Will My Current PC Handle WoW: Forever at 3440×1440?
I've mainly played WoW Classic for years, so I haven't upgraded most of my PC since 2019. The one exception is my RTX 3060 Ti. I recently bought…
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How much would an X3D processor improve FPS in an extremely CPU-bound game?
I currently play ARK: Survival Ascended in a huge base with tens of thousands of structures visible at once. Performance averages around 20–30 FPS depending on my location,…
What’s the Cheapest Desktop Build for 200+ FPS in PUBG at 1080p?
I'm building a new desktop mainly for PUBG and want the cheapest sensible setup that can realistically deliver around 180–240 FPS at 1080p, with 200+ FPS as consistently…
Is a Ryzen 5 5600X Enough for a RTX 5070 Ti at 4K?
I'm currently running a Ryzen 5 5600X with an RTX 5070 Ti and usually target around 4K at 100 FPS on an LG C4. I mostly play single-player,…
Which AM5 X3D CPU and motherboard should I buy for a $400–$500 budget?
I'm upgrading from an Intel Core i7-8700K system with an RX 9070, using a Fractal Design Meshify C case. I'd like to move to an AM5 X3D processor,…
What’s the Best Budget PC Setup for Escape from Tarkov?
I'm planning a budget gaming PC around an MSI B650-P WiFi motherboard and a Ryzen 9 7900X with 32GB of RAM. Escape from Tarkov is the main game…
Should I upgrade my CPU or GPU first for smoother Warzone performance?
My current PC has a Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1660 Ti 6GB, 16GB DDR4-3200, and a 1TB PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD. In Warzone at 1080p on the…
Should I Enable EXPO for My 7800X3D and 6000MHz RAM?
I'm building my first PC next week and I have a 7800X3D processor with 6000MHz CL30 RAM. I've heard that these X3D CPUs only show benefits up to…
How Bad is My PC's RAM with a CL48 Rating?
I recently picked up a great deal on a new PC that features a 9070 XT graphics card, a 7500X3D CPU, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The build…
Is the L3 Cache in X3D CPUs Worth Skimping on RAM?
I've been eyeing the prices of DDR5 RAM, and I'm wondering if the extra large L3 cache in X3D CPUs actually offers enough of a performance boost to…