Hey everyone, I'm looking to spend around 3,000 USD (about 20,000 DKK) on a gaming PC here in Denmark. My goal is to play some newer games like "Oblivion Remastered" and "Monster Hunter: Wilds" at a minimum of 145 FPS on 1080p, and ideally even better performance at higher resolutions down the line. I'd love to future-proof this setup for at least five years if possible. I found a prebuilt option online that fits my budget, but I'm wondering if it would be better to build my own instead. Here's the link to the prebuilt I found: [Topdata PC](https://topdata.dk/shop/458-top-highline/14030-high-lineryzen-9800x3d32g-6000-ramrtx5080-16gb1tb-ssdak500/) . Any advice would be super helpful!
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I ran some calculations similar to the prebuilt, and assuming a power supply costs around 1000 DKK, the prices for building yourself and buying are pretty close. For a breakdown of the parts I selected, check out my list on PCPartPicker, it should give you a good idea: [PCPartPicker List](https://dk.pcpartpicker.com/list/mj4C9C).
If you're looking to future-proof your rig, definitely consider getting a GPU with at least 16GB of VRAM. For CPU, the Ryzen 7800X3D or 9800X3D works well, especially since the CPU has a big impact at 1080p. For the motherboard, go with something B650 and newer to ensure longevity. Don't forget to choose a solid power supply based on your final parts!
Also, think about whether you want 32GB of RAM or more—32GB is plenty for gaming. I recommend 6000MHz for the RAM speed; it's shown to give the best performance and stability with those processors.
Building your own might save you a bit of cash in the long run. Just keep in mind that hitting 145 FPS in those games might be tough without some serious tweaking. I'd suggest considering a 1440p monitor instead. Using DLSS at that resolution can give you performance that's comparable to 1080p but looks way nicer! A high-end PC should definitely last you five years without too many issues.
The prebuilt shop charges an extra 599 kr for Windows, so the actual difference narrows down to about 1800 kr.