RayDream Studio also has a 3dfx option for the renders... just makes them look nicer preproduction... 8 ) Definatly, RAM, then processor speed.... then vid card... if your motherboard is PC100 capable.. get them... they'll be run at processor bus speeds... so no probs... i.e 66mhz proc... runs at 66 mhz.. then when you do move up to the 100 mhz procs.. it'll fly... I'm looking into the PC200 mem chips.. but they're still expensive... remember.. your biggest enemy is heat.. more better faster... yes.. but cool that puppy down 8 ) Wizzard