Yeah, order from newegg and just get the regular shipping... trust me. I order with regular shipping, and I usually get it in 2 days anyway. Anyway, if you can wait, the new cards come out soon (a month or so away like diabloII said). However, if he wants a super kickass computer, I'd go with the 3700+ (that is a San Diego core I beileve, which is what you want). Yeah, DFI Lan Party would be a good choice for a board too. As for the RAM, that is what I was talking about earlier (TwinMOS like diabloII mentioned is cheaper and works plenty fine). Unless he wants to gig sticks, which will cost more of course.
If he can't wait for the new graphics cards, then the 6800GT will work fine. However, if he can wait, it will be worth it.
If he can't wait for the new graphics cards, then the 6800GT will work fine. However, if he can wait, it will be worth it.