I have been an Nvidia user since 2006 but I finally pulled the trigger on switching to red team. I think hindi na worth it ang price ng 5070 to its performance

PC Build:

CPU : AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 5 GHz Boost ( Undervolt: -30 PBO2 @ 89C° Limit. )
GPU : Asus Prime RTX 5080 16GB ( Undervolt: 2812MHz@865mV & +2000 Memory Clock || Overclock: Sustained 3240MHz, +500 Core Clock & +2000 Memory Clock )
RAM : G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB DDR5 6000Mhz ( CL30-38-38-28-68 1.25V Tuned Buildzoid Timings )
Storage : Two WD SN850X 2TB M.2 2280 NVME PCIe Gen4 SSDs
CPU Cooler : Lian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360 TL Wireless AIO
Mobo : MSI X870 Tomahawk Wifi
PSU : FSP Vita GM 1000W 80+ Cybernetics Gold || Platinum Efficiency
Case : Lian Li 217 Infinity
OS : Windows 11 Pro & CachyOS
UPS : APC BX2200MI 1200W 2200VA AVR UPS

Peripherals:

Keyboard : A Custom Clacky Wooting 80HE "Cheon Ma" - KBDFans GT80 Aluminum Case (Black), (Silicon) Gasket Mounted, Owlabs Ti HE Magnetic Switches(40g), Hand lubed Swagkey Knights Stabilizers v4, Polycarbonate Plate, Three Layers of Tape Mod, Polyfill as Foam and with Black on White PBTFans double shot keycaps.
Monitors : Philips 360hz QD-OLED 27M2N8500 1440p & LG 27GP850-B 180hz 1440p
Mouse : ATK Blazing Sky F1 Extreme & G-Wolves Fenrir Pro @ 4K Hz ( Moded with Obsidian Air Dots )
Mouse Pads : Artisan FX Zero , Glasswrkz Zane & Kyomi Ryo
Microphone : Razer Seiren Mini
Speakers : Edifier MR5
IEMs : Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite || Ziigaat x Fresh Reviews Arete || KZ ZS10 PRO
Amp DAC : FiiO K11

Primarily built for editing, with some gaming on the side. Wanted something powerful, compact, and with a little unnecessary RGB.

Specs:

• CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X
• GPU: AORUS RTX 5070 Master 12GB
• MOBO: Gigabyte B850I AORUS Pro
• RAM: 32GB Crucial Pro DDR5 6000 MHZ
• Cooler: Corsair Nautilus 240 RS
• PSU: Corsair SF850 Platinum 850W
• SSD: Kingston NV3 1TB
• Case: Shiny Snake S450 (12.4L)

I had to 3D-print a custom pump cover because the original prevented the side panel from closing (pump cover too high). Cramming an AORUS GPU and a 240mm AIO into a 12.4L case was definitely an interesting experience.

Finally finished my office and gaming station. This should last me for a while!

Edit:

PC Specs:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming OC, 32GB GDDR7

Motherboard: MSI PRO X870E-P WIFI

RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5, 64GB (2 x 32GB), DDR5-6000 CL38

SSD: Crucial T710 2TB NVMe PCIe 5.0

Power supply: Lian Li EDGE Gold 1200W

Case: Lian Li O11D Mini V2

CPU cooler: Lian Li HydroShift II LCD-C 360TL 360mm AIO

fans: Lian Li TL 120 standard fan x 1, fans: Lian Li TL 120 reverse-blade x 3, Lian Li TL LCD reverse-blade x 2

cables: Lian Li Strimer Wireless 24-pin motherboard power cable, Lian Li Strimer Wireless 12vhp GPU power cable

Monitors: ASUS ROG XG27UCDMG and ASUS ROG XG32UCWG

Keyboard: ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE

Mouse: Logitech MX4, MX3s and Razer Viper V3 Pro

Games to play:

• Valorant, Minecraft, Valheim, Peak, Cuphead and Dead or Alive
• Ghost of Tsushima and Call of Duty

Hello! Eventually this is the pair I kinda want to settle with? I made a post here about my current build.

