The Intel i9 is the top-spec CPU and so there is a lot of performance available. So you’re likely going to want to pair that with the best GPU around.
As the RTX 4000 series launches, now is the ideal time to get an RTX 3090. When you can find premium models like the FTW3 Ultra for several hundred dollars less than MSRP, you know it’s going down!
Although it’s still a little too expensive to recommend just for gaming, we are confident that aficionados looking for the best will seize the opportunity to purchase one.
The RTX 3090 is the peak of Ampere’s performance, despite the slightly superior but more expensive Ti variant.
MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio 24G
Pros
Powerful cooling system keeps temps low
High clock frequency boosts performance above base level
Incredible build quality and design makes it a top pick from the crowd
Cons
On the higher end of the 3090 price spectrum
A high price to pay for the card with the current generation
Whilst for the new generation of cards, there is both AMD and Nvidia to pick from. If that’s the choice of an RTX 4090 or an RX 7900 XTX that will unlock both their potentials.
The NVIDIA XX80 cards have been hailed as the best for high-end gaming for generations. The same is still true for this release, especially for the highly regarded RTX 3080 now comes in a 12GB variant.
You can definitely benefit from the roughly 5% performance gain because it is frequently even less expensive than the original 10GB version.
We settled on the slightly less powerful but far more affordable RX 6800 XT as our third choice. If you choose XFX’s Merc, it can barely be heard, costs less, and has raw rasterized chops that rival the 3080s.
XFX SPEEDSTER MERC 310 AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Pros
A cheap basic alternative without any extras on top
Are you trying to get the ideal card for 1440p at 144Hz gaming? In that case, pairing your 12900K with anything more expensive than an RTX 3070 is not necessary.
The price that Gigabyte charges are a little more than the $500 Founder’s Edition MSRP. Nevertheless, it compensates for the price increase with a strong cooling system and significant overclocks.
Not only expensive GPUs are seeing price reductions! Finally, a high-end RX 6700 XT variant like the Red Devil is available for less than its MSRP.
If you want to save money while still having a card that is future-proof and capable of handling any type of game you throw at it, this is the finest GPU for an i9 12900K.
Instead, we were tempted to suggest the RTX 3060 Ti. If you value raytracing or use 3D software that supports NVIDIA-specific technologies, you might still want to get one.
The RX 6700 XT, on the other hand, is now equally expensive but unquestionably superior for traditional gaming.
With a background in engineering and PC gaming, Seb is a staff writer with a focus on GPU, storage, and power supplies. Also one of tech supports in the office he likes helping and solving problems.
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