Upgrade advice

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  1. L

    [SOLVED] Hey, im a bit confused about timings and ive found a ram kit that i like but im unsure if its my best bang-for-buck deal

    the ram kit ive found is the Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3600 MHz C19, ive heard lower timings are better and assuming C19 means its slower than C16 for example.. is this a good choice or should i aim for lower latency? Or do i have it all wrong.. please help.
  2. L

    [SOLVED] i want to switch from intel to amd, but im worried i need a new cooler

    My current cooler is some kind of 240mm water cooler AIO, and im unsure which exactly it is. I know its a pretty standard AIO but if needed i would'nt mind checking which exactly it is. Currently im using an i5-8600k with a 1151 socket i believe, and my pc is a pre-built so i dont have any extra...
  3. B

    [SOLVED] I need some opinion on which upgrade option is better for my next PC Build?

    Hey guys, I am currently in the process of upgrading my PC build and have few upgrade options to choose from and would like your opinion on it. My current PC build is: i7 6700 cpu Skylake GTX 1070 Asus Strix graphics card OC edition MSI Z170a M7 motherboard 16GB DDR4 RAM (8GB x2) 3000MHz...
  4. Jonatantwn

    [SOLVED] Bottlenecked setup?

    Hi there people! I was hoping someone could help me determine if i am bottlenecking myself with my current setup. Air flow is pretty consistent, with CPU watercooling and otherwise 6 fan flow. My current setup is this: Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz 4.20 GHz...
  5. Srag

    [SOLVED] IS It worth upgrading from Core i5 9400f to i9 9900k

    hi so recently i was thinking of upgrading ? my CPU from a I5 9400F to I9 9900K is it worth the upgrade or not my GPU is 1660 Super / 16 GB ram / am i gonna notice any different ? in FPS ? or any noticeable difference bcz u see am playing games like (Star citizen ) and ( Icarus ) people...
  6. K

    [SOLVED] Upgrading my old pc.Help

    Budget:1100-1200 Euro Country: Greece My current pc is getting old(i7-6700 non k,16gb of Ram,500gb m.2 and a 1070) I was thinking of buying a new cpu,ram,mobo,cpu cooler and m.2 combo New build: Cpu:Intel Core i7-12700K 2.7GHz 445€ Ram:32 gb 3600ghz 165€ Cooler: Noctua Nh-u12a 125€ M.2...
  7. P

    [SOLVED] Upgrading CPU, Mobo, RAM & SSD. Is it poop or not? Are there better options?

    Hi all, I’m planning to upgrade my old pc because I’m afraid that it might die completely in the near future. For the upgrade, I would need to replace the CPU, Motherboard, RAM, and buy an additional SSD. I’ve picked together a few components, but I’m not sure if they would work together (I’m...
  8. E

    [SOLVED] What is the best RTX 30?? for i5-10600k ?

    Hello everyone , I was thinking to upgrade my gpu (if i can find anything with reasonable price) . Right now i using gtx 1060 6gb super jetstream . I have an i5-10600k on a strix z490g mobo with cpu cooler arctic freezer 34 . For ram i have 16gb RipjawsV 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz DDR4 C14 and...
  9. S

    [SOLVED] Should I upgrade my graphics card now or will my CPU bottleneck?

    I currently have an i5-6600k and a GTX 1060 6gb. Motherboard is an ASUS Z170-AR. I'm planning on eventually doing a full new build but it's going to take me a while to save up. I'm considering upgrading my graphics card first to a 3060 or something of a similar price range. I can afford to buy...
  10. S

    Question Motherboard and PSU compatibility

    Long story short I had a storm fry my motherboard and I have been looking for replacements, currently has a ASRock board and PSU. I know I don't have to replace both but if I'm already in there I might as well just to be sure, looking to put the Crosshair VIII Dark Hero and the Corsair RMx...
  11. J

    [SOLVED] Upgrade an old office pc?

    I have an old HP Compaq Pro 6300 office PC with i5 3470, GTX 1050ti and 8 GB ram and I'm planning to upgrade motherboard, ram and in the future power supply and processor but I have some questions. The case is opened on the left side of the PC so the motherboard and graphics card is inverted, if...
  12. C

    [SOLVED] Graphics Cards options for Dell OptiPlex 9020 Desktop Computer with LGA 1150 motherboard ?

    Before I start the only thing I want to say is I am new here so I might say things that are not really meant to be said and I apologize for it. Also any mistakes I have in this statement/description feel free to correct me without hesitation. Here it is. I want to upgrade and turn my pc into a...
  13. Lobsterr32

    Question Upgrade for gtx 660

    Just a simple question that I don't have an answer to. I currently have a gtx 660 what do you people recommend me to upgrade to? Btw the focus here is gaming doesn't have to be high end. Any other recommendations for upgrades are also welcome! Thanks in advance. Current specs: GPU: gtx 660...
  14. N

    [SOLVED] Will this build work ?

