too much?

Budget:
~4500 (a bit more is okay,less is also fine)
                                             
Expectations:
Current DS desktop is around 8 years old (windows 8 lol). I want a build that will last for about 5 years. I can upgrade components if needed in that time but would rather have a solid machine that can keep up with games. So, maybe more than I need now in terms of power, graphics, etc, but that will work long term.

Usage:
Steam will stop running on windows 8.1 in 96 days! I need to upgrade so I don't lose the ability to play low end games. And I want to be able to play Starfield, BG3, Cyberpunk and more. I play for fun, not hardcore. I do enjoy mods. I don't need top of the line but for the longevity. I don't mind paying so it will last.
           
Special Needs:
I'm not a tech nerd. I want advice on if this build is overkill or okay or needs better components. My son says it's too much for what I do lol. Advice on a monitor would be good as well. Also, how noisy is this going to be?

Saved Ticket #:Configuration Code: 4762423

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
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: 32GB DDR5 5200MHz Kingston FURY Beast
Power Supply: 1000W Digital Storm Performance Series (Semi-Modular) (80 Plus Gold)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Digital Storm M.2 Performance Series) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x SSD M.2 (2TB Samsung 980 PRO) (NVM Express)
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 4090 24GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
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: 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)
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Turbo Boost Technology
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
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)
Office: - No Thanks
Mouse Pad: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks

Thank you so much for any advice!

Edited by tekla - 26 Sep 2023 at 10:04pm

Originally posted by Snaike This is just a question that has nothing to do with your new build... The Smart Guys® will come around with that stuff. Why are you still running Win8? My DS machine is 10 years old and I've been on Win10 since just after launch and Steam has never given me a problem. This is one of the lower end DS models as well (with some added upgrades, of course). Is Steam going straight to Win11? Should I be worried?

Originally posted by Snaike This is just a question that has nothing to do with your new build... The Smart Guys® will come around with that stuff. Why are you still running Win8? My DS machine is 10 years old and I've been on Win10 since just after launch and Steam has never given me a problem. This is one of the lower end DS models as well (with some added upgrades, of course). Is Steam going straight to Win11? Should I be worried?

That's what my machine came with. I think Windows 10 was released right after I purchased. I never got around to updating to 10.

It's only Win8 that will no longer be supported. You're fine

Coupla' thoughts:

1) 4TB SSD is prolly your best bet, if you want to install many games--or just a few modded ones. My new Velox delivered last month (7950X3D + RTX4070ti) is already 33% full from just Skyrim, FO4 and 2 other smaller games. My regret is not adding another 2TB SSD just for mod downloads.

2) My last DS Velox lasted 3 years of very heavy pandemic playing. Mobo died--as was the case with my DS rig before that. In both cases I'd splurged for better--but not best--quality mobo's. But they both began to gradually overheat, overwhelming the cooling system. Bottom line: get the best mobo available; and don't stint on cooling or cooling fans--like 3 x 5" fans on case top.

3) 64GB RAM is becoming the new standard for games like Starfield--or even heavily modded older ones like Skyrim or FO4.