Is this a good gaming pc build (this is my first time building)

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CPU: Intel Core i5 4590 Quad Core Processor Socket 1150 Retail with Heat Sink Fan
GPU:XFX Radeon R9 270X DD Black Edition AMD Graphics Card - 2GB
RAM:Corsair Memory Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz CAS 9 XMP Dual Channel
HDDSeagate ST1000DM003 1TB SATA 3 Hard Drive 7200rpm 64MB Cache OEM
Motherboard:MSI B85M-G43 Intel Socket 1150 micro-ATX Motherboard
PSU:EVGA 500B 500W Power Supply 80+ Bronze Power Supply Unit
Case:Thermaltake Versa H22 Black Mid Tower Case
CPU cooler:Arctic Cooling Freezer 11i 500-2000 92mm RPM PWM Fan for intel
 
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Z or H doesn't matter as you aren't overclocking, and if you get the 4570 instead of the 4590 you don't need to worry about x97 at all

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MSI H97M-G43 Intel H97 Socket 1150 Motherboard micro-ATX is this a good motherboard
 

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or can i get this MSI Z87-G45 GAMING Intel Z87 Socket 1150 Motherboard with mSATA Slot
 

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what is the best choice Z97 ot H97

MSI Z97-G43, Intel Z97, Socket 1150, Motherboard

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MSI H97 GUARD-PRO Intel H97 Socket 1150 Motherboard ATX