I’ve been using my Ryzen 3800X along with an RTX 3070 since the 30 series launched, but I’m starting to feel the strain during gaming at 1440p, especially with some of the newer titles popping up. With all these modern games on the horizon, should I be worried about my rig being outdated?
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Unfortunately, it sounds like you might be due for an upgrade soon. Your CPU may hold you back, especially since the RTX 3070 might struggle with DLSS upscaling due to it. I suggest considering a CPU, motherboard, and DDR5 RAM upgrade as a first step. It’s likely cheaper than a full GPU swap right now, and you can look at a GPU upgrade later when you feel it’s needed.
Honestly, it’s not just you. A lot of newer, big games are laggy even on top-tier hardware, particularly those using Unreal Engine 5. It’s becoming a trend, and many players are facing similar issues. Your setup shouldn’t be the only blame for poor performance in these titles.
Yeah, I’ve definitely noticed that UE5 titles can be a real resource hog!
You’re not alone; some of these new releases just run terribly across the board! But if you’re okay with sticking to a stable 60fps, your setup might hold out a bit longer. Just be ready to face some challenges with 8GB of VRAM, especially in the upcoming games.
I hear you on the VRAM issue. I’m in the same boat, not a frame rate fanatic but definitely hope to maintain smooth gameplay.
I really don’t like using DLSS; it often doesn’t look great to me. I hope prices drop soon so I can upgrade my stuff, but who really knows when!