I'm looking to enhance my PC for gaming since it struggles to run games at high graphics with a stable framerate. I built my current setup about two years ago, and it's been great, but I'm noticing it's not cutting it anymore. I've shared my PC build here: [link]. I'm considering upgrading the memory, especially since I often have several Chrome tabs open. What would be the most effective way to upgrade my setup? Any advice is welcome!
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Overall, your build seems solid! However, now isn’t the best time to upgrade RAM since prices are pretty high. What’s your primary goal with the upgrade, and what's your budget looking like? If you want high framerates and great graphics, that will guide your choices.
You should be okay with 32GB of RAM for almost any game out there. When Chrome is running in the background, it will take a backseat if the game needs more memory, so don't rush to upgrade your RAM just for that. What resolution do you usually play at? If you're struggling with high graphics, your GPU may be the real issue. A Radeon RX 9070 XT would significantly boost your performance, around 70% better and offer superior upscaling options!
My goal is to achieve high framerates with the best (or at least near the best) graphic settings. I usually have a ton of tabs open in Chrome and my CPU usage is high even when it's just running.