Hey everyone, I could really use your help! I just opened a donut shop and I've been swamped with 15-17 hour days, so my brain is fried trying to figure out my PC situation. I've discovered userbenchmark isn't reliable, plus my PC is starting to show its age. Currently, I've got a Fractal north XL case with a 1080 Ti GPU, which has been great since 2017 but is now struggling with modern games. My setup includes an MSI Z270 motherboard, a 750w power supply, an i7 7700k CPU, 32GB DDR4 RAM, and a mix of SSDs (4TB m.2 and 2GB regular).
I'm wondering whether to stick with Intel and Nvidia or consider AMD. I've seen good reviews, especially from Gamers Nexus, but there's a lot of info to sift through. Should I upgrade to a motherboard that supports DDR5 and replace the RAM too? Is my 750w power supply sufficient for an upgrade? Even a mid-level upgrade seems like it could make a big difference. Thank you for your help in keeping this tired 38-year-old gamer in the game!
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Answered By GamerGuyX
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For gaming, you might want to consider switching to an AMD Ryzen 7600 or 7600X for better performance. As far as your GPU goes, just go with what fits your budget. Buying Intel for gaming isn't as smart these days unless you find a really good deal.
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Answered By TechyTom23
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It really depends on what you're using your PC for. If gaming is your main focus, your current system is pretty outdated, and you might need to consider an overall replacement rather than piecemeal upgrades. Starting fresh might give you a better performance boost.
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I mostly game, watch YouTube, and do some basic business work with QuickBooks, so I might not need a full overhaul, right?
I mostly game, watch YouTube, and do some basic business work with QuickBooks, so I might not need a full overhaul, right?