Build Advice Help Building a High-End System (~4,000$) ?

[YairGOW]

Hi,
So I'm looking to build a new system mainly for high-end gaming, watching 4k hdr content and coding.

This is the build I'm currently looking to get and would appreciate any advice on how to improve it:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-13900KS 3 GHz 24-Core Processor ($729.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($119.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($259.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6600 CL32 Memory ($222.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 870 QVO 4 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($203.93 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Pro 8 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($215.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI RTX 4090 VENTUS 3X 24G OC GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card ($1935.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Torrent ATX Mid Tower Case ($199.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: be quiet! Straight Power 11 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($149.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $4207.01


Approximate Purchase Date: Sep/Oct 2023.

Budget Range: 3.5K-4.5K.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: High-end gaming, watching 4k hdr content and coding.

Are you buying a monitor: No, will be using my s90c OLED.

Parts to Upgrade: Everything.

Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Doesn't really matter.

Overclocking: Maybe.

Your Monitor Resolution: 3840 x 2160.

Additional Comments: No RGB and no water cooling.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: It's been a long time coming. My current system is getting really old and looking for a high-end, future-proof build.

 

[Lutfij]

I made a minor change to your build;
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-13900KS 3 GHz 24-Core Processor ($729.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($119.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($259.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6800 CL40 Memory ($324.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 870 QVO 4 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($203.93 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Pro 8 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($215.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI RTX 4090 VENTUS 3X 24G OC GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card ($1948.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Torrent ATX Mid Tower Case ($199.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair HX1500i (2023) 1500 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($399.99 @ Corsair)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($149.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $4722.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-01 17:42 EDT-0400

I had another smaller capacity SSD, an Samsung 980 PCIe 4.0 500GB for the OS, until I figured you got the 2TB for the OS and apps or perhaps my assumption might be wrong.

 

[Why_Me]

@YairGOW you want a 120mm rear exhaust fan for that case you've chosen. An unlocked 13 gen i9 on air cooling might not be the wisest choice as that cpu runs hot when all the cores kick in.

Here's a case that's easier to work with, a ATX 3.0 psu with PCIe 5.0, low latency RAM, etc ..

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-13700 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor ($366.34 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($62.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Samsung 870 QVO 4 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($203.93 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Pro 8 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($215.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *MSI GAMING X TRIO GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card ($1649.99 @ B&H)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *MSI A1000G PCIE5 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($117.98 @ Other World Computing)
Total: $3392.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-01 17:57 EDT-0400

A better look at those components.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790-A-WIFI

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.html

https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...formance-CPU-Cooler-1700-AM5/2021/13067.shtml

https://www.samsung.com/us/computin.../980-pro-pcie-4-0-nvme-ssd-2tb-mz-v8p2t0b-am/

https://www.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForce-RTX-4090-GAMING-X-TRIO-24G

https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A1000G-PCIE5

https://lian-li.com/product/lancool-216/

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykbhuv6yLBc

 

[YairGOW]

@Lutfij , Thanks! I will go with your PSU recommendation.
And yes, your assumption is correct.
Regarding the RAM, I was also considering the Dominator due to the clock speed, but chose the Vengeance ones cause I don't like the RGB lighting. Will I be able to disable it if I go with the Dominator kit?

@Why_Me, thanks, as well! I will look into adding an exhaust fan, but would like to stick with the Torrent case. Would it really be a problem? Btw, I don't really plan on overclocking, atm, and would just like to have the option in case the need arises. And from what I read, it looks like people made the i9-13900k work well with the NH-D15. I am thinking of going with the i7 instead possibly.
Also, you're saying I should prioritize lower CL over higher clock speeds for RAM, then? Though, to my understanding, the actual latency is a function of both the CL and clock speed values.

 

[geofelt]

Looks good. No need to change a thing.
Keep the vengeance low profile ram which is 35mm high.
Much taller and the NH-D15 front fan will need to be shifted up:

NH-D15

Built on the basis of the legendary NH-D14 and carrying on its quest for ultimate quiet cooling performance, Noctua’s flagship model NH-D15 is an elite-class dual tower cooler for the highest demands. Its expanded heatpipe layout and two premium grade NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support for...

noctua.at

 

[YairGOW]

Btw, should I also buy a contact frame for the CPU?

This one for example:
Thermalright 13th Gen Contact Frame

 

[geofelt]

Btw, should I also buy a contact frame for the CPU?

This one for example:
Thermalright 13th Gen Contact Frame

I would not bother.
Just my opinion.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

If you need more cores and threads, i would rather suggest the 7950X3D:

get the offset mount bracket:

Amazon.com

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 4.2 GHz 16-Core Processor ($658.84 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black 82.51 CFM CPU Cooler ($109.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL32 Memory ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($174.99 @ Corsair)
Storage: Toshiba X300 Pro 8 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING AMP Extreme AIRO GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card ($1622.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Torrent RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($229.99 @ Adorama)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 1050 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.96 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($117.98 @ Other World Computing)
Total: $3715.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-04 03:41 EDT-0400