I'm looking to upgrade my PC setup and I've got a budget of €1000. Currently, I'm gaming at 1080p but I plan to switch to 1440p in the near future. Here's my current setup:
- CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6Ghz
- GPU: Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2080 Ti OC edition 11GB GDDR6
- Motherboard: Asus Rog Maximus XI Hero WiFi
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 3200 PC4-25600 32GB (4x8GB)
- PSU: Corsair HX850i 850W 80 Plus Platinum Modular
- SSD: Samsung SSD 970 Pro NVMe PCI-E M.2 1 TB
- Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro
What components do you recommend upgrading to get the best performance for that budget?
4 Answers
If you’re looking for better graphics at 1440p, I’d recommend going for an RTX 4070 Ti Super or the latest RTX 5070 Ti. These would really maximize your performance. Then, when the next generation arrives in a couple of years, you can plan for a more significant upgrade.
You might want to consider getting an i5-12600KF along with a B760 DDR4 board for around €300. The performance boost per core is about 30%, which can enhance your gaming experience, especially in low-frame-time scenarios. Then beef up your GPU with something like the RX 9070 XT, which would take up the remaining budget nicely!
Honestly, your setup can still handle 1440p gaming quite well! Your 2080 Ti is still a beast, and with the i9-9900K, you’re not bottlenecked at all. If I were you, I’d just grab another 16GB of RAM to reach 32GB and maybe add a second NVMe drive if you’re running low on storage. I’d hold off on major upgrades until you make that jump to 1440p—you may find your current setup performs better than expected!
Your current PC is still pretty solid! If you're on a €1000 budget, I'd suggest holding off on a complete overhaul. The best upgrade right now would likely be the GPU since your CPU is already a top-tier option. If you replace the CPU, you'll also need to swap out the motherboard, which could get pricey. Just a note, I did notice you mentioned RAM but then also had some confusion about whether you have 16GB or 32GB. If it's just 16GB, upgrading to 32GB could definitely help, but it seems like you actually have 32GB already.
Yeah, it’s 32 GB, sorry for the earlier confusion!