[SOLVED] Does this build look good?

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So I'm looking to build my own PC for the first time since my current computer is fairly outdated. I'm looking to build something around the $1700 CAD range.
This is what I've come up with:

CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 2.9 GHz 8-Core Processor ($430)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake UX100 38.82 CFM CPU Cooler ($23)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B460M-A Micro ATX LGA 1200 Motherboard ($127)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($105)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($140)
Video Card: RTX 3070 Founders Edition ($680)
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($110)
Power Supply: EVGA BR 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($85)

I don't know much about computers so I'm just wondering if anyone more knowledgable could tell me if there are any issues with the build or not (maybe if you think I should spend more money in a certain area and less in another or something like that). Something I was concerned about was whether or not the Motherboard and PSU will be reliable. They seem to have pretty good reviews but that doesn't necessarily always mean much. I also am not sure if all the parts are compatible or not (although PC Part Picker indicates that they are). Any help is appreciated.
 
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CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 2.9 GHz 8-Core Processor ($430)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake UX100 38.82 CFM CPU Cooler ($23)
Yeah mate, that's not going to work. If you can't afford a decent cooler for that cpu, then you need to step down to a less toasty cpu.
View: https://imgur.com/YwqWtBb

^10th gen power tables.
PL1 = power limit across all threads at base frequency only.
PL2 = power limit across all threads with Intel Turbo Boost active.
Tau = the time(seconds) that the cpu is allowed to run PL2 before it's forced down to PL1.
The UX100 is designed for up to, but not exactly, 65w; there needs to be some leeway. That cooler can barely handle a Pentium Gold from the list.

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https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/570
According to be quiet, that cooler is for upto 130w. That's not good enough, if the 10400s PL2 limit has anything to say about it. *Refer to the chart back in my first post.


If you want to stick with an air cooler, I can go along with that - not a big deal.
Revising the previous list...
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($238.95 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Big Shuriken 3 50.79 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B460M-A Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard ($126.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Team T-Force VULCAN 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB Founders Edition Video Card ($665.00)
Case: Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($110.50 @ Vuugo)
Case Fan: Corsair iCUE SP120 RGB Pro 52 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($98.31 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1632.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-11-03 03:02 EST-0500



Must be a dated model. Cooler Master has newer versions of that on their site, but not that exact model.
Looking to Newegg reviews: this fan isn't that good. Unsurprising, considering how cheap they are, and Cooler Master lied about the rated noise level.


@102938
I saw your other thread on hybrid coolers.
That is possibly the greatest downside with air coolers: The strongest ones are all large; larger heatsink absorbs more heat.
https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/570
According to be quiet, that cooler is for upto 130w. That's not good enough, if the 10400s PL2 limit has anything to say about it. *Refer to the chart back in my first post.


If you want to stick with an air cooler, I can go along with that - not a big deal.
Revising the previous list...
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($238.95 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Big Shuriken 3 50.79 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B460M-A Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard ($126.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Team T-Force VULCAN 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB Founders Edition Video Card ($665.00)
Case: Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($110.50 @ Vuugo)
Case Fan: Corsair iCUE SP120 RGB Pro 52 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($98.31 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1632.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-11-03 03:02 EST-0500



Must be a dated model. Cooler Master has newer versions of that on their site, but not that exact model.
Looking to Newegg reviews: this fan isn't that good. Unsurprising, considering how cheap they are, and Cooler Master lied about the rated noise level.


@102938
I saw your other thread on hybrid coolers.
That is possibly the greatest downside with air coolers: The strongest ones are all large; larger heatsink absorbs more heat.
Thanks.
How would I be able to verify the TDP of the "Scythe Big Shuriken 3"? It's not that I don't believe you I'd just want to be 100% sure before buying it