getting ready to build dcs only pc

[boomer australia]

Would like to ask other players  opinions on my selection of parts to use on a new pc. ASrock670e pro mother board,  ryzen  9-7900x cpu Radeon rx7900xt gpu.           samsung 980 pro 2tb, second 980 pro 1tb,   trident z5 neo 32gbx2 ddr5-6000. I like opinion's if this would be powerful enough to run everything on high settings. this is close to my maximum budget. your opinions would be appreciated.   THANKS

[Schmafuzius]

On 12/30/2023 at 1:12 AM, boomer australia said:

Would like to ask other players  opinions on my selection of parts to use on a new pc. ASrock670e pro mother board,  ryzen  9-7900x cpu Radeon rx7900xt gpu.           samsung 980 pro 2tb, second 980 pro 1tb,   trident z5 neo 32gbx2 ddr5-6000. I like opinion's if this would be powerful enough to run everything on high settings. this is close to my maximum budget. your opinions would be appreciated.   THANKS

Sounds pretty solid I would say... Personally I would throw in a few additional bucks and go for 64GB of RAM

[Hiob]

+1 on the 64 GB RAM, if it fits in the budget. Of course you can upgrade later down the road, but if you decide now. 2 sticks is preferable to 4.

7800X3D perhaps, instead of 7900X? (don't know the price delta)

Edited January 3, 2024 by Hiob

[boomer australia]

Thanks for the reply's. I will have 64 gb ram.  I just want to run everything I can at max settings.

[clafly]

My spec, I’ve no problem 

 

msi x670e carbon

amd ryzen 9 7950×3d

gskill 32×2 6000mhz DDR5

msi GeForce ventus 12gb

SO win 11 pro ssd nvme 500gb Pcie 5

DCS  OB ssd nvme 1TB Pcie 5

[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

Asrock is now a brand I would trust for my motherboard.

Asus, gigabyte, msi

[TED]

I'd also go for an ....x3d cpu. 

I'm running a 7900xtx and 5800x3d and run everything on max. Used various different headsets but all on max or over sampled res. 

64gb ram I think also us a good idea going forward. Right now I'm on 32gb and it works fine, but I see with each update it's getting more and more utilised. 

[wikz]

hey all,

I am new and work in the 154th wing, hoping to make a sim to gain pilot skills to help me out in UPT if I ever got picked up to fly the raptor.

I was reading a few of these threads and to be honest, I can't seem to choose what to buy because everyone's has their own ways of creating one. I dont really think you can just pick out what to buy based on others advice without people knowing what you want so I thought id post something to see what you guys think.

right now, the budget is looking like 10k. I dont want or need to buy a TOP performance setup and was hoping to have spare money which would be used for a PPL.

 I just need something that's good, and will last me at least a few years without running into any problems such as game stuttering or crashing due to low performance parts. 

to get started, I was looking at buying a crystal VR, the thrust master hotas wathog and the foxxmount desk mounts. 

ultimately, I just need to know what to buy to make a decent pc.

anything is appreciated.

Edited May 21, 2024 by wikz

[Aapje]

@wikz 

The 7800X3D CPU is pretty much optimal from a bang for the buck point of view. Top of the line performance for a not so top of the line price. Don't overspend on the motherboard. The very expensive motherboards don't help performance and are mostly snake oil (fancy looks). In principle, it should cost less than $300. Get plenty of storage. It's still relatively cheap and DCS with the modules quickly take a lot of space. Getting two 2 TB NVMe's is the minimum I would suggest (one for DCS and then one for Windows and everything else). Also get 64 GB of DDR5 6000.

When it comes to the video card, the best bang for the buck at the high end is the 4080 Super. Especially with new cards coming relatively soon, I would not get the 4090 because the depreciation when the new cards come will be very bad.

The upcoming Crystal Light will save quite a chunk of money and weight on your head, so it is going to be much more comfortable. 

And please don't get the Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog unless you can't get anything better shipped to Hawaii. It's very old hardware that they've refused to update, while competitors kept improving. Get something from VKB (Gladiator NXT Premium is great for a fairly low price or you can get the Gunfighter IV if you want to run it with an extension or want a metal stick. For the throttle, you can get the STECS MiniPlus), or get something from Virpil or Winwing. But then others can advice you better on those brands. The Trustmaster Ava also seems like a decent option, although it is only just now being released. You can use that with the Warthog stick if you are dead set on that.

