13 AMAZING PC Gaming Tips and Tricks You DIDN'T Know! 😲

PC Gaming Tips and Tricks 2023 is here! Here are PC Centric's top tips for your gaming pc, gaming setup, and pc gaming build 2023! Higher fps, ini files, apex legends, best wallpapers and more!
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[@Midwest_Tyler]

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.

[@PcCentric]

Very true - I use to config, then enjoy without

[@randomguy-]

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.

[@Midwest_Tyler]

@@PcCentric that's a great strategy! Love the channel and the content sir!

[@lilpain1997]

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.

[@eliotanderson6554]

​​@@PcCentric expected ur next video to be on rtx 4060

[@MetroBoy402]

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.

[@void_ark_]

I tried to hit the search bar, but accidentally hit my noti. This is the video I was looking for lol

[@ItsDeveloper_]

Cap this comment was made just as the video was made, so I just want to inform future viewers.

[@pokedude3221]

​@@ItsDeveloper_😂 my man didn't care for liars !

[@KhalilCombs]

Man you’ve been making my journey of creating a PC so well

[@LilJBlue]

Love the content, keep it up!

[@CurleeToes]

Thank you for these type of videos I’m new to PC gaming I’ve always had consoles

[@Relactive1]

ty for all the video's you make

[@HenryAveretteIII]

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.

[@JoseRamirez-xe2zg]

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

[@ericmcintyre5734]

I built the same combo. Works amazing

[@moonryder203]

Great tips! Thank you! 😄

[@Random.i]

Wow the alt tab one is super helpful now I can easily change music in Spotify and play games

[@Thakkii]

Nice tips , bring more videos like this

[@brtcobra]

the task manager always on top is a game changer. so many times ive needed this lol but never knew about it.

[@dasamman71]

to enter bios, you can also set up a shortcut that reboots to bios

[@Aertuix]

Just great tips , i will use the backlight and save my eyes 😊

[@bannedvideos3399]

just got myself a msi gaming laptop so here to learn :D

[@rayjaytotime]

Just ordered my first one, I’m so excited tbh 😭

[@Gremlack13]

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.

[@Rivstar]

first tip was very epic thank you

[@PcCentric]

Glad it helped!

[@XxoxX-pc]

Mate your content is the best

[@KhalilCombs]

Thank you again

[@Gremlack13]

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.

[@JCU84]

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

[@ngpope9137]

I can't afford any kind of PC,but your videos help me alot in knowing all things gaming,appreciate your work❤

[@KronicDaydreamZ]

Well you're probably a Kid. I couldn't gets pc until after I paid my car off.

[@TomsTech94]

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

[@braydenblocher]

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??

[@LynkBuscemi]

🔥TOP TIP🔥You don't have to smash the delete key to enter the bios, you can just hold it 😊

[@JTX-mv5ln]

Please can you do a review or impressions of the G9 Oled

[@phantomvenomgaming5489]

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??

[@Thund3r4]

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

[@christinaedwards5084]

They were clever and said ‘up too’ 120hz.

[@johnjr7673]

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).

[@Thund3r4]

@@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

[@johnjr7673]

@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.

[@BigDavos]

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

[@motherflerkentannhauser8152]

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.

[@rileymoore4017]

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

[@Jwebbplayz]

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

[@sambothefate3462]

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

[@hbdude155]

dont over clock but i love afterburner just for the overlay. takes up less space and more customizable then nvidia overlay

[@elitepauper7400]

Why not overclock?

[@thrax_843]

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?

[@hafuridotus]

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.

[@hafuridotus]

Sometimes the GPU can act up with Wallpaper Engine. Mainly why I don't use it.

[@itsdeonlol]

W tips!

[@ShibbyRL]

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!

[@satjinderboyal4107]

helpful

[@Ibrahimahmed79961]

do you have a threadripper cpu? if not what mobo and cpu do you have to have 8 dimm slots

[@reilly5268]

Any tips for Nvidia control panel settings?

[@danteakbarzadeh]

When you are testing pcs I have a game recommendation it’s called project playtime it much more fun then it sounds

[@craig71686]

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.

[@Techgnome21]

I would add buying a rechargeable "play and charge" battery pack for the Xbox controller. PowerA makes a good one.

[@macspringett8617]

alt tab is a good one

[@diablodima]

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.

[@JustJulianMusic]

Honestly the Bluetooth in my motherboard paired my wireless Xbox controller works flawlessly for me. Suggest giving it a try before spending more money

[@LoveBystroem]

on the controller point cant recomend the 8bitdo pro2 enough

[@thed3m3ntor]

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

[@deaddevilking]

I got the legion 5 4060 rtx and a rysen 7 with 16gb ram im switching to 32 gb ram from cross hair tho

[@beemsquar1]

When installing games on your pc, do you install directly on the hard drive or use an external drive? Games today are huge!

[@Randalsgaming]

Use ds4 windows for wireless control gaming play

[@uniacafe]

I know all of these tips. I’ve been playing on PC since 2015. But I still watched it all 😂

[@BlaCkySNipEr]

I do need controller currently just don't know where to buy them

[@AdikMusicOfficialTM]

i bought 2nd monitor because the task manager doesn't appear (black screen). ty...Tips/tricks 1:20

[@sonofodin5514]

KBM or controller for FPS games?

[@RAIDEROFTHELASTARCH]

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.

[@JJFlores197]

There's a gear icon in the bottom left corner of the window. Click it and then you should see "Window management".

[@LeoValdez420]

i cant find the xmp confing when im in that place

[@damienmason3807]

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)

[@Lupercal1901]

Depends on own preference. I remove my original cooler and put fans of my own choice.

