Is a $200 PNY RTX 5050 worth it, or should I save for an RTX 5060?
I found a new-in-box PNY RTX 5050 being sold locally for $200 and I'm wondering whether it's worth buying or if I should spend more on an RTX…
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What Should I Upgrade After My GTX 1080 Died?
I built this PC with my brother in 2016 and it has worked reliably until the GTX 1080 recently died. The rest of the system still seems functional,…
Is a $200 RTX 5050 worth it, or should I wait for an RTX 5060?
I found a new RTX 5050 for $200 from a local seller and I'm trying to decide whether it's worth buying or if I should spend more on…
What GPU Upgrade Pairs Well With an i7-8700K?
RAM prices are making it difficult for me to replace my whole platform right now. I currently have a GTX 1080, an i7-8700K, and 32GB of DDR4 memory.…
What GPU would pair well with an i7-8700K while I delay a full platform upgrade?
I currently have a GTX 1080, an i7-8700K, and 32 GB of DDR4 memory. RAM prices make a full upgrade too expensive right now, so I'm planning to…
What upgrades would make this older gaming PC better for modern games?
I have an older iBUYPOWER desktop that has barely been used: an i7-8700K, Z370 motherboard, GTX 1070, 16GB of DDR4 memory, a 1TB hard drive, a 240GB SSD,…
Should I retire my GTX 1080 Ti and i7-8700K, or keep troubleshooting?
I've been using the same gaming PC for years and my GTX 1080 Ti is still surprisingly capable at 1080p/144Hz. The system has an Intel i7-8700K, 16GB of…
What’s the best upgrade from an i7-8700K for gaming and video editing?
I'm planning to replace my i7-8700K with a newer platform and would appreciate some upgrade suggestions. I'm considering an i7-14700K, but I'm open to changing the motherboard and…
Should I overclock my i7-8700K or upgrade for smoother multitasking?
I use my PC for work with several applications open at once, including demanding programs such as FL Studio and Adobe Premiere. At times, the system briefly becomes…
My RTX 2080 Died—Should I Buy a Used 2070 Super or Upgrade the Whole Platform?
My RTX 2080 has died, and I'm trying to decide whether to replace it cheaply or upgrade my entire system. New graphics cards are priced well above MSRP,…
What can I upgrade in my Mini-ITX PC without rebuilding it?
I'm running a compact Mini-ITX system with an ASUS Z270i motherboard, Core i7-8700K, EVGA RTX 2070, and 16GB of DDR4 memory. The Coffee Lake platform is getting old,…
Is there a worthwhile CPU upgrade for my 8th/9th-gen motherboard?
I currently have an Intel Core i7-8700K and a motherboard that supports 8th-generation processors. I was considering an i9-8950HK, but I'm not sure whether it would be a…
Why Is My i7-8700K Reaching 100°C and Causing Lag?
I've had my PC since January 2018 and have never replaced the CPU thermal paste. I also haven't thoroughly cleaned out the dust since last year. Performance was…
What graphics card should I upgrade to from a GTX 1060 without replacing my PC?
I'm planning to move to another country within the next year or two, so I don't want to build an entirely new PC yet. I've only upgraded the…
What graphics card should I upgrade to from a GTX 1060 without rebuilding my PC?
I'm planning to replace my NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB to get a noticeable performance boost, but I haven't upgraded the main components of my PC since 2018…
Is Upgrading to an RTX 5070 Worth It with My i7 8700k?
Hey everyone! I'm thinking about upgrading from my RTX 2080 Super. I just got a 165Hz 1440p monitor, and I've noticed my 8GB of VRAM is getting maxed…
Which CPU Should I Choose for My RTX 2080 Ti: i7-8700K or i7-9700K?
I'm building a new system with a Z370M Mortar motherboard and 32GB of DDR4 RAM running at 3600MHz. I've got an MSI RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio…
Should I Upgrade My GTX 1080 Setup or Build New?
I'm hoping to get some advice on upgrading my current PC setup. My GTX 1080 graphics card is running really hot, around 85-88°C during intense gaming, even after…
Is it better to upgrade my prebuilt PC or save for a new build?
I've had my Lenovo C730 prebuilt PC since 2019, and it's equipped with an i7-8700K and a GTX 1060 6GB, along with 16GB of DDR4 memory in single…
Best GPU Upgrade for an i7-8700K: 5060 vs 5060 Ti?
Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade the GPU in my older i7 system and would love some advice. Here are my current specs: an ASUS Prime Z370-A motherboard,…