Is It Safe to Delete NVIDIA’s 18 GB DirectX Shader Cache?
My main drive has been running low on storage, so I used a disk-usage tool to find out what was taking up space. I found that an NVIDIA…
PC storage
How can I find and safely clear the storage space on my PC?
I'm trying to install Apex Legends, but Windows says there isn't enough free storage. I checked my drive and found that Counter-Strike 2 uses around 70 GB, while…
How can I find and safely free up hundreds of gigabytes of storage?
I'm trying to install Apex Legends, but Windows says there isn't enough free space. I checked my drive and found that Counter-Strike 2 uses around 70 GB, while…
What do I need to install a WD800BEVE 2.5-inch IDE hard drive in a desktop PC?
I have a Western Digital WD800BEVE 2.5-inch hard drive and want to use it in a desktop computer. Ideally, I'd like to mount it on some kind of…
What gaming PC should I build for high-end gaming, digital art, and long-term upgrades?
I'm looking to build my first gaming PC from scratch. My current computer is over 10 years old, so upgrading it no longer seems worthwhile. I mainly want…
Where is the 1TB storage drive hidden in my Corsair Carbide 175R PC?
My sister gave me her old work PC, and I opened the case because I want to replace or upgrade the storage. The Corsair Carbide 175R has empty…
Should I buy a 2TB or 4TB NVMe SSD now, or wait for Black Friday?
My current 1TB SSD is already full, so I'm considering adding a larger NVMe drive. The options I'm looking at are a 2TB Crucial T500 for €290, a…
Can I Move My NVMe SSD Into My New Gaming Laptop?
I have a 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD in my desktop that I'd like to use for extra storage in my new gaming laptop. It only…
Should I upgrade my current PC or build a completely new one?
My current system has a Ryzen 5 5500, 40GB of DDR4 RAM across four sticks, an NVIDIA RTX 2060, and only a 500GB SSD. The biggest problem is…
Should I use the slower NVMe drive for the OS or put everything on the faster one?
I'm putting together a new PC and currently have two NVMe SSDs available: a 1TB Kingston A2000 PCIe 3.0 drive and a 4TB Kingston Renegade PCIe 4.0 drive.…
Is This 7800X3D Gaming PC Build Balanced, or Are There Better Ways to Spend $2,000?
I'm putting together my first desktop since around 2013 and would appreciate some advice before buying. My current system is a gaming laptop with an RTX 2060, and…
Is an NVMe SSD worth the extra cost over a SATA SSD?
I still need to buy the drive for my operating system, but NVMe SSD prices are much higher where I live. I understand that NVMe drives can be…
Can you review this Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming build and help cut costs?
I'm putting together my first desktop since around 2013 after mostly using a gaming laptop with an RTX 2060. The current parts list is about $2,200, while I'd…
Why did my free storage increase after downloading a large game update?
I downloaded a game update that was supposed to be about 10 GB. Before starting, my computer showed 19 GB of free space, but afterward it showed 27…
Why did my free storage increase after downloading a game update?
I downloaded a game update that was around 10 GB in size. Before starting, my computer showed 19 GB of free space, but afterward it showed 27 GB…
Should I choose an AM5 system with DDR5 or save money with AM4 and more RAM?
I'm planning a mid-range PC with a budget of about $1,400 for the case and components. The graphics card I can afford is an RTX 5060 8GB for…
Should I Choose an AM5 Build With 16GB RAM or AM4 With 32GB for an RTX 5060?
I'm planning a mid-range PC build with a budget of around $1,400 for the case and components. The main GPU I can afford is an RTX 5060 8GB…
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…
Will the Ryzen 7 7700X hurt 1% lows compared with the 7800X3D?
I'm deciding between a Ryzen 7 7700X and a Ryzen 7 7800X3D. If I choose the 7700X and put the roughly $100 difference toward storage, should I expect…