#Setup and PC Review / Help

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muted crater
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I made a full setup list for a setup I want to build it sometime soon. This is my first PC and is meant as a programming and minor gaming station. Can I get some feedback on what to change from this parts list? Just an FYI, the prices are in CAD and have all applicable taxes, fees, and shipping built in, so do be aware that some of the numbers look massive compared to USD. I am willing to cheap on some non-core components to try to get the price lower, so if you have any suggestions please let me know. And here is the build spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pRckbXrXY6e0L44b3lyc3U8J_cJ7WqABiqj1-L-pcJU/edit?usp=sharing
and the pc parts picker for the PC itself:
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/WhyFencePost/saved/#view=jwYVBm

quaint quartz
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a few things to point out:
the r5 7600x is a great cpu but the non-x version is usually around 50 cad or so cheaper and is the same cpu except it comes with a cooler
it also comes with thermal paste, as does any aftermarket cpu cooler you'll find out there, so you shouldn't need extra
if you do want an aio for looks i would go with a cheaper 240 or maybe 280 but with how efficient these ryzen cpus are you really don't need more than the stock cooler that comes with it (although a tower aircooler or aio will be a bit quieter)
i'd swap the ssd out for https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/2x4Ycf/teamgroup-mp44l-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-tm8fpk001t0c101, the p3 plus uses a worse type of flash
i'd swap the power supply out for either https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/9KGbt6/corsair-rm850-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020232-na or https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/LPBzK8/msi-mag-a850gl-pcie5-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mag-a850gl-pcie5-white, thermaltake power supplies have a reputation for exploding
and lastly i'd try find either a 3060 12gb or something like a 6700xt/6750xt for the gpu rather than a 4060, especially with how much you're spending on an all white build it's not a very fast gpu and 8gb of vram won't last all too long

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lastly mouse and keyboard, and especially mouse pad, i would advise against buying in white because i can guarantee you they won't stay white for very long