Is this a good build under $1000? gamer/graphic design computer - first time builder

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wildtree

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Is this a good gaming/ graphic design build? I understand the sky is the limit when it comes to computers. I've looked around and gotten a lot of help from others.
For for the brands, the quality and the performance is this good? ( in layman terms please, I've only just started)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers ($24.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $941.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 20:03 EST+1000
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WnrLbv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WnrLbv/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: AMD 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: AMD 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Zalman...
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PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/czVqNG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/czVqNG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($118.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($172.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair VS 650W ATX Power Supply ($81.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $867.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 20:15 EST+1000
 
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That CPU will go great the build, Intel CPU's are only better in certain areas but if you're going to render videos, AMD wins that battle with the extra cores, the 0.2 GHz will help the rendering slightly, however, both CPUs are both very adept at gaming, I'd buy the AMD or the Intel if it's cheaper for you.
 
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wxyzsupermod

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To be blunt this is terrible value for money I built a system with the same processor and an r9 270 graphics card for 500 dollars. For a 100$ dollar build Ill tell you whats wrong first cpu way underpowered contrary as it might seem the 6 core processor is not even close to the fastest amd has to offer and way worse than the I5 4670k by intel which you could also fit in this budget. try to rebuild that power supply is way overpriced I got mine for 50 dollars less and it can and will outperform also you could get 16 gb of ram for the price of your 8gb kit so I would suggest a much cheaper 8gb kit and then throw in an r9 270 or 280 depending on the sales right now then you have a very good pc for the same price
 
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For your reference, just edit anything you don`t like.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WnrLbv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WnrLbv/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: AMD 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: AMD 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1086.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-16 21:08 EDT-0400
 
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