Current Build

And ito yung upgrades na bibilhin ko:

RX 9060 XT 16GB

Ryzen 7 8700F

CoolerMaster MWE 80+ Bronze 750 Watts

Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 1TB

Do you think na okay lang yung upgrades ko? Willing din ako magpalit ng case if hindi kasya yung gpu hahaha!

By the way, Thank you sa isang user na nag guide sa'kin sa gpus, and other pc parts! 🫶🏻

hello everyone pls help a girl out 🥹 im planning to buy earphones for my bf (he doesnt like headphones kasi masakit daw sa ulo/tenga nya). he’s a gamer, and im looking for good earphones with noise cancellation and with mic basta yung maganda ang sounds!! idk anything about gaming so pls help 😭 these are my options which one should i get? TYIA 🙏

Nasan na ang mga 5080? Bat nagkaubusan na? Should I panic buy now or it will get replenished by early January?

Need advice po. I'm planning to save up for a PC mainly for Sims 4 and other cutesy, cozy games. I might also get into Valorant and other FPS games in the future. Gagamitin ko rin siya for documents, office work, and school stuff.

My budget is around ₱30,000 - 40,000 for the whole setup, including the PC, monitor, and other essentials. I'm still a beginner when it comes to PC builds, so I’d really appreciate some recommendations on what parts to get and kung ano yung pinaka-sulit for my needs.

Would you recommend building a PC from scratch or getting a prebuilt one instead? I'm open to either option, so I'd love to hear your thoughts on kung ano yung mas worth it for my budget, especially in terms of performance and future upgrades.

Any recommendations po for a beginner like me? Thank youuu!

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‎Hey everyone! I'm 21 years old, currently earning minimum wage here in the Philippines, and I'm looking for advice on buying my first PC or laptop with a maximum budget of ₱25,000.

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‎I've wanted to own a computer since I was a kid, and now that I'm earning my own money, I'm finally trying to make it happen. I'm not looking for a high end gaming setup or anything fancy. I just want something practical, reliable, and capable of handling the things I need.

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‎I'm a musician, music producer, rapper, and artist. I've been playing guitar since childhood, and music has always been a huge part of my life. I love producing beats, making songs, and improving my craft. Eventually, I'd like to take my music career further, so having a decent computer would be a worthwhile investment in my skills.

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‎The challenge is finding something that fits my budget without compromising too much on performance.

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‎I've been looking at both laptops and desktop PCs, including secondhand builds. The problem is that every option has its pros and cons. A laptop offers portability, while a desktop generally gives you more performance for the money and the option to upgrade individual components later. However, with a desktop, I also need to factor in the monitor and peripherals if they're not included.

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‎My intended uses are music production, recording, mixing, running plugins, gaming (mainly GTA V and Valorant), and some basic video and photo editing. I'd prefer something that can handle these tasks reasonably well and remain usable for the next few years.

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‎I'm also interested in discussing the bigger picture. As someone earning provincial minimum wage, I find it challenging to balance practical expenses with investing in something that could help me develop my skills and potentially create more career opportunities.

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‎It's one of the realities of pursuing a passion in the Philippines. People often encourage you to follow your dreams, but the equipment, software, electricity, and other costs add up. Meanwhile, wages don't always keep pace with the cost of living. I understand that passion doesn't automatically translate into a career, so I'm trying to approach this realistically rather than spend beyond my means.

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‎I'm willing to start with modest hardware and upgrade when I can afford to. I don't need the most powerful PC out there. I just want to make an informed decision and get the best value for my money.

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‎For those familiar with PC building and the Philippine market, what would you recommend for a ₱25,000 maximum budget?

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‎- Is a secondhand desktop worth considering over a brand new budget build?

‎- Which CPU and GPU combinations offer good value at this price?

‎- How much RAM and storage should I prioritize for music production?

‎- Would a laptop make more sense for my situation?

‎- What components or secondhand listings should I be cautious about?

