Good Build for Moderate FPS gaming?

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Rockstar525

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Is this a decent build for a starter? Looking to not spend to much over 600$. Just a beginner but want to be able to play some decent FPS games and such. Feed back would help!

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $531.70
 
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Chugalug_
This is the CXM, it's an updated line which is much better.
NEVER use the power supply tier list, it's good for beginners, but it's kind of bad imo.
The case isn't the best quality. but it allows for an i5 and RX 480, well worth it.
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Chugalug_

Chugalug_

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Here you go, much better.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($190.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $595.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-29 00:43 EST-0500
 
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chetmaster12

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The CX series of Corsair power supplies aren't very reliable. Refer to the Power supply tier list for recommendations, but the CX series is tier four, and has cheap capacitors. The Antec one the OP listed isn't spectacular either.

I would also look at a better case, CoolerMaster N200/NZXT Source 210 come to mind for slightly better build quality. Nothing more miserable than screw holes that don't line up and razor sharp edges to cut your fingers up.
 
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chetmaster12

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The i5-4460 is almost three years old. The 6500 is a much better choice. I also wouldn't trust that Seagate 1TB drive, they don't have a great reputation and the WD Blue 1TB is the same price.
 
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