Opinions on this config

[Tyreal]

I made this configuration for a friend who's computer I am building. Tell me what you think. He will be playing games but would like good performance in other areas. He will not be overclocking. His budget is 1500.

Processor AMD Athlon64 3700+
249.95
Motherboard Asus A8N-E - nForce4 Ultra
139.95
Memory G.Skill Extreme F1-3200PHU2-1GBZX 1.0GB PC-320 109.95
Videocard 1 EVGA e-GeForce 7600GT CO 256MB
215.95
Hard Drive 1 Samsung SpinPoint P 7200RPM 250Gb SATA 2
103.95
CD Drive 1 LG GSA-H10A-BK Black 16x DVD±Writer
44.95
Chassis Antec Performance One P180
159.95
Power Supply Antec TruePower 2.0 480W Power Supply
96.95

Fans
Antec TRICOOL 120 3-Speed 120mm Fan
16.95

Total 1138.55
Grand Total w/ 14% tax 1297.947

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[simple_inhibition]

that set-up looks good to me. under budget too so if he wanted he could jump up to a 7900GT if there ever in stock :?

[Jokerswild]

I would up the video card also. I would also go with a less expensive case but thats just me.

[Capper]

I would replace the 3700+ with an X2 3800+ or an Opty 165. I'd replace the case with the Sonata II as it is a better case and includes a 450W PSU.
Use the money he saved to get a better video card.

[Jokerswild]

Right on target capper.

[gvblake22]

Yeah, I agree with Capper on the case, you could save a lot of money there by getting the Sonata II and using the decent included PSU. You could also check out the P150, but the Sonata II is cheaper and I think it looks better.

And yeah, it does seem like you still have some budget money to play with. I would also agree with bumping up to a budget dual core processor and then using the leftover $ for the best video card possible.

[Tyreal]

His parents actually want to keep the cost below 1300. I don't really want to go with the Sonata II because its very cramped. If i remove the duct, which I would, there would be no intake. I've checked the front for any intake fans but there is no slot.

I might get the P150. I'll look into some other choices.

[Capper]

Ummm, you can attach a 120mm fan to the back of the HDD cage. there are included rubber grommets which attach the fan.
None of that should be a problem if he doesn't plan on overclocking

[gvblake22]

Yeah, there is room for a 120mm fan in the bottom front of the Sonata II ;)

[Tyreal]

Thanks for the input guys. I made some adjustments and sent it to my friend. :D