Ok I just checked a few things (trying to find out what processor speed I have but I'm afraid to mess with the computer while it's still rendering) but the video card is an e-GeForce I don't know if that makes a difference (might just be because of the brand I don't know) but at least now I don't have to go buying a new video card.

As for the render, it's going on over 10 hours now and if what is showing on the screen is any indication, it is only part way down her face - so not even 25% done. Though it's still not locked up. That may just be the way it shows though sometimes I know before it would show only part rendered then suddenly finished. But for what is in the scene, this definitely seems to be taking way too long. I was able to find at least the box for my motherboard, it will still work for Vista (I assume that means 64bit as well or does it have to have something special?) and extreme or quad core so at least I can update that without getting a new motherboard as well. I'm just worried with everything going so slow with the render if one of my components isn't working the way it should. Some may still have a warranty. I'm kind of afraid though if I update more drivers again it will stop Poser working but maybe I should check all the drivers. Could that make a difference with speed or just whether or not there are problems?