[pinn3r]

changed things up... hopefully this'll suffice for a first-time builder?
not looking to run anything crazy... prob CS:GO, Outlast, and maaaybe DayZ

CPU (in this case, APU): AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

total is about 550, which is well within my budget