Future proof

Hi I'm debating if I should upgrade my pc from what I currently have (ryzen 7 3700x , 2060 super) to a ryzen 7 5700x and a XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE. It's been a while since I've bought new components and I'm what I want to ask is if this would be future proof. Because in a few months I'll be off...

Why is it that consoles life cycles last like 6-8 years but when people ask about future-proofing pc parts, the answer is always something like only several years? I want to buy a gaming pc that includes "top of the line" parts, but that will also last me as long as a console's life-cycle...

Tell me what you think of putting these components as a springboard system, to eventually swap for better/faster etc. new components? The system will mostly be used for surfing, Photoshop work and light gaming. Very importantly, I'm on a tight budget with not too much now. I figure to spend...

Hello, I am currently using i3 8100 with RX 580 . So if i want to upgrade now for next gen games which CPU should i go for I will mention the price and Combo below ( in my local currency ) Combo 1 : i5 10400F + Gigabyte H410 S2h ( Price - 22,500 ) Combo 2 : i5 10400 + Gigabyte H410 S2h (...

Hi,this is a very general question but I am just wondering how long my setup can keep up with new & upcoming games for 1080/1440p 60+ fps.I currently have the following: Motherboard:B150M Bazooka Plus CPU: i5 6600 GPU:GTX 1070 RAM:16 GB DDR4 (2133mhz) Storage: 2TB HDD How long can this keep up...

Hi there everybody! I’ll try to keep this short and sweet, so I’ll ask my question and then explain everything after that. My question is, which CPU would you buy for a 90% gaming usage computer that I don’t plan on updating (CPU/MOBO wise) for 5-6 years? I’m stuck between the i9 9900k and the...

My monitor provides only 60-75hz at 1080p, but this is exactly what I want. I have no plans on upgrading my monitor. I'm currently running an RX 580 (a mid range card) and it does just fine to give 60-100fps on ultra settings. My question is this: I have the option to get a used 1070Ti (a high...

Okay so i want to upgrade but i need help. Im still using my first build. Specs: 1070ti I5 8500 500gb 970 pro 2tb seagate 650w psu gold Z370 d3 mobo 32gb corsair vengance 3000mhz I just bought a 570x corsair case and i feel dumb putting the same parts in it and want to do something new i was...

Hi all.After upgrading my gpu last year from gtx 960 to gtx 1070 i took the decision to upgrade my i5 4590 which servered me well for the past 5 years.So right now im deciding on which one will suit me well the ryzen 3600 or the last year gen 2700x.I ve already bought 2x8 gb ddr4 3200 mhz...

If I get a PSU that's 750w when my pc just uses 450w, arent I future-proofing it so if I upgrade and need let's say 550w I don't need to replace it or the same with other things like ram. :) Thanks for the replies in advance

I can't decide which one of two laptops should I buy. The only differences between them are the graphics cards. Other components are the same and so is the price. Which one of these GPUs will age better and will last longer? I think it could be the GTX 1070 but aren't future games requiring...

So, i successfully managed to kill my 6 year old PC by connecting a molex connector while the system was running. Lesson learned. Moving on. Building a new one. Now I'm aiming for a kinda future proof system, where i have room for upgrades in the next 5-6 years. From the build i wrecked i have...

Hey all, I built my PC a few years back now, I want to know if it is worth my time to rebuild a new PC or just upgrade my graphics card. The PC is used for internet browsing, statistical software, Microsoft office and of course gaming. I would like to be able to play current and future triple-A...

I need something mobile for working and for gaming as I am bed bound a lot from being sick and have to travel a lot as well. I want something that I can play games on high and will last be 5 + years. I am willing to spend like a grand, but hoping to go around 800$ range and that itll drop down...

This question has probably been asked by many, still, help me. So I was at my local computer shop asking them to update my motherboard BIOS since mine is a Gigabyte AB350M-HD3 and it doesn't support my Ryzen 3 2200g out of the box. Annnnnnnndd the employee might have fucked it up because when...

Hello i currently have a Seagate Desktop HDD ST1000DM003 that is 1tb and its roughly 4 years old valued at a rough 55 dollars, Now i have noticed that i am filling it quite fast as i am a gamer and i download a lot of games and its also beginning to slow down so i was thinking about upgrading...

Hello all, I have a ASUS R541U stuck in sleep mode unresponsive to any input. There are two indicator lights. The Power light flashes. The Charger light does not come on at all. The stock charger measures 19.5 V No response to keypad, Space, Escape, or Power Button. Holding the power button...

Guys, i have a pc with spec like this : PROCESSOR I3 6100 VGA ZOTAC GTX 970 8GB AVEXIR RAM 1TB HDD 550 CORSAIR PSU The pc suddenly reboot every time when i play GTA 5 or COD infinite warfare, but not for Dota2 This problem doenst appear before, it appear just a month this. Do u know what happen?

Yesterday i was going through my front panel connectors (long story) and for some reason or other i pressed the reset button twice at somepoint, the system was on sleep mode so the screen was off and have no way of knowing if anything happened. I dont want to check if the reset button works...

