GeForce RTX 5090
- 32 GB of GDDR7 memory
- 575 W total graphics power
- 1000 W required system power
Before you buy your gaming PC
Gaming PC by graphics card: advice and build in Lausanne.
RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT, and how much VRAM for your screen: we start from your games, your resolution and your budget. We don't sell complete PCs for now: we advise you on the configuration and we build it.
- Buying advice from CHF 30
- Build from CHF 240, Windows 11 Pro included
- Parts bought directly by you
The makers' spec pages
VRAM and power for current cards
Figures from the official NVIDIA and AMD spec pages. Partner-brand models can change the size, the cooling and the connectors: the exact model's spec page is what counts.
GeForce RTX 5080
- 16 GB of GDDR7 memory
- 360 W total graphics power
- 850 W required system power
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- 16 GB of GDDR7 memory
- 300 W total graphics power
- 750 W required system power
GeForce RTX 5070
- 12 GB of GDDR7 memory
- 250 W total graphics power
- 650 W required system power
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
- 16 GB or 8 GB of GDDR7 memory
- 180 W total graphics power
- 600 W required system power
GeForce RTX 5060
- 8 GB of GDDR7 memory
- 145 W total graphics power
- 550 W required system power
Radeon RX 9070 XT
- 16 GB of GDDR6 memory
- 304 W typical board power
- 750 W minimum recommended power supply
Radeon RX 9070
- 16 GB of GDDR6 memory
- 220 W typical board power
- 650 W minimum recommended power supply
Radeon RX 9060 XT
- Up to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory
- 160 W typical board power
- 450 W minimum recommended power supply
NVIDIA and AMD don't give the same measure: NVIDIA states the required system power, AMD the minimum recommended power supply. For a specific card, its brand's spec page is what counts.
Our view
How much VRAM for 1080p, 1440p or 4K?
This is our view as PC builders, not a rule from the makers: needs change from one game to another, with textures, ray tracing and frame generation.
1080p
8 GB is still enough in many games, but gets tight at high settings in recent games. 12 GB or more leaves headroom.
1440p
12 GB to play, 16 GB to keep headroom with high textures and ray tracing.
4K
16 GB at least. 24 or 32 GB mainly serve very demanding 4K, creative work or local AI.
VRAM isn't everything: for the same amount, the chip makes the difference, and a card with more VRAM isn't necessarily faster. We always compare on your games.
By card
Gaming PC with an RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT
RTX 5090 gaming PC
32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM. NVIDIA states 575 W and 1000 W of system power: the power supply, the fully seated 12V-2x6 cable, the case and the cooling are chosen to match the card. For a heavy card, the premium project at CHF 370 includes a suitable support.
RTX 5080 gaming PC
16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM. NVIDIA states 360 W and 850 W of system power. Our view: a card for fast 1440p and for 4K with adjusted settings.
RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT?
Both have 16 GB of VRAM. NVIDIA states 300 W and 750 W of system power for the 5070 Ti, AMD 304 W and a 750 W minimum power supply for the 9070 XT. The choice depends on your games, the features you use (DLSS or FSR, ray tracing, streaming, creative software), the size of the exact model and its price on the day you buy.
Read the comparison (in French)Before you order
Avoid nasty surprises
A basket can look compatible without being fully so. The check covers the whole machine, not just the processor and motherboard.
Length, thickness, support, connectors and space available for the cables.
Real output, quality, connectors and enough headroom for the configuration.
Compatibility with the processor and the case, airflow and the noise level you want.
Memory type, sensible frequency and a compatible BIOS version.
Every franc goes towards a useful gain for your games, your screen and your use.
Build prices
Three levels depending on the machine
The components are not included in the price. Each package covers the labour and the checks listed; the timing is confirmed according to the parts and the schedule.
Complete build
240 CHF
- Assembly and clean cabling
- Essential BIOS settings
- Installation of Windows and drivers
- Start-up check
- Tests before handover
Optimised build
270 CHF
- Everything in the complete build
- Memory profile and ventilation
- Temperature check
- Stability tests under load
- Check of the list before buying
Premium project
370 CHF
- High-end or complex configuration
- Heavy graphics card and suitable support
- Cooling and noise monitored
- Finishing touches and advanced cabling
- Full validation before handover
All three build packages include Windows 11 Pro. Components and any accessories remain at your expense. The quote confirms the content before the build. Buying advice from CHF 30: to check a configuration or an upgrade before you order the parts. You buy the parts directly from the retailer once the configuration is approved, with no hidden mark-up on components.
How it works
From basket to PC ready to play
1
Your project
You give your budget, your games, your screen and the style you want.
2
The components
The list or basket is checked before you order.
3
The build
The machine is cleanly assembled, cabled and configured.
4
The tests
Temperatures, stability and operation are checked before handover.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does PC4GAMER sell complete PCs?
No, not for now. We advise you on the configuration and we build it. You buy the parts directly from the retailer once the configuration is approved.
How much VRAM for gaming at 1440p?
Our view: 12 GB to play, 16 GB to keep headroom with high textures and ray tracing. Needs change from one game to another.
How much VRAM for 4K?
Our view: 16 GB at least. 24 or 32 GB mainly serve very demanding 4K, creative work or local AI.
What power supply for an RTX 5090?
NVIDIA states 1000 W of system power for the RTX 5090. The exact model's spec page is what counts: we check the real output, quality and connectors before you order.
Can I send a Digitec or Galaxus basket?
Yes. In fact, it's the best starting point to check the case, power supply, connectors, noise and overall consistency before ordering.
Going further
Related pages
Which RAM with your graphics card?
2x16, 2x32 or 2x64 GB, and the right slots for two modules.
See the RAM pageChange only the graphics card
For an existing PC: advice, compatibility and installation.
See the GPU upgradeIs your current card playing up?
Black screen, artefacts, 12V-2x6 connector: the diagnosis by card family.
See the diagnosis