Making A New Gaming PC

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I'm using Win7 as a step up from Vista, so it's better by comparison.

Honestly, though, I've never had any issues that others seem to have. Microsoft's file virtualization hasn't both me and UAC I disabled from the start. Eh, but don't take my word for it. I'm not really a "power user".

Also, I'd say Intel and Nvidia is the route to take.

Win7 wins everytime if you make a comparison and I was a Vista user, I gladly turn my OS inti W7.

About your last sentence, Intel can win sometimes but AMD is better for me.
I used ATI Radeon, in the days which I think ATI is better than nVIDIA. But days passed, I couldn't get the performance from ATI. But it is still an option.
I bought AMD for my new PC, so I continued with AMD Radeon HD. And I don't/won't regret. It is good like nVIDIA, but if you have a good PC.