[SOLVED] First PC Build. Can you guys take a look and give your comments or recommendations

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So I'm planning to attempt my first PC build and I have a list of parts that I've picked out. I'm new to this as I stated before so I'm not really sure if I have the right parts picked out or if some components are lacking. All the parts that are listed are at my budgets limit (I'm actually a couple dollars over but no big deal) so I don't have extra funds to spend more. I plan on using this build for video editing and rendering at 1080p and moderate gaming. I don't plan on overclocking. I only have one stick of 16GB DDR4 ram because I plan on upgrading in a year or so. Would this build be somewhat future proof?

Please help me out with your advice and recommendations!

Parts list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/172KISXWJO0LB
 
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I would say a good idea is to go to PCPartPicker.com and put together parts. They can warn you about possible incompatibilities, the best vendors with the best prices (including shipping in their costs). It's extremely helpful. For the RAM I'd definitely say a matched pair of 2x8GB sticks, preferably 3000 or 3200 RAM speed.

EDIT: I have build in wifi in pre-made Dells, but never use them, I use wired connections. Still, I can't imagine they're that bad.
Ditch the single 16GB stick, and get a matched pair of 8GB RAM sticks at a faster speed. Ryzen really performs better with faster RAM. Get rid of the RGB eye candy if you need to shave off a few bucks.

It's cheaper to get a motherboard that has built-in WIFI than to spend nearly $70 on a separate wifi card.

I know you're at the edge of the limit on budget, but you might consider a bigger monitor at that same resolution - ideally, one that has FreeSync. A monitor lasts a long time and is, literally, constantly in your face - you'll want it to be a comfortable experience.

Does everything HAVE to come from Amazon necessarily?
 
Can you recommend a RAM kit and what size monitor would you suggest? Also, if I buy a mother board with built-in wifi instead of a wifi card will I have a really good connection? Also, I have amazon prime so the free 2-day shipping is the reason I'm buying them from amazon.
 
I would say a good idea is to go to PCPartPicker.com and put together parts. They can warn you about possible incompatibilities, the best vendors with the best prices (including shipping in their costs). It's extremely helpful. For the RAM I'd definitely say a matched pair of 2x8GB sticks, preferably 3000 or 3200 RAM speed.

EDIT: I have build in wifi in pre-made Dells, but never use them, I use wired connections. Still, I can't imagine they're that bad.
 
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