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I would suggest this ~$1100 build instead (i5-7500 + B250 mATX + 8GB RAM + RX 480 + FreeSync 1080p/144Hz Monitor + Seasonic G-550 + mATX case + 250GB Samsung SSD):

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CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($244.99 @ Jet)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21...
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I would suggest this ~$1100 build instead (i5-7500 + B250 mATX + 8GB RAM + RX 480 + FreeSync 1080p/144Hz Monitor + Seasonic G-550 + mATX case + 250GB Samsung SSD):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($244.99 @ Jet)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1094.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-04 23:28 EDT-0400
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($56.69 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Jet)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($374.00 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($182.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Thermaltake Commander Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($27.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1144.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-04 23:31 EDT-0400
 
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