Buying Dilemma

[Azriel]

Right now this is the build I currently have https://gyazo.com/8a900307cbb701d5f9078c23429cec64 . If I have troubles with slow loading times, blue screens, slow alt tabbing, would it be better to upgrade to 16GB of 1866Hz RAM or upgrading to a Ryzen 5 1600x build. I know that the Ryzen  centric build would cost more but what would be the most cost effective in terms of future proofing. I apologize if this is a total idiotic question to ask.

[The Sloth]

get a 4790k or go for the ryzen 1600 is you have too many issues, what do you use your pc for? 

[Marshnt]

4 minutes ago, Azriel said:

Right now this is the build I currently have https://gyazo.com/8a900307cbb701d5f9078c23429cec64 . If I have troubles with slow loading times, blue screens, slow alt tabbing, would it be better to upgrade to 16GB of 1866Hz RAM or upgrading to a Ryzen 5 1600x build. I know that the Ryzen  centric build would cost more but what would be the most cost effective in terms of future proofing. I apologize if this is a total idiotic question to ask.

When is the last time you did a clean install of windows?

[Azriel]

4 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

get a 4790k or go for the ryzen 1600 is you have too many issues, what do you use your pc for? 

I mostly play games like PUBG, CSGO, RL, Rust, and other games.

[Azriel]

1 minute ago, Marshnt said:

When is the last time you did a clean install of windows?

I haven't. Would you suggest that I do a clean install.

[Marshnt]

Just now, Azriel said:

I haven't. Would you suggest that I do a clean install.

Absolutely, windows does not age well. I do a clean install ever couple of yeas depending on usage and the best part its free.

[Fredyy]

3 minutes ago, Azriel said:

I haven't. Would you suggest that I do a clean install.

This might fix a lot of your problems. 

[Azriel]

5 minutes ago, Fredyy said:

This might fix a lot of your problems. 

Again forgive me for my ignorance but would any of my game files, videos, or other important files be wiped?

[Marshnt]

Just now, Azriel said:

Again forgive me for my ignorance but would any of my game files, videos, or other important files be wiped?

Yes, i recommend nuking the whole drive and start new, if you got a few bucks buy a SSD and clean install.

[Azriel]

1 minute ago, Marshnt said:

Yes, i recommend nuking the whole drive and start new, if you got a few bucks buy a SSD and clean install.

I know that there are most probably guides online on "nuking" a HDD but would you explain how it's done or link me if you'd like?

[Azriel]

13 minutes ago, Fredyy said:

This might fix a lot of your problems. 

I did clean install one windows update but I have not totally wiped my HDD.

[Marshnt]

3 minutes ago, Azriel said:

I know that there are most probably guides online on "nuking" a HDD but would you explain how it's done or link me if you'd like?

For a clean install all you have to do is

1. Back up files to external source

2. Insert OS disk

3. Follow on screen prompts (have Key ready)

4. Reinstall programs and drivers

 

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-clean-install-windows-7-2624917