that is a really good insight. i will definitely try that today.
specs @ work:
macpro quad 3.0
4.0 GB RAM
nVidia fx 4500 card
Kona 3 capture card
Xserve RAID (1.0TB) with firbre channel card.
As you see, I definitely need to make my machine more efficient.
i only have one more question: I have Xcode 3.0 and when i enable openGL in AE7, the preview runs like molasses. Especially when i use my 3D plugin, (3D invigorator). do you have a solution for this as well?