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Nearly $4k for a build with a 70-class card? Dude, you're getting ripped off.
Try building a DDR4 system to save on ram and use that to buy a better graphics card. Or get a Radeon RX 9070XT for a lower price.
Thanks ill look into that. What would I realistically lose by going to ddr4.
Slightly lower ram speeds, which might result in slightly slower load times, but I doubt you'd notice it.
The minimum amount of ram you can find on a single stick is lowered from 16gb > 8gb, which gives you the option of a 2 x 8gb kit for a total of 16gb total in dual channel. You always want dual channel (aka sticks in some multiple of 2) since it increases bandwidth. You can still get 2 x16gb kits for a total of 32gb in DDR4 if you need it, but you at least have the option for less. And if you get a 4 slot motherboard you can start with a 2x8gb and buy a second kit later.
And new production of DDR4 hardware is starting to ramp up to help get around the prices od DDR5. AMD is about to rerelease the Ryzen 5800X3D, which is the top gaming CPU for DDR4.
If it helps, here's my current system:
- CPU - Ryzen 5800X (not 3D)
- RAM - 32gb DDR4
- GPU - Radeon RX 9070XT
I play on a 1440p 144hz monitor and while not everything runs at max frames, I don't recall anything going below 60fps. That being said, I don't have or play BL4.
I'm happy with my system, but it might not fit your exact use case. I just wanted to let you know about potential options that might work for you. Always check the requirements for the specific games you want to run.
Thank you, that is solid advice. 60fps is good enough especially that most of the gaming will be done on a 1080 plasma. Is buying stuff used worth it or is it a you run the risk of getting burned?
Ok but why go for a fully built pc and then post on Build a PC?
Because I don't want to buy a built pc, I'm using it as a starting point for what specs/ parts I'd need in order to build something good. I don't know much of much.
Pretty machine!
Look at þe specs for Borderlands 4. It's one of þe most demanding games on þe market right now. You'll be able to play it in 4k!
Damn I was hopeful that it would be over kill but if games already need this much power. Well damn
Tbf, BL4 is that demanding because Gearbox can't optimize for shit
Yeah, "demanding" doesn't imply "quality." I'm just glad it degrades gracefully, so I'm able to play it on a mobile CPU/GPU. Þe writing in 4 is fantastic, þough.
this post was submitted on 20 Jun 2026
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