New High Performance Gaming Setup

[gloeffler]

I'm looking to build a high end gaming rig capable of playing the most recent games with all highest graphics settings, but I wonder if I am going a bit over the deep end.  I don't have a 4k monitor right now, but hope to get one to take advantage of the power in this new system.  This is a system I want to last 5+ years with minimal upgrading.  I'd like to attempt overclocking, but its my first time doing so, and have some questions on compatibility and what to expect cooling wise.  Any help on the questions below would be appreciated.

pc partspicker list:  

 

Questions I'm not sure about...

1.) is OC really necessary to play the most recent games with ultra or close to it graphics settings?  If not, I could easily drop the K CPU and go for the straight it-8700 like this

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117826&ignorebbr=1

2.) is the mobo I chose overboard as well?  I feel I could get similar performance for less money.  I am not going to use m.2 right now, but I may in the future so I wanted that capability.  What do you all think about the Z390 vs. Z370 chip set?  it seems like integrated wifi seems to be the differentiator between them, and thats not a deal breaker for me.

3.) memory - I'm going with the 2666 memory, and if I decide to OC the CPU, does it make sense to go with something like 3200 memory?  I'm also confused about what is better to do, OC the CPU directly, or use something like XMP to OC the memory, which i think in turn bumps the CPU clock speed.  lots of info out there that gets confusing.

4.) Cooling and RGB - with OC, this is obviously very important, but finding reliable info on controlling all the fans, plus coordinating RGB between fans, mobo, case lights is crazy.  Would something like the corsair commander pro https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811978004&Description=corsair commander pro&cm_re=corsair_commander_pro-_-11-978-004-_-Product 

be needed to coordinate the fans on the AIO with the mobo and other case fans?  I'm looking at 9 total case fans, 3 on the AIO, and 6 others.  I think the mobo can support max 6 fans.

5.) storage - I'm going with 1 SSD for boot drive, and eventually a virtual SQL Server, and the 2nd SSD for a dedicated game drive.  the HDD is just for files/pics, etc.

5.) Graphics card - i'm not settled on the exact manufacturer of the 2080, so if people have first hand opinions on a 2080 they like, i'd be curious to hear why you would choose a Zotak over a evga, or some other manufacturer.  

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor	$377.89 @ B&H
CPU Cooler	NZXT - Kraken X72 Liquid CPU Cooler	$179.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard	Asus - ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$235.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory	G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory	$109.99 @ Newegg Business
Storage	Samsung - 860 Pro 512 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$132.88 @ OutletPC
Storage	Samsung - 860 Pro 512 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$132.88 @ OutletPC
Storage	Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card	EVGA - GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card	$778.89 @ OutletPC
Case	Lian-Li - PC-O11 Dynamic (White) ATX Full Tower Case	$114.94 @ Walmart
Power Supply	EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$78.90 @ OutletPC
Operating System	Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit	$124.79 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$2412.03
	Mail-in rebates	-$100.00
	Total	$2312.03
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-05 14:47 EST-0500

 

[gloeffler]

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

[Tevildo]

20 minutes ago, gloeffler said:

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Keep one SSD and get a bigger hdd.