I'm putting together a new gaming PC and I'm wondering if my current build will be able to run modern games smoothly at 1440p or even 4K. Here's the part list:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler:** ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro A-RGB 360
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ATX AM5 Motherboard
- **Memory:** G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 64 GB DDR5-6000
- **Storage:** Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 4 TB NVME SSD
- **Video Card:** Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB
- **Case:** Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL ATX Full Tower Case
- **Power Supply:** Montech CENTURY II 1200 W 80+ Gold Fully Modular
- **Fans:** Multiple Lian Li Uni Fans
- **Monitors:** Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27" 2560 x 1440 and Gigabyte M28U 28" 3840 x 2160
The total comes to about $3586.70, and I'm open to any advice or recommendations for improvements or alternatives to ensure great performance for my budget of up to $4000. Thanks for your help!
4 Answers
You really should consider going for at least an RTX 4090 for future-proofing your system. It's kind of the minimum for serious 4K gaming nowadays!
Yo, for gaming, the Ryzen 9 is way overpowered. You could go with the cheaper 9800X3D and still be set for quite a while. I also think focusing on a solid GPU will pay off more, like the RTX 5080 or similar.
Exactly! Spend the extra cash on a better GPU for sure. Your visual experience is really influenced by that!
Honestly, you might be overspending by about $1000 on this build. Your CPU is more than you need for gaming, and you could save some cash while still getting great performance. If you switch to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, you'll free up money for a stronger GPU like the RTX 5080 or even a 4080 Super. That should help you hit those 1440p or 4K targets without breaking the bank!
True, 64 GB RAM is probably overkill. If you can get away with 32 GB, that's definitely a good chunk of change saved!
While your GPU selection is solid, I'd recommend that your budget for it should be around 40-50% of your total build price. Right now it seems a bit lower than that with a $800 card in a pretty high-end build.
Why is that? Can't you achieve good results with a 9070 XT?