Posted 21 December 2011 - 09:16 PM
Because I will be installing XP Pro w/SP3, XP Pro x64 w/SP2, Win7 Ultimate 32-bit w/SP1, Win7 Ultimate 64-bit w/SP1, Office 2010 for all of the Windows versions listed, and then all of the "other stuff" I have gotten used to over the years: Java, AIDA, Powerdesk Pro, Real Player, QuickTime, various Utilities I like, etc, etc, etc, etc,.... etc.
Of course, that is after I install the motherboard, cpu, memory sticks, video card, and hard drives in the new case; hope everything starts so I can format the new drives, upgrade the BIOS if required, then start on the software.
I've spent three months checking out the latest motherboards, cpu's, etc and have received everything but the memory sticks; it appears the memory manufacturer's are still certifying their quad-channel products - DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1800(OC)/2133(OC)/2400(OC).