Hey everyone! I bought a gaming PC from Republic of Gamers a few years back, and it's been great for the most part. However, I'm running into some trouble with newer games—mainly due to my RAM and possibly my CPU. I'm considering upgrading them incrementally over time. I'm curious about the feasibility of this "Thesus-ing" approach to my PC. Any recommendations on RAM would also be super helpful! Here are my specs:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
- 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11400F @ 2.60GHz
- 8.0 GB RAM
3 Answers
Ah, I see you’re talking about the Ship of Theseus! It’s a neat concept where you replace all the parts of an object and question if it’s still the same object. Just know that with constant upgrades, the identity of your PC will definitely be up for debate!
Upgrading RAM and GPU is relatively straightforward, but replacing the CPU gets tricky since it's attached to the motherboard. Make sure your power supply can handle any new components you add! It's a good idea to target 16GB of RAM, as that's becoming the standard now. Also, avoid mixing brands or sizes of RAM sticks for the best performance!
The idea of upgrading over time is fine, but just know that eventually, you might face compatibility issues. You'll likely need to replace your motherboard, CPU, and GPU eventually if you're looking for significant upgrades. It's more like a new build at that point!
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