I've always been pretty sucky at choosing hardware, and since it will probably be mostly used with Leadwerks, I'd figured I'd ask Werkspace (by the way, didn't we have a hardware forum? o.o)
I'm looking for 2 GPUs and 1 "power-netbook".
GPU 1: For my home computer (1440x900, Dual Core 2.6Ghz, 4GB RAM, I don't remember if I have single or double slot, which is extremely annoying. I don't remember my power values either, if anyone could link me to a tutorial to get them, I'd appreciate it). As powerful as possible for 3D real-time (don't care much for high-resolution, dual monitors or video playback), max $220.
GPU 2: For my friend (1400x1080? Something like that. W7 64 bit 8GB RAM), something that will run 3D real-time as smoothly as possible for max $100.
Power-Netbook: Doesn't need to have a good GPU, will be used for all coding and development (Chrome, FileZilla, Notepad++, Office, Visual Studio, IM, GIMP, the usual development stuff). Ideally, as much RAM and processing power as possible (I like having a lot of applications open and responsive). For the GPU, anything that will run Leadwerks will be fine, no need to be fast. Max price? IDK, something reasonable that won't ruin my student budget.