One other way to make real nice Pix in your library is to render your prop or figure, save pic(Export function). Then, 'Import your pix as Background, Move your camera so your stuff is out of the view. Finally save your figure or prop. Voila!! On your cpu subject: There are a lot of CPU stores that will custom-fit you a nice machine package for under 800$$(can)!! I personnaly own a Compaq & IBM: They're dependable, but costly!) My next one will be a Clone with my choosen components... And if your on a "Really" tight budget: Consider leasing one(My sister is very happy with that arrangment!) From an "Old Jerk" ;-) Marc