I've got an Alienware Aurora R7 Gaming Desktop with an Intel Core i7-8700, and the only upgrade I've made so far is swapping out two 8 GB RAM sticks for two 16 GB ones. I'm not very tech-savvy, but I mainly use this PC for gaming. Lately, I've noticed that it's a bit slow when downloading and running some games. What changes or upgrades can I make to enhance its performance?
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Honestly, if it were me, I'd think about selling it and getting a new PC altogether. The performance might not justify the cost of parts for upgrades. But you are looking at around $200 for a resale at best, so weigh your options!
If you're looking for an easy fix, you might want to update your drivers and see if that helps with performance. Also, consider cleaning up your hard drive by removing any unnecessary files. If it's still slow, upgrading the GPU could be your best bet since that really impacts gaming. Just ensure your power supply can handle any new components you decide to buy!
But it's still a decent machine for gaming! Maybe just upgrading the GPU would make a bigger difference than selling it.