hmmm...excellent info all...thanks!!! Nickedshield: fans and power supplies...I did not see that level of component option on the Dell or HP sites. Are you referring to 3rd party accessories that I could look into upgrading later? I'd also sure like the 10K drive and 3MHz options, but those top-o-the-line bits seem to push me past the $2,000 mark :( Svdl: 1st off, you're Freestuff contributions (especially the dynamic clothing) are really, really cool. 2nd, did you build this monster rig yourself, or can I order one like it (if so, where)? Also, a couple clarifications please: "Athlon64x2 4400+" is a dual-core processor, right? Sounds like every component of your rig is custom integrated (by you)...so if you experience tech difficulties, you're not likely to have an "on-site service" option, right? Maybe this is a big trade off of going for a brand box? Finally, how does your 2 drive (73GB each) jibe with Kathym's comment regarding Poser's hunger for large drives (say one 250GB drive)? Thanks Again All, pdog