I'm looking to build a gaming rig with a solid CPU and GPU combo for around $1500. I already have a 1000W PSU, a 1440p monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. My main focus will be on GPU-intensive games, but I also play Marvel Rivals, which is fairly balanced between CPU and GPU usage. I'm thinking of getting the 9800X3D paired with the 5080. Does that sound like a good choice?
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The combination of the 9800X3D and 5080 is definitely one for high performance! You just want to make sure you’re not overspending if you’re looking for good value, especially if a slightly lower combo can still hit those framerates you want.
If your $1500 budget is just for the CPU and GPU, then the 9800X3D and 5080 are a solid choice! But if that budget is for the entire build, you might want to consider going for a 7800X3D with a 5070 Ti or a 9070 XT. You could save about $400-500 while still getting excellent performance for your 1440p monitor. You might lose about 10-15% in performance, but you’ll definitely get better value for your money.
Are you sure about the 9070 XT? I thought it was more on par with the 5080. Just trying to wrap my head around the performance tiers.
Yeah, I'm thinking I might go with the 7800X3D and 5070 as well to save a bit. Any thoughts?