u/ExcellentAdvance49

Trying to get into video editing and kinda confused about how important the GPU actually is. Can you edit 1080p or even 4K videos fine using just integrated graphics, or does it get really slow without a dedicated GPU?

Also does it depend a lot on the editing software, codecs, effects etc? Would a better CPU and more RAM make up for not having a GPU, or is a dedicated GPU basically needed for decent performance?

Look, I think my rig got hit with something nasty. Tried doing a standard Windows reset (kept nothing, wiped the drive), but I'm paranoid the bug is still chilling somewhere deep in the system.

Is a normal reset enough or do I gotta nuke it with a USB bootable drive? Fr need some help before I brick this thing completely lol ty

Seeing these PCIe 5.0 NVMe drives hitting crazy read/write numbers and wondering if that speed is actually noticeable outside benchmarks. Like, going from a decent PCIe 4.0 SSD to one of these 5.0 drives, does Windows feel faster? Games load quicker? Apps open noticeably faster?

Mostly gonna be used for gaming, browsing, some file transfers and normal everyday PC stuff. Not doing huge video editing projects or moving massive files around all day.

The prices are getting closer too, so kinda wondering if it makes sense to just get PCIe 5.0 now for a new build, or if PCIe 4.0 is still the smarter choice and the extra speed is basically wasted for normal use.

Also heard some Gen 5 drives run pretty hot and need a heatsink, which makes me wonder if the extra performance is even worth the hassle.

For anyone who actually upgraded from Gen 4 to Gen 5, did you notice a difference outside of benchmark numbers?

Need more storage on the PS5 but really don’t wanna open the console or mess with the internal SSD. Games are getting huge as hell and the storage fills up way faster than expected, especially with stuff like CoD, GTA, and other big games installed. I’ve already deleted a bunch of games I still wanna play just to make room, and honestly getting annoying having to keep doing that.

So would an external drive be the easiest option here? I’m not trying to do anything complicated, just want more space without taking the PS5 apart. I’ve seen people mention external HDDs and SSDs, but not really sure what the actual difference is for PS5.

Can I play PS5 games directly from an external drive, or is it basically just for storing them and then moving them back to the internal SSD when I wanna play? Also, does an external SSD make much difference compared to a regular HDD, or is it kinda pointless if I’m mostly using it for extra storage?

Trying to keep things simple and don’t wanna spend a ton if I don’t need to. If an external drive is the way to go, what size would you guys recommend, like 2TB or 4TB? And are there any specific things I should look for when buying one for PS5?

Just wanna add storage and forget about it, not turn this into a whole hardware project.

Found a used graphics card for a pretty good price and kinda tempted to grab it, but not sure if buying used GPUs is risky. Seller says it works fine and can test it before buying. Main worry is it being abused for mining, overheating, or just dying a few months later. What stuff should I check before handing over the money? Temps, fan noise, benchmarks, VRAM errors etc? Also is there a way to tell if a GPU has been heavily used or mined on? Would you guys buy a used card if the price is low enough, or just pay extra for new and avoid the headache?

Is using Ethernet on PS5 actually that much better than Wi-Fi? Trying to figure out if it’s worth running a cable across the room because my Wi-Fi seems fine most of the time, but every now and then I get random lag, little freezes, or my ping suddenly shoots up for no obvious reason.

I mostly play online games like CoD, Fortnite, GTA Online and a few other multiplayer stuff, so stable connection matters more to me than having crazy download speeds. My PS5 is currently connected over 5GHz Wi-Fi and usually shows a pretty decent connection, but I know Wi-Fi can have interference and stuff going on.

For people who switched from Wi-Fi to Ethernet on their PS5, did you actually notice a difference while gaming? Like lower ping, less random lag, fewer disconnects, or is it mostly the same if your Wi-Fi signal is already strong?

Also wondering if Ethernet makes a difference with downloading games and updates. My internet speed is pretty good, but downloads sometimes seem slower on the PS5 than what I get on other devices.

I can run an Ethernet cable if it’s really worth it, just don’t wanna go through the hassle if the difference is barely noticeable. Does Ethernet make a big difference for PS5 gaming or is good 5GHz Wi-Fi basically just as good these days?