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Hey, nice first build! Everything looks compatible. Your i5-13600K and MSI Z690-A DDR5 combo is solid, but the motherboard might need a BIOS update for the 13th Gen CPU.

32GB RAM is more than enough for gaming and great for future-proofing. The Peerless Assassin cooler is decent, but if you push the CPU hard, I might consider a stronger cooler like the Noctua NH-D15 or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4. If you are more into aesthetics and efficient cooling in a compact form factor, the Corsair iCUE H150i Elite Capellix or NZXT Kraken Z73 RGB. I added some links to possible coolers below. Your RX 7800 XT is perfect for 1440p gaming, and the Lian Li Lancool 216 has great airflow. PSU and storage are both solid choices.

It looks like you are almost good to go!

You’ve actually put together a very solid mid–high-end build—this isn’t rookie-tier at all. I’ll go through it like a second set of eyes and flag anything worth fixing or double-checking.

 1. Compatibility check (overall)

Short answer: Yes, everything is compatible.

• CPU + GPU (i5-13600K + RX 7800 XT)
  Great pairing. No meaningful bottleneck at 1080p/1440p; GPU becomes the limiter at 4K (which is normal).
• Motherboard (Z690 + 13th gen CPU)
  ✔ Same socket (LGA1700)
  ✔ DDR5 board matches your RAM
  ✔ Supports overclocking (nice bonus)
• Cooler (Thermalright Peerless Assassin)
  ✔ Easily enough for a 13600K (good choice—many people cheap out here)
• Case (Lancool 216)
  ✔ Excellent airflow
  ✔ Fits large GPUs like 7800 XT comfortably

 2. BIOS update (important!)

This is the only real “watch out” item.

• Z690 boards launched for 12th gen CPUs
• Your i5-13600K = 13th gen

That means:

• It may not boot out of the box
• You’ll likely need a BIOS update

Good news:

ASUS Prime Z690-P D4 LGA 1700 (Intel® 12th&13th Gen

 Not a problem
 But assume you will need to update BIOS

 3. PSU — perfect choice

• Your combo realistically pulls ~550–600W under load
• Minimum recommendation ≈ 600W 

Your 750W Gold PSU:

• ✔ Plenty of headroom
• ✔ Safer for spikes
• ✔ Future GPU upgrades possible

No changes needed.

 4. RAM — 32GB question

Today:

• 16GB = still fine for most games
• 32GB = smoother multitasking + newer titles

Reality:

• Modern games (especially AAA + mods + Chrome + Discord) can exceed 16GB

Verdict:

Not overkill

 Smart, future-proof choice

 Especially good with a strong CPU/GPU like yours

 5. Minor things to double-check (small but useful)

 RAM compatibility (important detail)

• Aim for DDR5-6000 CL30/32
• Check MSI QVL list if you want zero hassle

SSD

• Any Gen4 NVMe is fine
• Just avoid no-name brands (thermal throttling, reliability)

GPU size clearance

• RX 7800 XT cards are big
• Lancool 216 handles them easily, so you’re safe

CPU cooler mounting

• Make sure it includes LGA1700 bracket (most new stock does)

 6. One optional improvement (not required)

If pricing is close in your region:

Consider B760 or Z790 instead of Z690

• Native 13th gen support (no BIOS hassle)
• Sometimes similar price now

But:

• If Z690 is cheaper → keep it