Intel Optane
Intel Optane
What spec? 140 Hz runs smoothly with 1080p—keep it simple, not just aim for perfection. If you're investing $2500 in a 140 Hz 1080p display, consider trimming the PC budget to around $1700 and opting for a better monitor instead. You could even craft a system that hits 140 Hz at 1200 dollars.
You're looking for the latest RTX model instead of an older one. You prefer a standard NAND SSD over Optane and plan to purchase a 10900k drive.
But sure. For the highest FPS, aim for 10900k with maximum overclocking, 4000 MHz RAM at the lowest possible timings you can find, and a 2080ti graphics card. Storage speed isn't important, so Optane won't make a difference. Of course, Optane is good, but it doesn't impact gaming performance.
Considering your role as a photographer using a D850, focusing on high-resolution images means you deal with large files. The extra cores in a Ryzen chip could be beneficial depending on your specific tasks. If you rely heavily on Optane for storage, we need clearer insight into your workflow. As someone who shoots in RAW and works with substantial data, the performance differences between SSD types aren't always noticeable. Still, investing in both Optane and a high-end NVMe SSD might be justified if you're willing to spend more.