[=[DOA]=Meat Grinder]

I did what you said and found IRQ of 18 for NIC and 16 for video card. My v.card is a GeForce3 Ti200. When I have DSL modem plugged in my fps fluctuates every second from about 95 to 75. Then when I connect to internet the fps fluctuates from 95 down to 55 every second. The cable modem stays at 95 to 75 even when connected to internet. And I see the hesitation more in screensaver with DSL connected to internet. I turn either one off and I have no fluctuation/hesitation at all. Its driving me nuts!! And no one has a solution. And thanks for helping.