Here's what I would go with:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $179.99 @ Micro Center |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $31.99 @ Directron |
| Motherboard | Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $139.98 @ OutletPC |
| Memory | Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $75.97 @ Directron |
| Storage | Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $109.99 @ Adorama |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $52.99 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card | $279.98 @ SuperBiiz |
| Case | Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case | $164.06 @ Mwave |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $83.98 @ SuperBiiz |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1158.93 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-16 22:35 EST-0500 |
Intel instead of the AMD as the Intel is a bit better for gaming, decent motherboard, 8 GB is plenty for gaming, added a 1TB storage drive, a graphics card better than the 770, and a better power supply.