Advice Needed for My First PC Build - Future-Proofing Help!

Are you based in the US? If so, I’ve seen PNY 5080s listed for around $1000. It might be worth checking out if you're looking for a better deal! But I get it; the Palit is the easiest option for you.

If you're going for a cooler, the Arctic Freezer III Pro AIO is a great alternative over the Corsair cooler—much better value. And about the case, a nice one can be found for around $100, but it won't have fans included. Think about your cooling system! If you're set on a smaller case, maybe look at the Asus GT502, it's got a nice build.

Honestly, I'd suggest not going for that expensive motherboard unless you really need its specific features. You could easily find a decent B850 for around $150-$200 that will do the job just fine. Also, make sure to get RAM that performs at 6000MHz CL30 if you can find it. And about that RTX 5080—don’t pay $1522 for it! You should be able to find it for about $1000. Lastly, the Corsair 6500X case is a bit overpriced for the quality; maybe consider something like the NZXT H6 Flow instead.