First time builder, looking for input on potential build

matthewh620

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Hey I'm Matt and I'm a first time builder. I want to build a computer for gaming and general use. I don't want anything crazy as far as gaming use goes. I want to be able to play stuff like Fallout, modded GTA V and other newer games on the higher settings. My price range is ~$750 for the computer itself and a total cost of ~$940 (with rebates, etc). I just want some input to see if I messed anything up and any recommendations for anything I could/should fix. Thank you!

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PCzYZL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PCzYZL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54590) | $189.99 @ NCIX US
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97md3h) | $82.99 @ Directron
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $54.89 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $52.49 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-912v308002) | $272.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $86.98 @ OutletPC
**Monitor** | [Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vx228h) | $118.99 @ Best Buy
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1014.29
| Mail-in rebates | -$60.00
| **Total** | **$954.29**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-07-19 20:18 EDT-0400 |
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($314.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22MC57HQ-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($108.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $921.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-19 20:49 EDT-0400
 
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