Maybe a little more on a case, like NZXT source or gamma.
The build can definitely be improved a bit, the 550ti is fine and dandy but at that price i would aim for a HD7770.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/541?vs=536 This link will give you both cards in different games and their FPS, the 7770 is superior in just about every game and right now on that parts picker site i see one for $111.
The second bit, that corsair CX500. The Rosewill Capstone 450(gold rated) is the same price range(i believe its 8 dollars more) has plenty of amps(37) on the 12v rail and its a proper bargain. It also has two 6+2 connectors which gives you some room for growth in the graphics department.
If you are set on AMD those changes will do, if you want a Intel build we can do that also.
Thanks for your input. I'll see what I can come up with!
I dont like the motherboard the 880 has no upgrade path so you are going to throw it out when you get a new cpu so i would get a cheaper 880 with that intention or for the same sort of money you can get a 970+ that you can then use if you get an fx later down the line.
Alright here is my new build for around thsmear price. Any other suggestions?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s14J
Looks pretty solid Kcstriker, just keep in mind the stock AMD heatsink will limit your overclock potential so in the future get ready to invest atleast another $30 for atleast a CM Hyper 212 or higher quality cooler. Solid build!