New Rig to replace 12 year old DS unit

Edited by hoserator - 03 Jun 2021 at 2:05am

One of us is confused, and I'm not sure it's me. The second config # you posted is NOT an update, and it's not more $$. Some things are not quite correct as the Configurator is showing right now. for instance, the price on the 3080 seems incorrect, and the Samsung 2 TB 970 NVMe is currently in backorder.

Back to square one. The CPU you keep choosing is PCIe Generation 3. The 11700K is Gen 4, and even though cheaper, is still faster. It would seem what you want at your budget is the 11900K, though. Please remember what Mr. hoserator said: "Gen 4 doubles the bandwith! Increases speed which you want."
Of course double the bandwidth will be better for streaming.

I get that you want a lot of storage, but your primary drive is where you want PCIe GEN 4 speed for Windows and all your other software. Be sure to use Windows to partition that huge drive when you get it, so Windows and other software is on a much smaller virtual drive (about 200GB should do). That way, if Windows has to be refreshed, you don't have to wipe out 2TB. All your system scans will be done much faster on a small partition. You don't need to scan your games if they come from a trusted source.

Games must load in a certain way that slows the transfer a bit, so I recommend you go back to the less expensive Samsung 2TB 970 EVO for Storage Set 2. That is really fast for storing/loading games and saves $156. You will never know the difference, so why waste the money?

The Aventum has a ton of fans throughout (14!), and an all-in one cooler is just fine for your CPU. I never recommend custom loop cooling. If you like things that can leak, and things you have to maintain regularly, and things that cost a ton just to get a few unneeded degrees less heat, be my guest. I have to say it. Don't say I didn't warn you.

One more thing you might think about. You don't need a 3080 now, but you think you may want one in the future. Do you realize you are about to spend about $1450 for a $700 MSRP card? Maybe you get the card you NEED now (3070 is great for 1440p), and when prices get less than insane, you can upgrade. That strategy might even get you all the way to the next generation, and a much better selection at reasonable prices. Just a thought.

Here's my concept:

     3927943    $4966 because I threw in some fancy fans just for fun.

This is not an argument, just my opinions. If you still want what you want, I'm not standing in the way. Just be sure to get a 11900K for PCIe GEN 4, and partition that C drive!

Sorry, was out of town.

I believe I put the wiring upgrade in because you had it in your config. It is no better, just colorful.

Modern case don't often include slots for optical drives, so DS only offers external. They no longer offer card readers.

The air flow controller was deleted because it was incompatible with the CoolerMaster fans. If you're not getting them, go ahead and get one of those.

I think your build 3929293 is excellent!