
Seems my CPU and Motherboard are fussy together and I had to try several bios before I could find the right mix. Also, tried many driver versions for the graphics card and settled on the default that came with the card. Thank god for Driver Cleaners. I really think that is what messed me up in the first place

At least my PC is performing much better as a result of all of you and I am a happy camper.
Thanks for having patience with me, it was a lonnnng weekend.