Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uyNtNDbNywk
So I took the build he presented, modified it a bit, and found it for ~$500. Here are the details:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P21 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $529.91
I'm trying to put together a budget rig for Christmas ($500 goal), and I was curious if that build is still good value for my money.
This is my first build and I am totally clueless. I've been doing lots of research, but I'm a novice so I am extremely uncertain if I'm on a good course here.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!