My First Gaming PC (Any suggestions are appreciated)

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Assuming the content creation software is in the Ryzen wheelhouse, and cores matter more than speed, it should be a great build. If the software hasn't been optimized for use with Ryzen, the Intel will be a better bet, so some research would be in order. The GPU is overkill for a 1080 60hz monitor, but I'd rather have too much power than too little. The PSU still suffers from being of crap quality, but that's easily swapped out to a better unit.
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A couple tweaks offhand
SSD: The WD Blue SSD wasn't a particularly stellar performer, I'd swap out for this. It's a ~$15 increase but you also go from a 250GB to a 275GB
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rrvZxr/crucial-mx300-275gb-25-solid-state-drive-ct275mx300ssd1

PSU: The CXM lineup is not a very well build PSU. Since this is the part that powers your entire build, you want quality if you can. A couple bucks more (after rebate) will get you a 550w G2 from EVGA. Your build is fine with a 550w.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qYTrxr/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1

If you really have your heart set on a 650w tho, here is one thats $10 more after rebate.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9q4NnQ/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1

*Edit - I forgot to mention, if you're going to be gaming a wifi dongle is going to give you meh experiences. If you can't run a cable from the router to your system, I'd highly recommend looking in to Ethernet over powerline adapters. I use the Zyxel unit for running a media server and a gamer roommate and we get near the same performance as being directly plugged in. You can find cheaper ones out there, but these two are the best performers on the market. Avoid anything prior to the AV1000 series for gaming, as before that generation performance was pretty significantly different. But look in to the tech and see if it works for your situation.
TP-Link AV2000
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Powerline-Pass-through-TL-PA9020P-KIT/dp/B01H74VKZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499213950&sr=8-1&keywords=TP-LINK+AV2000

Zyxel AV2000
https://www.amazon.com/Pass-Thru-Ethernet-Adapter-Powerline-PLA5456KIT/dp/B0173CGWFY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1499214087&sr=1-1&keywords=PLA5456KIT

Zyxel AV1000
https://www.amazon.com/Pass-Thru-Ethernet-Adapter-Powerline-PLA5456KIT/dp/B0136Q9QJK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1499214087&sr=1-1&keywords=PLA5456KIT&th=1
 
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I am hoping to do some content creation. Will this PC work as just as well?
 
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Assuming the content creation software is in the Ryzen wheelhouse, and cores matter more than speed, it should be a great build. If the software hasn't been optimized for use with Ryzen, the Intel will be a better bet, so some research would be in order. The GPU is overkill for a 1080 60hz monitor, but I'd rather have too much power than too little. The PSU still suffers from being of crap quality, but that's easily swapped out to a better unit.
 
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