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Thank you for answering. I was able to restart today and while starting got message that updates were being made from windows. Then a message was on the desktop that I could be using counterfeit...

I just finished a new build a couple days ago. At first everything was ok. Thinking back I think the trouble started when I downloaded some updates. I also was not able to put system to...

Ok thanks, I will check out the link. I thought i had read in another post not to get the Sandy Bridge?? Don't remember the reasoning though.

I didn't realize you had answered. What is difference in ram and how would the LGA1155 Sandy Bridge be better?

Trying to decide between these 2 builds and would appreciate any suggestions. Basically the Intel is about $100 more....so very close.
I mostly work with photos with Photoshop Elements6 and like...

Thanks, I might opt for that route, because i need to add ram anyway.

Thank you, I will try same brand.
Would the Q9650 give nearly as fast performance as a new MB and Cpu?

I tried 4 more gig of ram [Western Digital MEM 2Gx2|KST KHX8500D2T1K2/4G R ], but could not tell a difference. Maybe I need the same brand I already have? Can I use the Q9650 with same motherboard...

I built the following system 2 years ago and recently installed Win7 64 bit and love it, but lately while working on photo editing, I get the hourglass pretty often. I did download new drivers for...