What’s the smartest gaming upgrade path for my AM4 PC before a US trip?
I built my current PC about three years ago and will be traveling through the US in November. Since components are often cheaper there, I'm considering buying upgrades…
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Should I upgrade my CPU, motherboard, and RAM for 1440p gaming?
My current system has a Ryzen 9 3900X on an ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero X570 motherboard, 32GB of DDR4 memory, an EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra, a…
Best Cost-Effective CPU Upgrade for a Core i5-8600 and RTX 2080 Super
I'm considering upgrading my current gaming PC because my Core i5-8600 is frequently hitting full CPU usage while the RTX 2080 Super still has plenty of headroom. The…
What’s the smartest upgrade path for my AM4 gaming PC before buying parts in the US?
I'm traveling to the US in November and want to take advantage of lower component prices before flying home. My current system is a Ryzen 5 5600 with…
Should I Upgrade My RTX 3070 Ti, or Wait for the Next GPU Generation?
I'm looking for advice on the best next upgrade for my gaming and general-use PC. My main display is 1440p at 144Hz, and I'd like better performance without…
Should I upgrade my AM4 gaming PC now or move to AM5?
I'm in Canada and trying to decide whether to upgrade my current AM4 system or save for a full AM5 platform change. My setup is a Ryzen 7…
Should I upgrade this PC or just replace the GPU?
I'm wondering whether anything in my current build is worth upgrading, or if I should simply keep it as-is. I mostly play at 1440p, sometimes at 4K, and…
What GPU should I upgrade to for under $1,000?
I recently started playing the new Ace Combat game, and my current graphics card struggles unless I turn the settings all the way down. Performance is smooth at…
Should I Upgrade My Ryzen 5 5600X, or Troubleshoot My Gaming Performance First?
I'm running a Ryzen 5 5600X with a B350M Mortar motherboard and an RTX 3070. Newer games such as Arc Raiders and War Dogs have noticeable lag spikes,…
What upgrades are possible for a Dell OptiPlex 5080, especially the graphics card?
I received a 2020 Dell OptiPlex 5080 from the school where I work, and it runs the games I'm interested in surprisingly well. However, recording or streaming makes…
What’s the best AM4 CPU upgrade for my current PC?
I previously considered replacing my entire PC, but upgrading my current system seems like the better value. I'm now looking for a significant CPU upgrade that will last…
Is a Ryzen 7 5800X3D a worthwhile upgrade for an RX 6700 XT?
I'm currently using a Ryzen 5 3600 with a Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB. I'm considering upgrading the CPU to a Ryzen 7 5800X3D and want to know…
What’s the best AM4 CPU upgrade for my current gaming PC?
I previously considered replacing my entire PC, but upgrading the current system seems more practical. I'm now looking for a substantial CPU upgrade that will remain useful for…
What’s the best GPU upgrade from an RTX 3050 for 1440p gaming?
I bought a prebuilt in 2021 and want to extend its life for another couple of years before doing a complete rebuild. I've already upgraded from 16GB to…
What can I upgrade in a Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF with a $50 gift card?
I'm receiving a $50 gift card on October 1 and would like to use it to improve my current computer for gaming or recording gameplay. The PC is…
Is upgrading from an i7-11700F to a Core Ultra 7 270K Plus worth it for gaming?
I'm currently using an Intel Core i7-11700F with an ASUS Prime B560 motherboard and a GeForce RTX 3070. My PC is used almost entirely for gaming, including titles…
What should I upgrade first for a 1440p gaming PC?
I'm fairly new to PC upgrades and would appreciate some beginner-friendly advice. My current system, built in 2021, has an Intel Core i7-10700F, B460M motherboard, 16GB of DDR4…
What’s the best way to upgrade my PC for around £800–£900 and reach 360 FPS?
I'm in the UK and have roughly £800–£900 to spend on used parts. My current system has an RTX 5060 and an i5-13420H, but the CPU averages around…
Which graphics card is the best upgrade for my older 1080p gaming PC?
I'm upgrading a PC with an Intel i7-3770, ASUS H61M-K motherboard, 16 GB of DDR3-1333 memory, a GT 730 2 GB DDR3, a 450 W power supply, and…
What can I upgrade in my Dell OptiPlex with a $50 gift card?
I'm receiving a $50 gift card on October 1 and would like to use it to improve my current computer, even a little. It's a Dell OptiPlex 9020…