Hey folks, I'm in the process of putting together a new gaming PC and would love your feedback before I make any final decisions. My primary aim is to create a high-performance rig for ultrawide 1440p gaming at high refresh rates, with a bit of productivity use here and there. I've set my budget around £2.5k to £3k, and here's what I've got so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8 Core, 5.20GHz)
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WIFI7 (AM5, DDR5, ATX)
- **GPU**: Gigabyte Aorus Radeon RX 9070 XT Elite (16GB)
- **RAM**: Corsair Vengeance (48GB, 2x24GB) DDR5 5600MHz
- **Storage**: Corsair Force MP700 PRO (2TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD with heatsink)
- **PSU**: MSI MAG A850GL (850W 80 Plus Gold ATX 3.0)
- **Case**: Lian Li Lancool III (full tower, Black)
- **Cooler**: Lian Li Galahad II Trinity AIO (360mm ARGB)
- **Monitor**: MSI 34" MAG 342CQR E2 (3440x1440, 180Hz, curved VA)
- **Peripherals**:
- Ducky One 3 Classic (Cherry Silent Reds)
- Glorious Model D 2 mouse
- Razer Blackshark V2 X headset
I have a few specific questions:
1. Does this CPU/GPU setup make sense for high-end ultrawide gaming?
2. Is 48GB of RAM overkill or a good future-proofing choice?
3. Are there any potential bottlenecks or areas where I might be overspending?
4. Do you have any alternative suggestions for the monitor, PSU, or cooler in this budget?
5. Is there anything I might have overlooked that could improve the overall value?
Any input from those who have built similar setups or tips for optimizing performance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
3 Answers
There are definitely savings to be had while still maintaining quality. Some of your choices, like the SSD and motherboard, could be slightly downgraded without impacting performance too much and can help you allocate funds for other components. Maybe consider options that are cheaper but still reliable.
I appreciate the input! I’m open to downgrades if they make sense.
Honestly, 2x48GB RAM is a bit unnecessary for gaming and doesn’t provide great value. Instead, I'd recommend 2x16GB of 6000MHz DDR5 RAM, which will be plenty for now and the foreseeable future. Also, the motherboard choice limits options for future storage upgrades; a B850 might be a better pick unless USB 4.0 is a must for you. I’d also recommend the 5070Ti over the 9070XT for better value.
Got it, I’ll definitely reconsider the RAM, motherboard, and GPU choices.
Honestly, you can get even better performance within your budget! For example, the PCIe 5 NVMe you picked is not really necessary for gaming right now. Also, the VA panel in your monitor is known for ghosting issues, which may affect your experience during fast-paced gaming. Consider swapping to a 5080 GPU and an OLED monitor instead for better visuals!
Thanks for this! I’ll check out those alternatives.
I second that on going for an OLED! It's really worth it for ultrawide.