Too Long; Didn't Read
UPDATE: If you want to see how the cost of building this machine stacks up against building a Macbook with the same specs then I suggest checking out my new article: <a href="https://medium.com/@SunnyGolovine/why-i-chose-a-linux-pc-instead-of-opting-for-a-mac-hint-its-the-de1f16618d7d#.dw5mamev3" target="_blank">Why I chose a Linux PC instead of opting for a Mac (hint: its the $$$)</a>