FPS counters are great but I found that finally turning it off has brought me to enjoy games more again. I found myself constantly looking at the frames instead of just getting immersed in the game.
Like PcCentric says; I use it to configure my settings or if I feel that the game runs badly in places, it's good to get an idea as to why. As soon as I have the game where I want it I turn it off or leave just the fps counter way up in the corner, where I don't notice it.
yeah best thing to do is pop up the FPS counter then go about getting your settings right for the min amount of FPS you are happy with then turn it off. Also as he said you can see what your current limit is, like the CPU or GPU being the limit and then you can truly tinker with settings for the best overall experience. Even with a top end machine I always find the sweet spot settings.
as someone that has gamed on console for 25 years and just built my first PC (7800x3d and 4080 super - shameless boast), you have one of the best channels for builds and tips. You've been a huge help and you cut out the fluff. Appreciate you!
Great choice man I did the 78003d and the same gpu and IM LOVING IT ppl tend to shit on that 7900 but bro 1k for better overall frames than a 4080 for 400 dollars less
I've been a hardcore console gamer for 20 years, seriously considering going all out and building a monster pc no expense spared. Tired of console titles failing to meet expectations. Starfield being locked at 30 in 2023 has made me seriously think about moving on from console. 120fps isn't being utilised at all on the xbox. It was sold to us but not being used. Isn't good enough
Do it! Once you get hooked on 144 or 240 FPS on PC, you'll never go back to console. I bought an Xbox Series X back in March and only signed in once so far ( I had to so I could set it up).
@@johnjr7673 I game on a 55 oled. Capable of the 120. I've never been a fan of gaming on a smaller screen. Less immersion. But I suppose I could use the pc on the oled
@Thund3r4 I used to think like that too about the screen size. I've come to realize that playing on a 27" monitor is way better than playing on my 55" Samsung TV. You can see everything just as good (or better) without having to move your head around nearly as much. If you think about it, you have so much area to cover looking at a 55" TV.
For me, even though it is old, the best controller is the xbox 360 controller for windows because I can play ANY game that can use it on my pc. Yes the xbox one is a fantastic controller but I have found that some old games don't even recognise it. Great video Marcus. Well done.
You forgot #14: if you ever wanted to become a lumberjack, you can do so in Runescape 3 and if you do so in 4K all ultra, yew trees look even better than in real life.
Honestly the Bluetooth in my motherboard paired my wireless Xbox controller works flawlessly for me. Suggest giving it a try before spending more money
I seamlessly connect an Xbox one controller to my computer. It connects quick and I’ve never had an issue with it. Just the controller itself has some stick drift that happened not too long after I bought it years ago.
I use mouse and keyboard for all fps multiplayer games as its just superior in every way but I do like to use controllers for some single player games and stuff and it's awesome having the option and having the better graphics and performance
When I try to enable xmp in BIOS there’s a drop down and there’s all these different combinations with voltage and stuff and I’m scared to mess stuff up😅 so I’ve just left xmp alone😔
I wanna build a gaming PC to play Apex i have never heard about that Apex launching cap at 144hz. I only have a 144hz monitor but its good to know if i upgrade
I can't go into bios the usual way cuz my wired keyboard does not get recognized until system is fully booted up. I've tried turning on and off USB selective suspend setting but no difference.
This is very true and I would absolutely do this but for me not knowing makes me constantly think about it so instead of just getting into it enjoying it I'm like I wonder if it is getting the normal about a friend maybe I'm getting a little less maybe I should check
With fps counters I wholed only recomend having them on when you need them like when you first get a game ir if you exsperianc problems other wise they will be distrating
My CX750watt psu fan is windy 🌬️ AF, ever since I got the 7800xt it’s just to loud. I didn’t think I’d get tips here but that GG launcher looks cool. Wired power A PRO controllers are perfect for pc. Low latency
When people put the same fans in throughout the case including the cooler, do they remove the original cooler fans and put the fans of their choice on? (question for building dummies)
streaming at the same time. also some video editing, my budget is 1800-2000. for cpu i was thinking i7 13700k or ryzen 7 7800x3d along with either a 4070 or maybe 4070 ti. any tips??
