Finally after nearly 3 months waiting I have a new PC. Now the fun begins, re-installing everything and getting it just so.
Well after over 8 years of good and faithful service my PC has died
I suspect an issue with the motherboard as the thing refuses to power on, either way it's not pining, it's passed on! This PC is no more! it has ceased to be! It's expired and gone to meet its maker! It's a stiff! Bereft of life So for the time being I have to hang up my rendering spurs, so no more new images for a while. new system is on order but delayed due to a graphic card shortage.