Thanks for the prompt replies.
tiraides, the front intake fan is 120mm. I could see about upgrading the case at some point later in the year as well once I see what sort of temperatures it runs.
Well, I think it's time to upgrade my computer. I've been out of it for awhile but I think I have a general idea of what I'm after.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing?
Gaming, Web browsing, Watching TV Shows/HD Movies, Programming, Some Photoshop...
It's too bad about the reliability comments you've heard about Acronis. I've been using it for a few years with no trouble. I've never had any issues myself and have found it quick and responsive for my uses.
It's gonna be hit or miss with Newegg open box. I would say usually you get accessories and cords (at least from my experience), but they do not guarantee that you will in any form.
Sign-up worked fine for me in Firefox. Just had to do the system scan in Internet explorer because it uses ActiveX. I don't see this game being a WoW killer at all even if it does draw lots of people.
Much like blackedge, I use Gmail on a daily basis, both via IMAP and the web interface, and I haven't had any problems from either the interface or IMAP.