I'm planning to build a new PC in the next couple of months that can run any game smoothly at 1440p. While I don't have a strict budget, I'm aiming to keep the total cost around £1300 or less. I've already bought an AMD 9060XT graphics card, but I'm open to changing that if necessary.
Here's my current build list: [PCPartPicker](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/9g3Txg). Do you think having an 8-core CPU would make my setup more future-proof for 1440p gaming?
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For a comparable price, I've found this system to be a lot faster.
Here's a quick comparison:
**CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor - £182.48 @ Amazon
**Cooling**: Thermalright Assassin King SE ARGB - £19.00 @ Computer Orbit
**Motherboard**: MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI - £179.00 @ Computer Orbit
**Memory**: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB DDR5-6000 - £82.99 @ Amazon
**Storage**: TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB NVME SSD - £49.99 @ Overclockers
**GPU**: Gigabyte WINDFORCE SFF GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB - £499.94 @ Amazon
**Case**: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower - £55.00 @ Computer Orbit
**Power Supply**: Montech CENTURY II 850 W - £85.47 @ Scan
**Total**: £1153.87
This setup gives you decent performance for 1440p gaming without stretching your budget too much!
Right? Also, just remember, good storage is key for speed, and some cases aren’t great for building.
If you're looking for a significant upgrade, you might want to consider the 9070XT or the 5070, but just keep in mind that it'll push your budget higher. Overall, your build looks solid for the price you have it at!
I wanted a 9070 as well, but they’re pretty pricey right now, above the MSRP.
Honestly, the CPU isn't the most critical part for 1440p—it's really all about the GPU. Your build seems fine, just focus on getting a better graphics card if you can.
Just keep in mind that this list doesn't include a monitor. If you’re trying to cut costs, I’d also look into better options for storage and case quality.