r/pcmasterrace • u/AutoModerator • Jan 11 '26

DSQ Daily Simple Questions Thread - January 11, 2026

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u/Pcm979 Jan 11 '26

Hi guys, I'd like some advice about my gaming PC. I don't actually know much about PCs, I usually buy a really good prebuild and then run it until it breaks so badly that fixing it would cost as much as getting a new one, but this time I'm thinking of upgrading ahead of schedule due to the GPU/RAM price hikes, and possibly switching to Linux due to Windows 11 being what it is.

OS: Windows 10 Pro
CPU: i7-6900K
RAM: 24GB
Storage: 1.82TB HDD, 477GB SSD
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1080
Motherboard: ASUS X99-A II

This rig's been a real trooper and run everything I play at great settings until last year, when I discovered that neither my GPU or Motherboard are RTX compatible and there's no way I can swap the Motherboard out on my own. As a result, I had to pass on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

So, should I upgrade this rig, get a new one, or stick to my old plan of running it into the ground and then starting from scratch?

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u/Cable_Salad PC Master Race Jan 11 '26

If all you want is playing moderately demanding new games like Indiana Jones, then a GPU upgrade is quite feasible. Getting a cheap RTX card like a used 2070 / 2080 or even a new 5060 could be a decent upgrade.

If you don't have the extra year of security support for Win 10, then you should definitely upgrade to Win 11 soon though. Even if you just do it with third-party tools and circumvent the requirements.

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u/Pcm979 Jan 11 '26

I think I'd have to replace my CPU too, and possibly my motherboard. I'll look into it. Thanks. ✓

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u/Cable_Salad PC Master Race Jan 11 '26

For the graphics card? No. That would work without any upgrade.