> On the subject of hard disk, I'm probably going to buy another disk for > ripping the content. I can go SATA II internal but I'm a little worried > about heat since my home is not air conditioned, would an external > FireWire drive be a good option or am I better really better off going > internal SATA II? I'd stick with the SATA II. Heat wise, either option will have the same issues. My first place had no air conditioning, in a town that averaged 35C in the summer, and I never has issues with drives. I know that drives don't like the higher temps but if you're in a 35C climate like I was, it didn't matter if the drive was external or internal as long as they have a fan blowing air across them. Speed wise the internal SATA will be your best bet. Theoretical performances aside (400Mbps vs 3Gbps), the SATA will outperform the FireWire. FireWire & USB2 are great for archiving but for any sort of transfering, transcoding, etc you should stick with SATA. -- Drew "Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood." --Marie Curie