What should I upgrade in my pc?
Posted by Luke514_2@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 9 comments
This is my gaming PC, and I'd like to know what I MUST upgrade, considering the main issues I'm experiencing are:
- extremely slow downloads on Steam, RSI launcher (for star citizen), EA etc .. I don't understand if it's an internet problem or a website problem. I've never tried to download a movie from Chrome. My wireless connection is about 180mbps.
- Windows occasionally crashes (stuck) with a full disk in Task Manager (Windows installed on an SSD) sometimes during multitasking or when downloading/installing games
Ryzen 5 3600
RX 6650XT 8gb
16GB ram DDR4-3002
aorus b450m
PSU 500W (I do not remember the model)
KingSpac NX512 Gen3x4 NVMe 512gb 2280
HDD PNY SATA 500gb
TP-link wireless usb adapter (I think AC1300 or AC600)
Monitor MSIG272CQP
I don't think I need to upgrade the GPU and CPU; they're fine, and I don't need high performance. I'm afraid the big problem is the motherboard and the USB Wi-Fi dongle.
Please note that all the components listed (except the SSD, which I bought new four months ago) were used (I don't know how) by someone else before me.
VoraciousGorak@reddit
That's almost certainly the issue. Grab something based on the AX210 chip. I've used the PCI-E version of that TP-Link card and it was quite a terrible experience.
https://www.amazon.com/BZIZU-5400Mbps-Bluetooth-Streaming-Compatible/dp/B0DB4NNW5J is an option I found with a quick search.
Luke514_2@reddit (OP)
Hi, where should be connected? Sorry, but I'm used to the classic USB on the back of the case.
VoraciousGorak@reddit
That card will go into one of the open PCI-E slots on your motherboard.
You can find a USB version, probably. Just need to make sure to get one with a good antenna, as a lot of the issue with most USB adapters is their antennas are garbage.
Luke514_2@reddit (OP)
For example, right now I'm installing 40 GB of video games on the SSD, I have Chrome running with a couple of screenshots and Device Manager shows me the SSD usage is 100%.
piggymoo66@reddit
Most SSDs see massive slowdown if you fill it more than 80% capacity, especially ones without DRAM cache, which both of yours don't. You need to free up some space or get more storage.
Also, those USB wifi dongles are generally terrible no matter what one you have. Get a PCIe AX210 like the other commenter said.
No_Spare1827@reddit
Well u should never fill up an SSD u are only asking for problems but other than that is there a budget to this?
Luke514_2@reddit (OP)
I reread your answer now, having Google Chrome on and installing a game at the same time fills up my SSD but honestly what can I do to avoid this?
Luke514_2@reddit (OP)
It still has 40GB free, so it shouldn't be full. I've updated the question with the budget as well.
Direct_Jeweler_7457@reddit
I would suggest trying ethernet to see if it's a hardware issue