Check out your initial gaming setup.
Check out your initial gaming setup.
Hi everyone,
Approximate purchase date: May 25
Budget range: 2-3k$
Usage priority from highest to lowest: Gaming -> multimedia
Not required parts: mouse, keyboard
Recommended local parts websites
Country: India
Overclocking: not needed
SLI or Crossfire: not needed
Monitor resolution: 4k 240hz
Additional notes:
AIO – worth it for this budget?
MOBO – is the MSI model sufficient? I’ve heard the X870 carbon Wi-Fi is beginner-friendly, so should I go with that?
PSU – Shift one is fine or should I opt for a standard one?
I’ll be assembling this myself, so please share some build tips and let me know if you think I should make any adjustments.
Please review my components and suggest any changes.
Link to parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JJhVZc
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It depends on the game and your settings. There are some inconsistencies, like the drive listed as gen5 instead of gen4, and the monitor is clearly unnecessary. You won’t run a game that gains from 4K at those frame rates, so you’d better lower the resolution or frame rate and opt for a more affordable option. You’re just paying for something you’ll never use.
Updated thread, appreciated for the correction, it was 2011 lol. MOBO - is MSI sufficient? I've heard the x870 carbon WiFi is beginner-friendly, so consider that option.
Yes MSI isn't a terrible brand at all. The board you chose is generally solid.
Power supply - Shift one is a good choice? Or should I go with the standard model?
You're asking about the benefits of Shift one compared to others in terms of wiring.
Thank you for bringing this to attention. I've updated the thread accordingly. I was looking for an oled and specifically wanted one that is woled, and this is the only one in 4k I found. I won't be pushing 240fps on games, but that's typical with many factors. I don't drive my car at 220 km/hr, yet it still works fine, doesn't it?
I would adjust to a 1440p resolution. This will extend the life of your graphics card.
Monitor Comparison for PCPartPicker
Display
Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz Monitor
Asus ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM 39.0" 3440 x 1440 240 Hz Curved Monitor
ASRock Phantom Gaming OLED PGO27QFS 27.0" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz Monitor
Cost
$699.00
$749.99
$567.18
Rating
3 Reviews, Average 5.0
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Brand
Asus
ASRock
Model
ROG Strix XG27AQDMG
ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM
Phantom Gaming OLED PGO27QFS
Part Number
[ul][li]XG27AQDMG[/li][li]90LM0AH0-B01AB0[/li][/ul]
[ul][li]PG39WCDM[/li][li]90LM09R0-B01170[/li][/ul]
PGO27QFS
Dimensions
26.5"
39"
27"
Display Size
2560 x 1440
3440 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
240 Hz
240 Hz
240 Hz
Response Time (G2G)
0.03 ms
0.03 ms
0.03 ms
Type of Panel
WOLED
WOLED
WOLED
Aspect Ratio
16:9
21:9
16:9
Color Options
Black / Red
Black / Red
Black
Brightness
450 cd/m²
1300 cd/m²
1300 cd/m²
Pixel Pitch
0.229 mm
0.266 mm
0.233 mm
HDR Support
HDR True Black 400
HDR True Black 400
HDR True Black 400
Wide Format
Yes
Yes
Yes
Curved Display
No
Yes
No
Curvature Radius
800R
Frame Rate Sync
[ul][li]FreeSync Premium[/li][li]G-Sync Compatible[/li][/ul]
[ul][li]FreeSync Premium Pro[/li][li]G-Sync Compatible[/li]
FreeSync Premium Pro
Included Speakers
No
No
Yes
Mount Type
100 x 100
100 x 100
75 x 75
Input Ports
[ul][li]2 x HDMI 2.0[/li][li]1 x DisplayPort 1.4[/li][/ul]
[ul][li]1 x DisplayPort 1.4[/li][li]2 x HDMI 2.1[/li][/ul]
[ul][li]2 x HDMI 2.1[/li][li]2 x DisplayPort 1.4[/li][li]1 x USB Type-C[/li][/ul]
Viewing Angle
178° H x 178° V
178° H x 178° V
178° H x 178° V
It's too late, I've already placed the order. I wanted a 5090 but the price was too high and the 4090 was out of stock, so I'm settling with the 5080 now. Maybe I'll upgrade to a 90 class GPU next generation. I won't be running games at full resolution; instead, I'll use DLSS or frame generation to boost FPS, so it should work fine.
Adjust your game settings to boost FPS and make the best use of your monitor. With a 4K240Hz display, reaching around 200 FPS is challenging on high settings. I suggest lowering RTX and opting for DLSS quality at medium levels to achieve optimal performance!