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    [SOLVED] 3600 vs 9700K

    Thank you both! I will likely invest more in the GPU and save on the CPU.
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    [SOLVED] 3600 vs 9700K

    Hello, I am planning on building a new PC. It will be used almost entirely for gaming. I never stream or run video editing software. I also plan on buying a new 1440p monitor and would like to get a good bit of life out of this PC and run games at >100 FPS. I can live with 60 FPS in 3 or 4...
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    Nvidia Drivers and 700 series cards.

    Hello community! I have a couple questions that I could use some advice/guidance on. 1. I am currently running a MSI GTX 760 Hawk and can buy a used 780ti or 970 for $120. Is it worth it and which of those two would be a better buy? 2. Taking the first question into consideration, I have done...
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    4790K upgrade worth it?

    Thank you all for your advice! The business system may be something I consider. At the very least I will upgrade my CPU now and wait until the 11 series cards come out to hopefully spend a little less on a 10 series or maybe even a mid tier 11.
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    4790K upgrade worth it?

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    4790K upgrade worth it?

    Hi all, Quick question regarding whether an upgrade is worth the time and money. I play games such as BF1, PUBG, and other random AAA and FPS games. In some games I have noticed my CPU seems to be holding me back. I'm not ready for a full blown upgrade yet, but in the meantime I could get a...
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    Battlefield 1 FPS Getting Worse

    Hi all, I am having issues with FPS in Battlefield 1. I have had the game since it's release and have been playing it on the same rig the entire time. Initially when I started playing it I was able to get acceptable FPS (45-60) at the HIGH setting, which included AA. Now I am struggling to get...
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    HELP! My CPU temps!

    Hi all! I am having a problem with my CPU temps. Currently it is idling at about 40c, but when put under load it’s going all the way to 85c! I have a Corsair H100i v2 to cool it and I’ve had it for about 3 years. For 2.5 years my CPU never got above 65c and it has slowly gotten hotter since...
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    Is my Corsair H100i v2 dying?

    Hello TomsHardware Community! I have a question about my Corsair H100i v2 CPU water cooler. I have had this cooler installed for about 3 years now and for the first 2.5 years my temps on my CPU almost never got above 65c and my idle temps were around 35c. Now, over the last 6 months, I have...