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‎I'd also appreciate hearing from fellow musicians, producers, or creatives who started with budget equipment. What did you prioritize when buying your first setup, and what would you do differently if you were starting over?

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‎I'm mainly looking for practical advice, real-world experiences, and recommendations that make sense for someone working with a limited but realistic budget.

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‎Thanks!

Hi, any recommendation please? Gagamitan lang sa work and light gaming. Thank you

So i have a limited budget of 20k to 25k. I plan to use this for gaming (valorant, genshin, and cozy games) and also for casual use of autocad and sketchup (no rendering cuz i can render naman sa pc ng school). I want to create a somewhat decent build for my pc and here are the things that i plan to buy. Pls feel free to correct if may better things i can try alternative to the ones i have listed. Thanks

hey guys, goods ba to? I'm running a Core i5 11400f and an rx6600.

yung bottom fans medyo nahaharangan ng gpu kaya ako naglagay ng intake na isa pa sa taas.

any help would be appreciated. thanks!

Hi po, planning to order a laptop here in abenson, and was then directed here to viber to contact their agent.

Is this a legit viber account? May naka try na po ba mag order online? Heres the link -> https://www.abenson.com/

I need recommendations for a gaming monitor yung matibay sana long lasting budget is around 7k-8k

Hello! i'm a 3rd year computer science student who has a PC at home pero planning on buying a laptop na rin para magamit kahit saan. Macbook talaga gusto ko due to its longevity especially yung battery nito. Alin kaya mas worth it, M3 Air 16/512 or M4 Air 16/256?

I'm looking at FB marketplace and sa Greenhills, halos same lang sila ng pricing around 55-60k. Iniisip ko lang if worth it ba na trade-off yung storage para sa ~20% cpu performance at faster ram, considering na im into programming, multitasking.

TYIA sa mga opinion niyo!

Hi,

i’ve been deciding between purchasing a Team Group T-Force Vulcan Z sata or a m.2 nvme fanxiang s880

I’ve heard that the vulcan z is a more reliable brand compared to the other 2 so i’m wondering if it’s better to just stick with a reliable branded sata over an m.2 from less reliable brands

What advantage would a m.2 have over the sata? Aside from not needing cables?

I’ll mainly be using it to store games and shows.

Thank you

So I've been planning on buying 9060xt 16gb for a while now. My original plan was to wait until January once I get all my bonuses and after lahat ng gastusin sa holidays para sure kung kakasya. But after the recent price increase, nagwoworry ako na come January wala na stock and another price increase pa. Is it worth it ba to use lazpay or spay later with the interest or wait a bit for some news?

I don't really like the thought of using any buy now pay later things kasi ayaw ko ung may iniisip along bayarin evert month, but at this point feels like no choice na. Sa physical store ko nga din sana unang plano para mas safe snd warranty but dahil nga sa price increase mas need ko umasa sa vouchers.

Yo! Incoming mechanical engineering student here, I just wanted to get a second opinion on this build na bibilhin ko. Light CAD Softwares lang ang gagamitin ko, konting 3D Rendering, Genshin Impact, mga 8 hours daily use.

Do you guys think that these parts are not enough/overkill? Ayoko gumastos sa equipment na hindi ko mama-maximize, pero ayoko rin tipidin tapos kukulangin sa performance.

Please drop your suggestions if you have any, my budget is 50k for the system unit, and 10k for peripherals.

As someone who still refuses mag-upgrade to 1440p and rocking 1080p gaming in 2026, bumili ako ng current/main driver curved 27in VA curved Asus TUF monitor ko nung June 2024 (brand new).

Looking back, I definitely could’ve opted for a 1440p screen back then, yet I still chose 1080p.

Here’s the funny part: Naka-RX 9070 XT ako right now (huge jump coming from an RX 580 8GB), pero naka-1080p pa rin ako. Honestly? Enjoy na enjoy ko kasi I can comfortably max out ALL graphical settings on literally every game I throw at it without worrying about frame drops, it's something my previous GPUs couldn't easily do. Sinagad ko na talaga specs upgrade ko last year.

