Well I was so disappointed with this whole mess with the 9800pro "see other post" that I was going to do an upgrade of my machine but that will run about 1100.00 and I am sure some headaches.I decided to go with an ALIENWARE P4 2.8 here are the specs hope you gurus approve because the price is not cheap $1550.00 but I hear they make great solid machines.I did not order it until tomorrow because I am contemplating going with the 3.0GHz P4 for an extra 75.00.I really hope FS9 runs alot better than my current rig.I like the idea of the SATA and the CorsairXMS but would of preferred a FX5900 but was too much $$$ and maybe a ASUS MO-BO1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite Service Alienware Full-Tower Case (420-Watt PS) - Saucer Silver Intel

Hi Andy,I would go for the faster CPU. Also, what did you do with the Radeon 9800? I would seriously consider ordering the computer without a graphics card and use the Radeon instead (unless you can go with an FX 5950).Cheers,Gosta.http://www.hifisim.com/images/as2betateam.jpg

I took it back to Best Buy. I can change the computer to a 9600 for about the same $$$ as the 5700 ultra.They do offer the higher end but I am at my finacial limit.

I'd go for the 9600, but make sure it's the 'Pro' or 'XT' (if that's available, not too sure on that...)Cheers,Gosta.http://www.hifisim.com/images/as2betateam.jpg