hahaha.Come on!!!??? you're settling for a P3 800 because it's "stable"? My computer is virtually flawless, and framerates are slightly more than "decent" :)Honestly, you're not going to find an unstable processor. Wait for Conroe, or get an AMD FX.If there is an unstable part of a new rig, it's usually a mobo/memory problem. Here's what I do-1) Decide on a processor2) Find the highest rated/most stable motherboard for that processor. A good way is to read all the newegg.com customer reviews for any issues you might encounter and right them down. For instance, if people find problems with a particular type of memory- stay away from it.3) Decide on your video card solution. If you want SLI/crossfire you'll have to factor this in to #24) On the mobo manufacturer's site they will list tested RAM- buy from that list.5) Find the highest rated power supply and DON'T SKIMP!!!!! Too many people have problems because they bought the budget Antec PSU from CompUSA and end up blaming other parts of the computer. OVERDO IT!!! Spending $150 should be your target- this will get you a fantastic 500/600 Watt PSU. If you have the $$$$ just get a PSU from "PC power and cooling"- they are the best.6) Before building your rig, research everything you need. For example, there is a driver for AMD processors for WIndows XP. You may need certain drivers on Floppy for the OS install. 7) Take time putting the hardware together. Tie off your cables and get them out of the airflow. Add extra fans if you have the room for it. Get a case with a window, and put in some neon lights- I will help you to troubleshoot- if something is hot you can make sure your fans are all running.

The answer to my FSX dreams?FSX for XBOX 360 with a rock-solid 25fps with EVERYTHING on and a high-definition 60" display with TrackIR 4... and some quality controls...Oh - and a standard so that add-on developers can painlessly create for that platform.YES.Even on a smaller TV - XBOX - $400FS - $60TrackIR - $180TV... 20" high-def - $400XBOX Live - $50USB Hardware - $300So that's a total of $1390; subtract the $700 if you already have a good computer monitor and hardware, for a total of $690.If the game functionality existed largely as it does now, it seems like MS might sell a lot of XBOXes to flight simmers who wouldn't consider it otherwise. OK - people running $3500 rigs with 2 high-end video cards will get better graphics... maybe... and people who love to tweak their systems might not have as much to play with.The 20 gig hard drive... would that be enough? I don't know. But there's a USB standard already there if it isn't.XBOX live fully supports headsets with microphones... and I suppose it's possible that LIVE could be foregone for regular internet connectivity, with the provision still in place for things like VATSIM.Heck. Wishful thinking, sure... but if we're talking about the "answer to our dreams"...I know about all the polarized debate about the 360, so I'm not looking for a fight here.But it would be pretty cool to turn on a TV, power up, and be flying in full-eyecandy-glory with lots of fun stuff going on in about a minute... ;)Andrew

Andrew, that dream dosen't sound as far fetched as is possible at some time in the future.Yes, that would be pretty great, free from spending time tweaking already adds time to the "gameplay".