Find the perfect CPU and GPU pairing (like an Exc 4090) to maximize performance on a 1440p 360 Hz OLED display.
Find the perfect CPU and GPU pairing (like an Exc 4090) to maximize performance on a 1440p 360 Hz OLED display.
Hello everyone,
I’m sharing my initial thoughts on the GPU selection process. I’m aiming to fully utilize my monitor—specifically a 1440p resolution with maximum graphics settings—without overspending (my current budget is around £1,000, pushing up to £1,200). I’ve already got a Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT GAMING OC 16GB GPU, but I haven’t received it yet. After checking the “Buy now” option, I realized I might have made an error in choosing this model if I want to get the most out of my display.
I’m still exploring options and have heard mixed opinions. Some recommend the Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7900 XT 20GB for better performance at a higher price, while others suggest the AD Ryzen 5 7600x as a solid alternative. I’m open to hearing more about what others are considering in terms of CPU choices and pairing them with the right GPU.
I’m hoping to finalize my motherboard order soon (pre-ordered for December 3rd) and then decide on the CPU and GPU within the next few days. I’ve been spending a lot on components lately, so I’m just trying to stay organized before the big build starts.
Thanks for your feedback—I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
with the same information but different phrasing:
The following components are listed for your PC build.
CPU options include an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 3.8 GHz with eight cores, available for £301.99 on Amazon UK.
A suitable CPU cooler is the ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE, offering 58 CFM airflow, priced at £29.99 on Amazon UK.
The recommended motherboard is the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 board, costing £169.00 from Computer Orbit.
Memory suggestions feature the Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (two 16 GB modules) DDR5-6000 CL30 RAM, available for £89.98 on Amazon UK.
Storage choices include the Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD, priced at £95.99 on Amazon UK.
For the graphics card, the Asus PRIME OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB is recommended, costing £781.99 from CCL Computers.
The case to consider is the Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower model, available for £56.94 on CCL Computers.
Power supply options feature the MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W unit, certified 80+ Gold and fully modular, priced at £89.99 on Amazon UK.
The monitor to choose is the Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A 27.0" display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and 260 Hz refresh rate, available for £329.00 from ASUS.
Overall cost sums to £1944.87, including shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
All prices reflect the best available options based on your criteria.
This list was created by PCPartPicker on 2024-12-21 at 16:02 GMT+0000.
Around 150 dollars extra would have made a big difference if you were limited to that screen.
That's why we recommend buying after reading the post.
9700x CPU and 7900XT graphics card.
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/W9fLsp