I’m building a new PC aimed at gaming, productivity, and engineering tasks. Here’s the planned build: Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, RTX 5090 GPU, 64GB DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 RAM, two 4TB PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs, and a 1200W 80+ Platinum PSU. I’m trying to figure out if the RTX 5090 is overkill, just right, or potentially not enough for 1440p gaming. My monitor options are either 240Hz or 360Hz at 27″ IPS with native 1440p resolution. I’m wondering if this setup will comfortably hit 120+ FPS maxed out in native 1440p, and if I can push up to 240 or 360Hz in competitive games. Also, would you say this is a solid all-around build?
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Yeah, the RTX 5090 is definitely more than capable for 1440p gaming, especially hitting 120fps or higher in most titles. You’ll even be set for 4K if you ever want to upgrade displays. For competitive shooters, 240Hz or even 360Hz could be achievable depending on the game and your settings, so that GPU will cover you well. Overall, your build looks powerful and balanced for both gaming and your productivity workload.
Quick question though: any concerns about the power draw making my power cables heat up or any electrical issues with such a high-end GPU under load?
From what I’ve seen, even a 5080 handles 1440p flawlessly, so the 5090 is definitely not overkill. You’ll get very smooth frame rates at max settings. That CPU and RAM combo also ensures your system won’t bottleneck the GPU for gaming or engineering apps. So yes, it’s a solid all-around build for what you’re planning.
Haha, saw someone say the 5090 isn’t even enough for 720p, but that’s not true. The RTX 5090 is more than strong for 1440p gaming and beyond. Sounds like you’re going big for future-proofing! Just make sure your cooling and power delivery are up to par, and you should be golden.
Do you think I should go with the 360Hz panel then? Would I be able to hit those frame rates in demanding games consistently? Also, I already have a 4K 60Hz screen I’ll keep as secondary, so having some headroom for 4K is nice too.