I'm looking for some final opinions before I go ahead and buy the parts for my new PC. I want to make sure I don't run into any potential bottlenecks or issues with this build. Here's my list of components: [PCPartPicker Build List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4GPcXR). Thanks for any feedback!
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You might want to consider swapping out your PSU for a Cybernetics Plat model for better reliability. Also, opt for a motherboard that has better audio support and a faster NVMe drive with DRAM for improved performance.
For your boot SSD, it’s fine to go PCIe 5, but PCIe 4 is more economical for other drives. A 1TB SSD should be sufficient, and if you can, why not grab a larger one like 4TB? In most usage scenarios, you won’t see a big difference between PCIe 4 and 5 unless you’re doing heavy tasks like video editing or have super-speed internet when downloading.
Here’s an updated build that keeps the price under $2500 while selecting great parts. I've reduced the RAM to 32GB; do you really need 64GB? Check it out! [Updated PCPartPicker List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZqNZMC) Total is $2435.72.
What’s your main use case for the build? Are you focusing on gaming, work, or a mix of both?
Mainly gaming, but I'll use it for some schoolwork too.
You don’t need 64GB unless you’re doing something really intensive. Your current build is quite solid, and swapping to the AMD 7 7800X3D seems like an overkill unless you plan to push your system hard.