Keep in mind that a proper setup includes a set of pedals. Depending on which ones to get, you may need to rig something to keep your chair in place or build a sim pit. In general, a sim pit is where you can spend a decent amount of money as well. Getting/building a sim pit rather than game on a desktop is something that allows you to really get a comfortable setup.

But of course, how far you want to take it is your choice. Keep some spare budget in any case for things you learn and need to address along the way, since everyone is different, so you may need to adjust/change some things so that you are happy.

Edited May 21, 2024 by Aapje

[Hiob]

+1 on skipping the TM Warthog Hotas. Get VKB or Virpil instead (the latter is more compatible with other stuff like TM grips and ffb bases - keep that in mind). Don't look for replica stuff unless you really want to only fly that exact aircraft. Otherwise, more generic stuff is preferable in my opinion.

[Aapje]

I generally agree, although he wants to fly the F-22 mod to study and I just checked out the flight stick. It is very similar to the Warthog. So I can see the case for getting the AVA base with the Warthog stick.

[wikz]

@Aapje and @Hiob thank you for the replies and pointing me in the right direction. as of right now, this is what im looking at for my build before exploring the web again tomorrow. I just wanted to do an update and get your guys' opinion (will definitely be open to more cost effective choices).

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7800X3D

Motherboard: Asrock670e pro

RAM: DDR5 6000 64GB

SSD: samsung 980 pro 2TB (do I need two SSD's?)

GPU: 4080 super (gigabyte has good reviews but MSI is also good; not sure which one to choose...)

CPU coolers: ? (do you guys think an AIO or air flow would be better? im kind of leaning towards air since its my first pc)

ATX pc case: ? (not sure which case would be best. will be looking more into it)

case fans: ? (how many fans (intake and exhaust) should I purchase?)

PSU: ? (looking at the corsair rm750x or rm850x or the Seasonic Prime TX 850w Platinum) (there's so many and I dont know which one to choose)

VR headset: pimax crystal light (thanks for the tip btw!)

joystick and throttle: AVA with hotas warthog (if you guys really think its not worth it even with the AVA, ill broaden my scope)

Rudder pedals: TPR (expensive and im sure ill change my decision to a cheaper pair)

sim pit: simfab flight sim cockpit (good reviews. I did not think I was gonna buy one until you told me haha)

sorry its A LOT. im new to the pc world. is there anything I am missing?

 

 

Edited May 23, 2024 by wikz

[Hiob]

I would vote for a decent Tower-AIR-Cooler. It's maintenance free, other than an AiO. But - full disclosure - I don't have practical experience with the 7000 CPU Series and their cooling needs. But something like a Dark Rock pro or Noctua D15 (in general the 250W league) should cope with them easily. 

I would definitely recommend two 2 TB ssds. Or at least on 1TB for windows and a 2TB for DCS and other games. (Keep in mind that SSDs shouldn't be filled to the brim for longevity - best to keep it <75%).

Case fans - something like 3 in, 1 out should be ok. More give you the opportunity to run them slower and more silently. In general you should aim for positive pressure (reduces dust buildup in the case). A classic configuration (without AiOs) would be three in on the front and one out in the back behind the CPU-cooler.

PSU - Corsair or Seasonic should both be ok. My personal fav is bequiet! Don't go below 850W and take a modular one (meaning, you can detach the cables you don't need). If the price difference isn't to big - I would take a 1000W supply. (I have a Straightpower 11, 1000W - It is dead silent, always)

For Hotas I gave my input already - I have no personal experience with AVA.

Pedals - I have the MFG Crosswinds and am happy with them, but I never had any other, so.....

Edited May 23, 2024 by Hiob

[Aapje]

@wikz

I'd suggest the Fractal Design Torrent case. It has extremely good airflow, so will cool everything well. The 5 included fans should be sufficient.

I'd go for air cooling, which is much less of a hassle. The 7800X3D is quite efficient, so air cooling is plenty good. The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 is a great cooler for an excellent price. Insider info tells me that it's a temporary oversupply so they are selling at bargain bin pricing despite being a high end product.

For the RAM, I'd suggest getting low profile RAM without RGB. Otherwise it can interfere with these big/good coolers. The G.Skill Flare X5 or Kingston Fury Beast are examples of good RAM to get. Make sure to get a single 64 GB kit of two sticks. 

