PC Games to test on New 3080 PC

Ash_Habib · 30 Apr 2021 at 10:10

Hi All,

I have a new Alienware 3080 / AMD 5900x PC arriving next week. This will replace my near 10 year old Dell XPS desktop. I am going to pair the new PC with a 43" ROG STRIX XG43UQ monitor.

I have always been a console gamer, but now that I have this beast arriving soon wanted to get recommendations for games to test on my new PC / monitor. I am more into amazing visuals and 4K gaming rather than super-high frame rates, so I was thinking Doom Eternal and Cyberpunk 2077. Any other must have PC games?

Ash_Habib · 30 Apr 2021 at 10:17

Thanks will check out

Ash_Habib · 30 Apr 2021 at 11:42

Thank you for all the recommendations, I guess I have some homework now to do on some of these titles.

Ash_Habib · 30 Apr 2021 at 11:45

Kelt said:
Horizon Zero Dawn.
Immortals Fenyx Rising.
Dying Light.
Ori and the Blind Forest.

Do you already have the monitor?

If not, cancel it and buy an ultrawide one.
Best PC purchase I have made, ever.

I have pre ordered the monitor with Overclockers. I seriously considered an ultrawide, specifically the Samsung Odyssey G9 - however the 2021 mini led model. However not sure when that is coming out, also don't think its hdmi 2.1 and not 4K. Which is why I ended up ordering the ROG Strix XG43UQ

Ash_Habib · 30 Apr 2021 at 13:47

Naff8000 said:
Cyberpunk with ultra RT is the best-looking game I've ever seen but it also heats up those RT cores on the 3080. Putting my hard next to the card at stock was akin to a hairdryer, best to undervolt.

Noted thanks

Ash_Habib · 3 May 2021 at 18:38

Hi all, so my Alienware PC is finally here. I am still waiting for my monitor but I couldn't wait for that to arrive so I downloaded Cyberpunk 2077. Wow even on my 1080p (non gaming monitor) it looks incredible, I can't imagine how much better it will look on my new monitor. I've enjoyed the game despite some of the criticism the game received, as my first real PC gaming experience it was pretty mind blowing. Can't wait to try Metro Exodus, Doom Eternal and many more in the coming weeks and months.

Ash_Habib · 5 May 2021 at 16:59

Smogsy: So given you have every type of monitor. Wanted to get your views on my choice (I have pre-ordered) the ROG Strix XG43UQ and hoping to get it delivered end of May.