Question What should I know before resetting my gaming PC

[tshirtrecording]

I’ve had this computer for a couple years now, which isnt’t too long for a semi decent computer like mine. I’ve noticed my fps has gradually decreased in games, and I’m looking to improve it like it was before. Would resetting my computer work? It was pre-built, but I’m cautious of messing something up when I reset this. Is there anything I should remember while doing this? Also, I’m getting my CPU upgraded tomorrow. What happens when I take my computer in to get a part replaced? Does it reset or anything?

 

[PC Tailor]

Would resetting my computer work?

It will work if the reason for your FPS drops is related to excess junk files, fragmentation, some OS corruption, or software conflicts for example. If it's anything else, it won't really change anything.

Changing a CPU won't reset anything, but you MAY find that you might need to reinstall your OS anyway. Usually this will often only happen with a new motherboard, but it can be caused after any major hardware changed.

If you're getting CPU upgraded tomorrow, may as well wait to see if you need to reinstall OS anyway. Reset will "effectively" be the same as performing a clean install. It just runs it from the OS it already has present.

 

[g-unit1111]

I’ve had this computer for a couple years now, which isnt’t too long for a semi decent computer like mine. I’ve noticed my fps has gradually decreased in games, and I’m looking to improve it like it was before. Would resetting my computer work? It was pre-built, but I’m cautious of messing something up when I reset this. Is there anything I should remember while doing this? Also, I’m getting my CPU upgraded tomorrow. What happens when I take my computer in to get a part replaced? Does it reset or anything?

I'm not sure what you mean by "reset". Could you clarify this a bit? If by reset do you mean "restore it to factory conditions"? Or do you mean wiping the OS and starting over from scratch? If it's starting over from scratch all you really need to do is to backup your data, download the drivers, wipe the drive and make sure that you have your Windows disk and you should be good to go.

 

[JeffsS]

There is a reset option in windows 10. I just used it. Took a bit to run but it didnt ask for anything.