Gaming PC build verification

SoftHard

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Hallo, please verify bellow build. Its for gaming in 1440p (maximum 144Hz).

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3VFQjy

You will be probably surprised by storage configuration, I keep two SSDs because I would like to have separated disk for system and games. One of the shops here has also "action", they give Nvme ADATA XPG GAMMIX S5 SSD 256GB free to ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS, so there is possibility to replace M2 Sata SSD from my config with free Nvme. Would you take this opportunity and take Asus instead? I somehow fell in love with Gigabyte.
Other option would be to forget separated SSds and buy one 1TB, for example Intel 660p but as I mentioned I would like to have system on separated drive.

How about cooling, will Wraith be ok or should I buy better one? Something like Be quiet! PURE ROCK?

Note: PSU is currently probably overkill but there will probably come stronger graphic card later (with some of the next generations)
 
"Crucial MX500 250 GB M.2-2280 SSD" is a SATA SSD, I'd advise to take NVMe SSD for M.2
 
At the cost, it's worth going to 32GB of ram, with lots of tabs open, background stuff, and a game running you'll likely hit 16GB used.

I'd highly recommend using a actual NVME M.2 for your boot/system drive, and maybe even your games drive as well since they aren't really that costly anymore. This is probably the biggest issue with the build.

For the 2TB drive, if it's just for dumb/bulk storage, I'd look into an external eSATA or USB 3.1 drive. Being able to unhook it, move it to another machine, etc is a good benefit, and it keeps your main PC case clear of a bigger drive and extra internal cabling needs.

The DVD drive seems a waste to include, even if just for the extra cabling and space taken up in the case, unless you know you'll absolutely be using it a lot.

Depending on the games and settings, a 2560x1440 @ 144 Hz Monitor maybe benefit from going with something better than a RTX 2070. If you know you'll be pushing top end games and settings, that's the place to really consider more money.

Cooling should be fine.
 
You don't really need an optical drive these days. Just download Windows 10 Home onto a USB drive and install it that way.
 
Looks like a nice build. As others have already said I'd ditch the optical drive, if nothing else grab a USB cd/dvd drive from Amazon. Your core components look fine, I agree that going nvme is worth some serious consideration.
 
You can get a 1TB SSD for the same cost as the 250GB and 500GB ones that you have listed. That would be better I think. You should also be able to buy a perfectly good PSU for $100 rather than $125.
 
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