How can i make this $1000 gaming build cheaper?

Ejmaster101

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Hello all,
I'm trying to make a new gaming build, but my build might be a bit expensive. Is there any way to make it cheaper? I want to keep to same CPU, and its cooler. Also the ram and storage should stay the same. I was thinking about changing the graphics card to gtx 960, but will changing it make the gameplay preform at a lower quality? I am not a hardcore gamer, but I want a GPU that can still run the latest games well. Does a GTX 960 fit that category? Here is the link:

http://pcpartpicker.com/guide/yxfrxr/gaming-build-first-time-1
 
Non-Overclocking build-

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($313.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $797.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-05 11:10 EDT-0400