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The i5 will fly, I built a mini-itx build with a i5 it's a beast and over clocks very well with a H80i. Yes you should clean install W7 on a 128gb ssd like these:
Crucial MX100 CT128MX100SSD1 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com
Mushkin Enhanced MKNSSDCR120GB-7 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com
Then just use the 1TB for data, music, videos and games.