Create a new setup for excellent gaming at 32:9
Create a new setup for excellent gaming at 32:9
Sorry, I completely forgot about the TI part when I asked my question earlier. Regarding the actual performance of 5070Ti versus 5080, I haven't looked into that. I came here first for some expert opinions before trying to form my own thoughts 😅
I think there was a comparison between the 5070Ti and 9070XT, and it seems unlikely they would match up well on high-end displays, but I'm open to hearing the perspectives and data from others. I'll also take a look at the video.
The main focus of my message was to highlight the differences and improved performance of the RTX 5080 compared to the RTX 5070 Ti.
So after some more looking and researching, I’m still a bit uncertain about the GPU choice. Everything else seems manageable. The 7900xtx looks like a solid card, similar to the 5070Ti in price. Both seem comparable, though the xtx tends to be pricier more often. The 5080 appears better, but if it’s just a 10-15% difference, I’m not sure it’ll make much of a difference. I’m not sure if some features of the 5080 are worth the extra cost.
A 5080 is definitely more expensive, at least £300 in most cases. Nvidia seems like the best path forward for me. DLSS looks promising, my monitor supports gsync and it performs better, plus the streaming encoder adds a nice bonus. Still, the VRAM of an xtx would be ideal for my heavily modded Skyrim VR sessions and streaming simultaneously.
Am I overlooking something obvious here, or are these really just minor differences? Maybe I should choose the cheapest option that works. I’ve put together various builds and one I can get pre-built for about £200 extra. It’s a bit much, but it helps see the numbers clearly:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Xjd9v4
I often find myself unsure whether certain PSU, cooler, or components really matter. I usually rely on reviews so far. 😅
This makes me feel like I should just follow other people’s recommendations. I think I’ll need to decide which GPU I actually need, especially considering my monitor.
Thanks for the assistance! The overall setup will be more affordable. It might not seem as high-end, but it’s cheaper and still looks solid. Since the specific GPU isn’t available, I can pick an alternative. This keeps the cost around 2.5k with some new storage, though it’s a 5080 instead of a 5070ti—definitely better. I think I’ll need to reinstall Windows too, but that’s not a big deal. I’m probably going to stick with Nvidia for now, which makes the decision easier. Thanks again!
So, I've probably gotten much closer to figuring this out and deciding on something. I did have some questions and wanted some opinions though. I've been looking at what I can and can't do to try make this easier for me to decide on. It is possible I can push closer to 3k than 2k, just might mean waiting a little bit longer. But if that's hugely more worth doing then I'd do so pretty happily. It's not totally out of budget.
It does seem like I should go the 5080 for my monitor and goals. If I'm right then at least that's settled? Works with the gsync monitor and streaming parts too.
For the CPU, I noticed there's actually a few X3D's. 7800, 9800, 9900? I'm guessing the 9900 is overkill but is the £100 jump from 7800 to 9800 very worth doing, especially if this is my pc for the batch of years?
I've also seen debates on if Mobo needs to be B850/x870 chipset but does it matter? Same thing with PSU. As long as it's gold and 850+ wattage is it really going to matter?
For RAM, I've seen something about making sure to get a AMD's E.X.P.O.?
Different GPU brands. What's it matter? So many versions of the same GPU.
With all the in mind I've got the few lists shared by the far more knowledgeable people:
Why_Me:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/pWtWwY
(Changed the GPU to one available) - £2200
Logan54321:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/TQPzjn
(GPU again) - £2444
Then I threw together a fancy one, just cases and coolers I liked the look of mostly with some considerations for the things I mentioned above that I've seen about. Mobo comments, cpu comments, EXPO Ram (Which I struggled to figure out) and so on 😅
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/8sKhZc
- £2686
With the GPU being the same in all these, the main dif is CPU's and odd bits. Is my put together one wasteful or silly? Am I better off going with one of the earlier ones or taking parts of them all?
Again, thanks for the help all. This is hopefully near the end of all my questions and thinking.
You can reduce your GPU costs by 150 quid.
PCPartPicker Part List
Video Card:
*
Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC SFF GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card
(£1149.99 @ Box Limited)
Total:
£1149.99
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest prices based on predefined criteria
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https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/G...OC-16GD#kf
The Patriot RAM I shared recently saw a significant increase in value, rising over 15 quid. Also worth noting is that this RAM is AMD EXPO certified; the set listed below matches this specification. The price here is £2039, not counting storage.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£361.72 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler
(£29.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard:
MSI X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£199.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory:
Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£97.00 @ MoreCoCo)
Video Card:
Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC SFF GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card
(£1149.99 @ Box Limited)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
(£49.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Power Supply:
Super Flower Leadex III Gold UP 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£149.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Overall Total: £2038.67
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts where available
*Selected parts based on predefined parameters
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This display resolution falls within the range of 1440 to 4K.
Hi! I'm still not sure about the brands, but that's okay.
Thanks for your update—your patience means a lot.
I'm just trying to sort through everything and appreciate the effort to improve the list and prices.
Feel free to wait for more clarity so I can feel confident!