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[SOLVED] I was just wondering if my pc could handle one of the new 30 series graphics cards?
I'm thinking about upgrading graphics cards to one one of the new 30 series but I don't know if my pc can handle one ill link the exact pc I have below, also I believe the power supply is 600W if that helps as well...- OnlySmokeGreenGaming
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- Compatible components gpu gtx 3060 Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Graphics Cards
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[SOLVED] What CPU upgrade should I get to pair with my 3060ti GPU?
I currently have an i5 8600k OCed to 4.7 GHZ, I could get it to 5.0 GHz, but temps get way higher and I don't see that big of a change in performance. So I was thinking on getting a CPU upgrade. My current set up is: CPU: Intel i5 8600k Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid LC240E RGB (not really...- Deus Aquila
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- cpu ryzen 5600x ryzen 5800x Upgrade advice warzone
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Question Project: Upgrade 10 year old HP G62 Notebook ?
Hi All, I know that many factors go into upgrading parts - Architecture, temperature, etc. So I was looking for some expert advice what might be the best/latest compatible upgrades for the (1) Processor (2)Memory (3) Graphics card My son wants to upgrade my 10 year old laptop as a project...- SethFar
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- laptop Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Laptop General Discussion
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[SOLVED] Using a stock cooler for a Ryzen 7 cpu
Hi guys, Im planning to upgrade from my AMD Ryzen 5 2600 to a Ryzen 7 5800x. The problem is that the Ryzen 7 5800x doesn't come with a stock cooler. So now the question is "Can i use my Ryzen 5 2600 stock cooler for my Ryzen 7 5800x?". If that isn't an option i also got an old cooler "Silentium... -
[SOLVED] What upgrade from R5-1600 on Asus B-350
Currently running a R5-1600. Asus ROG STRIX B350-F won't support the 5000 series. looks like it tops out at R5-3600/R7-3800/R9-3900 What's the best option within those boundaries? GPU is RTX2060. 16 Gb RAM. Seasonic G 550W PS. -
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Question Help With Upgrading My Prebuilt
Hi, everyone. Apologies if this isn't the right section of the forum to post this on, but as I have a couple of questions, I thought this would be best. I currently own an HP Omen Obelisk prebuilt computer. This is the computer I have. Here are my exact specs: CPU: Intel Core i7 8700 @ 3.20GHz...- Anonemus7
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- gpu psu Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Prebuilt & Enterprise
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[SOLVED] Upgrade Help, PS5 Alternative
So my current system is as follows: *Intel i5-4590 @ 3.3Ghz *Gigabyte Z97-HD3 Motherboard *8GB DDR3 Memory *AMD R9 280 "VTX" *1TB Hard Drive *Asus Soundcard I’ve got to the stage now where it’s either going to be a PS5 or a new pc, I want to do both gaming at my desk and also on my tv when in...- lcarpenter1998
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- amd build build advice New Build Advice part picking system Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Systems
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Question New iMac for 3D Printing and sound, old imac for Adobe CS3?
I have had a 2012 imac running Lion and Premiere CS3 hiccups on it but still works. I upgraded RAM to 32 GB and thought myself clever for a minute. I use CS3 offline in Lion since I can't afford $50 a month for Creative Cloud. Adobe has priced me out increasingly on being able to format my...- PeripateticBee
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- adobe cs3 osx catalina osx lion Upgrade advice
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- Forum: macOS
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[SOLVED] Nervous to upgrade from win8.1Pro - win10
Hey Folks, Been running a home built editing (video/audio) PC on Win8.1 Pro (using start8 to stop the gumby tile thing) for the past 6 years or so and it's just working so so nicely I'm loathe to upgrade it to Win10 but I'm starting to feel like a bit of a dinosaur and finding some software is...- jazmeister
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- Clone Boot Drive raid 0 Upgrade advice Win 10 64 biit win 8.1 64-bit
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[SOLVED] i7- 6700 & rx 480 upgrade to 1660 or 1660 super?
