Building a PC for Lies of P on a R80,000 SA budget

An R80,000 Lies of P PC is serious money, so the build must do more than run one action RPG. At this level a South African gamer should expect premium gaming, quiet operation, strong multitasking and a platform that stays modern through future upgrades. The danger is paying for parts that impress on paper but do nothing for how you play.

Quick Answer

For Lies of P at R80,000, build high-end 1440p or 4K around an RTX 4090 or RTX 5080, a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Core Ultra 9, 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30, a 2TB Samsung 990 Pro and an 850W-1000W Gold PSU. Expect 200fps+ at 1440p Ultra and roughly 110-140fps at 4K, with the monitor and cooling matched to the hardware.

Decide Between 1440p And 4K

At this budget, 1440p high refresh feels effortless while 4K becomes fully realistic. The best choice depends on your screen. If you also play competitive titles, a fast 1440p 240Hz panel can feel better than pushing pixels on a slower 4K display. Lies of P benefits from consistent response, so do not chase ultra settings that create heat and noise you do not enjoy. Frame stability, cooling and display quality complete the experience alongside raw GPU power.

Name The Parts, Skip The Filler

Choose a CPU that suits your wider workload. A Ryzen 7 9800X3D is excellent for pure gaming frame pacing; a Core Ultra 9 makes sense if you stream and edit heavily. RAM should start at 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 and only move to 64GB for serious content work. For storage, a 2TB Samsung 990 Pro NVMe is a strong target, with a second drive added as your library grows. Pair it with an 850W-1000W Gold PSU carrying a 5-year-plus warranty.

FAQ

Do I need 4K for Lies of P?

No, but this build supports it well at 110-140fps. A 1440p 240Hz panel arguably suits Lies of P better, since the parry-heavy combat rewards the lowest possible input lag.

Does Lies of P benefit from X3D cache?

Yes in CPU-bound scenes. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's stacked cache smooths frame pacing, which matters more than peak frames for a timing-based game.

Is 850W enough for an RTX 5080 plus 9800X3D?

Yes, 850W Gold comfortably covers an RTX 5080 with a 9800X3D. Move to 1000W only if you choose an RTX 4090 or RTX 5090 with sustained heavy overclocking.