You skipped "alt + print screen" to get a screenshot of the current running program. Of course, you got to open something like "Paint" and paste it in there.
GeForce peformance tab and ingame fps counter says I’m hittin 279 on a 280hz asus so is it still capped even tho it’s showing those numbers without adding command lines?
HI PC Centric. Excellent video. but my Task Manager is windows 11 and it doesn't give you the opin "Always on Top." any suggestionms would be greatly welcomed... With thanks.
Your mention of backlighting your monitor is very helpful. I have a desk lamp above my monitor on my desk topper area that I bend down and towed itself and the monitor that creates some lighting that really helps the eyes and doesn’t shine on me or in my face.
Task Manager always on top used to be the default in older versions of Windows. Can't remember which version changed that. As for the live background, Windows Vista Ultimate was the only version of Windows that natively allowed you to set a video as your wallpaper. Any video you want..Lol.
hello i wanted to see if you can do another tutorial if a pc doesn’t boot up i’m only using a gaming pc that is only a 1650 super but one day i decided to clean it and when i connected it back it didn’t boot up i must’ve done something idk what but it was something so that would be helpful cause i have literally no idea on what to do
They released a firmware update that fixes the issue going forward, but not retroactively. Basically, before making any use of the drives whatsoever, update the firmware first. Should be good after that.
My wife had un-solvable controller drop outs, tried everything known to Google, nothing fixed the wireless drop outs. Bought a wired controller, then never had a drop out again. We think it was the distance from the XBox to the couch.
i spent like 15usd or around 1200 inr on a controller and its been 2 years of me using it and no stick drift nothing its working great so yeah its not necessary to spend 50-100usd on a signle controller
There's simply no reason to OC a system anymore anyways. Systems have gotten so fast that its just not necessary now. GOG Galaxy is great, but it doesnt currently support UbiConnect as the API for it has been broken for 8-10 months now. It'll try to connect to UbiConnect, but will disconnect from it within seconds.
There is something wrong with my pc, it won't boot if i enable EMP mode?? Anyone know why? Its been that way since i built it. I am using new and old DDR4 ram, so possibly two diff specs for 64Gb ram, could that be why?
I think you mean XMP mode. XMP is an automatic memory overclock profile. Its not guaranteed to work correctly or at all across every hardware configuration. And that's one of the reasons you don't want to use different brands and models of memory. Overclocking memory is a very sensitive process which can cause many issues.
whenever my friend tries to launch certain games like apex, rust, cod, his pc crashes and restarts itself. But when we play warframe or rocket league it works. Anyone have any suggestions?
Wireless mouse technology has gotten to the point that there is quite literally no difference between wired and wireless if you buy a reputable brand and not a random mouse on amazon
Why does screen tearing happen on some 240+ monitors and some dont ? for example i have a gsync 240hz dell, but if i dont use GSYNC i will get crazy screen tearing. but im always hearing people talk about leaving there fps uncapped and not getting any screen tearing
You should try using V-sync and set it to fast in Nvidia Control Panel. The GPU will render as many frames as it can and drop the ones that are not needed. You can leave Gsync on as well.
@@theboy2777 That's right. I use this, but I usually have an fps cap as well since I'd rather use less power than have less latency, but it should work without one.
Can you do a video on beta Nvidia control panel settings for different games because there is lot of white lines and jagged edges happening alot in Minecraft and a little in Fortnite but not to much.
i need help with my mic, i've search many youtube vids and none with my problem, my mic levels at 100, but in settings when i test my mic it says (result 3% of total volume). if anyone can help! it would be much appreciated.
