Built this guy a few days ago...and my spec sheet sounds similar to Linus's build: 4 thread Intel* CPU (albeit Intel's 1st quad core desktop CPU) + 8GB ram (albeit DDR2) with recent high end graphics
Unfortunately this is the build I'm using while I wait for parts (9700KF)
*I'm obligated by company policy to disclose that I'm an Intel employee when I talk about Intel on social media.