On the front case Power, Reset, and HDLED ..All connectors have a little triangle markers. So far I have found on the web 3 different answers for the triangle- 1. Positive 2. Negative. 3. Pin #1. Since their seems to be such a giant discrepancy and I cannot find a Manual for the Viper GX...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-VG248QE-Black-24-1ms-GTG-HDMI-Widescreen-LED-Backlight-LCD-Monitor-/291610145742?hash=item43e551b3ce:g:9IkAAOSwFGNWTd3I should i get a refurbished one or http://pcpartpicker.com/product/sbKhP6/asus-mg248q-240-144hz-monitor-mg248q i should get this one or get an acer...

Hi! I have a decent computer and I run games like CS:GO, Minecraft and another game called Microvolts at over 250fps. But I can only play GTA V at highest graphics with 60-90fps. And I'm thinking about buying a 144hz monitor. But I'm not sure if I want to buy it if it'll look bad on GTA V or any...

I'm looking for a CPU cooler for my computer, I don't think a water cooler would fit in my case, or it might. I am looking for as quiet as possible in the range of $25-$100 in USD. Below are my current computer specs My Computer Specs: Case: Zalman Z11 Plus CPU: Intel 4770k Overclocked 4.5Ghz...

I want to start recording minecraft in 1080p or 720p in 60fps. I want to have over 200 fps while recording because I have a 144hz monitor. I use high resolution packs and medium settings. I know minecraft is more of a CPU game but I want an overall decent pc. I can get more ram later on if...

Hi, I dont have much money and I wanted to custom build my pc. So I got all the parts used. Now I got the asrock 970m Pro3... The box says FX series, FX 9 series, 8 core compatible. Now when I put my fx 9590 in and put it all together today, it shows a black screen and it says a couple things...

Specs： i3-6100 3.7GHz , MSI R9 380 I'm having single digit fps on game ( Tera Online ) during dungeon runs... i've heard that this game is cpu-intensive Is i3-6100 really not enough to power up this game or are there other reasons(drivers,etc)?

Hey, so my friend got a laptop and today he bought a harddisk for it. He installs windows 10 on it. But there are no drivers for his laptop for windows 10 so he installed windows 8.1 drivers and now he is getting low fps in games. Is this why he is getting low fps? This is his laptop...

Hi. I am new to this whole boot up a new motherboard thing. I have tried and look at other peoples questions with the same/simillar issue. But since I'm not that sharp wwith this I just cant seem to get any help. The manual that follows doesnt give much explanation. My mother is the one listed...

Ive recently built a system ASrock 970 extreme4 motherboard amd fx-8350 cpu cryorig h7 cooler crucial ballistix sport 16gb (2x8gb) thermaltake smart 550w psu msi gtx960 4G gpu I have been receiving alot of errors recently and since its a new computer I didnt know where to begin, so I ran...

Hello! So yeah, I got an ASUS PCE N15 network card on my rig and I need to bring up the Control Center but I'm not sure how. All I did so far was run the install wizard on the disk, and restarted my computer. Can't find any form of shortcut anywhere. Thanks for reading Edit: Windows 8.1 64b

I have just bought my new graphics card yesterday, I slot it in, installed the Nvidia drivers, restarted my computer, and took it for a test spin. Only to have my computer freeze mid loading screen in Fallout 4. I hard shut down my computer, and tried again thinking it was a driver issue or...

I will be playing a game, and the next thing I know the game minimizes and I get taken back to desktop. For no reason. Then a few seconds later the mouse cursor will show busy (which is what took me out of my game). I can't go back into the game right away or it will just do it again a few...

I read somewhere that the R9 280Xs is 294mm, and the Z11 has room for 290mm. Has anyone tried it? Does anyone know if I can mod the case slightly to make it fit? Thanks!

With an R9 380 and fx8320 I originally was running fine when I started the game. Mostly 40-50 on high with alot of weird drops to 30 but still manageable. Now, even on low im not even getting over 20. All my drivers are updated. Tried validating cache. It's pretty sad that i'm forced to pickup a...

I've been at this for four days now, and can't seem to get this silly thing up and running. I'm going to bed at night dreaming about it. Waking up ready to try new ideas. And every day I've been completely shut down. I've fine-tooth combed every troubleshooting guide I could find, read the...

The Specs: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01959720 The Motherboard: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01925562 Should I try upgrading it by adding a new power supply and graphics card? My desktop has 8 gb of ram installed already but it's making a weird loud noise whenever I boot it...

I am building a new pc for my friend which is on a budget The parts I have selected are FX 8350 Asus m5a97 8gb of ram gtx 555 120gb ssd 1tb hdd I was planing to use a Gigabyte Odin Pro 550w to power it http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2495#kf While I am certain 550...

Hi, I'm finding HIS Iceq HD 7950 boost going for around $150 or less used these days and thinking of doing crossfire. Can anyone tell me: 1. Will they fit together on my mobo? Looks like it would be extremely close. 2. Based on my system specs below would you recommend it. 3. I know micro...

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: As soon as possible. BUDGET RANGE: Ideally around $250, but I can wait and get more if necessary. USAGE: Play CS:GO with at least 60FPS max settings 1920x1080 resolution at all times. System specs: graphics card: Radeon HD 7450 power supply: Internal 300W...

Hi guys, My rig has a GTX770 Asus DirectCU II 2 GB. I want to add some more memory in it. What is the best option? Buy the new GTX970 4gb? or buy another GPU 2GB and go SLI? Also for SLI what is the best GPU to go for? Can I go SLI with a GTX970 and a GTX770 if I want to? Thank you :)