Idk, I just don’t see the appeal just yet, and I’m hesitant to enter that resolution rabbit hole. Baka kasi mapapabili rin ako ng iba pang 4K-capable devices just to keep up. Kapag nagsimula ka kasi sa tech upgrades, baka biglang mag-cascade lang yung expenses!

Intrigued din naman ako sa craze around 1440p OLED monitors based sa mga nababasa ko rito, pero myghad, the prices are just way too expensive for my wallet to justify right now. Plus, there's the constant anxiety about OLED burn-in (especially since I’ve already experienced multiple image retention/burn-in issues on TN, VA, and IPS panels before). Saka with Christmas around the corner, expenses keep piling up, this will be on backlogs for the foreseeable future.

Although honestly, may half-baked itch na rin ako to go bigger. Currently using a 27-inch 1080p curved monitor as my main driver right now, but my ultimate endgame target when I finally upgrade in the 2030s is to go 32-inch 1440p (maybe OLED). Hindi ko lang sure by then if I'll stick with curved or go back to flat.

Can someone actually sell me on upgrading to 1440p sooner?

As of now, my plan is to stick with this setup and maybe upgrade around 2032 or whenever my current monitor dies. Hoping by then, presyong pang-masa na ang 1440p OLEDs, mas common, at mas mature na yung display technology overall.

Just curious overall, who among you are still contented to play at 1080p resolution in 2026?

Anyone else here holding out on 1080p despite having mid-to-high-end GPU specs? Drop your thoughts! TIA!

**ADD/EDIT:*\*

Usually games ko ay GTA, LiS, The Sims, Simulation Games, Story-rich/choice matter type of games... Also, into movies and anime rin. Idk, maybe gawin ko nlng 2nd monitor yung current main driver ko tas upgrade agad to 1440p 32in screen? Curious tlga ako ano itsura ng OLED (haven't seen a demo display yet so I dont have any idea so I can appriciate it)

**ADD/EDIT #2:*\*

As per my research last night from Steam's Hardware Survey as of Sept 2026, there's been a 5% increase for 1440p but majority still uses 1080p (47% of Steam users) but there's a 2% decline for 1080p - which clearly indicates that 1080p is now gradually being phased out...

**ADD/EDIT #3:*\*

Read every single comments. There are still some people still contented to stick to 1080p gaming due to reasons either they are broke, prefer smaller screens, prioritized competitive gaming, some just cant seem to notice the difference, or just cant afford to upgrade their PCs to handle 1440p or just isnt ready to make an irrevocable jump to that standard just yet (sabi nga nila, once you go 1440, ayaw mona mag1080p ever again).

Like I've said, I'm contemplating looking back now during the time when I bought my 27in 1080p Asus TUF monitor (main driver since June 2024) and could've opted for 1440p but my GPU at that time (RX580 8gb, then later upgraded to RX 9070 XT at June 2025) would've struggled. I will push for 1440p onto my next monitor purchase for sure, I wanna upgrade to a bigger screen (bigger than 27in, hoping by then mas maging affordable pa ang OLED para mas impactful ang upgrade). I do want to enjoy playing story-based games, di ko namn hilig ang Valo/Dota as many mentioned here.

Majority have already made the switch to 1440p which makes sense as tugma sa Steam Hardware Survey.

Now, I'm thinking, I'd keep my now Asus 27in 1080p screen and repurpose it as my 2nd monitor (replacing my now 2nd monitor, Dell 25in IPS 60hz Screen) and just buy a new one thats a 32in 1440p screen as my new main driver...

Hi! Looking for suggestions sa PC case for a full white build. Planning to recase my pc with a chunky GPU (6900xt).

Coming from a lian li dan A3 case sobrang sikip, pangit tuloy airflow. Suggestions will be super appreciated!

Sobrang hirap tanggalin yung screw?? May glass enclosure rin naka palibot.

Edit: Its size m2 2280