I have a old system that still runs games pretty good but I want to upgrade my gpu with out upgrading my cpu. Should i choose the gtx 1660 or 1660 super? Will I run into any bottlenecking with the super? specs: i7- 6700(non k) Sapphire rx 480 16 gb ram 550w psu 1 tb ssd 4 to hdd- Steve_K7
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- 1660 1660 super gpu gtx nvidia Radeon RX480 upgrade Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Graphics Cards
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[SOLVED] Upgrade or New Build
I previously built my current PC as my other one died and I had to budget pretty hard on so it's not really what I want, I'm unsure whether I will sell it and build a brand new one or try to upgrade but I think I'm slightly limited on how much I can actually upgrade. I haven't looked too much...- Xavierol1
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- component new build Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Components
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[SOLVED] Is my planned upgrade worth it (i7-6700 to i9-9900kf)
Hey, Im considering to upgrade my pc. First of my current System: CPU: i7-6700 Motherboard: H170 Asus Pro gaming GPU: Asus Strix 1080ti 12gb RAM: 16GB DDR4-2133 CPU Cooler: Deepcool Gammaxx 300 Powersupply: Seasonic Focus Gold 700w Monitor: 2560px1440p 144 hz I researched a little and came to... -
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[SOLVED] Upgrade from FX-8350
Hi Guys, I am planning to upgrade from FX-8350 to something latest. Target is for 1080p ultra gaming. I have RX580 GPU, which I will upgrade later once GPU prices come down. Please suggest which option should I go with? Budget is 30K to 40K. Prices are in Indian rupee, and taken from...- Anzar412
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- Build Help intel i5-10400f ryzen 5 3600 Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Components
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What to do with an old Acer Aspire 4315 + How to upgrade it?
I have an old Acer Aspire 4315 which is just gathering dust on my shelf right now and I'm planning on repurposing it by installing a Linux Distro or ChromeOS . This laptop was bought back in 2008. Wayyy back when I was a kid. I don't think that I can upgrade the CPU (Intel Celeron M Processor...- codemilly
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- Acer Old Age upgrade Upgrade advice
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[SOLVED] Upgrading CPU but need a little help
Hey all, I am looking to upgrade my CPU. Here's the current specs MOBO: MSI b450 Gaming plus MAX GPU: Radeon RX 580 RAM: 16GB 3200 GHz CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 When I got the CPU a few pins were bent slightly, straightened them out and it seemed to work fine. Having issues with ram only showing...- therealityreaper
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- Upgrade advice
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- Forum: CPUs
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[SOLVED] Need help with RAM upgrade options
So I am trying to get help with which RAM to possibly purchase as an upgrade to my build. I currently have OLOy DDR4 RAM 16GB(2x8GB) 3000MHz CL16. And my motherboard is ASRock B450 Pro4. From what I’ve read the MOBO only supports up to 3200MHz as per my CPU, but I need help trying to make... -
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[SOLVED] (Advice) PC Upgrade
Hello, I recently bought a prebuilt PC (Mostly for the GPU) and want to upgrade the cheap/underwhelming parts of it as I want it to last for well into the future. The problem is I have no clue about part compatibility and even just simple installation, so any and all help is much appreciated... -
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[SOLVED] Looking to upgrade my gaming rig to play Rust.
You can check the recommended specs for Rust on the Steam page for the game. I'm not very experienced with computers, so I wanted some advice on the ideal upgrade. So far what I know is: I need an SSD. I also need more RAM (16GB) My current specs are as follows: Graphics Card: NVIDIA... -
[SOLVED] I would like some opinions on upgrading my PC during the current state of the market?
Good day. I've been wanting to upgrade my PC for a while now, I only recently got caught up to the current state of the market when I saw the GPU prices. I would still like to upgrade my PC but I'd like to do it smartly, just a few components for now and I'll wait to see if prices get better. If... -
[SOLVED] I'm a newb and don't understand Graphics Cards!!!
