Is it worth upgrading my i7-6700K, or do I need a new motherboard?
I recently bought a €350 gaming PC with a GTX 1070, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an Intel Core i7-6700K. I mistakenly assumed that an i7 would have…
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What’s the most affordable CPU and motherboard upgrade for my GTX 1070 system?
I bought a €350 gaming PC with a GTX 1070, 16GB of DDR4, and an Intel Core i7-6700K. I originally assumed an i7 would have eight cores, but…
Is it worth upgrading this 13-year-old PC to 16GB of RAM and a Xeon?
I'm trying to extend the life of a computer that was built about 13 years ago. It currently has a Chieftec CTG-400 power supply, an ASRock H61 motherboard,…
Is a GTX 1070 Time Spy graphics score of 6124 normal?
I upgraded from a GTX 1060 6GB to a $50 ASUS Turbo GTX 1070 8GB. My system has a Ryzen 7 8700F and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. In…
Is It Worth Upgrading This 13-Year-Old PC to 16GB RAM and a Xeon?
I'm considering upgrading my 13-year-old computer. It currently has an ASRock H61 motherboard, a G870 processor, 4GB of RAM, an AMD HD 7770 graphics card, a Chieftec CTG-400…
Is a GTX 1070 Time Spy graphics score of 6124 normal?
I upgraded from a GTX 1060 6GB to an ASUS Turbo GTX 1070 8GB for $50. My system has a Ryzen 7 8700F and 16GB of DDR5-6000 memory.…
What’s the Best Upgrade Path for My Older PC to Play Battlefield 6?
My current system is getting pretty old, and DDR5 prices are making me hesitant to start a completely new build. I'm hoping to play Battlefield 6 with friends,…
What’s the Best Way to Upgrade This Gaming PC on a Small Budget?
My partner's PC has started slowing down and struggling with some newer games and applications. Its current specifications are an Intel Core i5-8400, 16 GB of RAM, a…
GTX 1070 Causes Black-Screen Crashes During Gaming
My used GTX 1070 crashes during games, even after I removed and reinstalled the graphics drivers, disabled hardware acceleration, switched to a balanced power plan, underclocked the card,…
What graphics card upgrade makes sense for my i7-8700 gaming and editing PC?
I need to replace or upgrade the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB in a used PC I bought about three years ago. I use the system for gaming,…
How Far Can I Push and Overclock My GTX 1070?
I've been using the same GTX 1070 since it launched, and I'd like to keep it going while extracting as much performance as possible. It has sentimental value…
How Far Can I Push and Overclock My GTX 1070?
I've been using my GTX 1070 since it launched, and I'd like to keep it going while squeezing out as much performance as possible. It has sentimental value…
What CPU and GPU upgrades make sense for a Ryzen 5 1600 and GTX 1070?
My current PC has a Ryzen 5 1600 and a GTX 1070, and it is starting to fall below the minimum requirements for newer games such as Star…
Elden Ring Keeps Crashing to Desktop After a Few Minutes
I recently reinstalled Elden Ring through Steam after not playing it for a while. Since then, the game runs for a few minutes, briefly shows a black screen,…
Is It Worth Upgrading My GTX 1070, or Should I Wait?
I built my PC around 2016 and have gradually replaced a few parts, including the motherboard. I'm planning to upgrade from 16GB to 32GB of RAM, but I'm…
Should I Upgrade My GTX 1070 Now or Wait for a Bigger PC Upgrade?
I built my PC around 2016 and have already replaced a few parts, including the motherboard. I'm considering upgrading from 16GB to 32GB of RAM, but I'm unsure…
What GPU should I upgrade to from a GTX 1070 with a budget of about $400?
I'm looking to replace my GTX 1070 and would like to stay under roughly $400 USD. My system has a Ryzen 5 5600X, 32 GB of RAM, a…
Audio Crackling and Crashes After Upgrading From a GTX 1070 to an RTX 5060
I upgraded my graphics card from a GTX 1070 to an RTX 5060. Since installing the 5060, I've been dealing with crackling audio and occasional system crashes, while…
Is a GTX 1070 Still Good Enough for 1440p Gaming?
I'm upgrading from 1080p to 1440p and looking for a very affordable graphics card, ideally around £80 or less. I'm considering a used GTX 1070 because it has…
Should I Upgrade My Current PC or Build a New One?
I'm thinking about upgrading my first PC and would appreciate some advice. My current system has an Intel Core i7-6700K, 16GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070…