Your original list is a good one and can work as is.
I have some thoughts:
I7-12700K is a fine processor, but the I5-13500 performs similarly and costs a bit less:
https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-13500-core-i5-13th-gen/p/N82E16819118429
It also comes with an adequate cpu cooler.
Hyper212 is cheap and reasonable. I found one to be difficult to mount properly.
If you later want a stronger cpu cooler, the thermalright peerless assassin is a good buy:
https://www.newegg.com/p/0VE-01P6-0...cm_re=thermalright-_-9SIBFKMJ657486-_-Product
No problem with a B760 motherboard.
Most of the time, 16gb is sufficient.
No game. by itself will take more.
But, if you are multitasking or using apps that can make use of ram for workspace, then consider 32gb up front.
Ram must be factory matched for proper operation.
Adding ram later, even the same exact part number is not guaranteed to work.
The only benefit of a hard drive is the lower cost per gb.
I would omit the HDD and use a 2tb ssd for everything. It is easy to add storage later.
I like Samsung quality.
So did Puget systems in this report:
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I would pick the samsung 970 EVO + m.2
https://www.newegg.com/samsung-970-evo-plus-2tb/p/N82E16820147744?Item=9SIBJCRJME3245&quicklink=true
On video cards, I have no opinion.
If you want, you could defer that decision and use integrated graphics initially.
Works well for all except fast action gaming.
Your processor is capable of driving a much higher performing graphics card upgrade in the future.
To that end, buy a 850w psu.
Corsair rm850e with a 7 year warranty is good:
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-rme-...817139301?Item=N82E16817139301&quicklink=true
Or, Seasonic focus gm 850:
https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-focus-gm-series-focus-gm-850-750w/p/N82E16817151231
As a tip, you can estimate the quality of a psu by the length of the warranty 7 years is very good, some are 10-12 years. No real need to chase platinum efficiency.
As above, you can download windows for free and use it fully functional for 30 days.
You can set your display preferences.
At that time, if you do not activate, you will see a faint watermark on the lower right of your screen and you will not be able to change preferences.
If you later buy a cheaper oem license it will be tied to your motherboard.
Future upgrades of the motherboard may not work.
I like the Focus G, a no nonsense, fully functional case.
FWIW for a first time builder:
MY build process:
Before anything, while waiting for your parts to be delivered, download
and read, cover to cover your case and motherboard manual.
Buy a long #2 magnetic tip philips screwdriver.
A small led flashlight is also useful.
I find it handy to buy a power switch like this for testing.
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16812119009?Description=power switch&cm_re=power_switch--12-119-009--Product&quicklink=true
1. I assemble the critical parts outside of the case.
That lets me test them for functionality easily.
A wood table or cardboard is fine.
2. Plug in only the necessary parts at first. Ram, cpu, cooler, psu.
Do not force anything. Parts fit only one way.
Attach a monitor to the integrated motherboard adapter if you have one, otherwise to the graphics card.
- If your motherboard does not have a PWR button, momentarily touch the two pwr front panel pins with a flat blade screwdriver.
- Repeatedly hit F2 or DEL, and that should get you into the bios display.
- Boot from a cd or usb stick with memtest86 on it. memtest will exercise your ram and cpu functionality.
They boot from a usb stick and do not use windows.
You can download them here:
MemTest86 is the original self booting memory testing software for x86 and ARM computers. Supporting both BIOS and UEFI, with options to boot from USB.
www.memtest86.com
Memtest86+ is an advanced, free, open-source, stand-alone memory tester for 32- and 64-bit computers (UEFI & BIOS supported)
www.memtest.org
If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.
Running several more passes will sometimes uncover an issue, but it takes more time.
Probably not worth it unless you really suspect a ram issue.
Normally, one does not update a bios unless there is a fix for something that is impacting you. I violate this rule on a new build and will update to currency up front.
If there is a severe problem, the impact is small.
- Install windows.
- Install the motherboard cd drivers. Particularly the lan drivers so you can access the internet.
Do not select the easy install option, or you will get a bunch of utilities and trialware that you don't want. Drivers only.
- Connect to the internet and install an antivirus program. Microsoft defender is free, easy, and unobtrusive.
- Install your graphics card and driver if you tested with integrated graphics.
You will need to remove the graphics card later to install your motherboard in the case.
As a tip when screwing the motherboard into the posts, give the screw a small counterclockwise turn until you feel a click.
That lets you know that the screw will engage properly.
Make a note of how the graphics card latches into the pcie slot.
The mechanism will be hidden under the card and may be difficult to work if you have not previously checked how.
- Update windows to currency.
- Only now do I take apart what I need to and install it in the case.
- Now is the time to reinstall your graphics card.
- Opinions vary on updating the bios. On a new build, I will update to currency right away. My thought is that I have no big loss if
I encounter a problem. Use the usb option, not the windows option.
Probably best to buy a retail license which is fully portable.
Solidworks crashes on me 2-3 times a day and Autocad was a pain to get installed with some features just downright Crashing the entire system. 
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