Gaming PC on a $600 budget, how am I doing so far?

[nonoitall]

Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next month or so

Budget Range: ~$600 after rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, watching videos, internet and office tasks

Parts Not Required: Anything outside the tower

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon and NewEgg are nice, but if it's cheaper elsewhere, elsewhere wins as long as it's a reputable seller

Country: U.S.

Parts Preferences: MicroATX form factor is a big plus, though a very small ATX tower might be acceptable depending on how big it is

Overclocking: Probably not

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: Not sure at this time; most likely either 1680x1050 or 1920x1080

Additional Comments:

Am putting together a list of components to help a buddy build a new PC. He's got right around a $600 budget and mainly wants to be able to play Starcraft II as well as possible at the price point. I imagine that's the most demanding application he has for the PC at this time. Quietness and a compact footprint are nice. Preliminarily, I've selected these components and am wondering what changes you fellows would suggest?

 

[GI_JONES]

Looks like a decent build. If you would like to save $20.00, here is a link to a corsair power supply. The one you picked is a great unit, but this one is just as good
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

 

[aRodr1guez]

Don't go with AMD as a processor. This time around they've put out garbage. This Intel processor which is a dual core is better and cheaper in price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=g620&x=0&y=0

You'd have to change your Mobo as well because of the Intel processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121503

 

[aRodr1guez]

Don't switch your PSU. It's a great PSU and it's modular what else can you ask for.

 

[Guest]

Starcraft 2 is more cpu-dependant than any other game and benefits a lot from the better cpu (intel).

This my the build that I would recommend for you.

motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116397

gpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908

psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
$40 with MIR

case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352009


ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178333


HD- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

ODD- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136240
It's $635 with the os but you get $35 back in mir.