Still want an opinion on my question. I have two responses, neither which address what I want to know. I don't want opinions on ram (I plan to get 16) or model to buy - I am getting he 3.3 one. Power requirements don't matter to me. I just want to know if it is worth it for me to get the $200 add-on video card. :) Allan Nashua, New Hampshire allanrube.com www.nebirds.com > From: Eugene <list-themacintoshguy at fsck.net> > > What's your budget? > > If you need the best, then spend $$$$$ money on the 12-core and buy > memory from OWC because they offer the 8GB modules (Apple doesn't). > From: "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh at aracnet.com> > Take a look at the power requirements. That is likely to be a major factor > in your choice. I've heard that the upgraded card adds something like > 300W's to the systems power requirements. > > Personally I'd recommend spending the money on a 3rd party RAM upgrade.