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MB + CPU - You have a mismatch between your non-overclocking CPU (non-k series) and the Z-series chipset motherboard. For your first build I would recommend not overclocking. It is not necessary to game at high settings or get good CPU performance. Changed the MB to a B250 chipset board (H270 would be fine as well).
CPU COOLER - Not needed when not overclocking. The stock Intel cooler will be just fine.
MEM - Same specs on the G.Skill modules below for less cost.
SSD - With the saved budget... changed to the 500GB model
GPU - The EVGA is fine, however the ASUS below has a similar factory overclock and is a bit less expensive.
PSU - 750w is way too big for a system like that (non-overclocking / single GPU). Look toward a good 550w...
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MB + CPU - You have a mismatch between your non-overclocking CPU (non-k series) and the Z-series chipset motherboard. For your first build I would recommend not overclocking. It is not necessary to game at high settings or get good CPU performance. Changed the MB to a B250 chipset board (H270 would be fine as well).
CPU COOLER - Not needed when not overclocking. The stock Intel cooler will be just fine.
MEM - Same specs on the G.Skill modules below for less cost.
SSD - With the saved budget... changed to the 500GB model
GPU - The EVGA is fine, however the ASUS below has a similar factory overclock and is a bit less expensive.
PSU - 750w is way too big for a system like that (non-overclocking / single GPU). Look toward a good 550w unit in XFX, Seasonic, or the EVGA G2 / G3 / GS / GX lineups
MONITOR - Changed from a 24" 1k display to a 24" 2k display. The GTX 1060 6GB will keep up at 2k resolution in most gaming instances, but you may have to dial down the detail at times.. Either way it is not much more cost for the higher resolution.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($398.00 @ Shopping Express)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.00 @ IJK)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($229.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($209.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card ($369.00 @ Umart)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($145.50 @ Skycomp Technology)
Power Supply: XFX - XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($124.00 @ Shopping Express)
Monitor: Asus - VX24AH 24.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor ($389.00 @ Scorptec)
Total: $2140.50
 
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sadams04

sadams04

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...or a AMD Ryzen option. The AMD is slightly better for workstation duties, and the Intel slightly better for gaming. Both would serve you well.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($398.00 @ Shopping Express)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($105.60 @ Newegg Australia)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($235.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($209.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card ($369.00 @ Umart)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($145.50 @ Skycomp Technology)
Power Supply: XFX - XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($124.00 @ Shopping Express)
Monitor: Asus - VX24AH 24.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor ($389.00 @ Scorptec)
Total: $2153.10
 
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