Actually it turns out to be a good thing. I've been looking for the time to take some of my spare parts and build a system for some kids I know that are still running their games on an old 1.4g machine.

Also have some woodworking projects to finish.

Gee! I might get my new system up and running just in time for GEX Europe!   

It might have been a coincidence but I can't help thinking that the 280 had something to do with it. If not from an additional load standpoint, just the mechanical installation might have loosened something.

I don't let too many things get to me so I'll just hang in there untilo I get the new board and start the clocking all over again. 

Thanx!