Quick Answer
At R60,000, an Evetech build around an RTX 4070 Ti SUPER or RX 7900 XT with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 runs BioShock Infinite at 200+ fps at 1440p with DDOF off. That hits story FPS performance well above what BioShock Infinite demands, leaving headroom for newer AAA titles.
What this R60,000 build looks like
The core of a sensible R60,000 rig at Evetech is an RTX 4070 Ti SUPER or RX 7900 XT, paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 and 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSD. Feed it with an 850W 80+ Gold unit and a case with at least two intake fans. This combination targets high-refresh 1440p and smooth 4K, which comfortably covers BioShock Infinite.
Getting the most out of BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite (2013, Unreal Engine 3 (heavily modified)) renders the floating city of Columbia with its bright skyboxes. The DX11 'Alternate Depth of Field' is the one real GPU sink. The one setting that moves frames most is Alternate Depth of Field (DDOF) — drop it a notch if you want more headroom — while diffusion depth of field can stay on for negligible cost. Budget 3-4GB of VRAM for your target resolution.
Buying smart in South Africa
Evetech ships nationwide from Centurion, so Cape Town, Durban and Joburg buyers get the same priced-in-rand parts without import surprises. Spend first on the GPU and a quality power supply, then storage — an NVMe SSD removes the texture and level-load stutter you would feel on an old hard drive in BioShock Infinite. Add fans before RGB; thermals decide whether your frames hold over a long session in a warm SA summer.
FAQ
Will a R60,000 build run BioShock Infinite maxed out?
Yes. A R60,000 Evetech build around an RTX 4070 Ti SUPER or RX 7900 XT runs BioShock Infinite at 200+ fps at 1440p with DDOF off, which is at or above maxed settings for this game.
How much VRAM do I need for BioShock Infinite?
Plan for 3-4GB. BioShock Infinite is not the most VRAM-hungry game, but matching VRAM to your resolution keeps frame-times flat in busy scenes.
Will this build handle newer games too?
Yes. Sized for BioShock Infinite, a build like this has clear headroom, so it will run most current AAA titles at high settings and stay relevant for a few years of new releases.
Build your BioShock Infinite rig with Evetech.
Use this guide's spec as your shortlist, then have Evetech assemble, cable-manage and stress-test the build so it lands at your door ready to play.