Hello there, I have some basic PC knowledge from a previous build. But when it comes down to GPU's I often find I mistakenly overlook factors/performance here and there. My current build was a few new pieces and parts salvaged from my previous tower. Here is my Current Build more or less...- setter43
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- 3080 gpu 3080 GPU help Graphic Card newb build pc build Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Graphics Cards
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[SOLVED] Need help deciding parts for a CPU upgrade.
Ok, so I've decided I am in serious need of a CPU upgrade (my current CPU is an i5-4440) after purchasing ac odyssey over the steam summer sale and barely being able to get 30fps, while my CPU is at 100% usage and my GPU (a 1650 super) being at 30-40% usage at high graphics settings. I have two...- SteelStruck
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- cpu i5 10400f i5 10500k upgrade Upgrade advice
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Question CPU upgrade for Valorant/CPU compatibility
I want to play Valorant with my friends, but when turning graphics down and doing some other tricks to make it smoother, I'm still dropping below 60fps (which in my opinion is unbearable in a first person shooter game) therefore I am looking to get a CPU upgrade as I think that will benefit me... -
[SOLVED] Is Seasonic S12III 500w a good power supply?
Hello! Recently my 6yr + power supply started to die (it makes some weird sounds that are extremely annoying) So I thought I'd replace it with a new one. And I saw Seasonic S12III 500w (I heard that Seasonic is very good brand of power supplies) which is very cheap in my country. And I...- manu411
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- power supply Seasonic seasonic 500w upgrade Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Power Supplies
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[SOLVED] Upgrade from i3 7100 to i5 7600 or i7 6th/7th CPU
I've been using the i3 7100 + 1050 Ti setup for almost 3 years. The i3 7100 is bottlenecking most current AAA games, especially Battlefield 1/V and the new Assassin's Creed (origins,odyssey,valhalla). For now, I don't plan to buy a new PC or video card, I'm just looking for a used / secondhand...- osmaanatlii
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- 1050ti 7th gen intel b250mk cpu i3 7100 upgrade secondhand upgrade Upgrade advice used cpu
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[SOLVED] AIO to Air Cooling
I am looking to upgrade my PC to a 3080 at some point, however due to the size of my case and the length of the GPU, I am trying to find other alternatives to my CPU cooler. I have a AIO Water cooler that is a brand by the company that built my PC and it has 2 120MM fans on it, the problem is my... -
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[SOLVED] Advice on upgrading a prebuilt PC ?
Hi everyone, I got a cyber power pc about a year ago for a good price and now that I have some spare time I am hoping to upgrade some parts. Pc Specs: Ryzen 7 3700x Rtx 2070 super 16gb ram 240gb sdd 2tb hdd 600w HighPower Psu For the cpu I plan on getting the NZXT - Kraken X53 to help cool it...- the dude_1
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- aio psu Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Prebuilt & Enterprise
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[SOLVED] Upgrading Motherboard + CPU, uninstall old drivers first?
Hey all, I just bought a new motherboard (MSI MPG Z490 gaming edge wifi) and cpu (i5-10600k) to upgrade my existing ones, MSI Z270-A pro and a i5-7600k. Would I need to uninstall any drivers from either before I attempt the upgrade since they are from the same type (MSI vs MSI and i5 vs i5)...- Maalus
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- cpu Drivers intel motherboard msi Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Motherboards
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[SOLVED] What should I upgrade on my old PC
I have this old PC, that is not that bad, but definitely need some upgrades. What should I upgrade for light gaming, watching youtube and internet surfing? I would be playing only Minecraft and some other easy to run games. I tried running Minecraft, but it's maximum FPS is 15 when using 16...- ScreperisLT
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- help Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Components
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Question i3 9100f to i5 9400f or i5 9500f? Which would be the better option?
I know the i7 exists and it still seems kind of expensive. The one thing I'm worried about is that the upgrade will not be worthwhile enough. My other components are a GTX 970 ASUS ROG Strix edition with a single stick of 16 GB DDR4 RAM. I mostly play Destiny 2 and Battlefield games. And no... -
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[SOLVED] ASUS LGA 1151 TUF MARK 2 Intel Z270 compatible with PCI-E SSD's?
