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I am definitely no expert but I've been reading up on it... 1) Vertex 4's main benefit is in its write speed using that as a read (OS) drive is probably a waste of its performance 2) You can have a SSD as a boot and you can use the other to cache ONE other mechanical HD or HD array (using a SSD...

I think the mobo bundle only applies to the i5 2500k cpu. I would get the Gigabyte combo for $220 if I was you. You cant beat that deal anywhere and for graphics and video you will want the extra horsepower. http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/33e9daac#/33e9daac/27 Another case option if you...

I would go with the ASrock board personally. I only upgrade every few years so the Gen 3 appeals to me. If you upgrade more often then either would be fine. Those prices listed for both are terrible though. Seems like the prices for both are around $169 now. If you live near a Micro-center...

NCIX had i5 2500k for $199... free shipping (combo deal on CoolIt Eco for $30 as well) http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&vpn=BX80623I52500K&manufacture=Intel&promoid=1282

Looked like the Newegg CPU combo expired... Tiger Direct has this combo for $309 though: www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1355286&sku=B69-5412

Hey, I've got exactly the opposite problem. I bought a Zalman cpns9500led and it came with everything but what I needed, I finally found an AM2 clip at www.sharkacomputers.com for $6.95. Zalman changed the part number from zm-oc1 to 95am2. I think I have what you need... pay shipping and its yours.