This is our fifth 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 hardware deals

* Western Digital 640GB Hard Drive - $99 w/free shipping
* Foxconn GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 video card - $140 w/free shipping
* Intel Penryn E8400 C2D Processor - $190 w/free shipping

New Stuff/Changes

* Updated 'Tip of the week' archiving and main news post
* Adjusted several prices of products.  MANY products have dropped in price!

Tip of the week

"Not everyone needs a quad-core CPU right now, especially gamers! Looking for the most powerful system build to ensure WOW, or the new Age of Conan game runs smoothly? Don't consider the CPU at too high of a priority. As with most gaming rigs, the GPU is the most important factor. Dual-core CPUs, either AMD's Phenom's or Intel's Penryn C2Ds will do just fine. Quad-core's "may" be useful for MMO and other games in 2009 or beyond... "

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!