Hi again Wiztom,
Both.....
The faulty cpu was a Retail Box 5600+...... amd has already replaced it
( I should take the new one out ot the box and test it eh?)
The replacement/standby I just purchased was a Black Box 5000+ (no problems) running stock.
Also had another 5000+ Retail Box (no problems)....
I was surprised to find it was the cpu since it posted and ran happy as a clam....
Peace,
ddi