I'm working on my first PC build primarily for coding and gaming. I've put together a list of components and would appreciate your feedback. I'm particularly concerned about whether I'm overspending on any parts, as I'm not planning to overclock. Here's the link to my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vgcZHW. What do you think?
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Honestly, there are a few components in your build that might be wastes of money. For example, going with 64GB of RAM is unnecessary for gaming—you're better off with 16GB to 32GB. Also, the cooler, motherboard, and case seem to lean more towards looks than performance. And that 1600W power supply? Not really necessary; consider a good 850W to 1000W instead. Gen 5 NVMe drives may not give you noticeable benefits right now, so you might want to revisit that as well!
It looks like you might be overspending on the power supply. A 1600W PSU is way more than you actually need. I’d suggest downgrading to something around 1000W, which should cover any future upgrades without wasting your budget.
Wow, I really thought I was on the right track! Can you share a better example of a build? I'm willing to learn—especially if you can show me a practical setup with good specs!