Kind of a pain, but I would go the fresh install route. If your hard drive is failing, I wouldn't risk an error in copying into the new drive. Maybe I'm just paranoid?
Since Facebook is losing ad revenue due to the rising use of mobile devices, why not create a mobile device? Because they've never created a physical object that's why! I can see the logic, but can't imagine a successful execution.
My thoughts since I own one.
1. As mentioned above, shipping is killer since this thing is pretty big and heavy. Not sure
what your budget is like, but I do love this desk.
2. It's plenty steady to hold a Antec 900, not sure what the 1200 dimensions/weight are
3. The desk does not...
Got a HP Media Smart when they were being clearanced from Office Depot and I love it. Easy setup with no hassles so far. If you can find a new one on sale, or get a good deal on a used one with an AMD I would go for it.
I do the same concept with my XBOX 360, not sure if it would be a system problem. If you haven't already, start with the basics: Uninstall/Reinstall Drivers & Look for any updates.
I was thinking the same thing until I realized I would have to pay tuition to play a video game. Then I started thinking about how pissed parents would be if they knew their child took this as a course. I wonder how the teacher scored such an awesome job.
I've used the Corsairs before and they worked well. The Reapers have a pretty crazy heatsink on top. I would make sure that wouldn't interfere with anything in your case.