Ok, so to address your questions, it is definitely for heavy gaming and everyday high school student stuff. No, I don't mind having an AMD CPU or GPU. Finally, it would be best if I could stay under $1000. I changed the RAM to 16 gb and the power supply to a 80+ Gold PSU and the case to cheaper one that looks cool.
PCPartPicker part list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mh0h
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mh0h/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mh0h/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.48 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Encore ENUWI-1XN45 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $886.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 11:19 EST-0500)