I bought corsair 2x 16 GB 3600 MHz but they will only run at 2667 MHz (old ram was 3200 MHz) Activating XMP doesn't work because I keep getting BSOD. What do I need to do? My motherboard is:- B660M DS3H AX DDR4 CPU is:- Intel Core i7-12700 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor
Did you know the letters PC stand for "personal computer?" Did you know the letters RAM stand for "random-access memory?" Did you know that you can play games on your computer without having to insert a CD(compact disc)? 😂
I remember playing Diablo 2 on disc, and also played these retro games on those mini Compact Discs that fit in the tiny middle slot in the disc trays that not many people knew what that small slot was for
FPS counters are great but I found that finally turning it off has brought me to enjoy games more again. I found myself constantly looking at the frames instead of just getting immersed in the game.
Very true - I use to config, then enjoy without
Like PcCentric says; I use it to configure my settings or if I feel that the game runs badly in places, it's good to get an idea as to why. As soon as I have the game where I want it I turn it off or leave just the fps counter way up in the corner, where I don't notice it.
@@PcCentric that's a great strategy! Love the channel and the content sir!
yeah best thing to do is pop up the FPS counter then go about getting your settings right for the min amount of FPS you are happy with then turn it off. Also as he said you can see what your current limit is, like the CPU or GPU being the limit and then you can truly tinker with settings for the best overall experience. Even with a top end machine I always find the sweet spot settings.
@@PcCentric expected ur next video to be on rtx 4060
as someone that has gamed on console for 25 years and just built my first PC (7800x3d and 4080 super - shameless boast), you have one of the best channels for builds and tips. You've been a huge help and you cut out the fluff. Appreciate you!
Nice build mate
Can I ask where you sourced parts or were they used I’ve found UK shops just overprice new parts
Bought a pc while having a ps5 and realizing how much I don’t know about pc. Overwhelmed completely 🤦🏾♂️
Me to bruh
Solid video. I didn't know a few things here but I'm still new to PC gaming. Built a 7700x & 7900XTX build a few months ago.
Great choice man I did the 78003d and the same gpu and IM LOVING IT ppl tend to shit on that 7900 but bro 1k for better overall frames than a 4080 for 400 dollars less
I built the same combo. Works amazing
I tried to hit the search bar, but accidentally hit my noti. This is the video I was looking for lol
Cap this comment was made just as the video was made, so I just want to inform future viewers.
@@ItsDeveloper_😂 my man didn't care for liars !
I've been a hardcore console gamer for 20 years, seriously considering going all out and building a monster pc no expense spared. Tired of console titles failing to meet expectations. Starfield being locked at 30 in 2023 has made me seriously think about moving on from console. 120fps isn't being utilised at all on the xbox. It was sold to us but not being used. Isn't good enough
They were clever and said ‘up too’ 120hz.
Do it! Once you get hooked on 144 or 240 FPS on PC, you'll never go back to console. I bought an Xbox Series X back in March and only signed in once so far ( I had to so I could set it up).
@@johnjr7673 I game on a 55 oled. Capable of the 120.
I've never been a fan of gaming on a smaller screen. Less immersion. But I suppose I could use the pc on the oled
@Thund3r4 I used to think like that too about the screen size. I've come to realize that playing on a 27" monitor is way better than playing on my 55" Samsung TV. You can see everything just as good (or better) without having to move your head around nearly as much. If you think about it, you have so much area to cover looking at a 55" TV.
I like both consoles and pc gaming. Make sure you have a good monitor which is really important. I went with 1440 P 170 HZ which is next gen imo
Coming back to pc from the series x. Cannot wait for it to arrive. Love your vids. This one brought back fond memories of my old pc gaming days.
Thanks for not leaving out the stupid simple stuff. I need it all!
I can't afford any kind of PC,but your videos help me alot in knowing all things gaming,appreciate your work❤
Well you're probably a Kid. I couldn't gets pc until after I paid my car off.
