9800X3D and RX 9070 XT build for CS2 and Valorant—what would you change?
I'm planning my first high-end gaming PC, mainly for CS2 and Valorant. My priorities are very high FPS, consistent frametimes, and strong 1% lows rather than AAA gaming…
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Valorant stopped recognizing Secure Boot after setting up a Zorin OS dual boot
After setting up Zorin OS and Windows in a dual-boot configuration on the same SSD, I launched Valorant and played a few matches normally. Then I was suddenly…
Why has my gaming PC suddenly become completely unplayable?
I built this PC in 2022, and games such as Marvel Rivals, Fortnite, and Valorant have become so laggy that they freeze on a single frame and are…
How can I fix Secure Boot on an HP OMEN 25L without breaking Windows?
I have an HP OMEN 25L GT15-0xxx with an i5-12400F, RTX 4060, 16GB of RAM, a 2TB NVMe SSD, and Windows 11. I disabled Secure Boot previously because…
What should I upgrade first in my gaming PC with a €500 budget?
I live in the Netherlands and have a flexible upgrade budget of around €500. I mainly play Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant, which run reasonably well but not as…
What should I upgrade first in my PC for better CS2 and Valorant performance?
I live in the Netherlands and have a flexible budget, ideally around €500. My current PC runs Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant reasonably well, but I would like smoother…
Should I buy a stronger CPU with integrated graphics now and add a GPU later?
I'm planning to build or buy a PC on a limited budget. I could spend everything on a stronger CPU with integrated graphics and add a dedicated graphics…
What gaming PC build is best for competitive games around £1,500?
I'm looking for recommendations for a gaming PC with a budget of roughly £1,500. I mainly want strong, efficient parts for competitive games such as Rocket League, Valorant,…
How Can I Enable Secure Boot on a Gigabyte B460M DS3H?
I'm trying to play Valorant, but it says Secure Boot needs to be enabled. My Gigabyte B460M DS3H motherboard shows a warning about CSM being loaded, and Secure…
Is upgrading from an i5-12400F to an i5-14600K worthwhile for 240Hz gaming?
I'm considering upgrading my i5-12400F to an i5-14600K and would like to know whether the difference is worthwhile for competitive games such as Valorant and Counter-Strike 2. I'm…
How Can I Fix Frequent Micro-Stutters in Valorant on a New PC?
I recently bought a prebuilt PC and have been experiencing frequent micro-stutters while playing Valorant and watching YouTube. It doesn't seem to be network lag because the game…
Is a Ryzen 5 9600X and Arc B580 a good 1440p gaming build for Valorant?
I'm planning my first proper desktop PC after gaming on a laptop with an i7-12700H and RTX 4060. The laptop performs reasonably well, but it gets extremely loud…
Why does enabling UEFI or Secure Boot prevent Windows 11 from starting?
My Windows 11 PC currently boots in UEFI mode, and both SSDs use GPT partitioning. However, Windows reports that Secure Boot is disabled even though the firmware settings…
Is This a Good Black-and-White RGB Gaming PC Build Under AUD $2,000?
I'm completely new to building PCs and want to put one together for my birthday. I'd like it to handle Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Cyberpunk 2077, and Roblox smoothly…
PC stutters every few seconds when playing Valorant
I've had this PC for about a year without any problems, including while playing demanding games and competitive titles. However, when I started playing Valorant, the system began…
PC freezes repeatedly in Valorant after upgrading from AM4 to AM5
I upgraded my system from a Ryzen 5 3600 with a B450 motherboard and 16GB of DDR4-3200 memory to a Ryzen 5 7500F with a B650 motherboard and…
Should I switch from 1440p 180Hz to 1080p 240Hz for Valorant?
I'm currently using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with an RTX 4060 Ti 8GB and a 1440p 180Hz monitor. I mainly play Valorant, where performance is already good, but…
What should I upgrade first for smoother 165Hz gaming?
I built my PC in 2022 and want to improve it gradually rather than replace everything at once. I mainly want Valorant to run smoothly at a high…
PC freezes every few seconds in Valorant after upgrading from AM4 to AM5
I upgraded my system from a Ryzen 5 3600, B450M motherboard, and 16GB of DDR4-3200 memory to a Ryzen 5 7500F, B650 motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5-6000 CL36…
What PC upgrades or replacement can I get with a £500 budget?
I'm looking for recommendations for an entry-level gaming PC or upgrade path so I can set a realistic budget. My current system hasn't been upgraded since before 2020…