    Hey guys, i have ordered a pack of parts on big sale that i want to use to upgrade my 2012 beast :D i am not any high tech dude but i know some so i wanted to ask you all knowlege master about this build. So here is my build that i am still using : motherboard: ASUS P9X79 LE, Socket-2011...
  15. U

    [SOLVED] Upgrade Recommendation

    I have the following. I do lots of video processing. Any Upgrade reocmmendation? Devices and Drivers PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz GRAPHICS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 AUDIO High Definition Audio Device NVIDIA High Definition Audio NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)...
  16. B

    [SOLVED] pc upgrade

    I have been thinking about upgrading my cpu but I'm not sure what cpu I should that best for its value at the moment, no matter what cpu I get I will have to get a new motherboard as I have an i7-7700k. so any suggestions would be much appreciated. I have been looking at an ryzen 7 3800k or...
  17. L

    [SOLVED] What CPU should I upgrade to?

    I want to upgrade my CPU, however, I have 0 idea on what to choose. Currently I have a GA-H110M-S2H motherboard, with 16 gb of DDR4 RAM, running a GTX 1060 6gb Graphics Card and an i5-6500 CPU. I want to upgrade my CPU since it is almost always running at 100% while gaming.. The new Forza...
  18. K

    [SOLVED] Help checking my build changes.

    Hello! I've decided to upgrade my pc, changing my MOBO, CPU, PSU and adding a new SSD. here is the list of my final build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xDDKy4 I believe everything should compatible since the website is not throwing any warning, but the www.userbenchmark.com said something...
  19. IneedToUseSomeNewName

    [SOLVED] I need help with PSU

    Greetings! Here is the problem. I have HP EliteDesk 800 g1 twr https://support.hp.com/ph-en/document/c03808397 . It has : -CPU: i7 1770 -Nvidia GeForce GT 730 -160 gb SSD, 500gb HDD -motherboard looks like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/203497782305 . -320 PSU...
  20. R

    Question Suggestion for upgrading my PC for game development?

    Hello Guys, Following is my PC configuration: Motherboard: INTEL DH77EB Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3450 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) PC RAM (CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10) Graphic Card: Radeon (TM) RX 470 Graphics PSU: Corsair RM850w Hard Disk: WD 1 TB...
  21. vas090

    [SOLVED] Upgrade. Is it worth it?

    Hi fellows, I have a question. With current configuration: MB: ASUS Prime Z270-P CPU: 7700K ( OC to 4.7GHz ) RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000MHz CL16 GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 ( OC to Core: +180 Memory: +500 ) PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G3, 80 Plus GOLD Is it worth...
  22. K

    [SOLVED] Upgrade Advice: Ryzen 5 2600 x RX570

    Hi. I need advice for an upgrade of my Rig. This is my current setup: Ryzen 5 2600 Asus Prime B450M-A Avexir Core 2 16gb 2666mhz 2x8 Asrock RX570 Phantom Gaming 4GB (now broken) Seasonic S12II 520 Asus VG249Q1R First off, im from the Philippines. So some part that you might suggest may not be...
  23. M

    [SOLVED] RAM slot / MB fault?

    SPECS: CPU : i7 6700 CPU Fan Cooler : Arctic Freezer 34 eSports DUO PSU : EVGA 700W GD GOLD GPU : Gigabyte RX 590 (rev 2.0) - 8GB MOTHERBOARD : ASUS H110-M Plus RAM : 8 x 1 2133 Mhz CASE : Corsair Spec-Delta RGB —————————————————- My motherboard is kinda broken due to only accepting RAM from...
  24. C

    [SOLVED] Upgrade advice for my machine?

    I've decided to upgrade my machine while I wait until the next generation of GPU's (and hopefully reasonable prices/availability). So, the objective is to make my machine just a little more capable for another year or two without breaking the bank. I've noticed my processor is chugging a lot...
  25. B

    [SOLVED] Upgrading from a Pentium G4560... (Intel or AMD?)

    Hello Everyone, I am looking to upgrade most of my system, obviously. I will be keeping the GPU and PSU. (Hopefully RAM too). What do you think I should upgrade to? Stick to Intel or switch over to AMD? Does the RAM need to be upgraded? Here are my current system specs. CPU: Intel Pentium...
  26. R

    [SOLVED] 3060 Worth Keeping?

