Dan.
Thats a very nice system…but at this budget level , (and i dont wish you to be annoyed at me) might i suggest before a final decision you talk to various custom builders of pc’s for high end recording studios ?. cos this is a serious investment.
I believe also this might address one concern ie installing your software ,....which some builders will do.
ie..you get literally a “turnkey” system ready to go.
Many such custom pc’s are beasts for track and plug in counts.
Huge track and plug in counts. Because high end studios demand such.

Also another benefit of above is the company building the custom recording pc understands lots of the nuances of a recording studio. ..as well as sound devices/win etc etc.

All i’m suggesting is you consider alternatives.
If you do decide to consider this route then the reaper and gearspace recording forums have lots of references on custom builders. Lots of info on google also obviously.

I’m jealous of you lol.

Another alternative i might suggest is to look at refurb HP Z and LENOVO desktop workstations.
These are beasts also , and have been gone over by a MS certified refurbisher,..and go for often around 600 bucks with 1 year warranties. Have ssd’s, loads of ram, and are built like tanks. Many refurbishers will also allow returns within a certain time thus allowing testing etc.
but in this case you will needed to do all installs of your stuff.

I dont know what your max track/plug in counts are anticipated ?

Best/happiness
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