Repeat Offender (I mean customer)

Hi All.
Haven't been on the forum much since I bought my last DSO system in Oct 2007. I'm finding with Bf3 that my sli 8800 ultras can't hack the pace anymore, so I've been looking the last week to get back up on step with all the new hardware, and of course wouldn't dream of ordering until I get the once over from the helpful gang in the forum.

I'm gaming at 1920 X 1280 native 60hz on a Hanns-G 24" monitor.
My current system has 2 X 150Gb 10,000 RPM Velociraptors in RAID and a 300Gb HDD which I will likely cannibalize - along with the suggestion to wait until 1Tb prices drop - to get me by on storage for now.
After I created this config below I've decided to go for a 160Gb SSD instead of 120Gb.
SLI's a must, but I swear I am bamboozled by the differences in the mobo's and I've only selected the one I did based on DST4me's other suggestions for having a SLI requirement.  Can I just get someone to give me a primer on how the chipsets and pro/delux/extreme differ, and how each one would be best used?

Will ask for fan and Vcore under 1.4 (They must LOOOVE hearing that all the time!)

Finally, why the recommendation for Windows 7 Pro over Home Edition? Not much difference in price but what's the upside for a non-power user?

So here's the config: Ticket number 64555. Cost after discount and before shipping = $2828.00

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 (Intel Z68 Chipset) (Features Intel Quick Sync Technology)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (160GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 320 Series)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) (Lite-On iHBS112)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 2.5GB (PhysX) (EVGA 025-P3-1579-BR)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Corsair A70 Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler
H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Extra Large)
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty

Thanks in advance for pointing out any discrepancies or fluff in this config (just don't tell me it sucks!

Cheers
bfrank2me

Hi DST4me.  Thanks for the feedback.
When you first posted, I followed your link and found the fan you recommended.
I was filling out my order form today, clicked on the link again and it says "product not found."  Has this fan been discontinued?  Could you suggest a replacement?
Also, what benefit would I see over Windows 7 Pro over the Windows 7 Home edition?  Both are 64 bit, no? Not a developer here by any stretch, so is the extra 30 bucks getting me anything I'll use?
Just waiting for your reply to submit my order.

Bfrank2me

Ok, just ordered, wish me luck in beating the 15 day window.

I'll wait until CM fans restock then put one in myself.  If I can't do that I shouldn't be trusted with a fighter jet.

Thanks again for the help.  It may become stale to you making the same points over and over again, but for those of us who pop our heads out of the hole every few years to see what's new, it's positively reassuring to have your opinion knowing you stay current with the latest and greatest in custom builds.

You ever find yourself in the Pacific Northwest, the scotch is on me.

Bfrank2me