Te5486a

Thanks for the advice, I couldn't find it on newegg!

I plan on adding another card when the price drops.

stanglx302

You might want to think about getting a retail version of Vista rather than OEM. If you ever plan on changing motherboards or your whole set up, you can re-use it on another system. An OEM version is "stuck" to the original motherboard.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116470

I know it says 'Upgrade version', but it can be installed fresh with a simple little trick. (Google it)

It only comes with the 32 bit version, but Microsoft will send you the 64 bit version for $10.

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Fors30

I mauy be wrong but I dont think a Tuniq tower will work on Core i7. If not I suggest this cooler, I just put together a q9550 rig and am using it and it seems to be a pretty darn good cooler, awesome looking to me too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835702007

Edit: I also see the 1tb HDD you have listed is 170, looked it up at newegg its 119

Te5486a

Can anyone verify whether or not the Tuniq works with the i7?

shoot2thrill

actually... I don't think the Tuniq tower supports core i7.
"Compatibility Socket 478, LGA775, k8 ( 754 / 939 / 940 )
Support AM2 Socket (New Version)"

core i7 is LGA 1366

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BigFan

+1. I was gonna recommend the exact same thing

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TestECull

Come on, he's looking for a good gaming rig. i7 isn't for gamers, it can barely outperform a Q9550. It shines in encoding and server-like duties, and it's a monster there, but as far as gaming is concerned, he's better off saving some money, grabbing a Q9550 and buying some more games with the differance.





I use an OEM Vista Utli X64 disc, and it didn't care when I swapped out my old DFI for the EPoX I'm using now. Didn't miss a beat.

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I've used my OEM Vista copy on at least 4 different builds....

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