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<blockquote data-quote="nhoffman82" data-source="post: 290055" data-attributes="member: 66245"><p>Hello, I would greatly appreciate some advice.&nbsp; A year ago I purchased a 2.8 ghz laptop, intending to use it as an htpc computer.&nbsp; It connects through a wireless connection (wireless g) to my main computer with a 4 bay hard drive tower to play music and movies.&nbsp; However, often the movies will stutter and mediaportal acts very sluggish.&nbsp; I figure the low ram (512 mb) might have something to do with it, but I've been considering just upgrading with a silverstone htpc, new motherboard, video card, etc.&nbsp; I'm wondering though, would it be worth it to upgrade, will I see much of a significant improvement.&nbsp; Also, will my laptop be able to handle all of the usb components I plan on adding (tv card, remote sensor, direct connection to hard drive tower, etc).&nbsp;&nbsp; I do not have tons of money to spend, but I do want my system to function better without all of the lagging.&nbsp; Thanks...</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="nhoffman82, post: 290055, member: 66245"] Hello, I would greatly appreciate some advice. A year ago I purchased a 2.8 ghz laptop, intending to use it as an htpc computer. It connects through a wireless connection (wireless g) to my main computer with a 4 bay hard drive tower to play music and movies. However, often the movies will stutter and mediaportal acts very sluggish. I figure the low ram (512 mb) might have something to do with it, but I've been considering just upgrading with a silverstone htpc, new motherboard, video card, etc. I'm wondering though, would it be worth it to upgrade, will I see much of a significant improvement. Also, will my laptop be able to handle all of the usb components I plan on adding (tv card, remote sensor, direct connection to hard drive tower, etc). I do not have tons of money to spend, but I do want my system to function better without all of the lagging. Thanks... [/QUOTE]

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