My computer is a "frankenstein" contraption. I've built it "from scratch," using a list of parts that keep changing. That includes 3 hard drives of varyious capacities, and a 48X CD burner. I've already replaced some parts including the case. I just get what I can, when I can. Yes, I understand financial problems. My car works fine, but I'm hunting for a new job. And then there is the newfound joyful world of the DVD player, switching boxes to allow use of the archaic 20-year-old vcr, etc. Oh, let's not forget the eventual desire to have the ability to somehow put this all together with the computer so I can do some home video editing, etc.