Create a new setup for excellent gaming at 32:9
Create a new setup for excellent gaming at 32:9
Hey everyone. I'm trying to assess whether it's a good idea to invest in a future-proof gaming PC that can really boost my gameplay. I play a variety of games, but recently I've been itching to tackle the Oblivion Remaster at full settings—Indiana Jones would be perfect too. I don’t do much work; this is mostly for gaming and some casual YouTube content. I occasionally stream, so I usually stick with Nvidia for the encoder designed for that.
My current system isn’t old, but it’s having trouble. I especially struggle with heavy VR because it consumes a lot of VRAM. I can’t play VR or stream many games, which is a bit disappointing. I’d like to be able to handle that with this new build.
I also just got a Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor recently (it was a good deal), but the widescreen format is completely new to me. It’s quite demanding on the system and not all games support it, which is a bit of a problem. When it works, though, it looks amazing.
Here are my current specs:
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- 32GB RAM (G.Skill)
- B450 TOMAHAWK MAX
- RTX 2080 (Gigabyte)
- 870 EVO, 970 EVO, WD 500GB SSD and a Seagate HDD. I think I can reuse the SSD at least.
- PSU around 650W EVGA Gold
- List reference: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/q8JhTM
It’s roughly what I was thinking—around £2k, though I’m flexible if needed. I’m not sure if I can afford it, but if I get a clearer picture of costs and compatibility, I can decide. Ideally, getting a pre-built unit would save me the trouble, but I’m confident in building it myself. It’s been a few times, but it’s still a bit of a challenge.
Liquid cooling is something new to me; I don’t really mind the case look or other details, but if it looks good, that’s fine. I was leaning toward an X3D processor because it has solid specs and is well-received. I still worry about driver issues with AMD, but maybe they’re not as bad as others say. The main thing is I’m not sure yet, so any advice would be appreciated. A solid build around £2k or a bit more would be ideal, depending on what works best.
Thanks for all the help!
There's no such thing as future proof since anything you buy is going to be rendered obsolete, just around the corner.
It's around what I was thinking at £2k or so but I can give or take a little bit as needed if it's worthwhile.
If you look at the top right hand corner you'll see a drop down menu for location. Select United Kingdom and your listing's prices and perhaps product availability will change. The RTX 5000 series is actually one people have been saying to avoid, actually. You didn't mention anything about the OS.
The PCPartPicker link you have is good to go but I'd ditch all SSD's except for the 990 Evo Plus. What capacity are the SSD's in your possession?
Yeah, I know it won't be forever. Though just around the corner makes it seem super quick! Something for 4-5 years would be good. Similar to what I normally do with PC's.
This was a great shout. The card doesn't seem available but that's the only thing missing there. There's an ASUS TUF for about £1300 but a lot of the others with prices push into £2k on their own. I've completely taken that build from someone else's post to use as my reference and framework so adjusting it is fine. Starting to think I'd need to if I want a price I can afford. Unsure how far I can downgrade anything or if I need to upgrade to get what I want out the system. I'm using Windows and the OS is currently on the 870.
The EVO's are both 1TB, so is the HDD. The last SSD is 500gb.
It's looking far more likely to be £2500 at least for this sort of spec. Plenty of pre-builds that are near identical though and also for this region of price so might save me the hassle if I'm lucky.
Currently, the most affordable 5070TI costs £730 and the 5080 is £980, which represents a £250 variation for a performance boost of 10 to 15%. The exact amount may differ depending on the specific model and configuration, so it’s up to you to assess. However, I believe this isn’t a good investment. (The VRAM size for both cards remains identical.)
I’m not a gamer, and in my view, spending a bit more on performance isn’t worth it for such a small price difference, especially considering the alternatives available.
More in line with the £2k target, thanks for the build details! A few names are unfamiliar, but a 32GB CL30 seems reliable. 1200W might be too much, though I’m not sure. Updating bios shouldn’t be a problem. The 9800X3D looks good. Still curious about a 5070 and the rest—32:9 VR should work fine, even with higher settings. I wonder what limits modern games will hit. Thanks again! It’s great to have these choices. If the budget reaches 2.5k, fancy 5080 builds might be worth looking into. I always liked having small CPU screens. Lutfij, you’re right about the 5000 series—best to stick with what you know.
Unfortunately, the 5070 isn't doing too well right now. Even a 4070 Super is better overall, aside from MFG. It's just a basic 1440p card with high settings for AAA games. You really need to aim higher than that GPU if you want this card. Which monitor are we actually talking about here?
I would definitely advise avoiding 'pre-build'. Instead, look for a custom build provider so you can have more control over the quality of parts and options, especially if you decide not to build yourself.
The 9070XT is a strong card and matches the performance of a 5070ti. It's an excellent card overall and, in my opinion, the top new-gen card in terms of performance and value.
1200w might be too much. But it really depends on the card you pick. The RMX 1000w is a solid option for anything from a 4080 Super to a 5070 TI, offering better capability for the price you're considering.
Hi. I referred to the intro message when I said it's the Samsung Odyssey G9.
By Pre-Build I mean a custom build where I handle the specifics. I still manage all the details. Stores like PC Specialist, Overlockers and Chillblast support this approach. It just costs more because I'm not as hands-on. I'll make it myself if that extra effort is worth it.
If the 9070XT performs well then I'm open to considering it, especially if it meets the quality standards I want for gaming. As long as the price fits. I think the years of concerns about AMD drivers online have made me question how it actually works. I'm also impressed by DLSS and the NVenc encoder which has kept me leaning toward Nvidia.
Sorry, I overlooked that point earlier. This situation is quite unique. Neither of these cards will truly showcase your monitor's capabilities. You'll have to balance it with mid to high-end options. DLSS offers a solid improvement in FPS, especially for FG/MFG scenarios where native rendering performance is strong. But FG/MFG aren't ideal for multiplayer or games requiring low latency—otherwise you might experience noticeable lag.
Additionally, not every game supports the 32:9 display size. You'll encounter boxed formats in certain titles. For achieving high FPS in modern AAA titles, especially those using the UE5 engine, you should aim for 4080 Super or 5080 cards, as they perform well with GPU-intensive workloads.
I also play a lot of multiplayer titles such as CS2, so in situations where it could be an issue I wouldn't want that. However, I think DLSS performs better in those cases.
I've seen this before and it's often frustrating at times. Still, I'm okay with sticking to 2540 x 1440 for games, just like in CS2 or other simpler titles. It's needed for cinematic experiences such as Indiana Jones and Oblivion where full resolution and performance are important.
The standard 5080 is fine if that's the requirement. It might take a bit longer to reach that level, but I'm willing to wait if necessary. I can definitely aim for it later.
There are many pre-built options that are almost identical so far, allowing small tweaks without much extra cost. The price difference compared to building it myself is around £3k, though. I'd need to check each part individually through partpicker or something similar. It seems possible to target around £2.5k.
I combined a few modifications like a preferred case style and stock components. I'm not very familiar with why different GPU types matter for manufacturers like Asus or MSI, but it's just a starting point. Pre-built units would cost an additional £100 to £200, but with longer warranties and other benefits, maybe I'll consider them:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/xsf79C
RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 TI are not the same cards! (there is bigger difference between RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 TI, than there is between RTX 5070 ti and RTX 5080 ! ) If we wanna go with mentality "Oh it's just bellow the top one(RTX 5090), so it must be great/special/magical"...oh well. let's disregard common sense, and ignore what others have said ....
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The RTX 5080 is Actually an RTX 5070