Andrew Tazy

This GPU is around £400, that is way to much! Thats why I am looking at these lower price points

But the vega 56 VS RX 580 = +61% Vega: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-RX-580-vs-AMD-RX-Vega-56/3923vs3938 and the 2600x will be bottlenecked by the RX 580: https://pc-builds.com/calculator/Ryzen_5_2600X/Radeon_RX_580/0Qb0Yg28/24/ What should I do? Edit: Also the 2600 and m/b I was looking out was in a bundle but is now out of stock but I have found this: https://www.ebuyer.com/882582-powercolor-amd-rx-580-graphics-card-with-ryzen-5-2600x-processor-bundle-axrx580-8gbd5-3dhdv2-oc-2600x which is the same m/b with a 2600X AND RX 580. Would this be worth it? I know the motherboard is good as well as the CPU (not much difference from the 2600) but is it worth it, to get THIS gpu rather than this: SAME M/B bundled with 2600X: https://www.ebuyer.com/882579-msi-b450-gaming-plus-motherboard-with-ryzen-5-2600x-processor-bundle-b450-gaming-plus-2600x and an Vega 56 seperate: https://www.ebuyer.com/821669-msi-radeon-rx-vega-56-air-boost-8gb-oc-graphics-card-rx-vega-56-air-boost-8g-oc

it overheats and a whole lot more;

EQ242QR - Acer 24 Inch Curved Monitor https://www.ebuyer.com/823253-acer-ed242qr-23-6-full-hd-freesync-hdmi-curved-um-ue2ee-001?gclid=CjwKCAjw67XpBRBqEiwA5RCocR8oIDATy3PGdwKhDC0CdDcrX8_WO7ZvMTTd9ivSnBYI8BwDcZNKwxoCRz8QAvD_BwE

lmao, I just did. hahaha

Which would be better? RTX 2060: https://www.ebuyer.com/874217-msi-geforce-rtx-2060-ventus-6gb-oc-graphics-card-rtx-2060-ventus-6g-oc GTX 1660 Ti: https://www.ebuyer.com/877979-evga-geforce-gtx-1660-ti-xc-black-gaming-6g-graphics-card-06g-p4-1261-kr MSI RX Vega 56: https://www.ebuyer.com/821669-msi-radeon-rx-vega-56-air-boost-8gb-oc-graphics-card-rx-vega-56-air-boost-8g-oc?reevoo_page=2#reevoo_embedded_reviews Gigabyte RX Vega 580: https://www.ebuyer.com/823274-gigabyte-radeon-rx-vega-56-gaming-oc-graphics-card-gv-rxvega56gaming-oc-8gd I am unsure of which to buy, as I was previously only looking at the 2060 and didn't remember the Vega 56. 1660Ti VS Vega 56 : +21% on Vega https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1660-Ti-vs-AMD-RX-Vega-56/4037vs3938 2060 VS Vega 56 : +4% on Vega https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-2060-6GB-vs-AMD-RX-Vega-56/4034vs3938 Also I attached 2 Vega 56's because I don't know which is better or the diference after looking at their specs also, I don't know if I should spend the extra (if the gigabyte is better/worth it) for the gigabyte gpu because it has dual fans. I am upgrading my PC; Upgrading TO parts: Orange = Parts I am changing from my current pc CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 M/B: MSI B450 Gaming Plus GPU: Which ever is recommended RAM: 16GB Crucial PSU: 650W/700W HDD1: Seagate Barracuda Green (I think its green) 1TB HDD2: Seagate Black 1TB Could anyone help me with this? Many Thanks

