Yep, I'm more for waiting than getting the current gen.
Agreed, will lookup the MSI B550/X570 you suggested. What are your thoughts on the ROG STRIX B550-E?
Well I'm quite paranoid about the draw of the new cards and don't want to have no headroom. I have no experience with this so feedback is welcome, just don't want random power downs.
Yes, I checked the benchmarks, its 1% difference between the XT and X, so basically nothing.
Totally agree with the 3090 being completely not worth it, that's why the 3080 seems like the only reasonable performance/cost combo.
Never did custom water cooling but I was looking at the DIY kits from Corsair, those look dope and easy for someone with 0 exp. But never really looked up any reviews of that. Maybe put that on the to do list in about 6m.