I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card to enhance my gaming experience. My current PC build from September 2025 includes a powerful Intel Core i9-12900KF with 128 GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and a solid Cooler Master 850 W power supply. Despite having a high-end setup, I'm struggling to run demanding games like Witcher 3 Next Gen, RDR2, and Path of Exile 2 at 2K resolution with ultra settings and ray tracing. My budget is around 1500 euros, and I'm wondering if I need to upgrade my PSU too. Any suggestions?
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Check your PSU model. You could potentially run the 9070XT without issues, and I think your power supply should hold up fine based on its specs.
Honestly, RDR2 is not that new, and your RTX 3080 is still quite a beast. What's the actual issue besides wanting more than 100fps? If you're looking for stunning detail at 2k on ultra, a GPU upgrade could help, but it might not be necessary yet.
Thanks for the feedback! I really want to explore the games in detail, especially at 2k resolution. Just feels like the GPU is struggling a bit.
Let me clarify, I want to dive into ultra settings with ray tracing. How's the performance on your end?
You might want to consider options like the RX 9070xt, RTX 5070Ti, or even the upcoming RTX 5080. They could give you the performance kick you're looking for!
I recommend holding out for the 5080 Super, which is rumored to have 24 GB VRAM. Your current PSU should be up to the task if it meets the requirements.
Are you sure about that? I heard the 5080 Super might actually need a 1000W PSU.
Just a heads up, though, that's not a huge jump in performance. Most people look for a 50-80% increase, but that card offers about 15-25% depending on the game.