I'm running Windows 10 and sometimes my games crash, even with everything set to the lowest graphics. Plus, I can't upgrade to Windows 11 since my system doesn't meet the requirements. Here's a quick rundown of my current setup:
- 16 GB RAM
- MSI Z170A GAMING PRO motherboard
- Intel Core i5-6600K CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GPU
- SilentiumPC Regnum RG1 chassis with just one case fan (the fan's been acting up, so I turned it off to avoid issues)
- I have both an SSD and an HDD
I'm not very knowledgeable about PCs, but I'm looking for some affordable upgrade options to improve my gaming experience. I only want enough performance to maintain a steady frame rate at 1080p, not necessarily the best graphics.
Thanks for any advice!
2 Answers
If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, it might be worth selling your current PC and buying a used one that already has better specs. The price-performance ratio is often better with used systems. However, if you're not ready to go that route, then upgrading just the GPU and CPU sound like good options. Just be careful with your budget since you're a student, but piece-by-piece upgrades can help you spread out the costs!
Upgrading your GPU could make the biggest difference here. Since your current setup is getting a bit old, you might want to look into something like a GTX 5060 Ti or RX 9060 XT for better performance. Given your motherboard, you could also consider a used i7 8th gen CPU, which would boost your processing power without needing a complete overhaul of your system. But you might want to troubleshoot the crashes first, check your CPU and RAM usage during games to see where the bottleneck is happening.
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