The motherboard lights are functioning, yet the computer is not starting.
The motherboard lights are functioning, yet the computer is not starting.
I also like Nvidia, but here the prices of the RTX 3050 and RX6600 are quite similar, though the RX6600 clearly outperforms the RTX 3050 in every game. Also, the technician suggested I avoid buying a GPU online. Most of my PC components are purchased online. Do you think it’s a good idea to buy a GPU online?
Relies heavily on your location.
For instance, in Estonia I reside and online shops here are trustworthy. I also operate my own PC parts shop where you can purchase components—this is the second-oldest PC hardware store in Estonia. From there, I’ve ordered several builds worth of parts, along with a wide range of PC tuning accessories such as CableMod cables.
I frequently buy PC hardware from Amazon (items not available locally), usually from amazon.de for quicker delivery (2-3 days) or amazon.com for longer shipping from the USA (2-3 weeks). For example, my AverMedia Ballista Trinity speakers were purchased from amazon.com.
Additionally, I’ve acquired some items directly from the CableMod store, as neither the local shop nor Amazon had what I required (like custom sleeved front I/O extension cables).
I was thinking about purchasing from Amazon. I'm from India and face high import fees with Amazon.com. Amazon.in has been quite dependable. Other online stores also offer different prices. However, Amazon's 7-day replacement policy is appealing to me.
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 8 GB GDDR6 RAM PCIe 4.0 Dual Fans Desktop Graphic Card, pci_e_x16
https://amzn.in/d/932Eqrb
Is this suitable?
There are merely 14 SKUs for the RX6600, offering limited options.
Here’s the complete variant list: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/ra...6600.c3696
Sapphire stands out among AMD GPUs; I favor MSI personally. Asus comes with customer service problems. Unless you’re not interested in returning it (or via Amazon), Asus should be enough.
In India, amazon.in appears to be the safest choice if you want to avoid scams. Of course, there are local shops like Nehru Place in Delhi or Ritchie Street in Chennai—top tech hubs in India: https://www.pcshop.in/popular-top-10-com...india/—but the quality of parts sold there is doubtful. Still, it’s possible to discover various items, even older or rare ones.
I checked the details about the two versions of the ASUS RX6600. The V2 model is priced much higher on Amazon compared to the standard RX6600.
There are actually three versions of Asus RX6600, as shown in the comparison link. There is no noticeable performance difference among them. Each model shares the same core and boost clocks, though V1 labels it as Gaming Mode, while V2 and V3 use Default Mode. Additionally, V3 supports more slots (2.1) compared to V1 and V2 (2.5 slots), and its dimensions are slightly smaller than those of V1 and V2. Therefore, from a usage perspective, the most affordable option is V1.