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I am upgrading my system and will be changing to an i7 950 from a Q9550. This means a mobo change and RAM change. Would go with the Core i7 920ghz CPU, which you can OC without any voltage increase to get the same ghz as the 950 and cost of the half the price.

*note: If you live near Microcenter you can get the Core® i7 920 w/DO Stepping for $199.00 but you have it buy it at the store.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] ntel_i7920

Micro Center: 22 Locations Nationwide
http://www.microcenter.com/at_the_stores/index.html

Since I do not know where you live, I will use NewEgg & Amazon.com for parts listings.

Here are some of the Mobo's you should look at.
ASUS Rampage II GENE: good small form mobo that kicks butt, 8 phase capacitors, SupremeFX X-Fi built-in and iROG
tweaking features.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131371

Asus P6T: good board that you can do either SLI or Crossfire on. Also moderate OC's and priced.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131359

Asus P6T Deleuxe v2: Basically the same as the P6T, but you can OC higher due & more stablitiy with the 16+2 phase capacitors it has.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131365

ASRock X58 Extreme: basically the same as P6T, but lower in price as a Austek subsidary. Plus this is the dark horse of the x58 mobo's, if NewEgg can keep it in stock.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813157163

EVGA 121-BL-E756-TR X58 Micro ATX SLI Micro: good small form mobo that kicks butt, do Crossfire or SLI and can moderately OC at a low price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188051

EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) X58: generally the same as the P6T Deluxe v2, has 100% Solid State Capacitors that will allow high OC's. Plus will do either SLI or Crossfire.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188039

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R: entry level board that is similar as the P6T.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128375

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P: similar as the P6T Deluxe v2, that has 12+2+2 phase capacitors.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128374

DDR3 Triple Channel Ram, the 6gb (3x2gb)kit at1600 (PC3 12800) is the best choice for x58 boards.
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800): top end ram, but costly and would suggest either the CAS 7 or 8.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145224
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145253

Mushkin 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800): comparable to the Corsair Dominators, but is CAS6.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820226050

Mushkin Redline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800): comparable to the Mushkin above, but is CAS6, cost slightly more and but is lower in height.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820226052

OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800): good ram at CAS7 at lower price.
http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-OCZ3P160 [...] 988&sr=8-1

CPU Cooler's
CoGage True Spirit Heatpipe CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Silent Fan for Intel LGA1366 $37.95
(It is similar to the ThermalRight and cools within 1 or 2 degrees' of it.)
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cat [...] s_id=26022

If you do get the CoGage True Spirit, I would suggest this Mounting Bracket, instead of the Push-Pin one that come with it.
Thermalright LGA1366 Bolt-Thru-Kit Retail BOX Bolt-thru Board Mounting kit $9.95
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cat [...] s_id=24667

If you want one of the Best CPU HSF Cooler for the Core i7 then I would suggest this one, but it is more expensive.
Thermalright Ultra120 eXtreme-1366 RT Premium Heatpipe Cooler for Intel LGA1366 $74.95
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cat [...] s_id=24727

One of the latest Reviews on 1366 CPU HSF Coolers'.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/200 [...] dup_q309/5

Hope this helps you out some.