Suggestions on this build?

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I'm finalizing a build for a friend and want to make sure everything is critiqued perfectly before making the final purchase. The build has to be under or at $1000 out the door. The primary function will be a college PC used for multitasking but it will also be for some moderate gaming (nothing like Crysis).

Case: Antec 900

PSU: Antec earthwatts EA430 430W ATX12V v2.0 Power Supply 100

MoBo: DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

HDD: WD3200AAKS

GPU: SAPPHIRE 100225L Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

A DVD/CD burner combo and Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit

EDIT: PSU changed to:
Corsair CMPSU-450VX PSU

CPU Cooler changed to :
Xigmatek HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle HSF with Xigmatek ACK-I7751 Rentention Bracket

Purchase will await new GPU releases so graphics card will not be factored in at this moment.
 
I realize you can get that Antec PSU for a low price, but I think you'd be better off with a Corsair, like this Corsair CMPSU-450VX PSU - $69.99 - $10 MIR = $59.99 + free shipping.

The Arctic Cooling HSF is better than stock, but this Xigmatek HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle HSF - $37 & Xigmatek ACK-I7751 Rentention Bracket - 7$ will let you overclock better.

You might want to consider waiting for the new ATI cards being released on June 25th. The HD 4850 is probably going to be $199, and will give you a lot better performance than the HD 3870.
 
AndonSage said:
I realize you can get that Antec PSU for a low price, but I think you'd be better off with a Corsair, like this Corsair CMPSU-450VX PSU - $69.99 - $10 MIR = $59.99 + free shipping.

The Arctic Cooling HSF is better than stock, but this Xigmatek HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle HSF - $37 & Xigmatek ACK-I7751 Rentention Bracket - 7$ will let you overclock better.

You might want to consider waiting for the new ATI cards being released on June 25th. The HD 4850 is probably going to be $199, and will give you a lot better performance than the HD 3870.
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Thanks much. And I plan on waiting for the release, I just want to have everything finalized. If the new card fits the budget, will definitely upgrade.
 
AndonSage said:
I realize you can get that Antec PSU for a low price, but I think you'd be better off with a Corsair, like this Corsair CMPSU-450VX PSU - $69.99 - $10 MIR = $59.99 + free shipping.
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They're both made by Seasonic, btw. The Corsair is quieter due to the use of a 120mm fan, and its build quality is a bit better, despite the same OEM.
 
enginurd said:
They're both made by Seasonic, btw. The Corsair is quieter due to the use of a 120mm fan, and its build quality is a bit better, despite the same OEM.
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Hm. Thanks. I'll definitely go with the Corsair in that case.
 
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