GOAL: I want to update my current graphics card from an EVGA 8800gts to an EVGA GTX 26 and I am not sure if it is possible with my mobo.

Here is the graphics card I want:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433&cm_re=evga_gtx-_-14-130-433-_-Product

Here is my current mobo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188017

So would I be able to put this graphics card in my rig? I would like to know soon because I really REEHEHEALLY want to upgrade soon.

Thanks for the help.

I am a little confused about an OEM operating system. I just found out I ordered an OEM version of vista and I was just wondering if this will present a problem down the road? I saw a thread a while back but I couldnt find it and the people that posted in it said that if you replace even the harddrive the OS wont boot up without buying a whole new OS. Is this true. I would just like someone to clarify this for me

I am days from ordering my new computer parts and start building but before I do that I was wondering if I need any extra cooling other then what will come with the parts.

Here is my case it looks like it will provide good air flow. Ill also be adding another 120mm case fan to the side of that.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129021

I'm not sure on how good the stock cooler is for the C2Q 6600 so will I be needing to purchase a cooler on my own?

I would appreciate any help I can get on this. If you need anything else please don't hesitate to ask.

Im very close to ordering the parts I need for my new computer and I just want to make sure I maximize performance/cost. Here are the parts I want to include in my computer.

PLEASE READ: I would appreciate if anyone could tell me if any of these parts will be "replaced soon" (ex. 7900GTX->8800GTX) I know that nvidia is supposed to be coming out with a 9900 series or something but I dont think ill be needing them for a while.Whatever is not on the list I have the parts at home from another computer.

Processor- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819115017

Motherboard- EVGA 122-CK-NF66-T1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813188017

Power Supply- CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817139001

Case- Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129021

Operating System- Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116215

Monitor- CHIMEI CMV 221D-NBC Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 330 cd/m2 800:1

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/post_msg.php?board_id=314159272

These are all the things I will be buying for my computer. I have 2 gigs of ram/sound card/video card(8800gts)/harddrive/keyboard/mouse/speakers.

I was just wondering if upgrading a processor was the same as upgrading motherboards. I know that once an OS is installed on a motherboard you need to buy another OS disk if you plan to install a new motherboard is it the same for processors?

P.S. With the new ture quadcores coming out in the next couple of months will they be using the same socket type (LGA 775)?

I am going to be buying a new gaming rig soon and I just want to make sure I dont buy something that is outdated next month. I almost bought a 8800GTX since I saw that it was the best for some time but isnt it time for the 9900 series to be coming out soon?

If the 9900 series is about to open up I will wait for that to happen and I was also wondering about the "true quadcores" I kept hearing they are coming soon but I never got a date on when that would happen.

Im looking to buy an HDTV for movies/xbox360 and the hd experience but I also want the tv to act as a good monitor. Im going to have it wall mounted in my room and I just don't know that much about HDTVs to really decide on my own. Im thinking about 1080p because im pretty sure thats the highest resolution a TV can go.......right? So can anyone recommend me some TVs that are out there. I am looking for something UNDER 2,500. Thanks in advanced

PS: bigger is better :) im going for the biggest screen I can get right now, but I also want a good picture I dont want to sacrifice clarity/sharpness for size.