I recently purchased a gaming PC from a friend for $2,000. He hardly used it, and it's just over a year old, featuring an RTX 4080 Super, an i9-14900K, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage. I've been using it mainly for high FPS gaming in Fortnite (240 FPS at 1440p) and some schoolwork. Given this setup, how long can I realistically expect it to last if I want to continue gaming at 1440p?
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4-5 years is a solid estimate, especially at 1440p with high settings. BIOS updates are key though—make sure you've updated it! Your CPU is pretty high-end, so unless something dramatic happens in the gaming world, you should be comfortable for a good stretch. Just remember, technology changes fast, so enjoy it while it lasts!
Your build is quite powerful, and unless you dive into 4K gaming, you’re set for a while. I upgraded from an i5 and GTX 970 that lasted me about a decade. Just keep an eye on upcoming games; if they start to really push graphics, that might be when you start thinking about an upgrade, but it’ll serve you well for quite a few years yet!
Honestly, it should last you a long time! A good build like yours is usually solid for around 4-5 years if you keep it updated and don't push it too hard. I've had a rig with lower specs that managed great for over 10 years before I started feeling the need to upgrade. Just be ready to lower settings or use some upscaling if new games demand more power later on.
Got it, I'll make sure to check for any BIOS updates!