22 Batchelor Road, Newport, NP19 8GU
Gaming PC upgrades ยท Newport
A slow frame rate often comes down to one weak component. Tell us what's inside your PC and what you play; we'll check the bottleneck before suggesting parts. Plenty of owners need less than they expect.
Start with the bottleneck.
Start your compatibility check
Share the parts you know. We can help identify anything missing.
We'll check the parts that affect compatibility before recommending a spend. Include your case model if you know it.
A practical first step
A graphics card can lift resolution and detail, but only when the rest of the system can keep up. We check your PSU output, connectors, case clearance and airflow before settling on a card.
Every graphics card upgrade kit includes a power-supply suitability check. No guesswork on connectors or fit.
For systems where an older GTX or Radeon card struggles with newer games. We match an upgrade to your processor and the frame rate you want.
We compare the card's length and slot thickness with your case, then check PSU capacity and the available PCIe power leads. Any airflow changes are included in the recommendation.
A sensible route when your monitor has moved to 1440p or your current card runs out of room on texture quality. We look for a balanced match rather than a headline part.
Possibly. We check the exact PSU model, its age, rated output and connectors against the card. If it needs replacing, we price that supporting part in the same bundle.
For demanding 4K settings, high-refresh monitors or GPU-heavy creative work. Older processors can limit gains, so we check the whole platform first.
We'll check compact cases for card length, thickness and cable bend room. If a case or airflow change is needed, you'll see it alongside the card recommendation.
Bring us the case model and PSU label if you have them. Those two details prevent many avoidable mismatches.
A longer-lived foundation
A newer processor can mean a new motherboard and memory as well. We bundle the parts that need to change together, then check whether your storage, case and power supply can carry on.
Plan for the next GPU, too.
| Bundle route | Included checks | Existing parts |
|---|---|---|
| CPU and board | Socket, chipset, BIOS support | Storage and PSU reviewed |
| CPU, board and DDR5 | Matched memory kit and cooler fit | Case, drives and PSU reviewed |
| Platform refresh | Processor, motherboard, memory, cooling | Carry-over parts listed clearly |
A processor socket dictates the motherboard, and the board dictates which memory generation fits. Choosing those parts as a set avoids buying a component that cannot be installed or supported.
Capacity with a purpose
More memory helps when a game, browser, stream and other apps are competing for capacity. It won't fix every low frame rate. We check your platform and current usage before recommending a kit.
Capacity isn't a cure-all.
Compatibility note: DDR5 only fits a DDR5-compatible motherboard. Use one matched kit where possible; mixing old and new modules can cause instability or force lower memory speeds.
Everyday gaming
A practical starting point for a gaming-focused PC with modest background use. We check board support and memory speed before selecting modules.
Multitasking
A useful step for streaming, heavier multitasking and games with demanding modpacks. The processor and motherboard still need to support the chosen kit.
Large workloads
For large mod libraries, editing, virtual machines or demanding work alongside gaming. We confirm capacity limits and slot layout before ordering.
More room, less waiting
An SSD can cut boot and loading waits, and give large game libraries room to grow. It won't raise frame rates on its own. We check your motherboard's available slots, drive generation and heatsink clearance.
Keep your installations.
We can discuss moving your existing system or keeping the old drive as secondary storage. Before any swap, we'll agree what needs to be copied and check the available connections.
A focused upgrade for a smaller game library or a dedicated system drive.
Ask about 1 TBRoom for a broader library, larger games and capture folders on one drive.
Ask about 2 TBHigh capacity for extensive libraries, recordings or projects that fill drives quickly.
Ask about 4 TBFix heat, noise or power limits
Older builds often need supporting parts around the main upgrade. Bundle the changes together to keep fit, airflow and power requirements aligned.
Fans and cooler options for a system that runs hot or loud.
Case airflow changes planned around your existing components.
A new enclosure when clearance, access or noise is the issue.
A correctly rated PSU and cables for a higher-demand graphics card.
Build the right set
Tell us which issue you're solving. We'll check the bundle against your current build and show any required supporting parts together.
Advice based on your actual PC
Send your current parts list, the games that feel slow and your monitor resolution. We'll check the likely bottleneck, power supply and fit, then recommend a focused upgrade bundle.
Clear checks. Clear parts list.
Send your specificationYour processor, graphics card, memory and target resolution are considered together.
Power, clearance, motherboard support and cooling are checked before a bundle is suggested.
If another part must change for the upgrade to work properly, it's listed with the bundle.
Arrange installation at our Newport workshop or have compatible parts shipped for self-install.
PC upgrade advice Newport
Tell us what's inside your current build and which games are struggling. If a full replacement is genuinely better value, we'll say so.
Start with the parts you have.
22 Batchelor Road
Newport, NP19 8GU
Use the contact page or call +44 7457 809958 to discuss your upgrade.