is this a good first build?

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No. Not even close. An i3 would serve you alot better.

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CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: *ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: *Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($29.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.95 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: non-reference AMD RX 480 4GB ($200.00)...

StarixCrown

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I think the PSU is overkill for your system you could get a cheaper one at 650W or lower and spend those money for a better GPU . And Im sure you have around the house an optical drive or get one from a friend cheaper.
 
No. Not even close. An i3 would serve you alot better.

Get this instead:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: *ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: *Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($29.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.95 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: non-reference AMD RX 480 4GB ($200.00)
Total: $610.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-23 19:59 EDT-0400
 
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