I'm trying to get my PC performance back on track. Currently, I have a GeForce GTX 1070 Ti for my GPU and a Ryzen 5 5500 for my CPU. Lately, my system has been slow—like mouse lagging, and games that were fine a few months ago are now sluggish. The games I usually play include Cyberpunk, Fortnite, Dead by Daylight, heavily modded Minecraft, Resident Evil 4, and GTA V. I'm not sure whether the CPU or GPU is bottlenecking my performance, plus I can't upgrade both parts at once. I'm also considering upgrading my storage soon. Any advice on which upgrade to prioritize?
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Before you dive into upgrades, make sure to check for software issues. Sometimes it’s not about hardware but about misbehaving software that needs a clean-up.
Definitely go for the GPU upgrade. The Ryzen 5500 should handle up to a 3070 Ti at most resolutions without breaking a sweat. But first, check your system temperatures and run MemTest86 to rule out any RAM issues. Also, how's your storage looking? If it’s pretty full, that could be part of the problem.
It sounds like you're hitting a lot of GPU-limited games with an outdated graphics card. If your budget is around 500€, consider options like the Arc B580 or maybe the 9060 XT. If you can stretch it to closer to 1000€, it might be worth it to think about building a new rig on the AM5 platform.
Upgrading your CPU might just be a waste of cash right now. The GPU is the better option, but definitely investigate why your performance has tanked recently. It could be overheating or low disk space that's slowing things down.
Honestly, you'd be better off upgrading your GPU first. Your Ryzen 5 5500 is decent for budget builds, but that 1070 Ti is way behind the curve now. By improving your graphics card, you'll likely see a significant boost in gaming performance. Also, what's your RAM like—how much do you have and what's the speed? That can also play a role in performance.
Totally agree! Just moved from a 1070 to a 5070 Ti, and the performance boost is insane!
Absolutely! If you're on a hard drive for booting, switching to an SSD or NVMe could dramatically improve your overall performance.