mikaeladle wrote: >>I would definitely get a second opinion on the health of all those >>components -- >> >> >Thanks guys, I will follow your advice. > Good idea to get a second opinion indeed. I've worked in a computer shop a long time ago. I managed to blow up some computers, but I also managed to recover lots of good components from computers that were described as "definitely completely wasted". It doesn't take much time to find out (an experienced technician can check everything out in 15 minutes max), so it's worth the small extra investment. As far as new systems, I'm not informed enough right now, so I can't help ya, sorry. Cheers, Joeri -- Joeri Vankeirsbilck joeri@... Belway Productions - http://www.belway.com List-admin Logic-users/SoundD*ver-users/Logic-TDM