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Basic Checklist for Upgrading a Gaming PC

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In this day and age of super-fast gaming masterpieces, no one has the energy and time to use a slow computer-at least not when an upgrade stands in the way of a 12-frame-per-second PC and a 60fps gaming machine.

A PC upgrade is necessary if your PC loads like a snail, experiences lagging, and displays screen tearing. You can sell the entire thing and get a new, powerful machine or upgrade your existing hardware to match your needs. Today, we will zoom in on the second part. Upgrading a PC is not only a matter of installing a new graphics card—there’s more to it. Here is a checklist for upgrading a gaming PC.

1. Upgrade The Graphics Card

The graphics card is a big deal when it comes to gaming. When a gamer talks about giving their PC a boost, they are mainly talking about upgrading the graphics card.  This is what delivers the best (or otherwise) gaming experience. Improving your graphics card will instantly transform the sharpness and colour of gaming images.

You can either include a separate or discreet GPU or buy a processor with an inbuilt GPU. Some people are fine with integrated graphics but if you are a serious gamer, you need a more powerful graphics card in the market.

2. Upgrade the RAM

Second, on the list, a RAM upgrade can take your PC to the top. If you have a hard time hosting live streaming services, loading pages, and switching from one application to another, you desperately need to give your RAM a boost.

In case you are not aware, the computer memory stores data currently used by the PC. A memory upgrade gives the computer a performance boost. For gaming and video editing, more RAM translates to better performance. It gives you a chance to run more background apps and increase the number of apps on the browser.

3. Storage upgrade

Storage is also another factor that affects the performance of a gaming computer. If your hard drive is full, your device will run at a slower rate. More storage allows your PC to store more data and run gaming software fast and efficiently.

Additionally, if you are using a hard disk drive (HDD), you are compromising on speed, performance, and reliability. The alternative is a solid-state drive (SSD). Not only are HDDs slower but they are also vulnerable to a host of mechanical problems meaning they are less reliable.

4. Upgrade the processor

The central processing unit (CPU) is the PC’s brain. It is responsible for sending signals to the monitor and providing the power required to execute the signals. The faster the processor the faster it can execute tasks. Unlike the former upgrades that are rather simple and inexpensive, upgrading the CPU is rather tricky and costly. You have to consider a lot of compatibility issues.

For instance, the motherboard and RAM should be compatible with the processor. The market abounds with processors that can give your gaming PC’s performance the much-needed boost. The latest Intel Core Processors provide long-lasting performance, ultra-fast connectivity, and in-built AI that teaches you how to process your needs while running intense gaming applications.

5. Upgrade gaming software

In addition to computer hardware, PC programs need to be upgraded as well. Most people have set their updates to automatic. While there is no problem with that, some updates are better done manually. This is especially true for operating system updates. BoostHardware recommends holding off on operating system upgrades until you have verified that they will not compromise the system’s security and performance.

There it is – the checklist for upgrading a gaming PC. If you nail each of these components, you will end up with nothing short of a pleasant machine. It will be like buying a brand new machine.