Maybe you can even save something more on the system 500GB M2 SSD and choose 256GB. That depends on what you will store there besides Win and Prog Files. Cause for Win and Prog Files 256GB should be enough I think.
I mean I have that config - 500gb for system and 1tb for the rest.
That 500gb is overkill, and I use default Win file compression on that 1tb data drive to save space even though I have planty for now.
With new maps on the horizon they may be cutting it close. There is also the advantage that Window’s background tasks (updates being a big one) won’t interfere with DCS loading as there is no I/O conflict when they use separate drives.
DCS on M.2 NVMe is awesome, can be worth a second NVMe if the motherboard allows (that’s why I have two 500GB NVMe).
The pro’s and con’s of water vs air cooling is a perennial debate, but IMHO I don’t think you will get much of an improvement (if any) over the Noctua cooler by going with water cooling as long as you ensure good airflow through the case. But as ever, YMMV.
Well last night I pulled the trigger on ordering the parts.
This is what i ended up getting
Few deviations from originally planned due to availability, Came in a little over budget with shipping but I had given myself a fairly big cushion anyway.
Can’t wait to build it, Im anxious and nervous at the same time.
Have fun. I didn’t build PC in long time. Apart from installing some RAM or SSD.
As the local store, once you order the parts from them oc, offers the parts compatibility check, build, Win installation and test for free. It’s convenient