I finally got my parts picked out.
Ram: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory - $65.99
Graphics: MSI N660 TF 2GD5 G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - $179.99
Processor: AMD FX-4300 Vishera Quad-Core 3.8GHz (4.0GHz) Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor - $105.99
Hard Drive: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - $53.98
Motherboard: ASRock 880GM-LE FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard - $47.49
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case - $34.99
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply - $44.99
Optical Drive: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM - $19.99
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Full HD HDMI LED BackLight LCD Monitor w/Speakers ASCR 10,000,000:1 - $139.99
OS: Windows 8 - $119.99
TOTAL COST: $743.41
It went a bit over my budget of $700, but it shouldn't be too much of a problem. I mean, worst case scenario, I won't have enough and just have to cheap out on the OS (I'd probably just install the free SteamOS, which I think can only run Linux-compatible games). Not a big deal.
EDIT: Swapped out some parts for better ones.
I've also been advised to look into my motherboard further, as I don't really know too much about it.
This is a thorough list of parts (to the uninitiated, like me). What do you know about these parts? The list is a beginning, but the explanation of both the parts and the process are the most important part of the project. Share what you know.
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