I recently purchased a gaming PC from a friend for $2,000. He hardly used it, and it comes with a detailed build receipt and warranty documentation. The specs include a 4080 Super GPU, an i9-14900K CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage, and it's just over a year old. I've been using it to play Fortnite at high settings (240 FPS at 1440p) and do some schoolwork. How long can I expect this build to serve me well if I want to continue gaming at 1440p?
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Years are hard to pin down. The real measure is when you find it difficult to run games at your desired settings and frame rates. You have a good mix of high-end components, so you should be good for several years at least, possibly longer.
Realistically, you can expect about 4-5 years at 1440p with high settings. With a decent BIOS update, you should be fine, but keep in mind that technology can shift quickly, so just adjust your settings if necessary.
For 1440p gaming, you're looking at a solid 4-5 years depending on how demanding future games get. Just keep using technologies like DLSS for improved performance. And remember, your CPU and motherboard upgrades will be cheaper than a whole new GPU if you need them later on.
It'll last you until the performance no longer meets your expectations. My last build was worth around $1,200, and it held up for about 6 to 7 years without a hitch. Currently, I'm hoping my new one will last just as long, if not longer!
You should be set for a considerable amount of time! I was gaming at 1440p on an i5 from the 4th Gen paired with a GTX 970 until just a couple of months ago. It still delivered decent frame rates around 120+ on Valorant, and I used it for almost 10 years. Unless you're aiming for 4K AAA games, you’re in a good spot.
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