Getting a new computer, self built. Need advice.

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I'm a teenager who will soon be building his own PC, but I need some advice on what parts to use. I'm on an 800 dollar budget and my build must include keyboard, monitor, and other external parts. The PC will be used for moderate gaming and school. Parts are below from PCPartPicker:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/XkyMZ8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/XkyMZ8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Rosewill RGB80 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $796.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-19 17:39 EDT-0400

Thank you for reading.
 
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As in, storing documents and others on a 1TB HDD or a 500GB HDD and storing important stuff like the OS on a 240GB SSD? That's not a bad idea.
 
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Yeah thats what I meant. You can install some game for faster boot time on your SSD while the rest game install on HDD. Of course if your budget allows. Just a quick note. Do you really need a wi-fi adapter? I think you better off with cable internet
 
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I might, not totally sure. I don't know a ton about wi-fi adapters or wi-fi in general. I have normal internet and my room isn't close enough to the wi-fi to plug in. I have to keep the internet wireless. Again, I know next to nothing about this, just a few google searches. Feel free to correct me.
 
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dexxterlab97

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Get a long internet cable maybe? But a WiFi cable will save you effort so yeah why not?
 
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I know PCPartPicker's trick with the whole "Mail-In Rebates". I disabled them because I knew I'd never use them, if that's what you mean. If you don't, can you please elaborate a little bit more?
 
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Most of the sites that I'm shopping at do not have any required sales tax in the state I live in after a bit of research, and 2/3 of my parts have free shipping. Thank you for your feedback however.

EDIT: After google and math, I will be charged $24.21 sales tax total for my state laws and tax rate. This will put me at slightly over $800, I'll need to find a deal.
 
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Do you think 480GB? Maybe a small capacity SSD and HDD to lower the price. 120GB will be enough imo and 500GB HDD if just games.
 
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