Need Opinions On This ~$630 PC + $180 Monitor

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.00 @ Newegg)
Other: Windows ($35.00)
Other: RX 480 ($230.00)
Other: FAN HUB ($6.94)
Other: LED ($25.95)
Other: Monitor (Acer GN246HL Bbid) ($179.99)
Total: $859.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-19 21:09 EDT-0400

Is this a good pc and monitor choice?
 
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Chugalug_

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It is a decent build, but can be much improved. The power supply is poor quality, but the monitor is a good choice, and one I frequently recommend on sale.
You'll want to pick up an i5 for futureproofing in terms of GPU upgradability and better multi-tasking performance.
It will cost a bit more, but is well worth it in the long run, take my word for it.
The case is also a bit overkill for a micro ATX motherboard.
This is what i've put together, its about $60 more expensive, but worth it.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dxB7WX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dxB7WX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($57.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.95 @ Directron)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: RX480 4GB ($200.00)
Total: $695.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-19 21:20 EDT-0400
 
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What do you mean by "the p400 is overkill" for the micro atx motherboard? I picked it because i wanted to have a red and black theme and it was the only red motherboard i could find that fits the budget.
 
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How's this?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 23.0" 60Hz Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Windows ($35.00)
Other: RX 480 ($230.00)
Other: CX550M ($59.99)
Total: $888.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-19 21:42 EDT-0400

btw thanks everyone for the replys.
 
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Chugalug_

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By overkill I mean that it is very large for an mATX board, and you might want to keep the tower size smaller considering you're running an micro ATX motherboard.
Something like the S340 is a perfect for your build, although I agree that the P400 is a great case, so if you're fine with the size of it, its still a great choice.
You can never go wrong with Phanteks afaik.
 
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How's this motherboard i just found?:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157643&cm_re=lga_1151_atx_gaming-_-13-157-643-_-Product
 
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