Question Haven't built in a while, lucked into a GPU, help finishing the build?

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CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($272.66 @ Walmart)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($109.95 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Noctua NT-H1 3.5 g Thermal Paste ($8.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix X570-E Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard ($329.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 24 GB FTW3 ULTRA GAMING Video Card ($3190.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact TG Light Tint ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Walmart)
Power Supply: Corsair HX Platinum 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($204.99 @ Corsair)
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM chromax.black.swap 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM chromax.black.swap 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua A14 PWM chromax.black.swap 82.52 CFM 140 mm Fan ($24.90 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua A14 PWM chromax.black.swap 82.52 CFM 140 mm Fan ($24.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $4681.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Managed to get a 3090 FTW3 Ultra at MSRP recently. I already have the PSU from this list and the GPU so I just need to finish it all off. Hows this for a complete build? Anything to consider or to move around? I'm thinking the Noctua may be overkill so I may just use the bundled cooler with the 5600X. I'll be using this to run a Simracing rig and 1440p gaming, the rig runs a 5120x1400p and will soon run 3x 1440p monitors.

Appreciate any insight and advice! Been out of the custom built PC game for a long time and want to make sure I do it right this time around.
 

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If you are going to throw that kind of money at the build, don't cheap out. 5900x, a nice case, and more SSD storage for games.
 
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I was not seeing $4681 there. Then I remembered the video card. LOL. Retail.

If you are going to throw that kind of money at the build, don't cheap out. 5900x, a nice case, and more SSD storage for games.
What's wrong with the case? Yes on the need for more SSD storage.
 

Shmee

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I agree, 5900X makes sense for this build, as does more storage. You may want to grab the 2TB 980 Pro, as they are a bit faster in addition to doubling capacity. You could also add some SATA SSDs and a HDD for more storage.