re: BR places to help rebuild computer.

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Should I upgrade the ram while I'm upgrading the rest? Now, I don't know if I have a p67, h67, or z68 mobo. I would guess h67. Not sure if that matters.

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8GB is still pretty good. The only reason ever to increase RAM is if you are observing actual high RAM usage. 8GB is currently not a limitation in gaming.

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Now, I don't know if I have a p67, h67, or z68 mobo. I would guess h67. Not sure if that matters.

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It doesn't matter, as the chipset differences mainly relate to integrated graphics, overclocking, and multi-GPU support, none of which affect you. More important would be the specs of your current RAM so you can buy something reasonably close to it. It's probably 1066 or 1333. But again, don't upgrade RAM unless you know you need to.

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What is the external drive holder that you mentioned?

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That was me not thinking. You'd need the external enclosure if you had a laptop, but you have a desktop that will accommodate both drives.

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Should I order the parts from parts picker?

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pcpartpicker is a source of prices, so it's useful to find the best deals on particular parts at a fairly comprehensive list of vendors (Amazon, NewEgg, NCIX, Best Buy, etc.). Lately, I've been using PCPartpicker just to compare components based on their prices at Amazon.

PCpartpicker makes money when you purchase something via the vendor's referral link, so I try to make a conscious effort to use it even if I don't purchase until later. It's a handy site that deserves some support.

Went ahead and put the drive cloning guide in a PDF:

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Don't be alarmed by the page length. It's extremely thorough/detailed, with lots of pictures.