Hey folks! I'm in the process of building a Gaming PC primarily for 2560×1440 resolution on a 27-inch monitor. I want it to reliably run games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Starfield, STALKER 2, Oblivion Remastered, and Elden Ring at 60fps or higher on maximum settings. My budget is around €2,500, excluding peripherals. Here are two builds I've considered:
**Build 1:** RTX 5070 Ti + AMD 9800X3D
- A solid 8-core CPU that works great with the 5070 Ti.
- Total cost: €2451.12
**Build 2:** RTX 5080 + AMD 7800X3D
- This setup offers a balanced high-performance combination.
- Total cost: €2635.01
Any recommendations on which build would give me the best gaming experience? I'm open to alternatives too!
2 Answers
The combination of the RTX 5080 and 7800X3D is probably your best bet for a balanced performance at 1440p. The 7800X3D is a fantastic CPU that fits nicely with the 5080 GPU, reducing any risk of bottlenecks in demanding games. For that resolution, more GPU power is often more beneficial than a slightly better CPU.
If you can find the RTX 5080 at a better price to match the cost of the first build, I'd lean towards that one. A stronger GPU usually makes a bigger difference, especially at higher resolutions like 1440p. Both setups will perform well over 60fps in most games at max settings, so either choice is going to give you a huge upgrade from your current rig!
If you’re going with the 5080, you could consider bumping up to 4K gaming too!