I'd suggest the MFG Crosswinds for the rudder pedals. Way more moddable than the TPR, so you have options for a damper, different pedal platforms, different CAM profiles, etc. You don't have to do these mods right away, but you have the option.

When it comes to the GPU, Nvidia demanded so much cooling from their partners that there is little between the brands. I personally like the ASUS TUF cards for the quality of the components and tuning. But there is not much in it and ASUS does have some issues with not honoring warranties as they should.

The Corsair RM850x and RM1000x are top tier power supplies. I think that you can figure out what wattage they are based on their names

Your pick for joystick combo seems good. There are already a bunch of people who really like the Warthog stick, but run it on a Virpil base, since the Warthog base is so bad. The early reviews for the AVA base and the shots of the internals all look excellent, so I expect it to be a perfectly good combo and very solid to learn the F-22 with.

I personally wouldn't get the Warthog throttle. It isn't that bad, but it also isn't good. The VKB, Virpil or Winwing offerings all seem better.

PS. since you are getting a sim pit, I'd advise a Buttkicker at one point. This is something you can and probably should add later, since otherwise it is too much at once.

[wikz]

OK, after a bit of consideration, this is what I was thinking for my build. before I start spending mula, I wanted to get your guys' final input/ suggestions and to ask few last questions. for the compatibility notes, sorry to sound like a novice, but what do they mean? is my RAM too big to fit with the CPU coolers? do I have too much pin power connectors (idek what those are...)

Edited June 2, 2024 by wikz

[Aapje]

That looks quite good.

The site doesn't keep track of whether the RAM fits. But you can make it fit anyway, as the fans are just clipped onto the CPU cooler. So you can just clip them on a little higher. However, I would personally get memory that is not as tall and that is cheaper too, like these:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QJ3gXL/gskill-ripjaws-s5-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-f5-6000j3040g32gx2-rs5k

So you will save some money and some problems.

And they tell you do use three separate cables to connect to the GPU, for stability and safety. You will get 4 of those cables with the RM1000x and don't need them for anything else, so that is no problem.

[wikz]

3 hours ago, Aapje said:

That looks quite good.

The site doesn't keep track of whether the RAM fits. But you can make it fit anyway, as the fans are just clipped onto the CPU cooler. So you can just clip them on a little higher. However, I would personally get memory that is not as tall and that is cheaper too, like these:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QJ3gXL/gskill-ripjaws-s5-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-f5-6000j3040g32gx2-rs5k

So you will save some money and some problems.

And they tell you do use three separate cables to connect to the GPU, for stability and safety. You will get 4 of those cables with the RM1000x and don't need them for anything else, so that is no problem.

Edited June 2, 2024 by wikz

[LucShep]

On 6/2/2024 at 2:08 AM, wikz said:

OK, after a bit of consideration, this is what I was thinking for my build. before I start spending mula, I wanted to get your guys' final input/ suggestions and to ask few last questions. for the compatibility notes, sorry to sound like a novice, but what do they mean? is my RAM too big to fit with the CPU coolers? do I have too much pin power connectors (idek what those are...)

The list is good, but if I was building it I would change a few things (all debatable points).

PC Case
As good as the Fractal Torrent is, I find it overhyped. I don't get why pay more for it, with less expensive alternatives that are so good (IMO), like the LianLi Lancool 216 for example. The version with RGB controller (for the rainbow puke) is found under 120$, and under 100$ for the version without it. Either way, available in white or black.

Power Supply
The Corsair RMX1000 is good but AFAIK it's not equipped with the 12+4pin connector (12VHPWR) for Nvidia's RTX4000 GPUs - avoid the spaghetti with cable adapters.
I'd pick an "80+Gold" (or better) ATX 3.0 compliant and PCIe 5.0 ready PSU, with native PCIe 12+4pin connector, and one positively reviewed and rated in PSU tier lists.
A few examples that are good alternatives and similarly priced (and in no particular order):

• Be Quiet! Straight Power 12 1000W
• MSI MAG A1000GL PCIE5
• Seasonic Focus GX-1000 ATX 3.0
• Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W Gold TT PE

Motherboard
You picked a MicroATX motherboard, but building a system on ATX mid-tower case. Not sure if for some particular reason(?) but, for the AM5 motherboard, I'd pick something better, and in ATX format to go with a case fit for it.
The ASROCK B650E PG Riptide WiFi (190$) and ASROCK B650E Steel Legend WiFi (200$) are better ASROCK alternatives for little more money (good VRMs, more USB ports).
My prefered choice would probably be the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi. I know ASUS hasn't been under the best light but it's an excelent motherboard for 250$.
Good VRMs, four PCIe expansion slots, three M.2 slots, ten USB 3.2 ports (with a further eight USB 2.0 ports), four SATA ports, and also much better Audio.