Love the content, keep it up!
Man you’ve been making my journey of creating a PC so well
Thank you for these type of videos I’m new to PC gaming I’ve always had consoles
Just ordered my first one, I’m so excited tbh 😭
the task manager always on top is a game changer. so many times ive needed this lol but never knew about it.
ty for all the video's you make
🔥TOP TIP🔥You don't have to smash the delete key to enter the bios, you can just hold it 😊
to enter bios, you can also set up a shortcut that reboots to bios
Get lively wallpaper, it’s very night quality, and it’s completely free
Wow the alt tab one is super helpful now I can easily change music in Spotify and play games
Great tips! Thank you! 😄
For me, even though it is old, the best controller is the xbox 360 controller for windows because I can play ANY game that can use it on my pc. Yes the xbox one is a fantastic controller but I have found that some old games don't even recognise it. Great video Marcus. Well done.
Nice tips , bring more videos like this
dont over clock but i love afterburner just for the overlay. takes up less space and more customizable then nvidia overlay
Why not overclock?
just got myself a msi gaming laptop so here to learn :D
You forgot #14: if you ever wanted to become a lumberjack, you can do so in Runescape 3 and if you do so in 4K all ultra, yew trees look even better than in real life.
Just great tips , i will use the backlight and save my eyes 😊
Mate your content is the best
first tip was very epic thank you
Glad it helped!
Honestly the Bluetooth in my motherboard paired my wireless Xbox controller works flawlessly for me. Suggest giving it a try before spending more money
Actually good video
I couldnt ever get my bluetooth to work properly on my PC, and it was a godsend when they came out with the official wireless dongle!
Thank you again
Please can you do a review or impressions of the G9 Oled
I know all of these tips. I’ve been playing on PC since 2015. But I still watched it all 😂
I seamlessly connect an Xbox one controller to my computer. It connects quick and I’ve never had an issue with it. Just the controller itself has some stick drift that happened not too long after I bought it years ago.
I use mouse and keyboard for all fps multiplayer games as its just superior in every way but I do like to use controllers for some single player games and stuff and it's awesome having the option and having the better graphics and performance
I’ll be getting my very first gaming pc in January I’m so excited but scared been an Xbox for player most my life so don’t know a lot about gaming pcs
You can make this even better with switching between apps by installing MS PowerToys and changing through the shortcut manager to Alt + Z for this.
Sometimes the GPU can act up with Wallpaper Engine. Mainly why I don't use it.
When I try to enable xmp in BIOS there’s a drop down and there’s all these different combinations with voltage and stuff and I’m scared to mess stuff up😅 so I’ve just left xmp alone😔
i bought 2nd monitor because the task manager doesn't appear (black screen).
ty...Tips/tricks 1:20
I wanna build a gaming PC to play Apex i have never heard about that Apex launching cap at 144hz. I only have a 144hz monitor but its good to know if i upgrade
I can't go into bios the usual way cuz my wired keyboard does not get recognized until system is fully booted up. I've tried turning on and off USB selective suspend setting but no difference.
Idk if you get this question but do you have preference or guidance on WiFi connectors like PCIe adapter or a wired connecter for WiFi??
This is very true and I would absolutely do this but for me not knowing makes me constantly think about it so instead of just getting into it enjoying it I'm like I wonder if it is getting the normal about a friend maybe I'm getting a little less maybe I should check
How do ik if I can use that xmp thing? I’m a beginner here n I got a pre built pc I believe it’s called the skytech shadow gaming pc
With fps counters I wholed only recomend having them on when you need them like when you first get a game ir if you exsperianc problems other wise they will be distrating
When you are testing pcs I have a game recommendation it’s called project playtime it much more fun then it sounds
My CX750watt psu fan is windy 🌬️ AF, ever since I got the 7800xt it’s just to loud. I didn’t think I’d get tips here but that GG launcher looks cool. Wired power A PRO controllers are perfect for pc. Low latency
I would add buying a rechargeable "play and charge" battery pack for the Xbox controller. PowerA makes a good one.
