Which to choose?
Which to choose?
Hi everyone
I’m considering purchasing a PC for gaming and I’m at a similar price point for both options. What do you think you’d pick?
Here are the details:
1.
Motherboard: ASRock B450 Steel Legend
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (6 cores, 12 threads, 4.60GHz)
GPU: Sapphire Pulse AMD RX 5700XT - 8GB, GDDR6 PCIe 4.0
RAM: HyperX Fury Beast 2x8GB [16GB], DDR4 3200MHz CL16
SSD: Kingston A400 - 480GB
PSU: Thermaltake SmartSeries 600W RGB
Case: MS Armor V715 me 3 fana ARGB
2.
Motherboard: ASUS PRIME H510M-K
CPU: i5-11400F (2.6GHz, 4.4GHz)
GPU: Zotac GAMING RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC - 8GB GDDR6
RAM: G.Skill AEGIS - DDR4 - 16GB (3200 MHz)
SSD: Kingston NV2 500GB
PSU: nJoy Synergy 600W 80 Plus
Case: Kolink Observatory Lite Midi-Tower
I would choose the Intel configuration. The CPU is slightly less powerful than the Amd, but the Rtx 3060TI offers a better GPU. In general, it would surpass the AMD setup in gaming performance, while matching it in workload demands. Full disclosure: Intel is a turn on and use system, whereas AMD can be somewhat unpredictable at times.
I agree the second Intel/Nvidia configuration is slightly superior, even if the CPU isn't significantly worse for gaming purposes. The AMD would handle multiple tasks more efficiently, while the Intel remains marginally better for gaming, albeit only a slight improvement (1% according to Userbenchmarks). The 3060 Ti offers about a 20% gaming advantage over the 5700 XT.
The NV2 SSD performs much faster and is more dependable than the A400, with additional storage space. 20 GB provides roughly half the necessary capacity for the operating system and software, leaving room for other essential files on a non-C drive.
However, my main worry about this build is the power supply unit. It's often overlooked in discussions. I've found these units made in Romania, but there are no reviews available. A forum member claims they're generally well-rated, though I suspect that rating reflects local standards. They also mention a two-year warranty, which is a concern.