I'm working on a gaming build with a 9800X3D CPU and planned to use an RTX 5070 Ti. I primarily game at 1440p on a 240Hz OLED monitor, and now I have some extra budget available. Should I upgrade to an RTX 5080 instead? Is it worth it, or should I save the money?
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At 1440p, I'm not sure the RTX 5080 is really worth it most of the time. If it’s under $1100, it might seem tempting, but it really depends on what games you play and their optimization. Some run great at high settings, while others require tweaks to hit decent FPS.
It’s not just about the monitor. Even a powerful card can struggle with the latest titles. Think about the future too—eventually, even the 5080 will have trouble at high settings in new games.