Let me check your work.
Let me check your work.
I’m writing this down because I’ve been through a lot lately. About a year ago, I began my current education path—though the exact name isn’t clear to me. At first, I needed to manage multiple virtual machines simultaneously, record screens, and jot down notes all at once. My setup was a basic system: an Intel Core i5 7400 with 8GB RAM. It quickly became overwhelmed, especially when memory ran low.
To fix this, I turned to the used market and spent about eight months building my current machine. The specs match what I’m aiming for. I mixed new components with parts from my old Core i5 rig, but the main goal was to create a system that could handle schoolwork and gaming smoothly.
My aim was to build something capable of all these tasks. But as time went on, performance issues emerged. I started using Windows initially, which worked well for me. Later, I upgraded with a new motherboard and a second GPU. I wanted Linux as my main OS and used a VM with a GPU to run games. The setup works, but there are still hiccups—especially with Overwatch. I experience random stuttering, dropping to around 30-40 FPS, even though the GPU usage is only about 30%.
I know older Xeons aren’t ideal for gaming, but my GTX 1050 handled everything fine at first. Now I’m considering swapping it out for a newer R9 290X and rebuilding my Core i5 rig as a dedicated gaming machine. Would that be a better path?
Consider upgrading to an i5 with more quad-core performance. Look for a used case and power supply unit, then purchase the most affordable SSD possible for your operating system and storage drive.