[SOLVED] $2000-$2500 4k gaming rig

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Avanju

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Looking for any suggestions before I pull the trigger on this tentative build

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($329.00 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.09 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X470-F Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard ($198.85 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB Black Video Card ($629.99 @ Walmart)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: LG 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60 Hz Monitor ($279.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: LG 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60 Hz Monitor ($279.00 @ B&H)
Total: $2199.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-23 22:03 EDT-0400


Approximate Purchase Date: Within a week or two

Budget Range: $2000-$2500 before tax, shipping, etc.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: 1. Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: Yes, 2 4k monitors @60hz

Parts to Upgrade: New build

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Prefer Amazon (prime), but any reputable merchant that has the best price

Location: US, UT (no Microcenter)

Parts Preferences: See tentative build.

Overclocking: Yes (any good comprehensive guides you all recommend?)

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 4k

Any suggestions are most welcome!
 
Solution
Good question. For reference, I’m currently gaming at 1080p on a Radeon 290. For upgrading, I’ve gone back and forth between the two, and opinions are generally all over the place on the topic of 4k versus 1440p 144 hz capable machines. The most common opinion is that 1440p 144 hz is the sweet spot, but many say you still need a 2080ti for that as well. However, my personal preference is for immersive gaming experiences rather than competitive FPS. I believe I would get little personal satisfaction from a high refresh rate, and a greater degree of satisfaction from higher resolution.
If you look at my signature, you'll see the monitor for my son's PC is a large 2560x1080 that has FreeSync up to 144Hz. Now, neither he nor I...
Just wanted to give you all an update. Thanks for all the advice. Typing this from my new rig, 3700x with a MSI b450-a pro, 2080 super. I did end up going with the 3440x1440 60hz monitor and I'm loving it.
 
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