upgrade current build

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  1. dukesasmooth

    Discussion Need help with upgrading desktop build.

    Hi all i got a PC with older configuration and need help on what could be the best upgrade components that my motherboard can take without losing any performance from the new parts. Old setup is this: MB: Asus F1A55-M LX CPU: AMD A8-3870K APU RAM: 8GB - DDR3 - 1333Mhz HDD: 1TB GPU: GeForce GTX...
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    [SOLVED] Is my PC need to be upgraded or is it a software issue

    When not running any apps or programs the memory runs at 30% - 40% percent and then cpu runs at 20% - 30% when i open any application those percentages skyrockets to 60% - 90%. In task manager it says i have over 111 background process which seems like alot to me. I built the computer around...
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    [SOLVED] Looking to upgrade to G.skill Aegis

    Hello everyone, I've been thinking in finnaly upgrading my 8Gb of RAM from samsung (it came pre-installed on a build i bough some years ago, at the time i didn't know how to build it myself) and I came upon the Aegis from G.Skill I was looking foward into buying the 2x16 for a total of 32Gb...
  4. tontontries

    Question Windows 7 Motherboard change without reinstallation?

    Hi guys im pretty new to PC building so bear with me. Im about to upgrade my old motherboard to a new one and I want to keep my Windows 7 activated. I've looked online and apparently using Sysprep and selecting shut down will automatically optimize for the new mobo. Will this actually work? I...
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    Question New Mobo, CPU, RAM with no Windows 10 reinstall?

    Hi All, I'm replacing my Motherboard, CPU and RAM and need your advice with regards to Windows installation. My question is, can I just let Windows 10 do it's thing, i.e. change the hardware, boot and let Windows install all necessary drivers? I have a retail Windows 10 and am familiar on how...