because of the 256 nVidia card. 512 is better. and its the previous model M90. its an XP machine with 4 gigs ram and 160 gig hd, hi res screen... anything under $900 will be a deal. My guess it might go for $650 or so. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250279736766&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching Phil scott