PC configuration

[sicuta]

Hello,

I would like to get an opinion on my current PC configuration. I must say that I use my PC primarily for office, Internet browsing, video editing (converting one format to another, etc.) and, occasionally, gaming (my son plays Spiderman on Steam).

CPU: i7-9700
RAM: 16 GB (DDR4)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Storage: 1TB Samsung Nvme 980 SSD
OS: Windows 11 Pro (latest build)

The idea is that apart from the fact that I optimize my PC regularly (I use Wise Care 365), I feel that the system is not snappy enough. For example, File explorer feels quite sluggish. I’ve tried all kinds of advice from the Internet, but in vain. Now it’s crossed my mind that maybe there is a bottleneck in my system I’m not aware of.

So, if it’s not too much to ask, what do you thing of the above configuration?

Thank you.

[phillpower2]

Hello sicuta,

I use my PC primarily for office, Internet browsing, video editing

What program do you use for editing video.

RAM: 16 GB (DDR4)

What speed is the RAM and is it one 16GB stick or two Xs 8GB sticks.

I optimize my PC regularly (I use Wise Care 365),

You will not see anything like this recommended on any reputable forum, they are at best a gimmick and at worse a danger to the operating systems registry, it is an old article but the author is still highly respected and tbh I’ve not seen it explained better than at the miekiemoes’ Blog here

[phillpower2]

The GPU is okay for the intended use.

There is one 16GB stick and its speed is 2667 Mhz.

You having the one stick means that it can only work in single channel at 50% of the performance that the RAM is capable of, 1333MHz as opposed to the max that your CPU can handle which is 2666MHz, two 8GB sticks of the same spec of RAM would have been more appropriate.

As per Wise Care 365, well, I don’t know what to say… I’ll read the article carefully…

Please do and hopefully by the end of you reading it you will realise that no one needs the kind of nonsense that such companies promote, all that is needed is good housekeeping and keeping Windows fully up to date, the former includes such things as uninstalling things properly, making sure that there is plenty of free storage space available on HDDs and SSDs + simple tasks like emptying the recycle bin.

As it stands the only thing required would be to add a matching stick of RAM so that you have dual channel enabled.

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[sicuta]

Would you advise buying two 8gb sticks and putting the 16gb one aside or buying another 16gb stick?

[phillpower2]

It is a matter of what will cost the least, 16GB of dual channel would have been ideal for you whereas 32GB is a waste of both resources and money.

You never answered the question that was asked.

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[sicuta]

I see, you’re quite right.

I’m sorry I’ve forgotten to answer that question. I’m using Bitdefender Total Security.

[phillpower2]

No worries but fwiw Bitdefender uses resources and therefore slows the system down, if it was the free version I would ditch it and stick with Windows Defender and Firewall which as previously mentioned are all that you need, you may want to consider doing this when your annual subscription comes around.

[sicuta]

I see. Well, I must say that I’ve learnt something today and I really appreciate your time and help. I will definitely try to implement your advice. Thank you!

[phillpower2]

Anything else that we can help you with.

You are welcome

[phillpower2]

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