What GPU should I pair with a Ryzen 7 5700X3D for 4K gaming?
I'm planning a GPU upgrade for my AM4 gaming system. My current RTX 3060 Ti is starting to struggle, especially in newer and competitive games, and I want…
Ryzen 5700X3D
Can I Combine 8GB and 16GB RAM Sticks Without Game Crashes?
I recently bought a 32GB kit made of two 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro sticks rated at 3600MHz CL18. My existing 16GB kit has been filling up and…
How can I run mixed-capacity RAM kits reliably?
I recently bought a 32GB kit consisting of two 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4-3600 CL18 sticks because my existing 16GB kit was reaching its limit and causing…
Should I upgrade to a 5700X3D or a 9060 XT 16GB first?
I'm trying to improve gaming performance in titles like Tarkov and Wardogs, where I'm currently averaging around 50 FPS at 1080p despite optimizing the settings for performance. My…
Should I upgrade my GPU, monitor, or CPU first on this AM4 gaming PC?
I built this system in 2020 and am trying to decide whether to upgrade it gradually instead of replacing everything. I play shooters, indie games, and newer AAA…
PC powers off almost immediately after startup and won’t display an image
My PC suddenly shut down while sitting idle, and since then it usually powers on for about half a second before the PSU clicks and everything turns off.…
PC powers off almost immediately after startup and never displays an image
My PC suddenly shut down while it was sitting idle, and since then it powers on for about half a second before the PSU clicks and everything turns…
How far can I upgrade the CPU on a Gigabyte B450M DS3H WiFi?
I'm considering upgrading from my Ryzen 5 3600, mainly because CPU prices seem more reasonable than GPU prices right now. My motherboard is a Gigabyte B450M DS3H WiFi.…
Which Component Should I Upgrade First for CS2 and Single-Player Games?
My current build has a Ryzen 5 5600, an RTX 5070, 512GB PCIe Gen 3 SSD, 16GB of DDR4-3200 in a single stick, a 750W SFX power supply,…
What’s the Best AM4 CPU Upgrade for My Gaming PC?
I built my PC around eight years ago and have only made a few upgrades, including increasing the memory from 16GB to 32GB. The current parts are an…
What’s the best AM4 CPU upgrade for a future RX 9070?
My current build has an RX 6600, a Ryzen 5 5600G that appears to be failing, 32GB of DDR4 memory, two 1TB Samsung NVMe SSDs, an MSI B550M…
Why is the Gigabyte B550M K cheaper than boards like the MSI B550M-A Pro?
I noticed the Gigabyte B550M K costs about the same as—or sometimes a couple of dollars less than—the MSI B550M-A Pro, even though it appears to offer two…
Is the Ryzen 5 5600X3D the best upgrade for improving 1440p frame dips?
I'm currently using a Ryzen 5 5600 with 32GB of DDR4-3600 CL18 memory, an RX 6800, and a B450 motherboard. Modern games run well at 1440p with good…
What CPU should I upgrade to for my Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 3070 Ti?
I'm getting back into PC gaming and my system has started feeling slow. It was built around 2017 with a Ryzen 5 2600, an RTX 3070 Ti, and…
Is a Ryzen 7 5700X3D the right upgrade for my Ryzen 5 3600 and RX 6700 XT?
I upgraded from a GTX 1660 Super to an RX 6700 XT, mainly to improve performance in Monster Hunter Wilds. The GPU has been a big improvement, but…
What CPU should I upgrade to from a Ryzen 5 2600?
I have a PC built around 2017 with a Ryzen 5 2600, a Gigabyte RTX 3070 Ti, and 16 GB of 3200 MHz RAM. I recently started gaming…
Why Does WoW Drop to 20 FPS and Freeze During Large Raids?
I'm playing WoW at 150–200 FPS in dungeons and the open world, but performance collapses in 20-player mythic raids. During pulls and heavy mechanics, FPS fluctuates between roughly…
Should I Upgrade the CPU or Replace the B450 Motherboard Too?
My girlfriend's son has been dealing with recurring gaming problems, and we're planning to work on his PC as a birthday project in the next week or two.…
Should I upgrade my CPU or move to DDR5 for 280Hz Valorant?
I mainly play Valorant and want a consistent 280 FPS to match my 280Hz monitor. My current system has a Ryzen 5 5500, Radeon RX 6600, MSI B550…
Is this a sensible white-themed upgrade while keeping my DDR4 RAM and SSD?
I recently moved into a white Y70 Hoshimachi Suisei case and want the rest of the build to match, while keeping my 32GB of DDR4 RAM and 2TB…