New DS Build

I finally made the decision to build my first DS. I call it ThunderBeast (aka, Fast as Lightning).

Now I have to suffer for 3ish weeks.

System Configuration:
Chassis Model: Aventum X
Processor: Intel Core i9-13900KS (6.0 GHz Turbo) (32-Thread) (24-Core) 3.2 GHz (Raptor Lake)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero (Wi-Fi) (Z790) (Up to 3x PCI-E) (No SLI) (DDR5) System Memory: 64GB DDR5 6000MHz Kingston FURY Beast RGB Power Supply: 1500W Corsair HX1500i (Modular) (80 Plus Platinum) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 980 PRO) (NVM Express) Storage Set 2: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 980 PRO) (NVM Express) Storage Set 3: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 980 PRO) (NVM Express) RAID Config: RAID 5: Performance + Drive Failure Protection (Recommended) (Requires 3 Identical HDDs) RAID Card: - No Thanks Optical Drive: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 4090 24GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Add On Card: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: HydroLux PRO: Exotic Custom Cooling System (CPU Only) HydroLux Tubing Style: Flexible Tubing (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System) HydroLux Fluid Color: Clear Fluid + Clear Tubing (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System) Cable Management: Exotic Cable Management - White - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables) Software Control: - No Thanks Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes) Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans CPU Boost: Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking OS Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (64-Bit) Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows Installation (Format and Clean Install) Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows) T-Shirt / Hoodie: - No Thanks Keyboard / Mouse: - No Thanks Mouse Pad: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Headset: - No Thanks

Thank you. I run an accounting practice and I believe the rationale was related to our insurance policies requiring backup and restoration. This build is for personal use as I have a server for the office but I was told I can not use my server to backup my personal files.. My IT team suggested the raid 5 option.

Any issues with this rationale? I have considered removing the 5 and just storing data across the 3 slots.

I know enough to be dangerous but i rely on others with expertise for advice. Thank you again for any suggestions.

Appreciate the response. External Ssd back ups a good suggestion.

Originally posted by oldlady RPGer I think it's awesome!!!!!

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