[nearmiss]

BSHD

I will take back the 9800 GTX board for sure. Maybe if you have a minute you would look at :

http://microcenter.com/search/search_re ... submit.y=4

There are three 8800 choices I will get anyone you suggest.

I've got the memory 4 gig on two plug-ins. Using XP is great as far as I'm concerned. My wife has the Vista on her machine, which is fine. She loves to do all the media and picture processing stuff.
The tricked out stuff is a overkill for IL2 series. I'm not in to any games except Combat Flight Simulators anyway.

Here is the ram memory I purchased.

http://shop2.frys.com/product/5523110?s ... IN_RSLT_PG

Taking stuff back isn't an issue. I have to live with this system for the next 2-3 years. Conscientious efforts now I hope will pay big dividends. I careless, if I pay restocking fees I'd hope to be much better off system wise.

MY X241W Acer 24" monitor would not drive screen via a DVI cable. I've been using it Analog for some time. When I hooked up the new VC (two DVI ports) even with the Analog adapter the monitor was giving me a "No Signal". I just sent it back for depot repair, whatever the heck that is.

I do appreciate all your input. Sorry I got distracted. I understand the feeling more than you realize. I've spent over 20 years as a consultant. I've given a lot of advice and a great deal of it wasn't regarded. I don't blame people. It's gotta have something to do with human nature being what it is.

I look for forward to your response

Thanks again