Is this a good component list?

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[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v2QnD3) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v2QnD3/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34160) | $108.99 @ NCIX US
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97anniversary) | $69.88 @ OutletPC
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2k4g3d169ds3) | $34.99 @ Micro Center
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $45.89 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42966kr) | $159.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/deepcool-case-tesseractsw) | $38.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Power Supply** | [XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9) | $55.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $83.89 @ OutletPC
**Monitor** | [BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/benq-monitor-gl2460hm) | $139.00 @ Amazon
**Other**| ETHERNET CABLE| $3.69
**Other**| Usb Flash Drive| $5.49
**Other**| Media tool for windows 10!!!| $0.00
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $786.79
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| **Total** | **$746.79**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-05-07 10:58 EDT-0400 |
 
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This CPU would be better and the faster RAM may benefit some games. Drop the SSD if you need to save money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card...
This CPU would be better and the faster RAM may benefit some games. Drop the SSD if you need to save money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $758.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-07 11:22 EDT-0400

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1478-page1.html

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/492721-skylake-gaming-performance-scaling-with-ddr4-ram-frequency/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESeoexGLVFU
 
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