Hi, there. I posted earlier this month in alt.comp.homebuilt on my next "god box" workstation ideas. I've narrowed down a few specs and want opinions as to whether I'm on the right track. Intended use is as a graphics design (2-D) workstation and file server, with multi-tasking/multi-threading capacity today, and with an upgrade path to full 64-bit computing over a five-year work cycle. All prices current today from my usual assembler and in Canadian dollars. Currently looking at: Tyan Thunder K8WE S2895A2NRF 9 (see [URL]http://www.tyan.com/products/html/thunderk8we.html[/URL] ) 2 x AMD Opteron 242 1.6GHz CPU 2 x 8 (May go for a faster pair) under Windows 2K to start, then Win XP64 in 2006. Probably will add Zalman processor fans. 8 x Kingston 1GB Reg ECC KVR400D4R3A/1G 8 x 7 OR 4 x Corsair CM72SD1024RLP-3200/S PC 3200/DDR400 sticks...See a Canadian price of 0 for these at [URL]http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=showall&man=129&cat=4[/URL] . If I am running a 32-bit OS for the near term, it's stupid to install RAM the OS can't see until I go to Win XP64, right? This will save money, unless anyone thinks there's a reliability problem with Corsair. Other recommended makes/prices? Western Digital 74GB SATA 10K 9 I like this model, and that price is OK. This computer will likely have at least two more drives and/or be linked via Gigabit Ethernet to my current dualie PIII as a RAID backup/file server. ATI Radeon X1600XT 256MB PCIE 9 I like this model, and that price is OK. This won't be a game box. Antec Titan Server Case 9 If this case (which I like A LOT) comes with the True Power 2.0 550 W power supply (TP2-550EPS12V) and the included HD fan, then I have to do more research on other power supplies, but that's also a good price. There is currently some debate over this PS and the Tyan board I favour. Any alternatives that emphasize QUIET and COOLER will be favoured (Zalman, Silverstone?), as will alternative case recommendations that can deal with the Extended ATX form factor. TIA, R.