Quote Originally Posted by Prussian to the Iron View Post
Sorry I'm not computer savvy




Preferable to 7. I've used both and cannot stand 7; I love Vista. As far as Windows goes, getting a new computer will mean either 7 or Vista. XP isn't going to come with anything new, and Vista is doubtful to come with it at best. But if I had a choice, I would want Vista.
once you pick a graphics card you may be stuck with it so don't go cheap. standard practice is to integrate graphics cards and solder them to the motherboard.

however, i imagine gaming laptops like alienware or sager to be a whole nother ball game.