Build for a friend of mine, would like some advice!

[ElemenoP7700]

I'm building a friend of mine a computer for around $850. I've got the parts list made, I just figured I'd ask you guys before I went ahead and ordered, make sure I'm not doing anything stupid.

Machine will be used for gaming and light video editing.


Case: Nzxt Beta Evo - 39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=11-146-059&ReviewNo=1915963&SortField=0&Pagesize=10&IsFeedbackTab=true&rdm=59#scrollHelpful1

CPU: Intel dual core 8400 - 169.50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037&cm_re=intel_cpu_775

Heatsink - Rosewill RCX-Z300 - 14.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=35-200-034&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

RAM - 4gb A-Data DDR2 - 87.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-211-409&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

Video Card - MSI GTX 460 1gb - 222.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127510&cm_re=Nvidia_graphics_card-_-14-127-510-_-Product

Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43 - 74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128380

PSU - Corsair 750txb - 109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

HDD - Western Digital 640gb - 69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

CD-Drive - Generic Liteon - 19.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276

Wireless - TP-LINK USB - 19.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-704-045&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

 

[Proximon]

The 8400 was a fine dual-core but that's old tech now. You can do much better with an AMD build at that price level.

 

[Proximon]

I'll get a build up in a second here:

AMD Athlon II X3 450 and Gigabyte 870 MB W/USB 3 and SATA 6GB/S $166
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.524280
For the same price you were paying for the processor alone you now get an extra core on the CPU and a better MB. Not to mention the newer technology.

Mushkin Blackline 4GB 1333 CL8 $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226101&cm_re=DDR3_1333_4GB-_-20-226-101-_-Product

Antec 300 Illusion case and OCZ600MXS PSU $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.523606
A nicer better cooled case with a PSU that will be easier to work with. The 750TX was massive overkill for the build.

Cooler Master Hyper 212 cooler $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=hyper_212-_-35-103-065-_-Product
You don't have to buy one at all unless overclocking, but if you do get one make it a good one.

Maybe you have reasons to get a USB wireless device, but here is a good PCI card $25
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166033

WD Caviar Black is faster and less expensive $58 with promo code
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

A much faster DVD burner for just a couple dollars more:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118039


Sorry, that pretty much shoots down the whole list.

 

[Proximon]

Don't forget the operating system as well.

 

[batuchka]

Vegas or Premiere for Video Editing? Since gaming on the table and if Premiere:

Icrontic got excellent results X6 + MPE in CS5 Premiere and u dun have to deal with mobos that cost an arm and a leg hehe
A case for GPU computing: Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 and the Mercury Playback Engine
http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/reviews/a-case-for-gpu-computing-adobe-premiere-pro-cs5-and-the-mercury-playback-engine/

This project consists of compressed 640×480 video footage. These small video files were being eaten alive by the massive 1090T hexa-core processor and 8GB of RAM. Premiere Pro CS5′s increased performance with multi-core systems coupled with bleeding fast hardware will make fast work of any simple projects such as this, not giving the GPU enough work to really make a difference. These results do suggest that if you’re editing small-time video footage, you will not benefit much from using Mercury Playback.

Vegas for the most part strictly CPU bound software but since gaming on the cards...

$679AR

Optional Items

CM GeminiIIS cooler $38 Free Ship
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=FAN-PBU1&title=Cooler-Master-GeminII-S-RR-CCH-PBU1-GP-CPU-Fan-For-Intel-LGA1366-1156-775-AMD-AM3-AM2-AM2

60GB Sandforce based SSD $130 Free Ship
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231377

Edit: This was suggested to a lady who wanted a small and cute system but if u only want ATX then make necessary changes hehe

 

[Onus]

I'd go with Proximon's suggestions. I think his component choices are generally of a higher quality. He left off a video card though, so I'd assume he found yours acceptable. I would; the one Batuchka listed will be louder, and I'm not sure Palit has as good a reputation. I'm considering a GPU upgrade myself, and that MSI Cyclone is on my short list as I want it to be quiet.
I'd probably use a Phenom II X4 955BE though; if there's enough in the budget, that CPU will be notably faster for some things, but the two more cores of the X6 won't make much difference.

 

[christiangordon]

I agree with Proximon's