From what I’d read, I don’t

[oliverredfox]

From what I’d read, I don’t think I can use Quick Sync with my separate video card installed.  I’m under the impression that the onboard GPU turns off when using a PCI-E video card.  Unless the article I read about that was outdated and a work-around exists (would be awesome).

I think you’re right, I’m probably fine with slightly lower speeds I’d get off the i5 given my satisfaction with the Q6600.  I have a voice in the back of my head that makes me ponder pushing tech as far as I can when I buy new stuff.  Just wanted to make certain I wasn’t going to have a DUH moment in week from now for not buying the i7.

Thanks for the replies from both of you =)