PREBUILT PC HELP
PREBUILT PC HELP
I just received an offer from ASUS for a PC priced at 800 dollars. They provided two options: a Ryzen 7 2700 with a GTX 1660 Ti (6GB) and a Ryzen 5 3400G with a GTX 1650 Ti (4GB). I’m really unsure which one to choose. The performance gap between the 2700 and 3400G isn’t huge, but the 3400G includes an integrated graphics card. Since this is my first time buying a PC with a dedicated GPU, I’m worried about how long the graphics card will last. That’s why I’m leaning toward the integrated option for safety. Please help me decide.
2700x and 1660ti indicate you likely won't need the GPU if you already have one. Consider upgrading to a 8gb or 16gb stick for better performance, as most of these cards use single-channel RAM which limits CPU speed.
it could slow down but it wouldn’t die if that’s what you mean
They Ryzen 7 2700 shares the same design as the Ryzen 5 3400G. They're quite alike, so the performance gap is minimal unless you're running a CPU-heavy game. In that case, the 2700 shines due to its extra cores. From a technical standpoint, the built-in graphics isn't a dedicated card since it doesn't fit in a PCIe slot. Between the two, the 2700 with 1660 TI offers an edge. Stronger CPU, better graphics, but many unknowns remain—like RAM, power supply, etc.