Hey everyone! I'm new to PC building and have always been a console gamer, but I'm ready to make the switch. I'm considering spending around $4,000 to $5,000 on a top-of-the-line setup, although that will definitely strain my wallet! I found some builds by techbuyersguru.com, specifically torn between the $3,000 Ultimate Gaming PC and the $5,000 Dream Machine. The main difference is the GPU—should I go with the 5080 or splurge for the 5090? I usually play competitive shooters and love single-player games like Cyberpunk. I know the 5080 should handle shooters like a champ, but would I lose out significantly for the single-player experience? Also, I'm looking to get a 4K, OLED, 240Hz monitor, preferably from LG. Any advice would really help me out!
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You should definitely check out benchmarks for the games you want to play. The 5070 Ti is currently one of the best options for performance per dollar, and the 5080 is pretty solid too with recent price drops. If money isn't a huge issue and you want the best performance, consider the 5090—it’s the king right now. But if the 5080 meets your needs, you can save some cash there. Also, for both competitive shooters and single-player experiences, it might be best to get a monitor that can switch modes between 480Hz at 1080p and 240Hz at 4K.
Honestly, I think you should take a step back. Jumping straight to a $5,000 PC after coming from consoles might be a bit much. You could start with a mid or lower-end build first—anything in that range will outperform consoles. It’s like getting a hypercar for your first car. Just my two cents!
Fair point! I figured if I’m making the change, I might as well go all out!
Hey, thanks for the tip!