7900 xt and 5800x = 4k?

[Mike_J_Smith]

Hey,

I have a 7900xt and 5800x along with 32gb ram; currently it’s able to play everyrging at pretty much highest settings on 1440p.

I’ve been eyeing up a 32” 4k OLED monitor and was wondering whether my set up would be able to handle it, or whether a CPU upgrade would be needed?

I’m hoping not but if a 5800x3d or even 5700x3d would make the difference, then I could do that.

What do you reckon?

 

[Tetras]

7900 XT should have no problem at 4K, but you might have to turn down the eye candy a little.

I wouldn't bother with a CPU upgrade if you're happy with the framerate consistency right now.

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Sounds good.

What about if I was to use up-scaling? Is that GPU or CPU based?

I got the 7900xt on the basis that it would do 1440p no problem so never really had to think about up-scaling, clocking etc.

Hopefully I’d plan on upgrading with the next generation AM6 CPUs and maybe 5090 / Radeon equivalent

 

[Tetras]

What about if I was to use up-scaling? Is that GPU or CPU based?

FSR runs on the GPU, so if your 7900 XT is struggling with 4K it can offer you higher performance, but it would do nothing for a CPU bottleneck.

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

FSR runs on the GPU, so if your 7900 XT is struggling with 4K it can offer you higher performance, but it would do nothing for a CPU bottleneck.

Lovely thanks.

 

[O.Giroud]

Certainly 7900xt can run at 4k but i prefer a 34" in 3440x1440 for games

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Certainly 7900xt can run at 4k but i prefer a 34" in 3440x1440 for games

I do have a 34" widescreen (1440p though) on my sim rig. When I've used it for general gaming I'm not so convinced. There are some games I imagine it would be great for (including the sim racing) but for most, I find the aspect ratio off putting as there isn't enough height.

 

[Kirby Wurm]

Certainly 7900xt can run at 4k but i prefer a 34" in 3440x1440 for games

My 6800XT is coping admirably well with my new 1440p UW monitor, only takes a few tweaked settings and a spot of upscaling in some titles to get a decent frame rate.

The 7900XT should perform ok at 4K with tweaks and upscaling: at that res FSR2 does a good enough job in the titles I played on my TV prior to getting this monitor.

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

My 6800XT is coping admirably well with my new 1440p UW monitor, only takes a few tweaked settings and a spot of upscaling in some titles to get a decent frame rate.

The 7900XT should perform ok at 4K with tweaks and upscaling: at that res FSR2 does a good enough job in the titles I played on my TV prior to getting this monitor.

That’s good to know; it’s a £1200 gamble if it doesn’t work!

 

[Jimbo]

Not really as you can always send back your monitor for a refund if your not happy within 14 days. I bought the Dell Alienware AW3225QF recently I highly recommend it. It's cheaper than 1200 and they are excellent at refunds and cover.

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Not really as you can always send back your monitor for a refund if your not happy within 14 days. I bought the Dell Alienware AW3225QF recently I highly recommend it. It's cheaper than 1200 and they are excellent at refunds and cover.

Good point on the refund. I've been looking at the Alienware; it seems a really good price vs the others. The screens in them all are essentially the same? So it's firmware, other non-screen benefits like USB and ergonomics / style?

 

[Jimbo]

Slight curve on the Dell but it's really not noticeable during gaming and general usage. It's a great screen.

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Slight curve on the Dell but it's really not noticeable during gaming and general usage. It's a great screen.

The 34” dell widescreen I have also had a slight curve; I quite like it for gaming. Not sure about it for work, but like you say it’s not significantly curved so probably won’t be noticeable