Hi everyone! I purchased a gaming PC recently for my husband and kids, and I'm really hoping to get some advice on improving its performance. Here's what I have: an IPASON Gaming desktop with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 1TB M.2 NVMe storage. Unfortunately, it can barely manage turn-based games like Civilization, and it struggles with action-packed games like Fallout New Vegas and Fortnite, which my kids love. I don't want to invest in a whole new system if I can avoid it, so I'm looking for recommendations on which components I can replace to boost its performance. Also, are there any good tutorials on how to make these upgrades? Thanks a bunch!
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It's surprising to hear that Fortnite isn't running well on your setup. I've seen it perform at over 70 fps in performance mode on 1080p. You might want to check for cooling issues or if you're using a high-resolution monitor. A dedicated graphics card would really help—you'll see a significant boost in performance if you add one!
It's concerning that Fallout New Vegas isn't playable; it should be getting around 40-50 fps at high settings on your setup. I suspect your CPU cooler might not be installed correctly, which could be limiting performance. Integrated graphics are pretty weak, so upgrading to a dedicated GPU is essential for better gaming. Look into options like the 9060XT 16GB or 5060 TI 16GB. Installing a GPU is quite straightforward—just plug it into the PCI slot and connect the PSU power cables. But double-check that your CPU cooler is properly installed to avoid any damage!
Thanks for the info! I can get it to load but the graphics start glitching and the game shuts down when I run around. It's really frustrating!