardware deals

* Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3200 Laser input device - $25 AR w/free shipping (Weekly Deal)
* XFX GeForce 9600GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 video card - $140 (Weekly Deal)
* WD Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB - $110 w/free shipping (Weekly Deal)

Tip of the week

"If you are looking for a more mobile storage solution for a large amount of data, ensure that the external enclosure you purchase supports the form factor of the hard drive you purchase (3.5" vs. 2.5"), as well as the storage capacity limit of the drive itself. Aluminum enclosures are best for heat dissipation and weight. Although firewire is a faster connectivity option, stick with USB 2.0 to ensure you can bring your enclosure over to any friend's house.

Remember that all 3.5" form factor enclosures require external power, but most 2.5" do not. 3.5" hard drives also must be paired with 3.5" enclosures, but it is possible that 2.5" hard drives will fit in specially modified 3.5" enclosures."

As always we are eager to hear from the community suggestions on further enhancing the guide.  Ways you can help out are through finding weekly deals, adding WIKI content in our new hardware articles, and general suggestions for the overall layout of the guide.  Submit suggestions in the forums, e-mail us, or dig right into the accessible WIKI pages in the guide!