The one thing I've known since the beginning was that I'd never buy RAM or HDD's from Apple. Would you folks suggest Macsales.com for the RAM?

I'd be happy to go the used route, Tom, but that still puts me in a tough spot. I was under the impression that the most recent Mini was the first Mini that could drive a 30" monitor. Is that true or not? If so, that leaves used Mac Pros. I'm looking at my local Craigslist right now, and I'm only seeing the upper $2K's. No real bargain there.

I guess I've been talked out of the hackintosh (though I may experiment with my current system).