Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building a new PC from scratch and I've got a setup in mind. I'd love your opinions on two things: Will this setup be future-proof for about five years? And do you think I'll be able to comfortably game at 4K resolution with this? Here's what I'm planning:
- CPU: 9950x3d
- GPU: Asus Prime Geforce 5080 OC
- RAM: Kingston Fury Beast 6000 MHz 32GB
- MOBO: Asus Strix B850-F
- Power Supply: Phanteks AMP GH 1000W 80+ Platinum
- CPU Cooling: Cooler Master ML360L
- Case: Asus TUF GT302
Any other tips or notes on my build would also be greatly appreciated!
4 Answers
If gaming is your main focus, I'd suggest swapping for the 9800x3d and maybe reducing your cooling costs with a simpler CPU cooler. If that means you can afford a 5090, go for it! It’ll definitely shine if you have a high refresh rate display. Just keep in mind that nothing will really future-proof you for five years—it often makes sense to update your rig every couple of years for the latest tech.
Check out this video [link](https://youtu.be/xnOZXsfUCM8?feature=shared) for more insights! The 9950x3d will perform well mainly if you're heavily upscaling. Consider swapping for a less pricey CPU and targeting a 5090 GPU instead. At 4K, the graphics card will likely be your bottleneck—DLSS performance might help a bit with that.
Your build is quite powerful, but even top-notch components can struggle at 4K. You might want to consider if you're overspending a bit - there are ways to cut costs on some components without sacrificing performance!
Honestly, you're at the peak with this setup. The only noticeable upgrade would be jumping to a 5090 GPU. If you switch out the CPU for a 9800x3d, that extra cash could get you that GPU, which is a beast for 4K gaming! The 9950x3d isn't really that much better for gaming compared to the 9800x3d, even with all those extra cores.
Yeah, the thought of spending $2k on just a GPU is pretty wild! But the 5090 does sound amazing. It's just crazy to think how fast prices get for top-tier stuff!