oh ya... two good things have happened though

commision junction paid me a check for $114 for apparently no reason... on my account it said $0 but they must have made a mistake and sent me the amount for a few months ago

that covers the video card almost...
and i got a Sony Multiscan E500 21" Monitor... runs pretty well... anyone have any input on this monitor (paid $900 for it, $966 after taxes and everything)