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Got it figured out guys.
The install wouldn't even start until I found a Windows 7 driver for the Soundblaster.

Would the 8-pin ATX 12V power connector have anything to do with the audio card?
Or is this 8-pin connector for the CPU only?

I ended up purchasing the following GIGABYTE GA-MA785G-UD3H AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK I got everything put together last night and got it fired up. To start with, the motherboard w...

If you are in college or know someone who is then have them pick you up a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate x86 for $30. Example: This shows Vista but I read that MS will charge $30 for Win 7. My cousin picked me up the TAMU Vista disc for me and it is not the upgrade disc it is the full install version a...

DDR3 mobo :) I liked the first mobo you had, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128395 Good value. I looked through the combo's for you (seemed like you were set on getting one.) My Vote: AMD 720 CPU (with stock cooler) and http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?I...

Would this be a better route to go? AMD 720 & Gigabyte combo Newegg = $ 178.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.259850 G.Skill DDR3 4GB Newegg = $ 85.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193 I might stick with the Evercool since its onl...

One more quick question. Would I need to upgrade the CPU fan? Or would the stock CPU fan with the 550 work ok? I don't know much, or really plan on OC'ing. If you're not planning to overclock, the stock will be more than adequate. Is there any reason you want to stick with the 550? I would really s...

One more quick question.

Would I need to upgrade the CPU fan?
Or would the stock CPU fan with the 550 work ok?

I don't know much, or really plan on OC'ing.

Thanks for the catch on the DDR2 guys. Here is my new shopping list. I think I am going to stick with the DDR2 at this time. I have to remember that I am going to have another $120 in Windows 7. Looking at the Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H and AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Series combo. Newegg $181.99 http...

Hey Guys, New to the site. Lots of great info. I am looking at upgrading my desktop and have some compatibility questions. I am looking at using my existing tower, power supply, hard drive, video card, etc. I already have a BFG Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT OC 512MB PCIe 2.0 card, which I want to still use...