What’s the smartest gaming upgrade path for my AM4 PC before a US trip?
I built my current PC about three years ago and will be traveling through the US in November. Since components are often cheaper there, I'm considering buying upgrades…
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What’s the smartest upgrade path for my AM4 gaming PC before buying parts in the US?
I'm traveling to the US in November and want to take advantage of lower component prices before flying home. My current system is a Ryzen 5 5600 with…
Help me refine my first gaming PC build for 1440p gaming
I'm ready to move from console to PC and want a system mainly for gaming and everyday tasks. I'll be playing Call of Duty, Fortnite, Destiny, Valorant, DayZ,…
7800X3D or 9800X3D, and RTX 5070 or RX 9070 XT for a 1440p gaming PC?
I'm building a gaming PC and am undecided between the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D for the CPU. For the graphics card, I'm considering an overclocked…
Is It Worth Spending More on AM5 for My First Gaming PC?
I picked up a used PC for $650 that includes a Ryzen 5 5600G, an ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS WiFi motherboard, 16GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR4, and an…
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…
Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D worth upgrading to from a 5700X or 5800X3D?
I currently have a Ryzen 7 5700X and a Radeon 9070 XT. The games I play benefit significantly from X3D cache, and I need 32GB of memory. With…
Will the MSI PRO B850-S Limit My RX 9070 XT or Future X3D Upgrade?
I originally built my PC on a budget and have upgraded it over time. The current specifications are: - Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT - Ryzen 5…
What CPU and DDR5 motherboard should I get for heavily modded Minecraft under $450?
I'm running a large Minecraft mod pack with around 200 mods, but my Ryzen 5 5500 sometimes struggles. My budget for the CPU is under $450, and I'd…
What’s the best way to upgrade my PC for around £800–£900 and reach 360 FPS?
I'm in the UK and have roughly £800–£900 to spend on used parts. My current system has an RTX 5060 and an i5-13420H, but the CPU averages around…
What CPU and motherboard should I pair with an RTX 5070?
I recently bought an RTX 5070, but the rest of my system is fairly old: an Intel i5-9400F, MSI H310M PRO-VDH motherboard, 16GB of RAM, a 750W power…
Should I Build a High-End Gaming PC Now or Wait for Next-Generation Parts?
I'm building my first PC in the United States and am stuck between buying current high-end parts and waiting for the next generation. My budget is around $3,000,…
What CPU and motherboard pair well with an RX 9070 XT?
I'm building my first PC and plan to use an RX 9070 XT, but I'm unsure which CPU and motherboard make sense. I've heard that a build needs…
What should I upgrade first for better 1080p gaming performance?
My current system has a Ryzen 7 3700X, an ASUS TUF X570-Plus WiFi motherboard, 32GB of DDR4, and a modified GTX 1080 Ti. I play at 1080p and…
Is this $4,000 gaming PC build overkill for 1440p ultrawide gaming?
I'm building my first PC after using the same prebuilt for about seven years. I recently started my first full-time job, so my original budget of around $3,000…
What’s the best gaming PC build for £850–£1,000?
I'm putting together a gaming PC for my son and haven't kept up with hardware for about five years. The budget is roughly £850–£1,000, and I'm happy to…
Looking for feedback on a new PC build for World of Warcraft
I'm putting together a new gaming PC primarily for World of Warcraft and would appreciate advice on the parts or similarly priced alternatives. My current list is: MSI…
Best Upgrade Path for a Ryzen 1600/RX 480 PC for 1440p Gaming?
I built this PC around 2020 and it has handled older games and lighter multiplayer titles reasonably well, but newer games such as Hellblade 2, FBC: Firebreak, and…
Which B550M Motherboard Is Best for a Ryzen 5 5600 and Possible X3D Upgrade?
I'm choosing between the MSI B550M-A PRO, MSI B550M PRO-VDH, and Gigabyte B550M DS3H. I'm mainly comparing VRM quality, VRM cooling, and whether the board can deliver enough…
Which B550M motherboard is best for a Ryzen 5 5600 and future X3D upgrade?
I'm choosing between the MSI B550M-A PRO, MSI B550M PRO-VDH, and Gigabyte B550M DS3H. I'm mainly comparing VRM quality, VRM cooling, and whether the board can provide enough…