Need advice on first GPU, $200 budget

Bluelogic1

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Apr 6, 2014
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Most likely this week.
BUDGET RANGE: USD $120-200, Before rebates

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming [Mostly Minecraft, and Kerbal Space Program], 2D game development.

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Current GPU is the integrated Intel HD 4600. PSU is a Corsair CX 500W

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
Processor is the i5-4690k
Motherboard is the MSI Z97 PCMATE
Ram is the 2x4 Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, amazon.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

PARTS PREFERENCES: Nvidia or AMD

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Single monitor that is 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Want a card that is able to run Minecraft on 16 chunks render distance at >= 60 fps with little lag spikes, if possible.

Thanks a bunch!
Bluelogic