Roberta,
As I was reading your post, it occured to me that on the Rampage Extreme you have two bios chips. So you have the option to set up two different 'profiles' so to speak. I think you might have to flash to the second bios and set it up for vista and the other one for XP. Have not...
Bullfrog,
As with all things computer related it depends upon what you will be using this new build for. For instance, if your a hard core gamer your requirements would be much higher than someone who just uses it for common tasks like surfing the net, balancing their check book, etc...
I just noticed that my board I purchased for 389 at the egg has jumped on TD to 445. Is everyone trying to get in on the x48's so they dont have to go to the x58's with the new processors? Just wondering why the price went back up on TD when they were the same as the egg.
Twogunpete,
You take a chance with the open box purchase. I have had friends that have gotten most of the goodies with them and some that have just gotten the board. With a board you are going to lay out over $200.00 for I would not want to be missing all the gadgets, etc. that come with...
Duo Joe,
I am using the swiftech cooler kit and it has tons of power (see sig block for the model.) I have not included my crossfired cards in the loop yet, but I am more than confident this system would handle it no problem. BTW make sure you get the apogee cpu block it is awsome!:D
Nice looking case to start out! Has anyone been able to find 230mm fans on the net? Been looking to replace the red one up front, guess I may have to just do a led swap? Any help would be appreciated.