What GPU upgrade makes sense for my new i7-13700K build?
I recently started building and upgrading my own PC. My original 2016 system had a GTX 970, an ASUS Prime Z170-A motherboard, 16GB of DDR4, an i7-6700, a…
RAM upgrade
Should I buy 16GB or 32GB of DDR5 for this AM5 upgrade?
I recently upgraded from an RTX 3060 to an RTX 5060 Ti, and now I'm considering replacing the rest of my system. I'd reuse my Thermalright Phantom Spirit…
What’s the best way to upgrade my Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 4060 Ti PC?
I bought a CyberPowerPC in 2023 mainly for gaming and didn't pay much attention to the individual components. It has an AMD Ryzen 7 5700, 16GB of RAM,…
Is upgrading this AM4 system to 32GB of RAM worthwhile?
I built this PC in December 2020, and it still performs well, but I'm starting to notice its age. The specs are a Ryzen 5 5600X, MSI MAG…
What Should I Upgrade First in My Gaming PC?
I bought a CyberPowerPC in 2023 mainly for gaming and didn't pay much attention to the individual parts. It has an AMD Ryzen 7 5700, 16GB of memory,…
Is upgrading from 16GB to 32GB RAM worthwhile on my Ryzen 5600X system?
I built this PC in December 2020 and it still performs well, but I'm starting to notice its age. The system has a Ryzen 5 5600X, MSI MAG…
When Does 64GB of RAM Actually Make Sense for a Gaming PC?
I'm choosing between 32GB and 64GB of RAM for a gaming PC. I mostly play games, but I also tend to keep a huge number of browser tabs…
Is 32GB of RAM enough for this high-end gaming PC?
I'm building a system with an RTX 5080 Aero, Ryzen 7 9850X3D, 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, an ASUS ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi motherboard, and an NZXT H9…
Is 16GB of RAM enough for my new gaming PC, or should I upgrade to 32GB?
I finally finished my first PC build after saving for a long time. AM5 was far too expensive where I live because of taxes and inflated prices, so…
Is 32 GB or 64 GB of RAM better for Docker-heavy development on AM4?
I'm starting a full-time software development role and currently use my own Windows PC during probation. My workload includes TypeScript/Node, React, Python, Docker, databases, and some local AI…
Can I run 16GB and 8GB of RAM together on an AM4 system?
I'm currently gaming on a Ryzen 5 5500X3D with an RX 6650 XT and 16GB of 2666MHz RAM. While playing Overwatch and using Discord, memory usage often climbs…
Should I Upgrade My Old Dell Precision or Buy a New Desktop?
I'm not very experienced with PC hardware and would appreciate advice. My current desktop is a Dell Precision Tower 3420 with an Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB of…
Should I upgrade my Dell Precision 3420 or replace it?
I'm not very familiar with PC hardware and would appreciate some advice. My current Dell Precision Tower 3420 has an Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM,…
Should I downgrade my GPU to add more RAM for video editing?
I currently have a Ryzen 7500X3D, an ASRock B850M-C motherboard, 16GB of CL36 DDR5-6000 memory, and an RTX 3070 Ti. I mainly play at 1080p and 144Hz, 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,…
Should I upgrade my Dell Precision 3420 or replace it for scientific work?
I'm not very familiar with PC hardware and would appreciate advice on how to spend roughly $300–400. My current computer is a Dell Precision Tower 3420 with an…
Is Upgrading to 32GB of RAM Worth It, or Is Speed More Important?
My current system has 16GB of RAM, and I'm considering upgrading to a 32GB kit with two 16GB DDR5 modules rated around 6000 MT/s. The kit I found…
What upgrades would help my PC run newer games better?
My PC struggles to maintain good frame rates in many games released over the past five years, even after lowering the graphics settings. I bought this prebuilt system…
What should I upgrade to improve gaming performance on my PC?
My PC has started struggling to maintain good frame rates in many games released over the past several years, even after lowering the graphics settings. I bought this…
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…