I'm looking for some advice on building a gaming PC that can handle 1440p at 144+ fps with the settings cranked up. I'm not planning on getting into ray tracing, and I'm going to reuse my current storage and monitors. Here's what I'm considering for my build:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
- **Cooler:** NZXT Kraken 360 RGB Liquid CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX AM5
- **Memory:** Acer Predator Vesta II RGB 32 GB DDR5-6000
- **Storage:** Crucial MX500 1 TB SSD, Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB NVME, Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB HDD
- **GPU:** ASRock Steel Legend OC Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB
- **Case:** Antec C7 ARGB ATX Mid Tower
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG A750GL 750 W
- **OS:** Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
- **Monitors:** LG 21.5" 1080p and Gigabyte M27QA 27" 1440p.
What would you guys suggest? Any particular components I should focus on or change?
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You might want to upgrade your GPU to something like the 9070 or 9070XT, or even a 5070Ti for better performance. The GPU is usually the bottleneck when trying to hit those high FPS numbers at 1440p. Also, you could consider saving some cash by going with a decent air cooler instead of that expensive AIO cooler. There's no need to splurge on the case either; there are plenty of budget options that look great without breaking the bank.
I get that, but I've always dreamed of having an AIO. I'll definitely look into air coolers and see what I can do about getting a better GPU. The 5070 and 9070XT are just a bit pricey for me right now, but maybe I can aim for a 9070.