Storage
I see you picked two Samsung 980PRO 2TB. Excelent choice for the main (system) drive.
But, for the second drive meant for extra storage, and in case that you wish to shave a little the final price, consider instead the WD Black SN770 2 TB.
It's a bit less expensive (135$), very fast and reliable, and being DRAM-less won't make any difference whatsoever for a second (or third, etc) separate extra storage drive, for whatever sims/games and whatnot.

Regarding the CPU cooler and RAM.
I have a TR Peerless Assassin 120SE (excelent cooler!). No problem with that RAM, since you're just using two sticks of memory - the slot closest to the cooler isn't populated.
But, I'd still recommend lower profile memory, and that particular GSKILL kit that @Aapje recommends (see his post above) is an excelent choice to pair with the AMD 7800X3D.

Lastly, the Windows OS. 
I hope you're not buying a Windows installation disc because that's an unnecessary expense.
Get a USB3.0 flash drive with 8GB+ and use the Windows Media Creation Tool, on your current PC, so that later you can install Windows 64-bit (Win10 or Win11, your pick) from that flash drive, on that PC that you're building.  Here's a tutorial: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create-bootable-usb-flash-drive-install-windows-10-a.html

Then just get the key code for the Windows version of your preference, and use that to register your Windows afterwards.
Plenty good websites selling legitimate keys for Win10 Pro and Win11 Pro, for less than 4$(!!).
For example: 
Windows 10 Pro OEM Key: https://pixelcodes.com/product/os-10-pro-oem/
Windows 11 Pro OEM Key: https://pixelcodes.com/product/os-11-pro-oem-key/

Edited June 4, 2024 by LucShep
edited links - redirected instead to https://pcpartpicker.com/

[wikz]

On 6/1/2024 at 8:15 PM, LucShep said:

The list is good, but if I was building it I would change a few things (all debatable points).

PC Case
As good as the Fractal Torrent is, I find it overhyped. I don't get why pay more for it, with less expensive alternatives that are so good (IMO), like the LianLi Lancool 216 for example. The version with RGB controller (for the rainbow puke) is found under 120$, and under 100$ for the version without it. Either way, available in white or black.

Power Supply
The Corsair RMX1000 is good but AFAIK it's not equipped with the 12+4pin connector (12VHPWR) for Nvidia's RTX4000 GPUs - avoid the spaghetti with cable adapters.
I'd pick an "80+Gold" (or better) ATX 3.0 compliant and PCIe 5.0 ready PSU, with native PCIe 12+4pin connector, and one positively reviewed and rated in PSU tier lists.
A few examples that are good alternatives and similarly priced (and in no particular order):

• Be Quiet! Straight Power 12 1000W
• MSI MAG A1000GL PCIE5
• Seasonic Focus GX-1000 ATX 3.0
• Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W Gold TT PE

Motherboard
You picked a MicroATX motherboard, but building a system on ATX mid-tower case. Not sure if for some particular reason(?) but, for the AM5 motherboard, I'd pick something better, and in ATX format to go with a case fit for it.
The ASROCK B650E PG Riptide WiFi (190$) and ASROCK B650E Steel Legend WiFi (200$) are better ASROCK alternatives for little more money (good VRMs, more USB ports).
My prefered choice would probably be the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi. I know ASUS hasn't been under the best light but it's an excelent motherboard for 250$.
You get good VRMs, four PCIe expansion slots, three M.2 slots, ten USB 3.2 ports (with a further eight USB 2.0 ports), four SATA ports, and also better Audio.

Storage
I see you picked two Samsung 980PRO 2TB. Excelent choice for the main (system) drive.
But, for the second drive meant for extra storage, and in case that you wish to shave a little the final price, consider instead the WD Black SN770 2 TB.
It's a bit less expensive (135$), very fast and reliable, and being DRAM-less won't make any difference whatsoever for a second (or third, etc) separate extra storage drive, for whatever sims/games and whatnot.

