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Hello
How can I improve my computer:
My pc builds is:
Asus tuf rtx2060 gpu
HyperX 16GB Fury RGB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 KIT
Amd ryzen 7 2700 cpu
Aorus b450m motherboard
CHIEFTEC POWER SMART 1250W
LC-POWER Cosmo Cool - LC-CC-95 CPU

256gb ssd and 4tb hdd

I wouldn't touch the graphics and the processor because I have no money
 
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..because I have no money

This will limit you heavily.


Aside from OS tweaks - and overclocking mainly your GPU - there isn't much you can do to improve the system you already have.

You could potentially sell your overkill power supply to free up some cash, buying a quality 650w unit to replace it, then upgrade your CPU cooler with the leftover money.
 
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Lower your graphic options. Done.

Save money and buy better GPU.
 

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Nothing wrong with that machine.
 
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This will limit you heavily.


Aside from OS tweaks - and overclocking mainly your GPU - there isn't much you can do to improve the system you already have.

You could potentially sell your overkill power supply to free up some cash, buying a quality 650w unit to replace it, then upgrade your CPU cooler with the leftover money.
what is overkill
 
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Seems like a pretty good computer to me! Way better than mine.
 
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maybe I upgrade the motherboard?
 
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maybe I upgrade the motherboard?

What is your PC failing to do for you that you believe it needs an upgrade? Be specific.
 
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It's a pretty solid system. What is it not capable of doing that you are trying to improve?
 
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CHIEFTEC POWER SMART 1250W

as said, a good 650W PSU is enough. sell it?
Ok,maybe I upgrade the motherboard?

for how much I can sell it
 
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maybe I upgrade the motherboard?
You should fill out the full system specs, a motherboard isn't going to change your situation.

If you're case is not a good case for cooling , that's one avenue for improvement as is the CPUs heatsink, if it's the free stock one , that's your first port of call, that and some decent TIm.
 
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It's a pretty solid system. What is it not capable of doing that you are trying to improve?

I ask this way for an opinion
 
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CHIEFTEC POWER SMART 1250W

as said, a good 650W PSU is enough. sell it?

Why? On ebay the 1250w goes for $99 used, basically the cost of a good 650w. May as well keep it.
 
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as said, a good 650W PSU is enough. sell it?

This saved me a reply.



Also, with comments about RGB/LED's adding speed and such, the OP is bound to get even more confused..... I shall bow out of this thread. :roll:





You could potentially sell your overkill power supply to free up some cash, buying a quality 650w unit to replace it, then upgrade your CPU cooler with the leftover money.



Edit
I also doubt this person is from the USA so local pricing may be a whole lot different in the OP's case.
 
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the temperature of my gpu is about 75c in load

i dont know why i had two rtx2060 one had a temp of about 82c and the other about 77c (that's that), i have a big case great airflow
 
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the temperature of my gpu is about 75c in load

i dont know why i had two rtx2060 one had a temp of about 82c and the other about 77c (that's that), i have a big case great airflow

75c is cool for a GPU and from your previous thread the only game you played was Metro Exodus that pushed your video card...
 
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Benchmark Scores They're pretty good, nothing crazy.
overclock the ram.
 
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Ok,maybe I upgrade the motherboard?

for how much I can sell it

not enough to cover a new one without spending more money, your mobo is fine
 
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Your PC works fine. There's no need to upgrade motherboard. First you say no funds now you want to buy motherboard. Learn to adjust your ingame settings instead of using your wallet as a speedup utility.
 
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You are avoiding the question below and this thread is rather similar to your previous thread

What is your PC failing to do for you that you believe it needs an upgrade? Be specific.
 
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2 things I'd do would be to tune memory timings and to get a better CPU cooler.
 
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