Creative Labs Computers, Hardware & Software, $25 - $50

The computer age began 60 years ago and, since that time, computers have changed the way we do almost everything from balancing our checkbooks to keeping in touch with our families. New computer hardware and software are just part of the electronics revolution, and Overstock.com is here to save you money on every new technology.

Laptops and desktop computers make your life so much easier. However, sometimes your needs change or you outgrow our current computer system. What then? You have two choices--buy a new computer or upgrade your present computer with new computer hardware that meets your needs.

Are you, or your kids, seriously into video games? Add a top-of-the-line video card and a sound card for the ultimate gaming experience. Are your games or other software running a bit slow? You may need memory upgrades. Random access memory (RAM) is the space available for running programs. Measured in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB), larger RAM means the ability to run more programs simultaneously or larger programs, much the way Overstock.com gives you quality goods while saving you money at the same time.

Is your computer not running well overall? It could be time for a new motherboard. The motherboard is home to the central processing unit (CPU), the real brain of the computer. Their processing speeds are measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). The higher the number, the faster the computer processes. Since faster chips become available regularly, CPU upgrades (that is, installation of new motherboards) are popular refit procedures.

But wait; that's not all! Upgrades may also include a new computer case to support your updated computer hardware. You may need a new universal power adapter for your laptop or an uninterruptible power supply for your desktop. An extra computer fan to keep the machine cool is not a bad idea, especially when you upgrade your other computer hardware. Got a floppy drive? Switch over to the new optical discs--CDs and DVDs are so much more fun, the way saving money at Overstock.com is so much more fun than paying retail prices at brick-n-mortar stores.