new build

Hello all,

The time has come for me to get a new PC. I've had a bolt 2 (980ti and 6700k) since 2015. It has served me well. In fact I can still get almost all my basic stuff done on my current computer. However, when I try and play games like CSGO my system overheats in a matter of seconds. Same with WoW but I don't play WoW as much as CSGO.

I am looking for guidance on my next build. I know I want to get the 3080 but I can't decide on the processor. My Intel 6700x has been very reliable but I'm thinking to switch over to AMD. To all you forum gurus, I am trying to decide between a 5600x and a 5800x. Could someone make a recommendation? I checked out some youtube videos and for gaming there dont seem to be a big difference between 5600x and 5800x. I play CSGO at 1024 X 768 (black bars). I use google chrome to browse the internet and use Excel a lot. I am a programmer by trade but I have a laptop for that so don't care much about programming on my desktop.

TIA.

5600X. On the AMD platform you can always upgrade, but that won't be needed for gaming IMHO.

At these prices, it only makes sense to me to buy what you need in a GPU. A 3080 is for 4k. A 3060 Ti will crush the games you play at 1080p for years. Newer GPUs are coming in a year or less, and the whole world hopes they will not cost 2.5x their MSRP.

also can you guys comment on config below?

System Configuration:

Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (6-Core) 4.6 GHz Turbo
Motherboard: ASUS PRIME X570-P / MSI X570-A Pro (AMD X570) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI Support)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W Digital Storm Performance Series (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 970 EVO PLUS) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba / Hitachi)
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 RTX 3080 10GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Add On Card: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual 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: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes)
Software Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: Option Not Available
CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking
Graphics: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit)
Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10)
Office: - No Thanks
Mouse Pad: - 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 14-21 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

? Umm, please check, but I believe you get 6 RGB fans in a Lumos. 3 front, 2 top, 1 back.

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalstorm.com%2Fimg%2Fproducts%2Flumos%2F2020-overview-4-a.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalstorm.com%2Flumos.asp&tbnid=PWMxIt-O1RoH1M&vet=12ahUKEwiAmae_hKnzAhVST1MKHd3ECd4QMygHegQIARBI..i&docid=c5faFgPzZV7OLM&w=1000&h=1152&q=how%20many%20fans%20come%20in%20the%20Lumos%3F&ved=2ahUKEwiAmae_hKnzAhVST1MKHd3ECd4QMygHegQIARBI


Your build is solid as is.

Edited by Cretae - 01 Oct 2021 at 3:56am

Based on the specs, your system should have three RGB fans plus whatever DS may add to the rear and top mounting spots.

Configurator->Chassis->Model->Digital Storm Lumos->More Info

Originally posted by Digital Storm Fan Mount Locations Front: (x3) 120mm or (x2) 140mm Top: (x2) 120/140mm Rear: (x1) 120mm Fans Included Front: (x3) 120mm Standard Fans

Crystal Series 570X RGB ATX Mid-Tower Case | Corsair

Originally posted by Corsair LIGHT UP YOUR BUILD Three included SP120 RGB LED fans and an included RGB controller light up your system with vivid, customizable LED lighting.

Edited by MrCheetah - 01 Oct 2021 at 12:28pm

You should be able to. I switched around two storage devices when I was in stage 3 with no issues.

Yeah, my thought is did you read the article? It says pretty clearly, "but suggests popular lines like the 3600X and 5600X should be minimally affected". They are working on a fix they intend to have ready THIS MONTH, and the other comes as a Windows update. By the time you get Win 11, it's a non-issue.

Thank you both. I read they are minimally impacted but impacted none the less. I feel confident they will fix AMD optimization issues. My build ships with Windows 10 so I should be good to go!