Over the past 15 years, it has become very apparent to me that, for an upgrade to have a really noticeable effect, it must involve new CPU, new mobo, and new memory.

As much as we all wish and pine for a simple CPU replacement to have a massive impact, it just doesn't happen that way.

But a new 10000rpm WD Raptor drive.. now *that's* an upgrade (but noisy).

Cheers