I'm looking for some advice to optimize my older PC build. It's a bit of a mix-and-match of parts that I've gathered over the years, and I'm suspecting there are some bottlenecks affecting performance. I mainly use my PC for light gaming, streaming videos, and doing some casual coding for fun. Here's a rundown of my system specs:
- **Motherboard**: MSI X470 GAMING PLUS AMD AM4 ATX
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7GHz 8 Core with Wraith Prism Cooler
- **GPU**: AsusTek NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
- **Memory**: 32GB DDR4 (2x16GB Corsair DDR4 3600)
- **Boot disk**: 250GB SATA SSD
- **Additional Storage**: 2TB SATA HDD, 1TB NVMe SSD, 4TB USB drive
I'm currently connected to the internet via an ethernet cable, but my speeds seem off. I should be getting around 300Mbps, but my latest speed test showed only 50Mbps download and 92Mbps upload. Any quick software tweaks or hardware upgrade suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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It looks like your RAM is only operating at 2133 MT/s, which could be a major bottleneck. This is likely because you have mixed RAM kits installed. Try removing the 2x8GB kit and enable XMP in your BIOS settings. That alone could really boost your performance without spending any money! If you're considering upgrades later on, focus on the CPU and GPU.
Thanks for the tip! I've had issues with my RAM running at the right speeds before, but I never thought the mixed kits were the cause. I'll definitely try removing those 8GB sticks and enable XMP. As much as I'd love to upgrade my CPU or GPU, I'm on a tight budget right now—maybe around $300. I'll start a little upgrade fund for the future!