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Hey Hikarichanners! This thread is for people to discuss rigs and help with building rigs, and I need help pls. 
The only experience I had with building a compooter was watching a friend of mine build my last one, which didn't go so smoothly, so I want to just do it myself. I'll take any advice given to me, especially since I will want to use Linux (It's mainly for privacy concerns, and my building hatred for Microsoft, but I would also like to use it for gaming and probably video editing in the future). These are the components I found through PC part picker that were recommended to me from the monitor I chose. I mainly picked AMD components as people say that AMD is more compatible with Linux, also AMD parts are cheaper, and it helps fit my budget of around £1500 - £2000...
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Gnwmt3
COMPONENTS
CPU - AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler - Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM Cooler
Motherboard - MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
Memory - Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
Storage - Kingston KC600 1.024 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage 2 - Seagate ST4000DX001 4 TB 3.5" 5900 RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive
GPU – AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
Power supply - MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive - Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Case Fan - Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap 60.09 CFM 120 mm Fan x2
Monitor - Acer Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz Monitor
PERIPHERALS/ACCESSORIES
Keyboard - Logitech G PRO RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse – Logitech G403 HERO Wired Optical Mouse
Headphones - Logitech G PRO Headset
Main problem I have right now is picking out the case. I couldn't find one I liked from PC part picker, so I searched around for one and found this...
CiT Classic Micro ATX PC Case and 500w PSU, Budget Friendly Office PC case | Black
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BFH98R2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?smid=A1ENGI3QDWM2UF&psc=1
It has USB and optical drive slots at the front which I wanted for my case, but unfortunately I don't think it will be able to fit all the components I found. I wouldn't mind downgrading so it can all fit in, as long it can run games at the monitors specs on medium settings, or just changing the PC case completely. But the maximum dimensions I can take for a PC case are 25cm w, 48cm l, 52cm h.
For the CPU, 6 cores seem slightly too little, get something with at least 8 cores. I've got a Ryzen 9 5900X with 12 cores, since I thought I'd be doing stuff like video editing and playing very intense games. I don't use all of my cores like 90% of the time so it's a bit overkill. For a CPU Cooler and fans, use Thermalright instead of Noctua. They tend to be cheaper and better. Also do you really need 240hz? 144hz should be smooth enough. Even 120hz should be good. For the mouse get the VXE R1, it's probably the cheapest good gaming mouse on the market right now. For headphones, if you don't need a mic I got the AKG K92's and they sound like shit but the soundstage is amazing. Once you apply EQ to them though, they sound great though the bass could be better. I broke mine so decided to get the Soundcore Space One, which are extremely good for the price (not sure how good the mic is). The soundstage is slightly bad though. The Sony WH-CH720N is better than the Soundcore but it's slightly more expensive so if you have the money get the Sony headphones. Gaming headphones tend to be a fucking scam, you basically only pay for the RGB while getting shit audio. For the case I can recommend the Corsair 4000D airflow. The airflow is really good. But that's an ATX one, it might be too big for you.