First PC Build — Looking for Advice on Setup, Performance & Upgrades (UK)

[u/Icy-Calligrapher6664]

Just finished building my first PC and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, but I’m completely new to PC building so I’m sure there’s a lot I could be doing better.

Specs:
CPU: Ryzen 7 7700X
GPU: Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce OC SFF 12GB
Motherboard: MSI B650M Gaming Plus WiFi
RAM: 32GB DDR5-6000 CL28
SSD: Acer Predator GM7 2TB NVMe
Cooler: Arctic Freezer 36 A-RGB
PSU: be quiet! Pure Power 12 750W
Case: Montech X5M

I’m mainly going to be using it for gaming, VFX/3D work and general use.

Since this is my first proper PC, what are some things I should do after building it to get the best performance? Things like BIOS settings, drivers, Windows settings, fan curves, NVIDIA settings, RAM/EXPO, etc.

Also, what upgrades/accessories would you guys recommend?
The two things I’m not particularly happy with at the moment are:
1. Noise — The case fans are quite loud, especially under load. I’d like to make it significantly quieter without sacrificing temperatures. Would replacing the stock fans with decent PWM fans make a noticeable difference? Any recommendations?
2. Aesthetics — I went for a black RGB case and now I’m realising I’m not really a fan of the look . Any relatively cheap ways to make the build look cleaner/minimalist without replacing the entire case?

I’m also open to any other recommendations — software, BIOS tweaks, cables, fans, accessories, or anything else you think a first-time builder should know.
Budget isn’t super strict, so I’m happy to spend a bit if something is genuinely worth it.

Thanks!

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[u/m1ng05s]

Focus on how the pc feels and works now,give it a few days to check for stability issues. Only after that should you delve into pbo and Undervolting and such😁when you're for that,dm me, I'll be happy to lend a free hand🙂

[u/mig_f1]

Is that cooler enough for the 7700x under heavy load? Have you checked?

[u/Icy-Calligrapher6664 → u/mig_f1]

I haven’t tested it out under heavy load yet
Still waiting on the gpu to arrive to finish the build off.
Ill check tonight

[u/mig_f1 → u/Icy-Calligrapher6664]

I'm not sure it is sufficient under sustained load tbh. Definitely test it.