If you’re gonna play in VR, 8k or triple screen get the Strix, for 4k single monitor even the least powerful is still too much. You would have to underclock to play using high LODs or you will get stutters.
Hi - On a flat or curved monitor I would play @ 1080 P or 1440 P - I wouldn’t go for a 4 K monitor because the resolution would be too difficult to power graphically.
When we discuss VR from what has been discussed briefly the water get muddied a little, I’ll explain.
HP Reverb G2 is 2160 X 2160 which is similar to 4 K - Meta Quest 2 (Oculus) is 1832 X 1920 and not that far from 4 K - Oculus Rift S is 1280 X 1440 so is more 1440 P.
The Rift S is easier to power from looking at the numbers so a lesser RTX 3070 to RTX 3080 should be more than enough.
G2 should be OK with RTX 3080 but may do better with a 4000 series or RTX 3090 if they get cheaper.
When I do the install - I’m going to try Rift S with RTX 3070 and then learn how to use the MSFS - Enough is now known ! - Thanks
VR is effectively two monitors plus whatever else Nvidia needs to deliver.
I prefer to use DLSS but in TAA even my rtx 3060(12GB) can deliver 3840x2160 4k all ultra T-LOD 360 at 28-30fps so I don’t quite understand where you are coming from. Pair a 3090 strix with 1080p and I doubt you would be smooth with any T-LOD above 50 if even that. You can of course set a custom 4k desktop but hey what a waste of a top gpu!
Right OK - 
I’ll be setting the game up - I haven’t played it yet - I’m pointing out that I’ve got a 1080 P wide monitor & a 1440 P monitor - And also will have a VR Headset where the resolutions are greater and more difficult for the GPU.
I’m going to try to get the game downloaded from Steam and see how this goes - I’ve got a machine built and will put a GPU into it - Then I’ll see how it goes - So naturally I’m not 100% on all the options.
A metal backplate is usually used on a 3090 to offset the memory modules on the backside of the card. Most quality 3090s ahould have a metal backplate. Even the entry-level Asus TUF has a metal backplate. This helps dissipate some of the heat generated. I wouldn’t worry about hot memory modules unless you plan on mining. If you want to mine, just stick a fan blowing on the backside as they’ll get hot no matter what.
The 2x vs 3x 3090 is related to maximim power draw. Each 8-pin will supply 150W, and the PCIe slot will provide 75W. So a 2-pin 3090 will be able to provide a max of ~375W total power draw, and vice-versa. The high-end 3090s, like the Strix, will have 3x pins to allow for a higher power draw, usually resulting in a marginal performance increase. However, this increase isn’t linear. In other words, you can have a 3090 pulling near 500W with only a 5-10% performance improvement over a 3090 using 375W. This increased power draw also results in significant heat generation.
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