Need to be upgradable and I need and OS. Windows 8 preferably.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Killerfrenzy96/saved/2hUQ
Amd is more acceptable for this budget, you can always upgrade to and 8350 later on.
Wont I need a cooler like the hyper 212? I heard AMD CPU's run hot
If you can dish out an extra $50 you can get a 7950. You won't really need an after market heat sink unless you're planning on overclocking.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/jruelas11/saved/2hVk