Request for help on first build. Programming, virtual machines, photo editing, and gaming.

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Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i5-8600 3.1GHz 6-Core Processor	$209.99 @ Walmart
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$27.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	ASRock - Z370 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$129.99 @ Newegg
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$154.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$99.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital - Blue 4TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive	$99.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card	EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card	$264.98 @ Newegg
Case	Phanteks - Eclipse P300 Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case	$59.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	EVGA - 700W 80 Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$59.89 @ OutletPC
Operating System	Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit	$94.89 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1272.49
	Mail-in rebates	-$70.00
	Total	$1202.49
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-29 07:05 EDT-0400

I am trying to create a do-it-all workstation that allows me to do some gaming. I intend to dual boot Linux Mint (daily driver) and Windows 10 (photo editing and gaming). I want it to have a faster processor for programming, as well as the GPU for machine/deep learning (I have only dabbled with this and never used a GPU for it). Additionally, I want to be able to run multiple virtual machines for computer security testing, which is why I want the 16 GB of RAM. On the Windows side of things, I want to have a smooth gaming experience on modern games, but I don't have high standards as far as FPS or resolution.

As this is my first build (and first non-laptop), I would love any feedback. My budget is around the $1250, but I could go $100-200 higher if necessary.

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