Best 1000$ gaming PC build list

[SebastianZHD]

Thanks in advance for the help.
It's going to have to be able to run the best games at 1080p. BUT all I need is the actual computer and a copy of Windows 8. I've already got all peripherals (screen, keyboard, mouse, speakers). ALSO, I'd only like an SSD (about 120GB) as I've already got a large external HDD for all my stuff.
Thanks!

EDIT: AS WELL (one more thing) I don't need an optical drive.

 

[iceclock]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27r7b
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27r7b/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27r7b/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($147.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($220.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $842.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 23:05 EST-0500)

and still under 900$

 

[SebastianZHD]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27r7b
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27r7b/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27r7b/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($147.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($220.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $842.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 23:05 EST-0500)

and still under 900$

Thanks for the quick reply! I also forgot to mention that I don't need an optical drive. As well, would an Intel CPU be better seeing as I have a reasonably high budget? I can go all the way to the 1000$.
Thanks.

 

[iceclock]

It won't make a huge difference tbh. 8core amd is beast