Yep, "free" RAM is key. For me more RAM than my 1GB is not a REQUIREMENT for V5i, it's just very desireable. And if i come up with a new PC as well (now on a P4 1.8GHz), then i can start a render farm (will then have 3 PCs total). And i like having more then just Vue running. Would like to wait for the cooler dual core processors to arrive though. The current fastest processors put out so much heat (along with the top display cards). I might have to invest in a water cooling system. Plumbing my PC is not something i like to think about, although there is at least one system where all water cooling components stay inside the box. Check out tom's hardare site for tests of water cooling systems.