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So, I am new to building a PC and was wondering if someone could help me understand if the good components I picked out are compatible (I am also trying to keep the price at around $1400-1700,),
CPU: Amazon.com: Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K): Computers & Accessories
Motherboard: Amazon.com: Asus Prime Z390-A Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th and 9th Gen) ATX DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Gigabit LAN: Computers & Accessories
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PRO 16GB (2PK 8GB) 3.2GHz PC4-25600 DDR4 DIMM Unbuffered Non-ECC Desktop Memory Kit with RGB Lighting Black CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 - Best Buy
GPU: GTX 3070 (hasn't been released yet)
SSD: Amazon.com: addlink S70 1TB SSD NVMe PCIe 3x4 M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive Read 3,400MB/s/Write 3,000MB/s: Computers & Accessories
PSU: Amazon.com: MasterWatt 750 Watt Semifanless Modular Power Supply, 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply for Computers: Computers & Accessories
OS: Amazon.com: Microsoft OEM Windows 10 Home, 64-Bit, 1-Pack, DVD: Software
Computer Shell: Amazon.com: MUSETEX Phantom Black ATX Mid-Tower Desktop Computer Gaming Case USB 3.0 Ports Tempered Glass Windows with 6pcs 120mm LED RGB Fans Pre-Installed(903-S6): Computers & Accessories
Also, as a little P.S. if some parts aren't compatible could you give me similar hardware that would keep the price between $1400-$1700.
P.P.S. Could also tell me how many USB ports I would get, how many extra RAM slots i would get, and if it game with a aux or like headphone jack.
 
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Keeping in mind you also need a CPU cooler, I'd suggest something like this (not a build set in stone, just an idea):

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ($393.89 @ Adorama)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB STRIX GAMING Video Card ($550.00)...
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Keeping in mind you also need a CPU cooler, I'd suggest something like this (not a build set in stone, just an idea):

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ($393.89 @ Adorama)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB STRIX GAMING Video Card ($550.00)
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ B&H)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($108.78 @ Other World Computing)
Total: $1740.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-09-15 12:06 EDT-0400


3x 120mm RGB fans included, mesh front panel & a 240mm AIO with RGB too (which can be mounted up top).

I added an extra $50 to the MSRP of the 3070, because AIB cards will likely be a little higher ($550-$600 probably), just to give you an idea.

Quality components throughout. You could make some tweaks (MB, RAM, SSD config to maybe 500GB + HDD, ..... Or even consider switching to AMD) but this gives you an idea.
So, what is the difference between a Micro Atx and a Atx? Also, would I have to also buy a Hard drive? If so, internal or external?
 
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PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QhBwGc

CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ($393.89 @ Adorama)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1200 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($167.78 @ Amazon)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 860 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($108.78 @ Other World Computing)
External Storage: Buffalo Technology Americas MiniStation 1 TB External Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1807.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-09-15 12:58 EDT-0400

This is my updated PC list, I did put a 2070 Super as a stand in for the 3070 though. The website says there is only one problem with it. Opinions?
 

Barty1884

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So, what is the difference between a Micro Atx and a Atx? Also, would I have to also buy a Hard drive? If so, internal or external?

Size & PCIE expansion, generally - mATX will fit inside an ATX case, but ATX will not fit in a mATX case.

As for an HDD, really depends on the storage you need. You could opt for a ~500GB class SSD and pair it with a 1 or 2TB HDD (internal) if you want. Unless you need to move data around and have it be 'portable', external USB options don't really have a benefit to you.