Regarding the CPU cooler and RAM.
I have a TR Peerless Assassin 120SE (excelent cooler!). No problem with that RAM, since you're just using two sticks of memory - the slot closest to the cooler isn't populated.
But, I'd still recommend lower profile memory, and that particular GSKILL kit that @Aapje recommends (see his post above) is an excelent choice to pair with the AMD 7800X3D.

Lastly, the Windows OS. 
I hope you're not buying a Windows installation disc because that's an unnecessary expense.
Get a USB3.0 flash drive with 8GB+ and use the Windows Media Creation Tool, on your current PC, so that later you can install Windows 64-bit (Win10 or Win11, your pick) from that flash drive, on that PC that you're building.  Here's a tutorial: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create-bootable-usb-flash-drive-install-windows-10-a.html

Then just get the key code for the Windows version of your preference, and use that to register your Windows afterwards.
Plenty good websites selling legitimate keys for Win10 Pro and Win11 Pro, for less than 4$(!!).
For example: 
Windows 10 Pro OEM Key: https://pixelcodes.com/product/os-10-pro-oem/
Windows 11 Pro OEM Key: https://pixelcodes.com/product/os-11-pro-oem-key/

 

thanks for the reply bro, that was a great help. I switched the PS to the be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply, the mobo to the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard, my second storage to your recommendation, and will be looking into installing windows on a flash drive instead. 

Edited June 3, 2024 by wikz

[Aapje]

10 hours ago, wikz said:

thanks for the reply bro, that was a great help. I switched the PS to the be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply, the mobo to the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard, my second storage to your recommendation, and will be looking into installing windows on a flash drive instead. 

 

Keep in mind that the B650 doesn't have PCIe 5, while the B650E that LucShep suggested does, so the longevity is a bit less. The price difference is significant, so it's not necessarily a bad choice to get the cheaper one, but just telling you that you know what you are giving up for the savings.

[wikz]

11 hours ago, Aapje said:

Keep in mind that the B650 doesn't have PCIe 5, while the B650E that LucShep suggested does, so the longevity is a bit less. The price difference is significant, so it's not necessarily a bad choice to get the cheaper one, but just telling you that you know what you are giving up for the savings.

yeah, I was looking at lucsheeps suggestions and although they have pcie 5, better VRM's, etc. all of them didn't have good review notes. a good mobo is something ive struggled on finding. The Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard seems to be alluring. good reviews and has pcie 5.

[LucShep]

On 6/3/2024 at 11:56 PM, wikz said:

yeah, I was looking at lucsheeps suggestions and although they have pcie 5, better VRM's, etc. all of them didn't have good review notes. a good mobo is something ive struggled on finding.

I think the motherboard is the one HW part worth a thorough research, because it's the foundation for everything in the system, also for possible future upgrades. 
Among others on the interweb, here's one good article for AM5 B650/B650E motherboards: https://www.techspot.com/review/2699-amd-b650-motherboards/

Relying solely on random user reviews at PCpartpicker is not really useful, but thats just my opinion.

BTW, better not rely on the "oh it supports 7000X3D series processors right out of the box" comments you'll see, because that's never guaranteed to be so.
All manufacturers made BIOS revisions for optimal performance with 7000X3D series processors at a later point.
Meaning, you'll always need to ensure the BIOS is updated for the 7800X3D, regardless of AM5 motherboard.
 

On 6/3/2024 at 11:56 PM, wikz said:

The Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard seems to be alluring. good reviews and has pcie 5.

That's not a bad motherboard at all, on the contrary. 
My only issues with it are, 1) the PCIe 5 support is only for one single NVMe Gen5, not for the main PCIe slot (which upcoming GPUs from NVIDIA and AMD will use then benefit from) and, 2) that it's yet another budget oriented motherboard from Gigabyte, which (from experience) all tend to suffer from coil whine.

I suggested those three "E" suffix AM5 ATX motherboards (B650E) not just because of the full PCIe 5 support (so, PCIe main slot and NVMe Gen5), but also for slightly better quality than the "non E" motherboards. They are (especially the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi) as good as it gets for the money, IMO.

I'll leave yet another motherboard suggestion - not a cheaper one but worth a look, as it's a good and solid X670E (and found around 260$): MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI
It has everything one should need, including full PCIe 5 support and nice VRMs, and it too has a solution to update BIOS even without a CPU in it (MSI's M-Flash).

