Question Building new PC, Have a list but what could be better?

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Hello! Wanted to see what others would change about this PC build. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j7xmfy I have about 2800 and want to build a really good new PC for gaming , and i want to stay with intel/ Nvidia. Any recommended changes to make it better for around the same price would be appreciated in terms of everything like fans etc. I put this together in like 20 minutes from doing what i figured would be good together. Wanted to keep a big case as i want it to be a smooth build with the white.

Updated list from responses: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YFvtxH as i do still want 64gb ram but want good airflow
 
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The 14900K is a beast to tame and not a cpu I would recommend for gaming. This case down below is a dream to build with, especially if using an AIO not to mention it has far better airflow than those fish tank cases such as the one you have in your build. Replace the 140mm exhaust fan that's included with this case with the 140mm ARGB fan down below for the full effect.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-14700F 2.1 GHz 20-Core Processor ($318.45 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($110.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($222.87 @ Amazon)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($142.25 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($1039.97 @ Newegg)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *NZXT C1000 (2024) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: *Lian Li UNI FAN SL V2 77.6 CFM 140 mm Fan ($29.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2210.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-10-28 15:11 EDT-0400


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How about this?

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9j9d89

CPU: Intel Core i7-14700KF 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor ($327.97 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 108.29 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($113.99 @ Adorama)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($222.87 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6800 CL34 Memory ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($295.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($1029.97 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic ATX Full Tower Case ($189.86 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Gigabyte UD1000GM PG5 (rev. 2.0) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($123.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Lian Li UNI FAN SL V2 64.5 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($74.00 @ iBUYPOWER)
Case Fan: Lian Li UNI FAN SL V2 64.5 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($74.00 @ iBUYPOWER)
Total: $2821.63

I swapped the 14900K with a 14700KF (very similar in gaming but much easier to cool).
Much faster RAM.
Double the SSD space.
Beefier PSU.
I left the cooler as is, I don't know enough to recommend a good 360mm AIO. Look to other replies for recommendations.

Tip: there are other, significantly cheaper, ways to get Windows keys.
 

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The 14900K is a beast to tame and not a cpu I would recommend for gaming. This case down below is a dream to build with, especially if using an AIO not to mention it has far better airflow than those fish tank cases such as the one you have in your build. Replace the 140mm exhaust fan that's included with this case with the 140mm ARGB fan down below for the full effect.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-14700F 2.1 GHz 20-Core Processor ($318.45 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($110.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($222.87 @ Amazon)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($142.25 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($1039.97 @ Newegg)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *NZXT C1000 (2024) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: *Lian Li UNI FAN SL V2 77.6 CFM 140 mm Fan ($29.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2210.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-10-28 15:11 EDT-0400


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TfR60pM5oU
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykbhuv6yLBc
Thank you looked into the case more see what you were saying with the airflow thank you for the notice
 
If you can wait a few weeks NVIDIA RTX 5000 series cards will be released.

I use an Intel i7 14700K, which is plenty at 4K gaming and many other tasks. That being said, don't overlook the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D if you plan to primarily game.

If you primarily want a fast CPU for other work or production and gaming secondary, the Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 265K is a good choice.
 

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If you can wait a few weeks NVIDIA RTX 5000 series cards will be released.

I use an Intel i7 14700K, which is plenty at 4K gaming and many other tasks. That being said, don't overlook the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D if you plan to primarily game.

If you primarily want a fast CPU for other work or production and gaming secondary, the Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 265K is a good choice.
I thought about the 5000 series but i just do not want to go through the scalping and waiting months on months phase again lol
 
I thought about the 5000 series but i just do not want to go through the scalping and waiting months on months phase again lol
If you have a Micro Center within 80 miles of you, it is worth the drive to save money on CPU and motherboard, they have the best prices and they give a further discount on CPU and motherboard combinations. Their GPU prices are usually lower than most other places, including online shopping. RAM is priced to be on par with newegg.com.

I suggest MSI motherboard, and don't be concerned if the word "Gaming" is on the package as it is a marketing gimmick. Don't purchase the most expensive or least expensive motherboard, however something in the $200 zone will be good, such as MSI's MAG Z790 series.