i am a bit confused it looks like there are 4 small ports there with various colors. does that mean i can have 4 harddrives or only two [because each HD takes up two ports]? is it typical to be allowed to put in more than two harddrives? i'm not sure i want to open my computer, as i'm a newbie and don't want to mess anything up, but i will if i have to.

also pls answer the question above about which HDs to get, prefer 2 terabyts

i know very little about computers. i have a 3 year old computer with two harddrives (about 1.5 to 2 terrabytes). i peeked into the computer case and it APPEARS that i have more room for more harddrives--is this most likely true? i bought my computer at ibuypower, so i don't know the size of the case

1) i really need more space for files and pictures/videos. can I buy another harddrive or is having three harddrives typically too much? can it be a two terrabyte harddrive or are those bigger than 1 terrabyte (more space in computer case)?

2) i opened my case and it appears that I have 2 hitachi deskstar drives. what is a good harddrive I could buy (again 2 terrabytes preferred)? does it matter the TYPE of harddrive or can i just buy any one i want (i think i saw that the hitachi has SATA whatever that means)? could you please give me a link to buy the harddrive?

3) since i don't know how to install anything on the comp, I think i will hire someone to install the harddrive (esp. since it appears that i have to change the bios from a youtube video i saw) THANKS

i accidentally put in the vga cablei'm not very happy with the resolution of videos on my new monitor now will putting in the dvi cable instead make a difference and look a lot better??

with two harddrives already i'm not sure if my comp case has any more room to fit another, plus i have no idea how to add an internal harddrive! i really thought someone told me there was a kind of harddrive that could be easily attached to the computer without opening it, but not like a typical external drive. perhaps i got it wrong

I just bought a monitor : Hanns-G HZ281HPB 27.5'' 3ms Full HD 1080P HDMI WideScreen LCD Monitor 400cd/m2 X-Contrast 15,000:1(800:1)Built-in Speakers. Do I also need to buy an hdmi cable? i believe this monitor which is coming in the mail does not have one, only a hdmi to dvi cable (whatever that means).

I am a newbie and don't know what an hdmi cable is, but I read somewhere that it is better than a hdmi to dvi cable for the monitor. is this true? or should i just stick to what the monitor comes with? (actually i think it comes with several cables--which one should I use once it arrives? I am only using the monitor with my desktop)

here is url for the monitor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254052

also, i need more disk space but don't want to put a new harddrive in my comp bc I already have two 1 terabyte harddrives. is there a hardrive that is permanently attached to the computer from the outside, which is different from an external harddrive? i thought i heard about that somewhere. if so, can you give me a link to a good not expensive 1 terrabyte one please? is it easy to plug in or do i have to go inside my computer to set up? (again i'm a newbie and don't want to open the computer) thanks

i finally came across a 27 inch with the higher resolution tell me if you all like this, if not I will just go with the smaller monitors people have talked about thanks

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254052&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Monitors%20-%20LCD%20Flat%20Panel-_-Hanns-G-_-24254052&AID=10440897&PID=3356762&SID=

Hanns-G HZ281HPB 27.5'' 3ms Full HD 1080P HDMI WideScreen LCD Monitor 400cd/m2 X-Contrast 15,000:1(800:1)Built-in Speakers

i am not sure what 1080p means, but I assume you are saying if i have a monitor with1080p and the lower resolution it is just as good as having a monitor atthe higher resolution?

thanks to everyone for comments but i am now confused bc I saw a couple people say in different forums that the colors look washed out with 1920 x 1060 and it's better to have 1920 x 1200resolution. the problem i'm seeing is that almost ALL the 25-27 inch monitors I see advertised are at this lower resolution!! does this really matter? is it better for me to go 24 inch at 1920 x 1200resolution, or can i go 27 inch at the lower resolution and games would look just as good?

this is so frustrating! i justthought it would be good to have a larger monitor but not if it's washed out colors basically what monitor sizewould shogun total war look best in and is there a big difference between the two options?

the only other option i see is the following which is the 'first 27 inch in the world with 1 ms" whatever that means. if you think that means this monitor would be visually as nice as the 25 inch, then I will go with it. If it has the same problem as the 27 inch i mentioned earlier, I will just go with the 25 inch as you advised. No more messages i promise! thanks

http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-2019s-VX2739WM-27-Inch-1920x1080-Monitor/dp/B003GBRXKU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304166828&sr=8-1-fkmr0

i really appreciate your comments which clarified things

i wanted to get the 27 inch, but if you truly feel that the 'pixel density' is a noticeable problem (I assume that means the graphics won't look as good as the 25 inch?), then i guess i will go with the 25 inch. the one negative comment i found on it was:
Cons: At the moment, the viewing angles are my biggest gripe. When looking at my browser or any white screen, like others have said on A-zon, the viewing angles will really start to bother. When the brightness is turned below a certain point, the screen starts to flicker. Starts around 75-76 brightness for me.
Should I be concerned about this? are they saying there are problems with surfing the web and things don't look very good ? i don't know what he is talking about with viewing angles