Here you go, I included windows within the budget (and its a bit over because of that).
This build is more focused towards multitasking, but the gpu will handle light/medium gaming very well.
You can get a phantom if you do not include windows in the budget, but I included a different white case, see if you like it (its also a bit smaller as well). If not, we can always look around for a different one.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor | $104.69 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $44.85 @ OutletPC |
| Memory | *PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $53.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | *Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $40.89 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | *Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card | $117.98 @ Newegg |
| Case | Silverstone PS08W MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $38.99 @ Directron |
| Power Supply | *Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $39.99 @ Amazon |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $93.99 @ NCIX US |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $535.37 | |
| *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | ||
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-07 11:13 EST-0500 |