Stan, I am also looking forward to your report.The recommended defrag method in FSX (per NickN's guide and PMDG) is O&O defrag utility.

My build should be finished on August 12th. Can't wait of course. I'm all paid up, and I've been informed the parts are ordered. I'm like an expecting Father right now.Stan

I try to achieve that result by making sure to buy all Asus parts and QVL ram... gives me more assurance that things are going to run optimally together. The only good thing I have to say about other board makers is they keep Asus prices competitive...