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First build in 2 decades, sanity check + monitor recommendations
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this post was submitted on 14 Mar 2024
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*not an expert by any means so take with a grain of salt
If you’re concerned about future proofing a higher wattage PSU may be worth a look. Yours appears to be A rated on the tier list so that is good. For monitors (and all components, really) I like to keep an eye out for deals - I use Slickdeals, personally - you can find 1440p/144hz+ monitors in the $200-$250 range. Always worthwhile to check the cpu cooler is satisfactory to handle the TDP of your cpu. You can also look into a PCIe4.0x4 M.2 drive if your motherboard supports it - it does cost a bit more though.
As an aside, personally I don’t support HP on principal but that is less to do with their products and more to do with their business tactics. Price sensitivity can dictate whether that’s a factor to consider.
Appreciate the comments. Good call on slickdeals for the monitor. I’ll look at PSU options with higher wattage. I think the cooler should be sufficient, I’ve seen mention of people using it with the CPU, but like the PSU could be a point of future proofing.