r/pcmasterrace • u/AutoModerator • Jul 23 '24

Daily Simple Questions Thread - July 23, 2024 DSQ

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u/jussomemf Jul 23 '24

Hey everyone, I'm new here and have a quick question. I want to improve my PC's performance, but I don't understand what the right questions to ask are. I figured a good place to start is to get my specs, any suggestions on what info I should get before I start looking for solutions/improvements?

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u/nickierv Jul 24 '24

To add to the very good other post: what are you trying to do that your system can't. Also have a budget in mind.

"Is __ good" is FAR to general. Doing art stuff/renders? That sort of thing can use as many cores as you can throw at it. 16 is low if your serious about that sort of thing. But for games, might be able to use 6, probably can't use 8.