Please critique my $500 upgrade

I'm thinking about purchasing my parts here in a day or so. My goal is to spend UNDER 500 dollars on this upgrade:

M Barton (45w) 2600+..............................$99 (newegg)
Kingston ValueRam 2x512mb PC3200............$157.98 (kingston)
Abit NF7-S..............................................$86 (newegg)
Antec PlusView 1000AMG...........................$91.65 (svc)
Fortron 350w...........................................$34.00 (newegg)
Thermalright SLK-947U...............................$26.42 (svc)
Arctic Cooling Fan 2L.................................$5.99 (svc)
2 x 80MM CCFL BLUE FAN...........................$17.05 (svc)

(prices after shipping)

TOTAL: $518.09

As you can see from the total, I'm not quite achieving that $500 goal right now. I'm thinking about switching to the Chenbro Xpider case, as it would be only $53.76. However, I'm kind of fond of that Antec one I've got posted above. If you don't mind, please critique my choices, and give me any ideas/alternatives on how to make this upgrade cheaper. Thanks!

i can lower those prices so you can add more check it


AMD Athlon XP 2600+ Processor - $90.00 Shipped from ZipZoomFly
Kingston ValueRam 2x512mb PC3200 - $157.98 Don't know about shipped from Kingston
ABIT NF7-S Motherboard - $85.00 Shipped From Newegg
Antec PlusView1000AMG ATX Tower w/Clear Side Panel No PS - $71.14 shipped from Ebuyer good reviews as i see right now
Fortron 350w - $34.00 from Newegg
Thermalright SLK-947U - $26.42 From SVC
Arctic Cooling Fan 2L - $5.99 from SVC
2 x 80MM CCFL BLUE FAN - $17.05 from SVC

Total - $487.58

saved you a couple bux right there

You can always postpone the cathode fans for later or you can just buy a cathode kit and 2 led fans.

Anyway I think he wanted the mobile and I don't think that's the one you added Sophisiticated.

I pretty much have that system and it's really awesome.

Sophisticated: Sweet, thanks for the better price on hte 1000AMG. I can't believe I hadn't found this before.

Ben721: Well, the CCFL fans only end up being a few bucks more. I can get the blue LED ones for maybe 2 bucks cheaper a piece, yet shipping would be the same, so i'd only end up saving 4 bucks.

You should check out ebay, shopping on yahoo and pricewatch.com. I'm sure you can save a few dollars by searching around. Make sure you look into the stores rep. though before buying. Tiger Direct and Buy.com also have specials every so ofter.WOrth a look if you the time.

C-ya

The PV1000 is a really nice case. It's what i'm using in my rig right now. Just wish there was more holes around the mobo for wires.

I'm thinking about switching to the Shuttle AN35N mobo here: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-150-045&depa=0

as that will save me $30. This a good idea? At this point, I doubt that the mobo will be limiting my OC, it will probably be the RAM.

Way to go with www.newegg.com

they rock!

-gamer

I am not sure how well the shuttle will overclock. Or the NF7-S for that matter. Newer ones seem to be acting up. I know the DFI Infinity has been a solid overclocker. Im out of the loop on mobos though so you would have to figure it out for yourself. Just thought you might like a headsup.

Also don't forget about www.Froogle.com, thats the best shopping search engine imo.