Hi  PaganArtist,

I realize I'm just sort of luke warm about replacing my video card at this point.  I've mostly been working with Daz Studio 4Pro lately - since it became a freebie - and haven't had any problems. Especially since the newest 296.10 NVIDIA driver. I think I'll wait until my next computer and go all out in the power supply/video card department (or as far "out" as my pocket book will allow). 

I see what you mean, though, about the mainstream PC companies limiting what they put inside their computers.  I went with the highest video card HP offered at the time I bought my current desktop PC. And you really have to dig in the specs to find the wattage of the power supply unit. Having a custom built PC sounds tempting.  The upcoming Windows 8 doesn't fill me with thrill & delight so I think I'd prefer the option of sticking with Win 7.