Alright so here is what I have right now http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Erbrackin/saved/1pTT

I do not plan on overclocking this machine, hence why I went with a cpu and graphics card which aren't really meant for it.

That is about as high as my budget can go. I'm thinking about getting a cheaper motherboard and a less wattage/cheaper power supply which should save me around $70.

I also might acquire Windows 8 through other, less cheaper means, but I almost don't want to. So, we will see on Friday when I get my paycheck.

I will be ordering all this on Friday. I'm looking for suggestions, tips, critiques etc.