Tri-Gate is Intel's implementation of a multi-gate transistor. Others call it FinFET, which is similar but not quite the same.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multigate_device
Just got an email for this. IN STORE ONLY
http://www.microcenter.com/single-product-results.aspx?sku=583369
Will most likely work with the motherboard combo discount. It did last time it was $249.99.
FFXIV bundle is still good until Dec. 31st. Have to ask a sales rep.
Paladin is the "promoted" class of gladiator (level 30+) and "secondary" conjurer (15+). You'll eventually get free gear once you hit level 45 that is specific to your class. Otherwise just pick up whatever is an upgrade from quests. Don't spend gil/seals on low level gear...
I'm not gonna lie, servers are pretty packed. They're going to add more world and instance servers mid October. I'm on a less populated server, Siren, and there's always a 5-10 person queue time to enter. I can't imagine how it is on more popular servers like Behemoth or Ultos.