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... Ugh, I'm an idiot.

I got this: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($180.49 @ Amazon)
And this: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)

I mixed the parts from those lists because I wanted a better CPU. I didn't realize those were two completely different standardizations x_x Now I have to hope that I can return it. I was so sure this would go correctly too...

I don't suppose anyone can suggest an AMD CPU on par with the Intel in that list a few posts above? :/

there's no direct comparison between AMD and intel chips. Intel chips have a better IPC, so games with a lower core requirement count 4 or less run better on intel platform compared to the AMD platform(majority of games). In a few select games that utilize more than 4 cores, the modular 8 core 8320/8350 goes on par with the intel chip as the AMD based cpu can handle more threads.

as for the mistake, there are no real standards for motherboards except standards set by CPU vendors(AMD and Intel). Intel and AMD are completely different platforms and have different controller requirements, as they handle data transfer differently, so they never share any of the core part hardware(Mobo and CPU). everything else is considered a standard that is compatable with both systems(gpus, HDD etc). even between generations, different LGA platforms are created that only support select few processors from each family(e.g current generation mainstream intel is LGA 1150, last generation was 1155, 1150 cpus DO NOT work with 1155 motherboards)