In need of some upgrading advice (Gaming rig)

cwb50

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My Rig lies below. I had originally cut back on my GPU in order to get a better CPU, and I had planned on replacing the GPU the next year (which is a couple months from now). I have a local store that will actually buy my GPU as credit towards a new GPU and they will replace it for you in store (Not a big deal, I installed it in the first place). Now I know I could use an SSD, but as far as overall storage I am very happy. I still have more than 500 Gigs of storage and my only complaint is sometimes my computer takes a couple minutes to get from power on to fully functioning. I feel completely satisfied with my Memory for now. The only other thing I am really unhappy with is my monitor. If I get a new GPU I will likely get a new Monitor to complement it, and just make the one I have now secondary.

I could use any suggestions for GPU or monitor. And any input on my dilemma in general.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FmDfjX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FmDfjX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($279.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($164.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($16.15 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2425SWD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Turtle Beach X12 Headset ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 ($29.99)
Other: INLAND PS BUNDLE SPEAKERS ($6.99)
Total: $1069.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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