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I didn't mean to scare you off 64-bit. Just check to make sure all your peripherals have 64-bit drivers available. An online search should yield the information.

Good luck with the...

The other consideration is the return policy for bad hardware. If the parts languish in the corner too long you could find yourself stuck.

Uh yep, that's what I meant. Oh well, as SSDs take over, RPMs will matter not.

Will 64-bit allow for the use of existing peripherals?

The max memory for my current motherboard is stated to be 384Mb, yet my windows systems states that I'm running 512Mb. Is the difference being recognized but unused or is something else going on here?

Are you planning at using 4 80 gig HDs for your RAID?

Mismatched speeds can slow down a RAID 0 setting
Mismatched storage space will mean that all your HDs will store that lowest ammount....

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If no one has an answer. Can someone point me to a reliable resource?

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The idea of building an affordable, upgradable super gae computer sounds great. Before I do it I'd like to tinker with my present system. I'd like to use it as a buffer (firewall router) for the game...