From Gforce Experience you can also launch all your games...not sure if AMD has a similar option.
AMD adrenalin
I’m trying to get into pc , I wish I could have one of yours 😭
alt tab is a good one
When people put the same fans in throughout the case including the cooler, do they remove the original cooler fans and put the fans of their choice on?
(question for building dummies)
Depends on own preference. I remove my original cooler and put fans of my own choice.
Any tips for Nvidia control panel settings?
streaming at the same time. also some video editing, my budget is 1800-2000. for cpu i was thinking i7 13700k or ryzen 7 7800x3d along with either a 4070 or maybe 4070 ti. any tips??
You skipped "alt + print screen" to get a screenshot of the current running program. Of course, you got to open something like "Paint" and paste it in there.
When installing games on your pc, do you install directly on the hard drive or use an external drive? Games today are huge!
GeForce peformance tab and ingame fps counter says I’m hittin 279 on a 280hz asus so is it still capped even tho it’s showing those numbers without adding command lines?
whats that wallpaper called in the beginning of tip 1
HI PC Centric. Excellent video. but my Task Manager is windows 11 and it doesn't give you the opin "Always on Top." any suggestionms would be greatly welcomed... With thanks.
There's a gear icon in the bottom left corner of the window. Click it and then you should see "Window management".
helpful
Your mention of backlighting your monitor is very helpful. I have a desk lamp above my monitor on my desk topper area that I bend down and towed itself and the monitor that creates some lighting that really helps the eyes and doesn’t shine on me or in my face.
hi mate ? how do you get Afterburner on top in game I have been stumped for quit some time
Open it up and make sure you turn the overlay on in settings
on the controller point cant recomend the 8bitdo pro2 enough
The new AMD adrenaline overlay now shows far more stats and makes afterburner obsolete on AMD cards
you can overclock amd cards using that??
@@Tike22 yes
Afterburner has been obsolete for the past decade anyways.
do you have a threadripper cpu? if not what mobo and cpu do you have to have 8 dimm slots
Task Manager always on top used to be the default in older versions of Windows. Can't remember which version changed that. As for the live background, Windows Vista Ultimate was the only version of Windows that natively allowed you to set a video as your wallpaper. Any video you want..Lol.
Can you recommend a god wired controller?
how do u access tmp i dont see it in my bios
W tips!
hello i wanted to see if you can do another tutorial if a pc doesn’t boot up i’m only using a gaming pc that is only a 1650 super but one day i decided to clean it and when i connected it back it didn’t boot up i must’ve done something idk what but it was something so that would be helpful cause i have literally no idea on what to do
Man hope you figured it out
Tip#13 - that adapter does not work in Windows 11. Win11 stops the driver from ever starting up
I have that adapter and it works perfectly fine on windows 11. Drivers loaded automatically too
Does anyone know if the Samsung 2tb 990 pros still have the firmware issues, I just order a custom pc with 2 of them
They released a firmware update that fixes the issue going forward, but not retroactively. Basically, before making any use of the drives whatsoever, update the firmware first. Should be good after that.
@@craigmurray4746 thanks so much!
My wife had un-solvable controller drop outs, tried everything known to Google, nothing fixed the wireless drop outs. Bought a wired controller, then never had a drop out again. We think it was the distance from the XBox to the couch.
Use ds4 windows for wireless control gaming play
After a 6 month hair pulling process of GPU hung device errors during games, turns out disabling XMP profile solved all my issues lol.
the motherboard should let you load the xmp profile and then run it at a slower speed with tighter timings.
i spent like 15usd or around 1200 inr on a controller and its been 2 years of me using it and no stick drift nothing its working great
so yeah its not necessary to spend 50-100usd on a signle controller
There's simply no reason to OC a system anymore anyways. Systems have gotten so fast that its just not necessary now.
