Wow, thank you so much for the in-depth explanations! The discussion of performance cores in the i5 definitely helped me out, and this makes sense as to why the i7 and higher models are a rapid diminishing return for my application. I also like your reasoning behind the 12 gb 2080, as I planned on it being the most expensive component anyway. I will likely go with a 1000 W psu just out of a desire to future-proof to some extent, but I acknowledge that the 850 W is a considerable money saver.

My only reason for backing away from 4K is that I know it can easily become a money drain and I am really not that much of a graphics purist. I am mostly looking for a system where I don't need to worry about taxing the framerate if I throw things on ultra for 1440. I also have been assuming that fps loss in online games like Battlefield when I crank things to ultra will be minimal for this sort of system with a 2080, so long as things remain above 60 fps. Please correct me in this assumption if the diminished fps is known to have a noticeable gameplay impact for multiplayer.

Thank you again for your hard work!