An alternative isn't hard to imagine - the Intel DH67BL motherboard + CORE i3-2120 CPU bundle for $209 . The final price after all discounts (rebates, coupons) should be around $175 , which is still pretty darn good. These bundles are both very solid foundation to building a new computer off of, and considering that there's two different bundles to choose from - you'll surely find one to fit your build/budget best.
There's actually another staple component in PC builds - the Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 RAM kit for $98.99 . Considering how much memory usually costs nowadays, this seems like an incredible deal at first glance... But remember - it's double-sided with 8GB per 4GB module , so taking that into account, this is a much more average price. It's still a fairly good deal though, considering it's a 2x4GB kit and you can probably find similar prices for single-sided 1x8GB DDR3 RAM kits.
TechBargains is a store that I have not heard about when it comes to buying discounted items, which is strange because if you just look at the daily deals there are bargains. If you're looking for an Intel DH67BL motherboard + CORE i5-2300 CPU bundle or something similar this would be a great deal and both products can be considered high quality. As well as an alternative with Intel DH67BL motherboard + CORE i3-2120 CPU bundle which should come out around $175 after discounts - still pretty good considering what's included in each kit. There's also Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 RAM kit for $98.