I'm having serious performance issues with my PC while working on graphic design. My setup includes a Ryzen 5 5600G processor, a B550 Pro VDH motherboard, RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB VRAM, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB NVMe SSD. I've been using Photoshop and Illustrator together for long periods, but the slowdown makes tasks take forever, affecting my deadlines. My GPU upgrade didn't help as much as I expected. Would upgrading to 32GB of RAM solve my problems, or should I consider getting a different processor? Also, I'm considering whether a laptop might work better for my workflow, especially since I want to keep the PC for gaming.
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Upgrading your RAM could definitely boost performance, especially since you're running RAM-intensive design software. A good choice would be to bump up to 32GB, or even 64GB if you can swing it. Also, since you already have an SSD for your programs, make sure it’s not too full, as that can slow things down significantly. You might want to check how your system's resources are being used while you're working; it could help pinpoint the problem.
You mentioned the SSD, but it’s crucial to ensure it’s not overloaded. For graphic design, if your workload is heavy, investing in a faster SSD (like a 1TB Gen4) will improve load times significantly. Also, reinstalling Windows can clear up any cumulative issues from years of use. It might be best to upgrade your CPU as well if your RAM usage is consistently high; a Ryzen 5 5900X would serve you better than your current processor.
I think you're right about BIOS performance issues. Clearing some space on the SSD might help, too!