What CPU/Socket?
For a 1156, and only $129 AR, I would go for something like this...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128412
didn't he mention something about "single video card"?
I would pick up intel branded board, seems less risky than anything else out there. but that's my own choice - no overcking or such. intel gives 3 yrs warranty.