Ultrawide gaming rig advice

I'd love to hear any opinions on this configuration.

Budget:$4000

This system will be exclusively for gaming on an ultrawide monitor (3440x1440, 100 Hz). I play all types of games, including: The Witcher 3, Civ 6, The Long Dark, Minecraft, Fallout 4, GTA5, Alien: Isolation, Dishonored 2 and Far Cry 4.

A couple questions I have:

-Will the overclocked CPU make much difference? If I went with stock speeds I could probably just air cool (my freezing-ass basement never gets above 65 degrees).

-Is the 1000W PS overkill? I'll never have more than one graphics card because I've had bad luck with SLI in the past.

-Is the M.2 SSD worth it?

This will be my second rig from DS. My last one has lasted 6 years and is the best I've ever had by far. Before that I bought from Alienware (meh), Falcon Northwest (good but overly expensive), and Dell (crap), and none were as reliable or as well built or had as good of customer service as DS. (Dell<Alienware<Falcon NW<<<<DS).

Any help is much appreciated!

Configuration Code: 1611777
Total Price with Instant Savings: $3,659.00

Direct Load URL: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1611777

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z270H GAMING (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong>
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance) <br><strong></strong>
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000i (Digitally Controlled Power) <br><strong></strong>
Expansion Bay: Option Not Available
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 960 EVO) (NVM Express) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance) <br><strong></strong>
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Corsair Airflow Performance Edition Fans <br><strong></strong>
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.8GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) <br><strong></strong>
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost OS: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system <br><strong></strong>
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 50GB of Storage)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

Originally posted by Acetylide Yes, 1000 Watts is complete overkill. 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance) = overkill and possibly a waste of money. http://techbuyersguru.com/gaming-ddr4-memory-2133-vs-26663200mhz-8gb-vs-16gb 16 Gb 2666 Mhz RAM should be enough. An M.2 SSD is overkill for most of us. For what you're intending, a SATA SSD like the 2TB Samsung 850 EVO or PRO would better suit your needs in regards to fast-loading games and faster boot times.

Great info, thanks. What are your thoughts on just going with air cooling? Although I notice they don't offer the Noctua anymore. I'm assuming because of the weight and problems it caused with shipping.

Originally posted by bprat22 I personally like an air cooler for dependability and basically no issues for years, but not sure how the one they offer would handle the Kaby Lake at 4.8 and above.  My guess is that it will work, but haven't checked any benches yet.  Even no added overclock is good, the 7700k does Turbo to 4.5.   Not a bad speed.  Follow the advice given and the build looks real good.

Sounds good. Thanks for the help!

Originally posted by BOTA:146 I have a DS ODE Level 4 that is almost five years old. The Corsair AIO liquid cooler on it (CPU only) has NEVER needed any maintenance. And I've never had an issue with heat or stability. In fact, I just recently did my first format because I added a 1TB EVO 850 drive as the main. Best computer I've ever owned. Until my new DS Velox ships, that is. 😎H

How much did you overclock your cpu?

Originally posted by InfiniteMonkeys Originally posted by BOTA:146 I have a DS ODE Level 4 that is almost five years old. The Corsair AIO liquid cooler on it (CPU only) has NEVER needed any maintenance. And I've never had an issue with heat or stability. In fact, I just recently did my first format because I added a 1TB EVO 850 drive as the main. Best computer I've ever owned. Until my new DS Velox ships, that is. 😎H How much did you overclock your cpu?

I have an Core i7 3770K which is 3.5Ghz stock. DS managed an OC of 4.5Ghz.

This was my original system:

Digital Storm ODE V2 - Level 4
Processor Intel Core i7 3770K @ 4.5GHz
Motherboard ASUS P8Z77-V LX
Memory 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Corsair Vengeance Series3
Storage OS - 120 GB Corsair Force GT SSD / STORAGE - 1TB Western Digital
Video Card GTX 680 2GB
Sound On board audio / 4.1 Boston Acoustic Speakers / Logitech USB headset
Input Razer Lachesis mouse / Razer Lycosa Mirror Special Edition keyboard
Monitor Dell UltraSharp U2713HM 27-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor
Case Corsair Graphite Series 600T
OS Windows7
PSU 800W Corsair GS

Originally posted by InfiniteMonkeys Originally posted by BOTA:146 Originally posted by InfiniteMonkeys Originally posted by BOTA:146 I have a DS ODE Level 4 that is almost five years old. The Corsair AIO liquid cooler on it (CPU only) has NEVER needed any maintenance. And I've never had an issue with heat or stability. In fact, I just recently did my first format because I added a 1TB EVO 850 drive as the main. Best computer I've ever owned. Until my new DS Velox ships, that is. 😎H How much did you overclock your cpu? I have an Core i7 3770K which is 3.5Ghz stock. DS managed an OC of 4.5Ghz. This was my original system: Digital Storm ODE V2 - Level 4 Processor Intel Core i7 3770K @ 4.5GHz Motherboard ASUS P8Z77-V LX Memory 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Corsair Vengeance Series3 Storage OS - 120 GB Corsair Force GT SSD / STORAGE - 1TB Western Digital Video Card GTX 680 2GB Sound On board audio / 4.1 Boston Acoustic Speakers / Logitech USB headset Input Razer Lachesis mouse / Razer Lycosa Mirror Special Edition keyboard Monitor Dell UltraSharp U2713HM 27-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor Case Corsair Graphite Series 600T OS Windows7 PSU 800W Corsair GS No heat or stability issues in 5 years with that overclock? That's impressive. Makes me wonder if I should just have them overclock to 5.0 GHz.

Not one problem. In fact, I'm right this minute flying from Vancouver to Seattle in FSX. Trying to stay busy waiting for my new system to go to Stage 7. 😎