Amp Simulation + Logic + TDM/HD Hardware = Works?

Hello
Ive spent alot of time trying to record the electric guitar (Gibson Studio -> Boss GT5 -> Marshall Overdrive -> Marshall JCM900 Amp - > Shure SM57 -> Presonus Firepod Firewire Audio Interface -> Logic Pro 7), Im finding it very difficult placing mic's around and trying to find the "sweet" spot. But as im on my own, i need to find a replacement for guitar recording.
Ive been doing some research on other latest methods and ive found, amp simulation plug-ins.
These plug-ins require extra power, as I'm using Logic Pro 7 on a Quad G5 (1GB Ram) i thought there was sufficient power for these plugins, but they require HD/TDM hardware?
I think DigiDesign create this type of hardware for there products. Does anybody know if Logic Pro 7 can uterlize DigiDesign hardware for its own purpose.
Also I don't think Logic's native plugins will work on TDM/HD hardware. Therefore is it possible for Logic to use TDM/HD hardware for plugins that require it and also use its native plugins simuteously?
Does anyone have any idea's on this? Or can they direct me to another source for possible solution.
Many thanks.
PS. Sorry for the bad grammer, just got up.

When i posted this topic today and did another search plug-ins, and i found the Amplitube, i heard some of there sounds and im impressed.
The reason I brought TDM/HD in the equation was the use of Line 6 Amp Farm, Ive read and watched a review on this plug-in and I was amazed with the quality and realistic sound, but it required additional hardware. And your right "$8000 to get started with new TDM hardware, that's pretty hard to justify just for a guitar sound".
Ive tried using the Logic's Guitar Amp, now don't get me wrong its a brilliant plug-in, but I want a certain amp sound like a Fender/Mesa/Marshall, Ive spent hours modifying the settings but I can't achieve the sound I want.
I will try Amplitube 1.0/2.0 first. Lets hope it solves my problem.

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