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  1. BlueGuyARed

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    My current build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/47svNG
    Problems: Right now, my computer has really slow load times for games; and generally it's performance is low, for rendering, and really anything that isn't directly gaming, I can't record at high frame rates, these aren't things I built it for, which I expected, but it's time now, that I make one that can do all of the above.

    I've considered just putting in another 8GB of memory, maybe getting a new video card, and in the future, replacing my CPU, but my power supply is getting pretty old, and I'd hate for it to fry two weeks after I get the upgrades in.

    So I've come up with a new build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J6bJ3C

    Any suggestions? Comments? Concerns?
     
    #1 BlueGuyARed, Sep 27, 2015
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    Afid Well-Known Member

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    Looks good except one thing.
    If you're gonna upgrade from a r9 290 to a gtx 9x0 go for the 970.
    And add a ssd if you're getting slow load times.
     
    #2 Afid, Sep 27, 2015
  3. BlueGuyARed

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    I have an SSD now, and it doesn't do much.
    I'm going with NVIDA for the better quality product, more commonly used, better support, better drivers [I actually don't know about that, but ASUS's drivers are terrible], and I think my video card right now, is better than I need it to be.
     
    #3 BlueGuyARed, Sep 27, 2015
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    #4 supercraft002, Sep 27, 2015
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    Going to a 960 from a 290 doesn't make sense to me (yes I saw your comment above). Also, how full is your ssd?
     
    #5 hockeyxxxkid, Sep 27, 2015
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  6. MR_EVIL_OVERLORD

    MR_EVIL_OVERLORD Elite Legacy Legend | PRO | Genius Super Villain

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    More memory wouldn't have helped you much.

    To get fast game play and rendering, get the best video/graphics card you can.
     
    #6 MR_EVIL_OVERLORD, Sep 27, 2015
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    Use an SSD for your games, really speeds up game loading time.
     
    #7 Aboves, Sep 27, 2015
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    How old is your PC? I've fixed many a slow PC for people because their computer just needed a fresh start. Hidden malware could also be slowing it down. Possible, but I unlikely.
     
    #8 williamthegreat, Sep 27, 2015
  9. BlueGuyARed

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    I have an SSD on this computer now. It doesn't help my load times, adds a lot of money to the build, that really doesn't pay off.

    I might end up using that though... @supercraft002


    I don't think the problem with my computer is my video card. It's pretty powerful, and I haven't ever had trouble with it, my new build should actually downgrade my video card, which is what I want. The problem with my current computer, isn't malware either: https://gyazo.com/2376ec52a263a3075675bfcc51c8d13e
     
    #9 BlueGuyARed, Sep 27, 2015
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    I don't think the problem with my computer is my video card. It's pretty powerful, and I haven't ever had trouble with it, my new build should actually downgrade my video card, which is what I want. The problem with my current computer, isn't malware either: https://gyazo.com/2376ec52a263a3075675bfcc51c8d13e[/QUOTE]


    If you can't immediately find. the problem, start elimination variables. If you do a system wipe, that will eliminate any software issues so you can focus on hardware problems
     
    #10 williamthegreat, Sep 28, 2015
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