> > Probably depends on how much you want to spend. > Core7i will blow everything out of the water, even entry-level Xeons, I > believe.... > The boards and CPUs are expensive - but you can add a lot of RAM (six > sockets instead of four). > OK thanks - from what i have just read about the Core i7 i dont think i'll be going that route as they seem $$ and not many mobo's available. will keep looking thanks