Im building a computer...but I need help!

ProfHat

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Ok. So Im building a new gaming computer and I dont have a thousand dollars (even though I know Im going to have to spend some money). So basicly, Ive been doing research on what components I should buy for this (GPU, Processor, Motherboard, ect.). Ive taken some courses on computers so I know how to basicly assemble one, but I've never bought parts before (except for upgrading RAM and Hardrive on another occasion). I just want to make sure I don't buy the wrong type of something and have to send anything back. What I want this computer to do, is to be able to play Minecraft on descent-good settings, and the game Rust with little to no lag (descent-good graphics as well) so ive compiled a list of parts that I assume would follow through with these tasks. Here's the list:

RAM http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-1600MHz-PC3-12800-F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM/dp/B004KY719A/ref=pd_sim_pc_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EV8H3FQG9WYE7VPSN75

GPU http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-11201-17-20G/dp/B00A0HZOEA%3FSubscriptionId%3D14H876SFAKFS0EHBYQ02%26tag%3Deggcoupon-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00A0HZOEA


Motherboard http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Computer-Motherboard-Motherboards-Z87-G43/dp/B00CXOMGGW/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1403762850&sr=1-4&keywords=gaming+motherboard

Processor http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Quad-Core-Processor-Graphics-BX80646I54570/dp/B00CO8TA4I/ref=pd_sim_pc_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1CB6ZJ6NXQ8FFQM1W7QR

CPU Fan http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=pd_sim_pc_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VCKSCG427T8KD6GVRKC

Power Supply http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX600/dp/B0092ML0OC/ref=pd_sim_pc_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0JS4SYK0PWXRVH3DB21C

Hard Drive http://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_img_y

$698.08 total (not including shipping)

So how is this build for a basic gamer on a budget? (Please be nice, I'm still learning!)
 
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you did pretty good, but this should give you a bit more performance

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $711.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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