    So I managed to acquire an Asus ROG Strix 3060 OC 12GB for 529 from Microcenter. I have it paired with a 4790(non k, it's on an Alienware board from an x51, which has been dumped into a Nzxt h210 with a hyper 212 evo, and an EVGA 500w psu) I plan on building a new machine next year once ddr5...
  27. E

    [SOLVED] PC Upgrade Advice - Haswell

    Hi all, I currently running a PC from a 4th-Gen Intel system, all is working fine. I am looking into possibly upgrading my RAM to 16GB and GPU but I'm still running DDR3. Have dipped into some casual SIM-RACING, eg. F1, AC F1 2021 PC Requirements - Looks like the PC will run it (minimum...
  28. S

    [SOLVED] Upgrading PC for Battlefield 2042 165hz 1440p. Need expert advice :)

    Hello my friends, how is it going ? Just finished the beta for Battlefield 2042, and my pc isnt up to date anymore, so i need your help........ My current system is : Z370 gaming M5 msi motherboard 165Hz LG monitor Intel Core i5 8600K VENGEANCE® LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz MSI GeForce...
  29. V

    [SOLVED] Should I upgrade or move on to a new build?

    Have had my computer since late 2015. It's rocking an i5-7600k, evga gtx 1070 superclocked, and 16gb of ddr4 ram (forgot speed) on an asus z-270a pro. Every part is obviously about 5-6 years old, and I've been noticing lacking performance, especially in my CPU on CPU intensive games. I have two...
  30. H

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 5 1400 upgrade

    Hi, I'm currently looking to upgrade my cpu to another Ryzen. I am not too sure what to upgrade to. I don't really play too many triple A games. Mainly just play competitive games at the moment and every now and then play some single player titles. I was looking at a 5xxx series but the...
  31. Tiago bischoff

    Question Getting constant BSOD everyday on windows, what parts should i replace?

    So my computer out of nowhere after 4 years of usage has started to give me constant blue screens, I’ve already formated my pc at least 8-9 times in the last months, im really thinking it may be a hardware problem and wanna replace whats causing the problem or upgrade the pc to give it a better...
  32. GeistInDerMaschine

    Question Case Swap HP Z4 G4 Workstation

    Budget (including currency): $200ish (but I am frugal) Country: USA Games, programs, or workloads that it will be used for: Adobe Photoshop, Video editing, Streaming Audio and Movies, Games - Call of Cthulhu, Forza Horizon 4/5, No Mans Sky. Dungeon & Dragons Online, Minecraft, HALO, and more...
  33. P

    [SOLVED] Upgrading from 1060 6GB to 1080Ti 11GB

    My PC, CPU - i5 8400 Mobo - MSI Z370-A PRO RAM - 2x8GB HyperX Fury 2400MHz DDR4 GPU - Zotac GTX 1060 6GB As my friend bought 3090 he decided to give me his Zotac 1080Ti 11GB AMP Edition. If i put it on my present PC will it cause bottleneck or performance issues.? If so what should i upgrade...
  34. Muamar Falujah

    [SOLVED] Upgrade CPU or Monitor first?

    so currently im playing on 768p monitor (yes old monitor) and im deciding to buy new 1080p monitor, should i upgrade my processor first or just go with the monitor? my worried is that it will affect my game performance if i stay in current processor, im planning to buy I5-6600 i(i will not...
  35. S

    [SOLVED] Which RAM should I add to my laptop with processor 2133 MHz speed...?

    Actually, I want to upgrade my laptop RAM. So, when I was searching for compatible RAM for my laptop I got to know that it was already pre-installed(inbuilt) with 4GB 2666 MHz? Do I need to add 8GB of 2400 MHz or 2666MHz? Specifications --Motherboard: 832A --Processor: Intel Core i5 7200U...
  36. D

    [SOLVED] Need help with possible upgrade spec info!

    I have a gaming PC I bought from IBUYPOWER last year. I was under the impression I would be getting well over 140hz (1080p) on Warzone, but rarely get above 100 in most areas, sometimes can get 110 (military area or in the hills). I have a NVIDIA RTX 2070, and am wondering if that needs upgraded...
  37. Irishjohnnyboy

    [SOLVED] Thoughts about upgrade choices

    Hello, so I was thinking of upgrading some parts. Current specs is HP 3396 motherboard 32GB DDR3 Ram Nvidia geforce gtx 1650 1TB of HDD (seagate) 128 GB of SSD memory 2 monitors Intel i5 3470 Was looking to upgrade my i5 3470 to i7 3770 since it also has a LGA 1155 socket type. What kind of...
  38. M

    [SOLVED] 2600K Upgrade Suggestion

    hi there. i have i7 2600 32gb ddr3 and gtx 1050ti system and i am doing editing work. unfortunatelly davinci, premiere etc programs cant play 4k video in edit relaxly, a lot of stuttering, freezing issue. as i know in this programs only processor working for playback videos. do you have any...
  39. O

    [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...