Well, after asking and looking at your suggestion, I realized that even having someone tell me what to get I still had no understanding of what any of it was. So I ended up finding a coworker (I didn't know he knew a lot about computers) help me understand a little more and helped me partially with the build. Then I still knew I had no idea how to put the stuff together and saw I was about to get in way over my head. I've heard good things about NZXT builds, so I headed over there and built it. Their website gave me some more understanding about how the components work and what they do. On top of that, they build it for you. As for the processor, they only offer Intel so that's what I went with. Lastly, I just wanted to at least finish up the thread with what I ended up getting, to see if I did somewhat of a decent job and to thank you for trying to help me. Hopefully you understand.
*edit*: Also, I have no idea if I listed the parts 100% correct. But basically I just did a NZXT build and tried to find the correct components on that handy little website you posted.
*edit2*: I did at least get the case you recommended, if it's any consolation... and for the most part, it looks like I got very comparable parts, other than I dropped down a few levels on the graphics card.