I'm a total newbie to PC gaming and looking to dive in without spending too much. I want to ensure I can play games at least at 1080p, and ideally at 1440p, while maintaining around 60fps. The games I'm interested in are Rocket League, Minecraft, Marvel Rivals, Silksong, Peak, and some AAA titles too. I've been following some videos from LTT and ZTT, but I'm still a bit uncertain about my setup. Here's my parts list from PC Part Picker. Are all these components compatible? I already have a mouse and headset, so they're not included. Is there anything else I need to know? Also, do I need thermal paste? Thanks for any advice! [Parts List](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/fcg6wY)
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Overall, your build looks solid! Everything appears compatible, but you do have a microATX motherboard in an ATX case. While it can work, I'd recommend matching the sizes better—either get an ATX motherboard or switch to a microATX case for a cleaner setup. Also, I noticed the SSDs and power supply might be on the cheaper side; consider upgrading those for better performance. As for the 9060XT, it's decent, but may struggle with some of the newer AAA games at 1440p, so keep that in mind.
What's the difference between ATX and microATX cases, and what should I look for?