Should I Upgrade My PC for Borderlands 4?
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GamerNinja99
Hey everyone, I'm running into some performance issues while playing Borderlands 4. My setup includes a 3060Ti and a Ryzen 5 5700x, but I'm experiencing dips into the 40s for frame rates, which is frustrating. I'm considering an upgrade but I'm unsure if I should go through the hassle of getting all new AM5 components, or if I should just upgrade my existing CPU and GPU to the highest options for AM4. I love the game, but spending a lot of money on a whole new setup feels excessive when I could just upgrade a part or two. Any advice?
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You might want to check the usage of your CPU and GPU. Your Ryzen 5 5700x should be fine, but it could be that your 3060Ti is what's really holding you back. Considering a 4060XT or 5070 might help since you'll likely hit a GPU bottleneck. Upgrading that's a solid first step before going for a full rebuild.
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Honestly, I'd recommend waiting a bit. The game launched with a lot of problems, and it would be wise to see how things settle over the next month or two. This way, you can get a clearer idea of what's causing the performance issues and whether a patch helps. Rushing to upgrade right now may not be necessary, especially since many games have rough launches and typically improve over time.
PlayfulPanda123: I’ve seen similar complaints about performance. It’s interesting how many games seem to launch like this nowadays!
ChillGamer11: Exactly! It's always the same with AAA titles—they usually have a rocky start. I'll just hang tight and see if they release some patches.
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If I were you, I'd consider refunding the game while you can. It's likely going to take a while for all these issues to be sorted out, and it's pretty messy right now.
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You could also lower the graphics settings or enable upscaling to improve performance. That's usually the quickest fix to make a game more playable without hardware changes.
LazyGamerPro: I’m already running on low settings and DLSS, but it still doesn’t help much, haha. Seems like I’m hitting a wall.
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Since shooters generally rely more on the GPU, I wouldn't rush to upgrade to AM5 just yet. If budget is a concern, lowering settings can make it playable for now until they optimize the game further. It could also help to wait for Nvidia to release an updated driver.
HelpfulMax: I appreciate the tips! Lowering settings may be the best way to go for a while.
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QuestionAsker24: Thanks! I think focusing on the GPU first makes sense since it seems to be the core issue for performance.