heres a build
http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/bXj3
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=179_1088&item_id=047457
thats way under budget but you wont even need more than that honestly

Thanks for all the advice so far guys I appreciate it. I think my main worry about grabbing this system is that it wont be able to play what I want at the highest quality after spending a decent amount of money

A 670 will play any game at max respectively.

this. youll be good for a while

Okay cool thanks im probably worry about it too much. Now for the SSD will I notice a large difference compared to an average harddrive?

Once you get an SSD, you'll never want a HDD again.
I believe the OCZ Vertex 4 is on special right now.

For loading/booting you will. Hardly any game performance boost.

ssd's are great, especially for loading windows. get the vertex 4 128gb or 256gb pricematched from ncix. then buy a 500gb or whatever size you want for storage

This post was edited by NewKID on Jul 12 2012 10:45pm

And the idea is to put the OS on the SSD right?

thats right. and other applications such as your web browser, drivers, media player etc. if you get the 256gb ssd you could put some games on it. there are also guides to optimize windows and your ssd to make it much more smoother