Quick Answer

For Fallout 4 at 1440p on a R20,000 budget, start with the RTX 4060 Ti and keep the GPU spend in the R8,500-R11,500 band. That leaves enough of the R20,000 ceiling for a clean power supply, 16-32GB RAM, and a monitor match while still targeting 100-140 fps at 1440p High in vanilla play.

Best GPU Tier To Start With

Use the RTX 4060 Ti as the practical baseline, then step up only if your monitor can show the extra frames. At 1440p, the target is not just peak fps; the better buying signal is whether the card holds stable 1% lows during busy scenes. A Core i5-14400F, Ryzen 5 7600, or stronger CPU is enough for most of these builds, while 32GB DDR5 is the cleaner choice if you also stream, mod, or keep Discord and browser tabs open.

What Changes The FPS Result

Fallout 4 scales well with GPU resolution, but texture packs and ENB-style visuals can raise VRAM demand quickly. For SA buyers, the main checks are VRAM, cooler size, PSU quality, and the screen refresh rate. A 12GB card is comfortable for most 1440p gaming, 16GB is safer for 4K or heavy texture packs, and a 650-750W quality PSU covers most mid-to-high GPU picks without forcing a rebuild.

SA Buying Notes

Treat the R8,500-R11,500 band as a cautious category guide, not a live quote. Evetech stock can move around launches, weekend promos, and Black Friday periods, so compare the exact GPU cooler, warranty term, and case clearance before checkout. In Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Polokwane, and smaller towns, delivery planning matters if the build is tied to a LAN weekend or school holiday.

FAQ

Is the RTX 4060 Ti enough for Fallout 4 at 1440p?

Yes, it is the sensible starting point for this target. The expected result is around 100-140 fps at 1440p High in vanilla play, assuming a modern 6-core or better CPU and sensible in-game settings.

Should I buy a cheaper GPU for this game?

For lighter games, yes, but for 1440p you should not cut below the tier that protects frame-time consistency. If the price gap is less than about R2,000, the stronger cooler and extra VRAM are often worth it.

How much VRAM should SA buyers choose?

Use 8GB only for budget 1080p, 12GB for normal 1440p, and 16GB when you want 4K, ultrawide, or heavy mods. VRAM headroom is especially useful when the same PC must cover newer games after this one.

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