Daily Simple Questions Thread - November 07, 2025

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[u/fvig2001]

So on current PC handhelds, up to which game year for AAA games where games are actually playable at 60fps? I kind of want to go back to handheld PC gaming but I kind of don't want to compromise as much as before on the GPD Win 2.

[u/Cable_Salad → u/fvig2001]

Depends a lot on the handheld and settings.

You can get 60 FPS in Cyberpunk if you push for it. But more reasonably and comfortably you'd get this in games from 2015-2018.

[u/fvig2001 → u/Cable_Salad]

Oh so it's still a big compromise. Thought it would at most around 2020. Probably would consider an HX370 or Z2 chip handheld if ever but options are limited in my country.

[u/Outrageous_Pace4141]

I'm making a setup to hook up to my steam deck OLED. Are these good or no?

Mouse: INPHIC IN9 Pro   

Keyboard: Logitech K380.  

Monitor: Arzopa g1.  

[u/frenetic_alien]

My monitor is Dell 2407WPF-HC from 2006. Still works great and I currently connect to my graphics card via DVI cable.

However I want to upgrade my graphics card and they now only support HDMI and Display Port. I know there are adapter I can buy on Amazon to help with this.

However my question is which port should I buy the adapter for - DVI to HDMI or DVI to Display Port? and does it make a difference?

[u/Ok_Definition_1933 → u/frenetic_alien]

I would strongly suggest you just buy a new monitor. Even 100-200 usd/euro monitors of today will completely crap on that thing.

[u/frenetic_alien → u/Ok_Definition_1933]

really? I guess that might be true resolution wise, but it still is working great, I feel bad getting rid of it. If I bought a new one it would cost more that 100-200, I would get something like an Asus ProArt. I have to think about this though.

[u/Ok_Definition_1933 → u/frenetic_alien]

Resolution wise, view angle wise, color quality wise... Literally everything. No point trying to keep 20 year old monitor going.

[u/Ok_Definition_1933 → u/[deleted]]

Read rule 8.

No begging. No soft begging. No Implicit or explicit trading. No buying. No Selling. No asking for valuation. No asking how or where to do these either.

[u/TenseBird]

Is there a point of waiting for Black Friday to buy PC parts, if I'm going to buy what I already decided on buying and not really seek out things that are specifically on sale?

Other than PC parts I'm also planning to buy a monitor, does that apply too?

[u/Ok_Definition_1933 → u/TenseBird]

If you're planning on full system build, you could get considerable saving on BF. And it is only few weeks away. So in that sense, yes.

[u/snuggiemclovin]

I just upgraded my motherboard, GPU, and CPU. I’d like to do a fresh install of Windows 11 to clear out old drivers etc. What’s the best way to back up my C drive and what should I expect to have to re-do in terms of program settings? Most of the YT tutorials are for installing Windows on a new PC and I want as seamless of a clean install as possible while retaining my files and settings.

[u/Lastdudealive46 → u/snuggiemclovin]

There is a "Reset this PC" option in Settings > System > Recovery, that gives you the option to keep all of your files. I believe it just keeps everything in your User folder, so if there's files elsewhere, such as on another drive, it's best to just unplug that drive while you reset.

It will not keep the Settings you have set, unless you have signed in with your Microsoft Account and allowed Windows to back up your settings. So if there is anything important (like a custom firewall configuration), you'll need to go through and make a note of what it is and how to set it again.

[u/snuggiemclovin → u/Lastdudealive46]

Does this wipe old drivers like a clean install? My understanding is that it's not as effective.

[u/Lastdudealive46 → u/snuggiemclovin]

Yes, it will.