Need advice first build

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I have about 700-800 not looking to spend a ton. rebates a maybe.
here is my current build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Gwl3

what i would like to know is should i go with this hard drive
is there a better gpu/cpu combo
if so what mother board?
intel vs amd?

all feedback is great, thanks!

 

[tiny voices]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $780.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-11 00:52 EDT-0400)


Better CPU
MUCH better PSU
Dual channel RAM
Better GPU

 

[realchaos]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $785.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-11 01:04 EDT-0400)

 

[smorizio]

http://www.microcenter.com/product/400664/Core_i5_3470_32GHz_LGA_1155_Boxed_Processor
150.00 cpu.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130646
94.00 after rebates and 10 percent of coupon code.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018
50.00 after rebate.

 

[realchaos]

http://www.microcenter.com/product/400664/Core_i5_3470_32GHz_LGA_1155_Boxed_Processor
150.00 cpu.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130646
94.00 after rebates and 10 percent of coupon code.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018
50.00 after rebate.

The cpu is in-store pick up only. If the OP lives near a microcenter, he'll get a great deal on intel cpu/mobo combo.