> Although new to the list, I've been on the MAC since 1990 > professionally as a graphic designer. > I use the system for mainly photoshop/page layout-no video-no gaming > > > I think I have my CUBE running well as needed but want to make sure I'm > not missing any major tips on increasing performance > > CUBE 450mhz 1.5gRAM/40g7200internal/80g7200external/Sony ExtCDRW/ > running 10.2.3/ stock video card(Rage Pro 128 w/16mb) > As answered elsewhere look at a GPU upgrade, but for an immediate speed increase I would swap the internal and external hard disks... You should see a benefit from that as much as anything else. JG