First ever Gaming PC build. Need feedback please!

Mekowey

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Hello,

I have just set up my first ever PC build. I've picked parts that I think will be good in a gaming PC, but if there are any changes you would make please say something. I've gotten some input about my motherboard and CPU and I feel like they are well balanced, I just need to know where my weak points are. I would also like to keep it around the $800 mark.

My build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g6PmHN

I'm also going for the aesthetics with a Black/Red color scheme.

Thank you!
 
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Ryzen benefits from faster RAM. Luckily you can get 3000mhz DDR4 for less.

The Radeon RX 570 4GB is much faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

You can spend less on a motherboard and still have good expansion options and overclocking results.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($164.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 570 4GB Gaming 4G Video Card ($168.99 @...
Ryzen benefits from faster RAM. Luckily you can get 3000mhz DDR4 for less.

The Radeon RX 570 4GB is much faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

You can spend less on a motherboard and still have good expansion options and overclocking results.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($164.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 570 4GB Gaming 4G Video Card ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-ALPHA (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $803.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-02 22:51 EDT-0400

When it comes to Windows 10. MS lets you install it without activating. You just have to live with a small watermark saying it isn't activated. A few minor personalization options are also locked out. Although there are alternative methods to use them. If you can live with that. You can free up some money for better hardware. I don't know why they allow this or if they will change this in the future.
http://www.windowscentral.com/you-do-not-need-activate-windows-10

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($217.55 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 580 4GB Gaming 4G Video Card ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-ALPHA (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $805.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-02 22:55 EDT-0400
 
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