pert0id,

the failure to boot b/c of missing files is caused by a voltage issue...dont remember which, but probably vFSB. it tends to happen after system crashes during boot, then next boot it says bad files. drop the FSB down and its ok, then increase vFSB, increase FSB and try again.

what is the lowest multiplyer for your E8400? how high did you get the host clock at the lowest multi? also, dont be affraid to increase the vFSB some, maybe even up to 1.3 it shouldnt affect temps much.

your hard drives should be fine. if you are concerned, you can always unplug whichever ones dont have the OS on them, but my 6 have been power cycled probably several hundred times just from trying to OC, and (crossing fingers) so far so good.

what is the actual model number of your RAM?