I'm gearing up for a solid high/ultra 2K gaming experience and I'm not looking to cut corners on any parts. I'm based in Canada, so I need to consider the prices here. My current setup was built in 2020, and I have the following components:
- **Case**: Thermaltake Core V31
- **Motherboard**: Asus TUF Z390 PRO Gaming
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM 850x
- **CPU**: Intel Core i7 9700KF @ 4.7GHz OC
- **Cooler**: Corsair H80i v2 with XTM50 paste and ML120mm
- **RAM**: Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 32GB 3200MHz
- **GPU**: ASUS Dual RTX 3060 Ti OC
- **SSD**: Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2 250GB (OS) & Samsung 970 EVO M.2 500GB
- **Display**: LG 27GN600-B 1080p 144Hz
I want to know if my upcoming build will be future-proof and handle the latest games comfortably for years to come!
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I think it all comes down to what games you plan to play and how performance-oriented you are. If you're looking for longevity, the RTX 2080 has been around for about six years, so you could expect something like the upcoming RTX 5080 to have similar staying power. Just keep in mind that future-proofing is tricky—especially since gaming technology evolves so fast! Based on your wishlist, be prepared to spend around $4700 CAD for a solid setup, but here's a similar build that could save you some dollars: [PCPartPicker](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/sB8pJn).
I appreciate the insight! I'm a bit hesitant about certain brands, especially after a few bad experiences. My goal is high/ultra 2K gaming without worrying too much for a few years ahead.