possible build help needed

[1999soccermac]

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($113.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.39 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($235.66 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.72 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.46 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: network adapter ($22.99)
Total: $1240.11

I am looking for a pc to build this holiday with money I will most likely recieve. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jerryvaberry]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($73.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($76.49 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1175.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 16:59 EDT-0400

I think this is better. Your budget is too high not go intel. And although the i5 I listed is not on sale right now, it goes on sale often so if you are not in a hurry, you'll find a good deal soon. The 770 2gb version is not a good option, in my opinion. Either bump your budget up to allow for a 970, or go with the 290 I suggested. And I didn't like the psu you listed, so I put in a different one. Everything else is the same.