For the case, I know it's a tiny bit more expensive, but the Cooler Master N200 is a far better choice. Personally, I'd get the Fractal Design Midi case for a build of that stature, but it's quite a bit more expensive.
Does he need RAM that's that fast? Currently, there's not too much improvement to be had by getting faster RAM, other than a moderate reduction in latency, so, if he's not doing anything that requires lower memory latency, I'd say drop down to something slower and less expensive.
For the ODD, I'd recommend getting a BRD instead, but they're usually $30-60 for a good one. Even with that price increase, though, they're compatible with CDs and DVDs, and have the upside of being able to read and write Blu-Ray media.
On the PSU, well, looking at the part choice, it's obvious that this is going to be overclocked. I'd recommend asking a PSU expert integrated into an overclocking community. I'm not sure about that exact power supply, but it's not looking up for me. It's thermaltake (I don't know whether their PSUs are as bad as their closed-loop watercoolers, mind you), and it's 80+ bronze. Still, it could be fine (I was originally recommended an 80+ bronze XFX-branded power supply for my overclocking endeavors by some experts, until it's price got hiked to ridiculous levels), so I guess I'll have some peace of mind about it if you ask an expert about it, or if you already did and could tell me the gist of what they said. Not everything you need to know can be extrapolated from reviews if you aren't really knowledgeable about power supplies.
Does he need RAM that's that fast? Currently, there's not too much improvement to be had by getting faster RAM, other than a moderate reduction in latency, so, if he's not doing anything that requires lower memory latency, I'd say drop down to something slower and less expensive.
For the ODD, I'd recommend getting a BRD instead, but they're usually $30-60 for a good one. Even with that price increase, though, they're compatible with CDs and DVDs, and have the upside of being able to read and write Blu-Ray media.
On the PSU, well, looking at the part choice, it's obvious that this is going to be overclocked. I'd recommend asking a PSU expert integrated into an overclocking community. I'm not sure about that exact power supply, but it's not looking up for me. It's thermaltake (I don't know whether their PSUs are as bad as their closed-loop watercoolers, mind you), and it's 80+ bronze. Still, it could be fine (I was originally recommended an 80+ bronze XFX-branded power supply for my overclocking endeavors by some experts, until it's price got hiked to ridiculous levels), so I guess I'll have some peace of mind about it if you ask an expert about it, or if you already did and could tell me the gist of what they said. Not everything you need to know can be extrapolated from reviews if you aren't really knowledgeable about power supplies.
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