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| System Name | Gaming Workstation |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5900X @ 4.0 GHz |
| Motherboard | AsRock X570 Steel Legend |
| Cooling | DeepCool CASTLE 280EX |
| Memory | G.Skill Trident Z - 32GB [2 x 16GB] @ 3600MHz C16 |
| Video Card(s) | Sapphire Tri-X R9 290 [waiting to upgrade] |
| Storage | 1 x MSI M480 1TB NVMe [Boot] + 2 x WD 16TB SATA HDD @ Raid1 [Games & Data] |
| Display(s) | ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q @ 1440p / 120Hz |
| Case | Deepcool MATREXX 70 3F |
| Audio Device(s) | Realtek Onboard Sound with Earphones |
| Power Supply | Cooler Master 850W |
| Mouse | Logitech G402 |
| Keyboard | Logitech Internet Keyboard Y-SS60 [it's really old, but my fingers reject any other keyboard] |
| VR HMD | - |
| Software | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit |
Hi. My old 1080 Ti is end-of-life (extreme artifacting) and will be junked as soon as possible.
I currently have an AMD Ryzen 5900 PC (specifications in profile) with a 1440p 27" G-Sync monitor which supports up to 144 Hz refresh rates. I mostly use the PC for general office work @ 120 FPS and, up to now, for gaming at 1440p @ 40-60 FPS. Going forward I intend to use it for gaming at 1440p @ 120 FPS+, as the monitor is capable of up to 144 Hz refresh rates. I expect to use this PC for the next 4-5 years with component upgrades when necessary, possibly getting a decent 4K monitor if/when the current one dies on me. My list of demanding games to play would include titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate III, Starfield (when), and Star Citizen (if), etc., to give some examples.
I've been happy with ~60 FPS visuals so far, but gaming at higher FPS / refresh rates and taking advantage of ray-traced visuals is my preference going forward. Again, I am not a fan of extreme / fast-paced / action FPS games, etc., and am more inclined towards RPGs / Adventure / Strategy games, and I am looking for high-refresh rate (i.e. stable) visuals, rather than reflex-based gaming.
Currently, I feel the 3080 Ti seems to offer the best price-to-performance ratio for my needs, and is available at about US$1,150-1,200 where I am located. The 3090 Ti is retailing for about US$1700+ and I'm not really happy with spending that much. I know I would rather wait for a lower price, but I've been waiting to upgrade the graphics card since a while now and, with the old card becoming unusable, the situation is somewhat pressing.
I've also been reading articles that talk about the new AMD 7000 series and Nvidia 4000 series which are about to enter the market, but there is no information about the ray-tracing capability and availability of the AMD 7000 series, and the mainstream Nvidia 4000 series cards will debut in 2023. Some news reports say that the current generation GPU prices will fall even more in September.
So, is September the right time to buy a new GPU? Does it make sense to buy a current generation GPU when the new generation is almost here? Or, should I just get a really cheap stop-gap GPU and wait for the new generation of graphics cards to become mainstream?
Accordingly, which GPU should I be looking to buy? And, when is the right time to make that purchase?
I currently have an AMD Ryzen 5900 PC (specifications in profile) with a 1440p 27" G-Sync monitor which supports up to 144 Hz refresh rates. I mostly use the PC for general office work @ 120 FPS and, up to now, for gaming at 1440p @ 40-60 FPS. Going forward I intend to use it for gaming at 1440p @ 120 FPS+, as the monitor is capable of up to 144 Hz refresh rates. I expect to use this PC for the next 4-5 years with component upgrades when necessary, possibly getting a decent 4K monitor if/when the current one dies on me. My list of demanding games to play would include titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate III, Starfield (when), and Star Citizen (if), etc., to give some examples.
I've been happy with ~60 FPS visuals so far, but gaming at higher FPS / refresh rates and taking advantage of ray-traced visuals is my preference going forward. Again, I am not a fan of extreme / fast-paced / action FPS games, etc., and am more inclined towards RPGs / Adventure / Strategy games, and I am looking for high-refresh rate (i.e. stable) visuals, rather than reflex-based gaming.
Currently, I feel the 3080 Ti seems to offer the best price-to-performance ratio for my needs, and is available at about US$1,150-1,200 where I am located. The 3090 Ti is retailing for about US$1700+ and I'm not really happy with spending that much. I know I would rather wait for a lower price, but I've been waiting to upgrade the graphics card since a while now and, with the old card becoming unusable, the situation is somewhat pressing.
I've also been reading articles that talk about the new AMD 7000 series and Nvidia 4000 series which are about to enter the market, but there is no information about the ray-tracing capability and availability of the AMD 7000 series, and the mainstream Nvidia 4000 series cards will debut in 2023. Some news reports say that the current generation GPU prices will fall even more in September.
So, is September the right time to buy a new GPU? Does it make sense to buy a current generation GPU when the new generation is almost here? Or, should I just get a really cheap stop-gap GPU and wait for the new generation of graphics cards to become mainstream?
Accordingly, which GPU should I be looking to buy? And, when is the right time to make that purchase?
