At R40,000 the Expedition 33 build steps into high-refresh 1440p and entry 4K. The RTX 5070 Ti has the headroom for the game's heaviest Lumen scenes, and a 2TB SSD holds a wide library.

Quick Answer

For a R40,000 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 build, target an RTX 5070 Ti (around R18,000), a Ryzen 7 9700X (around R6,500), 32GB DDR5-6000, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. That delivers 100-120 fps at 1440p Ultra or a steady 60 fps at 4K with DLSS in the Unreal Engine 5 RPG.

The R40,000 Component Breakdown

Centre the build on an RTX 5070 Ti (around R18,000), a Ryzen 7 9700X (around R6,500), 32GB DDR5-6000 (around R2,200), a 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSD, a B650 or B850 board, a 750W 80+ Gold PSU, and a 240mm AIO. This pairing has no obvious bottleneck.

Performance In Expedition 33

Expect 100-120 fps at 1440p Ultra with DLSS Quality, or a steady 60 fps at 4K with DLSS. The RTX 5070 Ti's larger VRAM keeps the game's detailed environments smooth. Pair with a 1440p 240Hz or 4K 144Hz panel.

SA Buyer Notes

This is the tier where the game looks and feels its best without a flagship budget. Parts are stocked at Evetech for local warranty. The 2TB SSD gives plenty of room for the game and a wider library.

FAQ

Can a R40,000 build run Expedition 33 at 4K?

Yes, at a steady 60 fps at 4K with DLSS, and 100-120 fps at 1440p Ultra. You can choose high-refresh 1440p or smooth 4K depending on your monitor.

What makes the RTX 5070 Ti the pick here?

Its extra VRAM and bandwidth over the RTX 5070 keep the game's detailed, Lumen-heavy scenes smooth and add entry 4K capability. At around R18,000 it is the natural GPU for a R40,000 build.

How much storage do I need?

A 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSD around R2,500 is ideal. Expedition 33 plus a few other AAA titles fill space quickly, and fast storage reduces UE5 traversal stutter.

Build around an RTX 5070 Ti and a Ryzen 7 9700X for 100-120 fps at 1440p Ultra or 60 fps at 4K. Browse high-refresh gaming PCs stocked at Evetech.