I'm looking to make some small upgrades to my PC to improve its responsiveness and speed, especially for gaming. I don't want to build a whole new system, just a few upgrades to make my experience smoother. I'm currently playing older games, so I don't need the latest hardware. Here are my specs: DELL Inspiron 3670 with an Intel Core i5-9400 CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM at 1330 MHz, integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630, and a 1TB TOSHIBA hard drive. What would be the best upgrades for me?
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You should definitely consider upgrading your RAM to a 3200 MHz module. That can give you a noticeable performance boost. And as mentioned, getting an SSD, even a smaller 256GB one for your main drive, could really speed up your loading times and overall performance.
I’d recommend upgrading to an SSD if you haven’t already. It can greatly improve your system's responsiveness. If you're looking for a better gaming experience, getting a dedicated graphics card would also make a big difference, even a budget-friendly one can help with hardware acceleration.
I’m curious about that RAM upgrade. My task manager shows 2666 MHz; why does HWinfo show it as 1330 MHz?