You guys were right. I'm admitting defeat. This is my final list. I decided to take out my optical drive as I can download windows through USB, that way I can get a better mobo.
PCPartPicker part list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1HvGI
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1HvGI/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1HvGI/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($153.61 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Gigabyte GZ-PD Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $653.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-25 13:26 EDT-0400)