GOG Galaxy is great, but it doesnt currently support UbiConnect as the API for it has been broken for 8-10 months now. It'll try to connect to UbiConnect, but will disconnect from it within seconds.
Instead of notepad++, what about sublime text?
There is something wrong with my pc, it won't boot if i enable EMP mode?? Anyone know why? Its been that way since i built it. I am using new and old DDR4 ram, so possibly two diff specs for 64Gb ram, could that be why?
I think you mean XMP mode. XMP is an automatic memory overclock profile. Its not guaranteed to work correctly or at all across every hardware configuration. And that's one of the reasons you don't want to use different brands and models of memory. Overclocking memory is a very sensitive process which can cause many issues.
i cant find the xmp confing when im in that place
KBM or controller for FPS games?
I do need controller currently just don't know where to buy them
whenever my friend tries to launch certain games like apex, rust, cod, his pc crashes and restarts itself. But when we play warframe or rocket league it works. Anyone have any suggestions?
I got the legion 5 4060 rtx and a rysen 7 with 16gb ram im switching to 32 gb ram from cross hair tho
What do you think about a wireless mouse? Are they worse at reaction time and input?
Wireless mouse technology has gotten to the point that there is quite literally no difference between wired and wireless if you buy a reputable brand and not a random mouse on amazon
@PC Centric could u make a gaming pc setup for 300$ plzzzz, that is all i have
Why does screen tearing happen on some 240+ monitors and some dont ? for example i have a gsync 240hz dell, but if i dont use GSYNC i will get crazy screen tearing. but im always hearing people talk about leaving there fps uncapped and not getting any screen tearing
You should try using V-sync and set it to fast in Nvidia Control Panel.
The GPU will render as many frames as it can and drop the ones that are not needed.
You can leave Gsync on as well.
@@randomguy- So turn off fps cap and just use vsync fast and gsync? i will try it out
@@theboy2777 That's right. I use this, but I usually have an fps cap as well since I'd rather use less power than have less latency, but it should work without one.
Can you do a video on beta Nvidia control panel settings for different games because there is lot of white lines and jagged edges happening alot in Minecraft and a little in Fortnite but not to much.
Driver issue, update/downgrade
@@lesheyso2952 all my drivers are up to date windows drivers and Nvidia drivers.
I use a PS3 controller vibration works and everything judge me 😂
My laptop is 3080ti 12900h 14core 64gb ram . Is this still good in 2023 ? Because everyone I speak too says it's rubbish now ?
i need help with my mic, i've search many youtube vids and none with my problem, my mic levels at 100, but in settings when i test my mic it says (result 3% of total volume). if anyone can help! it would be much appreciated.
I think I had the same problem turn mic level down to between 25 and 30 I’m pretty sure I done that when it’s at 100 nobody can hear you
I bought corsair 2x 16 GB 3600 MHz but they will only run at 2667 MHz (old ram was 3200 MHz)
Activating XMP doesn't work because I keep getting BSOD.
What do I need to do?
My motherboard is:- B660M DS3H AX DDR4
CPU is:- Intel Core i7-12700 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor
Just got a pc it feels overwhelming and exciting all at once cause I don’t know shit about computers
Alt tab is the only 1 tool i now how to do
Did you know the letters PC stand for "personal computer?"
Did you know the letters RAM stand for "random-access memory?"
Did you know that you can play games on your computer without having to insert a CD(compact disc)? 😂
I remember playing Diablo 2 on disc, and also played these retro games on those mini Compact Discs that fit in the tiny middle slot in the disc trays that not many people knew what that small slot was for
can you build $1000 or $1200 Full PC Gaming Setup Guide for 2023
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shld i get an rx 6800 + r5 5600 or a rx 6700 xt instead and then get a 144 hz monitor, bc mine rn is 75hz
Don't worry, mine is 61hz haha
Wallpaper?