Few noob questions

1. With the HDMI connection how do you hookup a surrond sound system. You have the one HDMI cable going from 360 to TV, so where does the seperate surrond sound connection come in, and yes I know HDMI supports sound but its going directly into the TV which is not true SS so I don't see how the SS system gets connected?

2. If I only download a few demos (then delete) and won't care to much about tv shows or movies, is the 20 gig HD good enough for me?

3. I see an aftermarket cooler that uses the 360 power input. I also read that someone got denied a fix by MS b/c they said the 360 was tampered with and the owner was told it was b/c he used the cooler? Is this true?

4. What is the big difference between Silver and Gold live membership?

Thanks

1. Im not sure sorry.

2. Yes a 20 gig actually lasts a long time.

3. I think using a 3rd party piece of hardware on the console voids the warranty.

4. Gold can play online, Silver cant.

Get outta hear stupid noob!,,freakin' noob!....i pwn noobs!!....(my best impression of the average 360 online gamer. Be prepared for this.)

But seriously, 20 gig is all u need. And the Gold membership is the way to go. More features and crap. Do it. Do it.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/viewer.aspx?productId=1791&assetTypeId=1&shotId=1

the item next to the hdmi cord (to the left) there is an opitcal cord spot, it should have came with your elite, just get an optical cord and plug it into that thingy mo bobber and ur receiver and u get 5.1/7.1 surround sound