What in the world do you use your computer for?!?!?! Even when I've got all my apps running that I can think of, I've still got some RAM to spare and I've got 1GB to start with. Mind you I don't game... I've been know to run shell connections running TOP on 10+ servers with my normal stuff such as konfabulator. Having photoshop open, creating flash tutorials ( example) while burning data on DVDs, answer support tickets while doing live chat with pre-sales clients. BTW i run an extended desktop on 3 screens oh and I do love battlefield 2