Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my current setup from a 34" 165Hz Samsung Ultrawide to a 49" OLED Ultrawide. My PC is a bit outdated, and I can hear my GPU maxing out at 100% while gaming, so I'm a bit worried that adding more pixels with the new monitor will only worsen the performance. Here are my specs: 5700x3d, 32GB RAM, and a 3070ti. My upgrade plan is to go for a new GPU first, then the monitor, and finally upgrade my CPU and RAM later this year. I've been checking out GPUs like the 9070xt, 5070ti, and 7900xtx for the best price/performance. I mostly play games like Ghost of Tsushima, Cities Skylines, Supreme Commander, Far Cry, Assassins Creed, and GTA5, and I want to be ready for new titles like Tempest Rising and GTA6. My main question is about VRAM: how crucial is it for gaming on ultrawides? Should I prioritize the 24GB in the 7900xtx over the 16GB options? Thanks for your help!
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Make sure to check out benchmarks for those games at ultrawide resolutions. That'll help you see how each GPU performs. Good luck!
For ultrawide gaming, VRAM does play a significant role, especially in high-resolution games. The larger the monitor, the more VRAM you’ll need for the textures and details to prevent bottlenecks. So yes, I'd recommend the 7900xtx for future-proofing yourself, especially with the upcoming titles you mentioned.
Honestly, it really depends on the games. At 3440x1440, I found that I occasionally maxed out my 16GB, so if you're going higher with the 49" monitor, the 7900xtx is worth considering for that extra VRAM. You’ll get a smoother experience with the higher resolutions and textures.
First off, what's the resolution of that 49" monitor? If you're going for a 4K setup, the 7900xtx would probably be your best bet since it handles heavy graphics really well. The 5070ti is a great card, but it shines in performance if it's priced right. Most likely, with a 5120x1440 resolution, you'll want something that can handle more VRAM efficiently. Sounds like you're looking at the right cards for your upgrade!
I’m leaning towards the new 5k2k monitor too, but you're right, those prices are pretty wild right now!
Exactly, since the 49" would be 5120x1440, you might be running into VRAM limits even more than on your 34".