[SOLVED] Help needed with $2,000 Intel build

[rcald2000]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($229.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact ATX Mid Tower Case ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $797.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-11-20 22:48 EST-0500

My friend wants to build a $2,000 USD gaming rig (excluding monitor), although I suspect that he may have some wiggle room to increase budget if really necessary. Budget excludes the monitor / keyboard / mouse / windows key, and parts will be purchased in the US.
What's needed: Build needs a GPU, CPU cooler, and a RAM kit; Which DDR4 RAM speed & CL is ideal for an Intel build?

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($229.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact ATX Mid Tower Case ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $797.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-11-20 22:48 EST-0500

My friend wants to build a $2,000 USD gaming rig (excluding monitor), although I suspect that he may have some wiggle room to increase budget if really necessary. Budget excludes the monitor / keyboard / mouse / windows key, and parts will be purchased in the US.
What's needed: Build needs a GPU, CPU cooler, and a RAM kit; Which DDR4 RAM speed & CL is ideal for an Intel build?

DDR4 3200mhz CL16 works fine with Alder Lake. 360mm AIO and the gpu depends on his resolution.

https://www.newegg.com/enermax-liquid-cooling-system/p/2YM-0021-00067
Enermax AQUAFUSION 360 ARGB $99.99 - $89.99 after $10.00 rebate card Save: $20.00 (17%) Free LGA1700 bracket w/ purchase, limited offer

 

[rcald2000]

That same friend of mine ended up buying the prebuilt below. But I appreciate your earlier response just the same, as it was helpful in arriving at this conclusion.

https://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Gaming-RDY-SLHBG204