Is It Safe to Delete NVIDIA’s 18 GB DXCache Folder?
My main drive has been running low on storage, so I checked it with a disk-usage tool and found that an NVIDIA folder called DXCache is using about…
game performance
Why is my gaming PC suddenly freezing in every game?
I built this PC in 2022, but games such as Marvel Rivals, Fortnite, and Valorant have become completely unplayable. This is more than ordinary lag—the screen can stay…
Some games say my GPU drivers are outdated after an upgrade—should I be concerned?
I recently upgraded from an Intel Arc B580 to an AMD Radeon 9060 XT 16GB. I used DDU in Safe Mode to remove the Intel drivers, then installed…
Is It Safe to Delete the DirectX Shader Cache?
A game troubleshooting guide suggested clearing the DirectX Shader Cache. Is deleting it harmless, or could it cause lasting problems? Will games simply rebuild their shaders the next…
Why Are My FIFA Games Suddenly Lagging on an RTX 2050?
I used to play FIFA 16, 17, 20, 24, and 25 smoothly on my PC, including Career Mode. After not playing for several months, I reinstalled the games…
Audio cuts out and videos suddenly play in slow motion
Every so often, my computer completely loses audio at the same time that videos, games, and other graphics begin running in slow motion. This affects streaming sites, browser…
Should I install Windows and games on the same NVMe drive?
I have an older 120GB SATA SSD rated around 550MB/s and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive. Should I install Windows and my drivers on the SATA SSD…
Should Windows and games go on the NVMe drive or separate SSDs?
I have an older 120GB SATA SSD rated around 550MB/s and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive. Should I install Windows and the drivers on the SATA SSD…
Why do games show blurry or missing textures only when installed on my SATA SSD in Windows?
I have a 2 TB Kioxia SATA SSD that has been working for about two years. Games installed on it run normally under Linux, but in Windows many…
How can I improve Steam game performance on a beginner Linux setup?
I'm very new to Linux—I've only been using it for about three days—and I'm mainly interested in gaming. I'm dual-booting Ubuntu 26.04 with KDE Plasma 6.6.6 on a…
How can I improve Steam gaming performance on Ubuntu with an NVIDIA GPU?
I've been using Linux for only a few days and am currently dual-booting Ubuntu 26.04 with KDE Plasma 6.6.6. My system has an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, 32…
Why do my games get a five-second FPS drop every 30 seconds?
My laptop experiences a severe performance drop about every 30 seconds while gaming. The FPS falls to around 10 for roughly five seconds, then returns to normal. It…
Why might a Windows game perform worse on Linux through Proton?
I recently watched a comparison of RAM usage and gaming performance between Linux Mint and Windows. One of the tested games, Expedition 33, used around 12 GB of…
Why Did My PC Shut Off While Playing Cyberpunk 2077?
I recently bought Cyberpunk 2077 during a sale and ran it at high settings with AMD FSR 3.1. Everything was fine until I was in the training area,…
What do I need for a gaming PC to handle high-end games like RDR2 and God of War?
I'm considering building a desktop PC for gaming but I'm not very knowledgeable about the hardware requirements. Can someone guide me on what I need for smooth gameplay…
Why are my games locked at 60fps until I restart my computer?
I've been dealing with a strange issue where games like Overwatch and Fortnite are stuck at 60fps whenever I start them. The weird part is that after I…
Will My PC Specifications Be Good Enough for Games Like WoW and League?
I'm wondering if my PC can handle games like World of Warcraft and League of Legends. Here are my specifications: Radeon RX550 graphics card, Intel i7 6700 processor,…
Can I Use an SSD to Run Games on My Laptop?
I've been excited about the release of Crimson Desert and am considering getting a new hard drive. My laptop on its own isn't ideal for high-end gaming, so…
Should I Upgrade to a 5700X3D for Better Gaming Performance?
I'm experiencing random stutters and significant drops in FPS while gaming and I currently have a Ryzen 5 5600X with 16GB RAM, paired with a 5060 Ti. While…
What Specs Do I Need for 1440p Gaming Without Issues?
Hey everyone! I'm a bit out of my depth when it comes to figuring out the right CPU and GPU for gaming. I'm interested in trading my PS5…