How to improve the performance of your gaming PC - simple tips for more FPS
106If you're like most PC gamers in the world at the moment, you've probably had trouble acquiring a graphics card. They're remarkably hold to get of and it's very sad! Not to worry though, there are still ways to improve your ageing system.
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A few years ago I built this machine:
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Now I'm using that ageing PC build one for my kids. Sadly I no longer have the 2060 Super. But I do have a GTX 1070 TI!
In this video I'm showing off several different ways to optimise your old machine to improve its performance and get extra FPS.
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AMD drivers - https://www.amd.com/en/support
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0:59 - Fresh install of Windows
3:45 - BIOS updates
5:22 - Check XMP settings
6:17 - Windows Game Mode
6:46 - RAM
8:48 - Maintenance and part cleaning
9:38 - Cooler
10:16 - Thermal paste
12:02 - Graphics Card cleaning
16:17 - Thermal pads
17:41 - NVMe SSD
19:55 - Fans