[@terrypagan3376]

I’m trying to get into pc , I wish I could have one of yours 😭

[@vaibhavmadaan885]

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

[@nols7404]

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.

[@lesheyso2952]

Driver issue, update/downgrade

[@nols7404]

@@lesheyso2952 all my drivers are up to date windows drivers and Nvidia drivers.

[@robertstandley2576]

hi mate ? how do you get Afterburner on top in game I have been stumped for quit some time

[@PcCentric]

Open it up and make sure you turn the overlay on in settings

[@jGRite]

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.

[@dasamman71]

Instead of notepad++, what about sublime text?

[@PhoenixTubez]

My laptop is 3080ti 12900h 14core 64gb ram . Is this still good in 2023 ? Because everyone I speak too says it's rubbish now ?

[@Joreel]

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.

[@isj896]

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?

[@chris_________]

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

[@Agent-Hornet]

Man hope you figured it out

[@JDempsterRacing]

After a 6 month hair pulling process of GPU hung device errors during games, turns out disabling XMP profile solved all my issues lol.

[@spacechannelfiver]

the motherboard should let you load the xmp profile and then run it at a slower speed with tighter timings.

[@Sagils]

Alt tab is the only 1 tool i now how to do

[@abrahamdelatorre3246]

does tip 3 work for roblux

[@TheRealPulverize]

From Gforce Experience you can also launch all your games...not sure if AMD has a similar option.

[@deagle7602]

AMD adrenalin

[@coldice15]

Bought a pc while having a ps5 and realizing how much I don’t know about pc. Overwhelmed completely 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@CaptainCrunch99]

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.

[@KashSZN]

i just got my pc w

[@theboy2777]

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

[@randomguy-]

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]

@@randomguy- So turn off fps cap and just use vsync fast and gsync? i will try it out

[@randomguy-]

@@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.

[@arinkarwan5888]

@PC Centric could u make a gaming pc setup for 300$ plzzzz, that is all i have

[@benc-j4942]

Does anyone know if the Samsung 2tb 990 pros still have the firmware issues, I just order a custom pc with 2 of them

[@craigmurray4746]

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.

[@benc-j4942]

@@craigmurray4746 thanks so much!

[@ladykeraseraphim2949]

I use a PS3 controller vibration works and everything judge me 😂

[@Turtlesaregoo]

Wallpaper?

[@JiNxGamesTv]

Now this for Laptops?

[@derikjensen3703]

Just got a pc it feels overwhelming and exciting all at once cause I don’t know shit about computers

[@Vonklieve]

Yeah, fans tuned. And on motherboard.

[@remmykun8315]

I thought those “PowerA” controllers for Xbox were bootleg or something 😂

[@axew7368]

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

[@StonedViper101]

Don't worry, mine is 61hz haha

[@alexhuisman733]

lively wallpaper is free.

[@Gonzalez1578]

All games lol i cant find some in those shitty game library's always seems to miss 2-3

[@alamanax]

i always have the problem the i use my ps5 controller. and the info on control on the game are for xbox controller, thats sooo annoying

[@Kyatnite]

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.

[@nicksciretta2550]

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

[@chiefOK]

hi

[@khemadhikari4231]

can you build $1000 or $1200 Full PC Gaming Setup Guide for 2023

[@HP_Games]

get lively wallpaper instead of wallpaper engine but yeah

[@TheLoneGunman.]

I knew it

[@baloo5621]

The new AMD adrenaline overlay now shows far more stats and makes afterburner obsolete on AMD cards

[@Tike22]

you can overclock amd cards using that??

[@baloo5621]

@@Tike22 yes

[@Joreel]

Afterburner has been obsolete for the past decade anyways.

[@varunpandey6297]

1:58 2:57 7:57 8:36

[@tacticappleman1698]

My pc will turn on nothing will post and then turn off what do i do

[@stephanhart9941]

Any Controller that uses 2.4Ghz instead of Bluetooth for wireless is far superior. I recently bought the 8Bitdo Ultimate controller and it's amazing. It has the Nintendo switch button layout but I know the X-Box buttons like my name by now so it doesn't matter. It does have BT for use on the actual Switch too though. Edit: The included, High Quality Charging stand is great too it has the 2.4Ghz dongle tucked inside but if you plug the stand into a USB port on the PC It acts as a passthrough for the dongle using just the 1 port for charging and wireless!!!

[@Koudey]

Your facial expressions are the reason I may or may not stop using emojis

[@casedistorted]

They are a bit ridiculous and a tad obnoxious. But he’s British so what can ya expect lol

[@Xierdan]

I have used 2 different Elite 2.0 controllers on PC and even after updating bios, updating firmware on the controller with my Xbox, having the Xbox accessories app installed on my pc and having the Bluetooth adapter, the connection still drops out quite annoyingly on PC! If anyone has any more suggestions of what to try I would appreciate it. Tip #13

[@johnjr7673]

It might be your wifi controllers on your motherboard. Are you using the antennas that you screw into the motherboard? Those actually help out tremendously.

[@PcCentric]

Do you have the official Xbox adapter ? (Not a random bluetooth one)

[@johnjr7673]

I say it could be the WiFi controllers/motherboard because I had the exact same issue with my pre-built PC but when I use the same xbox controller and adapter on my custom built PC (ROG Strix MB), I never had the issue come up again.

[@Tike22]

@@johnjr7673 holy shit mine did come with antennas wtf why does that effect bluetooth?....

[@johnjr7673]

@Tike22 I don't know honestly but with this particular issue, I truly believe it has to do with the motherboard quality. I know a driver update should be one of the same no matter what MB you have but it seems like this issue pertains to "cheaper" low quality motherboards which, unfortunately, should not be a thing...