Edited June 5, 2024 by LucShep

[AngleOff66]

Hardware unboxed did 3 reviews on B650 boards.  Perhaps these will help?

 

 

 

Edited June 7, 2024 by AngleOff66

[wikz]

I really appreciate all the help. sheep, I ended up taking you up on another suggestion so I appreciate you. 

this is what I got, and I am gonna start purchasing as soon as I can. anything y'all would change for a guy tryna run DCS on VR? + (is the disclaimer a problem?)

also as a side question, I hate asking for help so much, so I was wondering... how did you guys get so smart about pc stuff? I honestly dont know anything and want to learn. 

Edited August 19, 2024 by wikz

[LucShep]

5 hours ago, wikz said:

I really appreciate all the help. sheep, I ended up taking you up on another suggestion so I appreciate you. 

this is what I got, and I am gonna start purchasing as soon as I can. anything y'all would change for a guy tryna run DCS on VR? + (is the disclaimer a problem?)

also as a side question, I hate asking for help so much, so I was wondering... how did you guys get so smart about pc stuff? I honestly dont know anything and want to learn. 

 

Looks good, but............  there's three items I'd personally recommend changing. 
One because it's better to avoid (and worth spending just a little more), and then two other items which I just think there's as good or better alternatives for similar or lower price.
 

1. GPU (graphics card).
For the GPU you've chosen the RTX 4080 Super (very good choice). But they're not all the same, the quality of internal components and cooling vary quite a bit between models.
The MSI Ventus 3X OC is one of the models to avoid (yes the price looked good, I know). While it's not "ooh it's really bad", there's much better for just a little more money.
For example, three specific models that I've used and found worth recommending are the Gigabyte Aorus Master, Aero OC, and Gaming OC:

• Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB  (black color only, $1050.00):
  https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mXNYcf/gigabyte-gaming-oc-geforce-rtx-4080-super-16-gb-video-card-gv-n408sgaming-oc-16gd
   
• Gigabyte AERO OC GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB  (white/silver color only, $1100.00):
  https://pcpartpicker.com/product/94hv6h/gigabyte-aero-oc-geforce-rtx-4080-super-16-gb-video-card-gv-n408saero-oc-16gd
   
• Gigabyte AORUS MASTER GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB  (black/silver color only, $1200.00):
  https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8ppQzy/gigabyte-aorus-master-geforce-rtx-4080-super-16-gb-video-card-gv-n408saorus-m-16gd

2. Storage (NVME).
You picked the Samsung 980Pro 2TB as main drive, and the WD SN770 2TB as complementary storage drive. Nothing wrong with that (I think I even recommended it?).
But, since my last reply, I've built a system with a newer NVME gen4 (with DRAM) from Solidigm, the P44 PRO, and it impressed me a lot. The performance is absolutely top notch and temperatures are lower (better!) than what I've seen from top competitors, a huge plus. Prices vary a lot from place to place, but there are really good promos on Amazon. 
And that's why I'd recommend you to pick two units of this instead: 

• SOLIDIGM P44 PRO 2TB (from $139.00): 
  https://pcpartpicker.com/product/X8nypg/solidigm-p44-pro-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-ssdpfkkw020x7x1

3.  PC (ATX) Case.
The Fractal Torrent is a nice case, but a tad overrated and (IMO) a bit too expensive. I also think it's too big for that type of system.
There are great alternatives at far more affordable prices, available in Black or White, some even with ARGB fans+controller (also available w/o ARGB fans+controller, if prefered).
For example, check these two below, with linked youtube reviews to get an idea of the details on them, see if it interests you.

• LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 (ARGB fan controller included) -> M.U. REVIEW
  - Black ($120.00) : https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PG88TW/lian-li-lancool-216-rgb-wcontroller-atx-mid-tower-case-lancool-216rc-x
  - White ($125.00) : https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JG88TW/lian-li-lancool-216-rgb-wcontroller-atx-mid-tower-case-lancool-216rc-w
   
• MONTECH AIR 903 MAX (ARGB fan controller included) -> M.U. REVIEW
  - Black ($70.00): https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2MwmP6/montech-air-903-max-atx-mid-tower-case-air-903-max-b
  - White ($80.00): https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bQGhP6/montech-air-903-max-atx-mid-tower-case-air-903-max-w
   

Edited August 20, 2024 by LucShep