Yes, another such thread :-)
The friend's 15 yo son wants a game machine and I know this not.
I believe it is a good system for the price.
He will be quite able to do homework, internet tasks, and play some games but not those needing the latest and greatest hardware.
What do you think of these choices using one local store.
RAM memory Corsair 2 GB XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400C4 45 Euros
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DVD burner LG DVR 22X DL SATA 25 Euros
LG DVR 22X DL SATA, Retail Product Details bij Mycom
hard disk WD 640GB,Caviar SE16 60 Euros
WD 640GB,Caviar SE16 Product Details bij Mycom
video card ASUS EAH3450/HTP/256M, 256 MB 37 Euros
ASUS EAH3450/HTP/256M, 256 MB Product Details bij Mycom
case for all of this...stuff Aopen QF50C - Black incl. 400W PS 55 Euros
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total: 360 Euros
Somewhat better processor. It is faster and has twice the on-board cache.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 98 Euros
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total: 380 Euros