I was speaking exclusively of boot time...as for the pc itself after everything loads I haven't noticed any difference. ________________ I haven't noticed a difference but then I turn on my computer, go in and fix my protein drink and then come back and it's fully loaded and waiting for me. I wonder if we haven't gotten to the point where we think it should be instant, like our brains are. The more programs or peripherals I add, slows boot time but hey it's only a minute or two and I can wait (LOL). Beats a typewriter all too heck!! Judith -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk