Best CPU and Motherboard Combo for my build?

[bporotsky]

Hello,
I'm building my first PC. It'll be used mostly for gaming. I've decided on pretty much all the parts. I had an idea for the mobo and CPU, but I wanted to see what you guys think since I'm not experienced with PC building yet .
I'm open to either AMD or Intel.
Requirements:
-Combo preferably in $250 to $300 (cheaper the better)
Keep in mind that with Microcenter, CPU/Mobo combos are discounted $40-50.
-Since my color-scheme is white with some red, mobo should preferably be neutral color possibly including red
-Not integrated graphics
Here's my build plans excluding the CPU and mobo:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($424.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.30 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE90 V2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($177.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Thermaltake eSPORTS MEKA U-UNIT Combat White Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Thermaltake eSPORTS Theron White Wired Laser Mouse ($65.99 @ Mac Mall)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($39.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: Bitfenix 8 Pin Extension (White) ($7.99)
Other: Bitfenix 24 Pin Connector (White) ($11.99)
Other: RGB Lights ($19.99)
Other: Dragon Mousepad ($9.99)
Other: 3M DINOC White Carbon Fiber Wrap ($19.99)
Total: $1406.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 21:57 EDT-0400

I already have a mediocre mouse, keyboard, monitor, and speakers and I'll be buying the necessary components in the next month. I plan on upgrading the monitor, mouse, etc. throughout the next few months.

Any other comments on my build plans are welcome!

Thanks! 😀

 

[Alpha3031]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($404.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.30 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE90 V2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($157.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Thermaltake eSPORTS MEKA U-UNIT Combat White Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Thermaltake eSPORTS Theron White Wired Laser Mouse ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Bitfenix 8 Pin Extension (White) ($7.99)
Other: Bitfenix 24 Pin Connector (White) ($11.99)
Other: RGB Lights ($19.99)
Other: Dragon Mousepad ($9.99)
Other: 3M DINOC White Carbon Fiber Wrap ($19.99)
Total: $1642.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 22:28 EDT-0400
The cooler master Hyper 212 series are great value
It's better to get two modules in the same kit, cheaper and guaranteed to work