GPU, CPU, RAM, SSD, airflow

Gaming PC upgrade Vaud

Q: Are the parts bought directly?

Yes, you buy the components directly. The quote must separate advice, parts and work.

Before you order a part, PC4GAMER checks the real bottleneck: games, screen, CPU, graphics card, RAM, SSD, power supply, case, noise and temperature. You buy the components directly, with no hidden mark-up.

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Upgrade offers

Advice, compatibility, installation

We start from what you need and your budget, then choose the parts that really change the experience in game.

Buying advice

30 CHF

FPS/screen goal
GPU/CPU/RAM/SSD priority
Useful budget
Simple shopping list

Full validation

60 CHF

Case compatibility
Power supply/connectors
CPU/RAM bottleneck
Noise and airflow

Upgrade installation

120 CHF

Part installation
BIOS if needed
Clean drivers
Temperature/FPS tests

Possible choices

What can be upgraded

GPUThe biggest visible gain, but it must be checked against the screen, case, power supply and heat.

CPU / RAMUseful if FPS are stuck, if the 1% lows collapse or if the platform is old.

SSD / WindowsLoading times, full storage, a cluttered system, drivers and stability.

CoolingAirflow, fans, thermal paste, a case that is too closed or a PC that is too noisy.

Power supplyReal output, age, quality, connectors and headroom before a modern GPU.

How it works

From need to PC ready to play

Configuration

CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD, power supply, case, screen.

Goal

Games, resolution, silence, budget.

List

Consistent parts, bought directly by you.

Installation

Installation, settings, drivers, tests.

PC4GAMER can also start from your Digitec/Galaxus list and correct what doesn't add up before buying.

Before a quote

The 4 details that avoid a bad purchase

Send these 4 details from the start to get precise advice at CHF 30, without endless messages about parts.

1. Current configuration

CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD, power supply and case. A photo of the inside or a Speccy/HWiNFO screenshot is already enough.

2. Games and screen

Main games, resolution, screen refresh rate and your real goal: competitive 1080p, 1440p, silence or 4K.

3. Useful budget

Budget for parts plus service. That's what avoids recommending a mismatched GPU or forgetting a power supply.

4. Basket or parts you have in mind

Digitec/Galaxus link, a screenshot of the basket or the exact name of the parts you're considering. Without that, the validation stays theoretical.

Advice before buying

30 CHF

Review of the configuration, compatibility, priority of parts and a checklist before ordering.

If the need is wider

For a build, a heat problem or a fault, Jonas proposes the right service instead of recommending a useless part.

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Useful guides

Compare the useful solutions

Depending on the need, these pages let you compare advice, a build or a performance check.

GPU focus

To check a graphics card and its value for money with the rest of the PC.

See GPU focus

Customer configurations

Real examples to understand the logic and the budget, with no hidden mark-up on parts.

See examples

Performance check

For unstable FPS, a Windows issue or an existing limitation.

See the check

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Should the graphics card be changed first?

Not always. In competitive 1080p, the CPU can be the limit. In 1440p or 4K, the GPU counts more. It must be checked before buying.

Are the parts bought directly?

Yes, you buy the components directly. The quote separates advice, parts and work.

Can it be optimised without changing parts?

Yes. Drivers, BIOS, Windows, temperatures, storage and settings can sometimes correct a large part of the losses with no new purchase.

What should I send before an upgrade quote?

Current configuration, games and resolution, budget for parts plus service, then a basket or the parts you have in mind. That's the minimum to avoid a bad purchase.

Can I send a Digitec or Galaxus basket?

Yes. It's actually the best starting point to check the case, power supply, connectors, noise and overall consistency before ordering.

When is a build or a diagnosis the better choice?

If the PC already runs hot, if several parts need changing or if the installation needs to be done properly, Jonas recommends a suitable build or diagnosis.