I haven't had a new system for near a decade and have been chomping at the bit to buy since July. I only have a 34 inch 60hz monitor and only a light casual gamer. Buying the 5090 would probably do me another 10 years but should I do it?
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Have the money for 5090 but...
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Caporegime
No.
It would be wasted on a 60htz monitor, so unless you’re revamping everything definitely not.
If you’re only going to game casually then it seems like a huge waste of cash. The 5070 and the extra £1k / £1.5 left in the bank makes more sense
If you’re only going to game casually then it seems like a huge waste of cash. The 5070 and the extra £1k / £1.5 left in the bank makes more sense
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Soldato
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You've lasted a decade and class yourself as a light casual gamer.. Absolutely not
Caporegime
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No, waste of money. Sounds like a 5070/Ti would do you a fair while (as long as you were updating the rest of the system too).
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In 5 years time, you'll have a 5 year old card. If you're happy with 5 year old performance, then just buy a 5 year old card.
the 5090 isn't for casual gamers who will keep it for 10 years. The 5090 is for people who want cutting-edge performance. When the 6090 comes out, they will upgrade to that because they want cutting-edge performance.
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Just because one can, doesn't mean one should, wrt overpriced things like a 5090. When it comes to the build, spec around the games you play, with the performance you want to achieve. E.g. you want 120fps in Doom at 4k, then build the PC that will be able to achieve that. Just make sure you get the benefit of those frames with a decent monitor.
Actually, given the expected cost of a 5090... for that same price you can get a great high-end GPU like a 7900XTX or even 4080S (or 5080 if it doesn't cost stupid money) and a top-spec monitor. The AMD GPU would last longer due to more VRAM, Nvidia don't want to give more than 16GB on an 80 class it seems. A good monitor upgrade especially will make a massively visible difference to experience, especially coming from a 60Hz screen. Your eyes won't notice the difference in FPS between a mid-range GPU and high end GPU, on average, but will certainly be able to see a difference between 60hz and 144hz+ refresh. The good thing is that now is a good time to buy a new monitor, they've come leaps and bounds in being affordable and providing excellent performance for good prices. Unlike GPUs nowadays....
I also built my current PC this year after almost a decade from the old one, keeping the monitor since 1440p144Hz IPS is still good these days. The only old part I didn't buy for the new build, was a GPU since I didn't fancy any of the current offerings at current prices. For now I use the GPU from the previous build. I might be convinced next year if there's anything of decent value at mainstream prices.
If you need help/advice/tips speccing a new build, I'd highly recommend making a post in this section of the forum (it's been renamed but generally folks post builds & upgrades there).
Else I'm also happy to give more specific pointers if you DM me.
TLDR forget 5090, a more afforable GPU & new monitor is better for the same price.
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Caporegime
Is this a troll thread? Why would a “light casual gamer” want a £2k GPU 
I have money to burn due to inheritanceIs this a troll thread? Why would a “light casual gamer” want a £2k GPU
Soldato
I got back into gaming at the age of 45 during lockdown. The best graphics card I had owned upto that point was a GT710. I built a new PC and went with a GPU that would give me decent performance, wouldnt be too expensive and so wouldnt be too much of a waste if I got bored again. I ended up with a 6700XT, very much mid range (and lower end of that now too). But It gives me a decent gaming performance, just been playing the new Indy game on High settings native 1440p and had a steady 60FPS throughout. That cost me like £250, no way would I spend 8 times that.
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You can thank the 12GB vRam for that, the equivilent Nvidia cards cheaped out at 8GB and are struggling a lot these days.
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Buy a sound system at least that'll be used for more and won't go out of date.
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Yeah £2000 on GPU is nuts. Can get decent GPU and last a while my 480 is still ok but on its last legs now, so I would go ott on pc and spec .
Soldato
Lmao this is like the plot to Brewster's millions or something.
If you must spend it then at least spend it on something you'll actually use and enjoy. Go on an extra holiday or something.
Also, if you've got money to burn then why would you keep the same gpu for 10 years?
Thread makes no sense.
Soldato
Love that film. Might have to be one to watch over the holidays.
Soldato
If you really want to spend money, then get a cheaper GPU, 7800XT or 4070 TI say and an OLED monitor.
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