Hey, It's been a while since I've upgraded my PC. As the HDD I have is making a lot of rotary noise and lacking on the ability to load things quickly I am thinking of upgrading to a SSD. I have noticed that PCI-E SSD's get a better read/write time but I'm concerned my motherboard doesn't...- Dirtysnot
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- gpu motherboard Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Motherboards
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[SOLVED] I'm upgrading my RAM. Should I wait?
I'm currently getting some upgrades for my rig while I wait for GPU prices to normalize here in South America. My next purchase will be for new ram sticks, as my current meager 4x4GB DDR4 is bottlenecking my system while I work from home. I've been reading on DDR5 coming out sometime soon™, and...- HardToSpell
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- DDR4 ddr5 ram Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Memory
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[SOLVED] Ugrade graphics card on Asus TP55L ?
Hi there, I had a decent mac for vidoe editing which was stolen,I did not have the bucks to buy a decent replacement and think I nought a bit of a dud when it comes to editing! I ugraded RAM to maximim allowed (12G)use Premiere Pro, and with the i7-4510u Processor, dual-core but soldered so I...- Zenith7
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- card issues Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Laptop Tech Support
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[SOLVED] Upgrading 3770k to 5600x/11400f for gaming @1440p
I am running an i7-3770k@ 4.4 GHz OC paired with MSI GTX 1080 Hawk 8 GB and Kingston HyperX 16 GB DDR3-2133 OC. I use my PC exclusively for non-competitive gaming @1440p. Is it worth upgrading to 11400f or ryzen 5600x? If so, which upgrade do you prefer and why? The AMD one is slightly more... -
[SOLVED] Is this a good upgrade?
Hello everyone, I was thinking about updating my PC (motherboard, RAM, CPU and GPU) but I would like to have some feedback first. My current specs are as follows: Motherboard - Asus Z97-KUSB3.1 RAM - 16GB DDR3 1333MHz CPU - Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz GPU - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Asus Strix OC...- Hugo_Agante
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- Upgrade advice
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- Forum: Components
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[SOLVED] Upgrading new prebuilt need suggestions
I want to upgrade a refurbished PC I bought with a new GPU and processor. Intel Quad Core i5 3.4GHz, 16GB RAM, 120GB SSD + 1TB 7200 RPM HDD, Windows 10, Nvidia GT1030 https://photos.app.goo.gl/YMkR45RaiGHrHYvF7 The motherboard is a Dell 0N4YC8. On the Dell website the computer identifies as... -
[SOLVED] I7 3770 to r7 2700x?
Hello everyone on Tomhardware Forums! So I've recently found an R7 2700x for 180 dollars (Used), which IMO isn't bad to me. Currently I have an LGA 1155 platform with a i7 3770, which I do wanna upgrade soon since it's kind of outdated today. I tried opting for a i5 10400 on best buy which is... -
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[SOLVED] Any point in upgrading my pc?
Hello! I was thinking about getting an SSD, but my motherboard is pretty old. My question is, should I invest something like 200-300euro in my current pc, or save up to get a new one (budget would be something like 700-800 euro). I am in no hurry. Approximate Purchase Date: this year or early... -
Question Only getting 30fps when steaming
Hi I have a custom built pc but when I want to stream o can only do 30fps what do you guys suggest I upgrade to at least get 60fps Graphic Card: XFX Radeon RX 570 RS XXX CPU:AMD Ryzen 5 2600 RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) Motherboard: ASRock ATX Motherboard (B450 SSD: WD_Black... -
[SOLVED] Help with making first-time upgrades on a prebuilt ?
Hey, I'm a beginner in PCs and have never attempted an upgrade yet. In 2018 I bought a prebuilt ASUS M32CD Desktop and I think maybe now it's time for an upgrade but it's a little scary to me. I'm just worried and a little overwhelmed when it comes to compatibility issues and all the kinds of...
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