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Hi all,
I've been out of PC gaming for quite a while and haven't built my own machine for 15 years. As a result I'm likely going to go for a OCUK built machine as i don't trust my self to do a decent job of it.
1.5k - 2k is my upper limit, although i can stretch if needed, it will take me more time to save the cash, i should have the budget mentioned by end of July.
I mostly play FPS games, but of course dabble in just about anything.
My current monitor is a Gigabyte G27Q 27" 1440 144hz - which i use for my PS5
So my first question:
Looking at 4k monitors it doesn't seem that you can get anything above 60hz for a reasonable price. Higher refresh rate monitors seem to be around £700, which i can't justify. Am i better off sticking with gaming at 1440 144hz on my current monitor? or investing in 4k 60hz? My gut is telling me that as i enjoy competitive FPS then frames are king, and i should stick with 1440 144hz. Or is there a sensibly priced 4k monitor with higher refresh rate that I've missed?
Second question:
For the graphics card I'm looking at 3070 vs 3080 and the considerable price difference. From what i've read if I'm going to be gaming in 4k then 3080 is worth the extra. But if as above i may be gaming in 1440 is it still worth the extra?
Third question:
As I won't have the cash together until end of July are there any upcoming releases which would change any of the above? Once i have the cash together i don't mind waiting a month or so to make sure i get the right set up.
Finally, thank you in advance for any advice and opinion.
I've been out of PC gaming for quite a while and haven't built my own machine for 15 years. As a result I'm likely going to go for a OCUK built machine as i don't trust my self to do a decent job of it.
1.5k - 2k is my upper limit, although i can stretch if needed, it will take me more time to save the cash, i should have the budget mentioned by end of July.
I mostly play FPS games, but of course dabble in just about anything.
My current monitor is a Gigabyte G27Q 27" 1440 144hz - which i use for my PS5
So my first question:
Looking at 4k monitors it doesn't seem that you can get anything above 60hz for a reasonable price. Higher refresh rate monitors seem to be around £700, which i can't justify. Am i better off sticking with gaming at 1440 144hz on my current monitor? or investing in 4k 60hz? My gut is telling me that as i enjoy competitive FPS then frames are king, and i should stick with 1440 144hz. Or is there a sensibly priced 4k monitor with higher refresh rate that I've missed?
Second question:
For the graphics card I'm looking at 3070 vs 3080 and the considerable price difference. From what i've read if I'm going to be gaming in 4k then 3080 is worth the extra. But if as above i may be gaming in 1440 is it still worth the extra?
Third question:
As I won't have the cash together until end of July are there any upcoming releases which would change any of the above? Once i have the cash together i don't mind waiting a month or so to make sure i get the right set up.
Finally, thank you in advance for any advice and opinion.