Build Advice Looking for advice on a new PC build.

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Here is an easier to read list on my PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GdvbpK

Hello, I built my first PC somewhere around 2013. Twelve years later I decided to do it again; but a lot has changed and I was wondering if anyone could could give me some advice on my next build.

Budget: I'm willing to spend $2,000, but ideally I would only spend $1,500.
OS and Monitor: I already have an operating system and a monitor (planning on using my samsung Crystal UHD CU7000 tv for now).

If you want to read the list here (further details below list).
CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor ($311.70)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($119.95)
Motherboard: Asus Z790 GAMING WIFI7 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($199.99)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.03 )
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($849.00)
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P600S ATX Mid Tower Case. I like this case because it doubles as a soundproofed case and airflow case; I also like the look. ($114.99)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850x (2024) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99)
Total: $2034.64

I don't build PCs often so I just want to make this one count. For some reason I don't want this to be mid-range or latest-and-greatest; I just want it to be somewhere in between--something like not-so-latest-and-greatest. I use PCs for gaming and creative work. I do a lot of work with digital images. I just started dabbling in AI image generation, which I heard requires a lot of VRAM. I also do occasional video and sound editing.
I tend not to play AAA games, and I don't care much for playing at 4k settings, but I would prefer my PC to be able to.
Planning on building this either late January or February 2025.

Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Here is an easier to read list on my PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GdvbpK

Hello, I built my first PC somewhere around 2013. Twelve years later I decided to do it again; but a lot has changed and I was wondering if anyone could could give me some advice on my next build.

Budget: I'm willing to spend $2,000, but ideally I would only spend $1,500.
OS and Monitor: I already have an operating system and a monitor (planning on using my samsung Crystal UHD CU7000 tv for now).

If you want to read the list here (further details below list).
CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor ($311.70)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($119.95)
Motherboard: Asus Z790 GAMING WIFI7 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($199.99)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.03 )
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($849.00)
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P600S ATX Mid Tower Case. I like this case because it doubles as a soundproofed case and airflow case; I also like the look. ($114.99)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850x (2024) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99)
Total: $2034.64

I don't build PCs often so I just want to make this one count. For some reason I don't want this to be mid-range or latest-and-greatest; I just want it to be somewhere in between--something like not-so-latest-and-greatest. I use PCs for gaming and creative work. I do a lot of work with digital images. I just started dabbling in AI image generation, which I heard requires a lot of VRAM. I also do occasional video and sound editing.
I tend not to play AAA games, and I don't care much for playing at 4k settings, but I would prefer my PC to be able to.
Planning on building this either late January or February 2025.

Any advice would be appreciated.

do you overclock ?
 
You want a ATX 3.0 / 3.1 psu for these RTX 40XX / 50XX cards due to the adapter.

This cpu will be released any day now.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HTBFf7/intel-core-ultra-7-265-24-ghz-20-core-processor-bx80768265

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.html

RTX 5070 Ti 16GB MSRP: $749

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=589

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU Cooler: *ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *Asus TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1851 Motherboard ($179.99 @ ASUS)
Memory: *Patriot Viper Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($132.99 @ Amazon)
Case: *Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $664.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-01-18 14:58 EST-0500
 
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do you overclock ?
I've never overclocked a CPU. I supposed I've never been introduced to it, so I don't know what I missing.

Thanks for your reply. It makes me think about cheaper alternatives that offer similar performance. Right now I'm trying to rework my build to find those cheaper but same performance alternatives.
 
are you against water cooling i know some are just spit balling to see if i can change anything to get the price down for you.
I've never considered water cooling. I told myself that If I can get away with fans I'll stick with them. If I was getting a cpu that specifically needed water cooling then I would be forced to get one and dive into water cooling tech, but that seems like more maintenance than a fan.