2nd rig , trying to go big

Budget:
[Around 5-6k]

Expectations:
[Ability to run games at 2k on an ultrawide monitor]

Usage:
[Gaming , basic usage]

Special Needs:
[I'm not sure if I need the 13900, but I want something fast. I prefer air cool but I'm willing to try water. 64gig of ram is overkill I know, but I'd like the overhead for stuff. 4090 helps with VR too.]

Item 1 --- Digital Storm Velox (Config # 4683810)
1
$5,240.00
$5,240.00
Chassis
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i9-13900K (5.7 GHz Turbo) (32-Thread) (24-Core) 3.0 GHz (Raptor Lake)
Motherboard: ASUS Prime Z790-P D5 (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z790 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI) (DDR5)
System Memory: 64GB DDR5 5200MHz Kingston FURY Beast RGB
Power Supply: 1000W Digital Storm Performance Series (Semi-Modular) (80 Plus Gold)


Storage / Connectivity
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 970 EVO PLUS) (NVM Express)

Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (4TB Samsung 870 EVO)

Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 4090 24GB (VR Ready)

Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 3: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Triple Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
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: Exotic Cable Management - White - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables)

Chassis Fans: Cooler Master MasterFan Halo (RGB Fans) (Remote Control Only)

Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes)

Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking

Software
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows Installation (Format and Clean Install)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows)

Accessories / Goodies

Customer Care
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

I just got mine in similar spec and price range. Went with the 13900 and the 4090 too - driving an Alienware Ultrawide and I'm happy as a clam. Lickity split fast and ability to multitask to my heart's content. This morning I had Adobe Illustrator, Lightroom, PS, and InDesign all open along with a live streaming video... and everything was seamless and smooth. I'll give the 13900 credit for much of that.

Just a few comments:

• You mentioned that you would prefer air cooling. In that case, get the Noctua DH-15. It's simpler than liquid cooling, and performs just as well. I have the DH-15S in my Velox system, and I never see temperatures above 70C.

• You should upgrade to the Samsung 980 Pro for your first SSD. It only costs about $85 more than what you selected, and it has double the performance.

• You are correct that you don't need 64 GB. I would recommend downgrading to 32 GB. However, 64 GB could come in handy if you have some non-gaming needs like Photoshop, Premiere, or After Effects.

Whatever you decide to do, this sounds like a lovely system. I'm running an LG 38" Ultrawide with a resolution of 3840 x 1600, and I also have an RTX 4090. It's an amazing combination!

Can the 13900 run of a DH15? I had 14 in my old system from DS and it was fantastic.

I'd really like to push VR frames too. I think the 4090 would help a ton with that.

They don't OC the 13900 right?
What about RAM?

Edited by TechniKal - 16 May 2023 at 8:18pm

Previously I said:

"I was shocked to discover that my 4090 only gets 65 FPS on Portal RTX played on Ultra"

Well, I updated my NVIDIA drivers that were about 2 months old, and now Portal RTX is getting about 105 FPS with Ultra settings while running on the 4090. Sweet!

I'm not an expert on CPU choices. Everything else looks pretty good, but I have some questions:

• You mentioned "going big." However, you're only getting a 500GB SSD. Are you sure that will be enough? I don't have a ton of games on my machine, but I would never get less than 1TB.

• What is your motivation for getting the Sound Blaster? The built-in audio is pretty darn good these days. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong about this.)

The Samsung 980 Pro is likely the best and fastest 1TB NVME.

It's fine for what you want to do.   

He said he's a DJ.