Which would be better? RTX 2060: https://www.ebuyer.com/874217-msi-geforce-rtx-2060-ventus-6gb-oc-graphics-card-rtx-2060-ventus-6g-oc GTX 1660 Ti: https://www.ebuyer.com/877979-evga-geforce-gtx-1660-ti-xc-black-gaming-6g-graphics-card-06g-p4-1261-kr MSI RX Vega 56: https://www.ebuyer.com/821669-msi-radeon-rx-vega-56-air-boost-8gb-oc-graphics-card-rx-vega-56-air-boost-8g-oc?reevoo_page=2#reevoo_embedded_reviews Gigabyte RX Vega 580: https://www.ebuyer.com/823274-gigabyte-radeon-rx-vega-56-gaming-oc-graphics-card-gv-rxvega56gaming-oc-8gd I am unsure of which to buy, as I was previously only looking at the 2060 and didn't remember the Vega 56. 1660Ti VS Vega 56 : +21% on Vega https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1660-Ti-vs-AMD-RX-Vega-56/4037vs3938 2060 VS Vega 56 : +4% on Vega https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-2060-6GB-vs-AMD-RX-Vega-56/4034vs3938 Also I attached 2 Vega 56's because I don't know which is better or the diference after looking at their specs also, I don't know if I should spend the extra (if the gigabyte is better/worth it) for the gigabyte gpu because it has dual fans. Could anyone help me with this? Many Thanks

Understood. I will stick with the 2600. Thank You

I don't understand. I didn't say anything about my hard drives?

@lee32uk @AvogadrosDog @Oalei @fasauceome Because the 3600 is way too expensive (£180ish) do you know anywhere cheaper I can buy it or would you guys recommend a different 3000 series chip I could/should use? I was looking at the 3400G but I have heard that using a discrete gpu with an apu isnt good, however i'm not sure about this. https://www.ebuyer.com/883795-amd-ryzen-5-3400g-am4-processor-with-radeon-rx-vega-11-graphics-yd3400c5fhbox

I have been looking around for deals, I normally purchase my hardware from a site named Ebuyer UK. I have found this 'deal'; https://www.ebuyer.com/882580-msi-b450-gaming-plus-motherboard-with-ryzen-5-2600-processor-bundle-b450-gaming-plus-2600 I don't really know if this is worth it. Also I really can't go for a 3000 series processor, atleast not the 3600, right now anyways. It will mean I have to limit expenses on other hardware, unless advised otherwise.

Okay, I can take a look at these however I don't need a motherboard that allows me to flash the bios without a cpu as AMD, as @AvogadrosDog stated, does offer a boot kit which, of course I will have to send back once I am done with.

that sounds much more like it! I would love to hear about the cheaper options! Also how do you know if a board has crap VRMs? Many Thanks!!

ermmm, a 1tb ssd will cost a LOTTA money xd. Guess its the long route...

Hey! Okay, straight to business, my pc runs of 2 hdd's they are both 1tb seagate barracuda (one black, one green). The way I have my hard drives set up is, my primary (C drive) is used for OS and day to day apps, such as, firefox, visual studio, etc. my secondary (D drive) is used for games, games and uhhh, games... I have recently found this ssd; https://www.ebuyer.com/755733-pny-cs900-240gb-solid-state-drive-ssd7cs900-240-pb and need help on how to migrate my operating system (windows 10) to the SSD without losing all my application on my primary hard drive. Is there a way to do this/tutorial? Any help is extremely appreciated!

@lee32uk huh? I was told by @WebPlayz that: What motherboard do I look at?

Comparing this; https://www.ebuyer.com/834562-msi-x470-gaming-pro-am4-ddr4-atx-motherboard-x470-gaming-pro?mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=51482416499&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLDpBRCxARIsAEENsrIudHYWgbN4nIYXy7sScXkBdy6cdzRHUAX5xHJU_MWIKF-UMbf2vvwaAvenEALw_wcB to the one you have recommended is there a huge difference? Also, are there any cheaper boards, (Damn, I feel so cheap reading this...) are there any cheaper boards you could recommend. I don't care about how they look only performance. I can add some sprinkles and glitter, true LTT style. Maybe even wrap some christmas lights around my pc case (literally) (meme'd from Scrapyard wars) P.S. I'm not going to add, sprikles, glitter or christmas lights, lmao. But tbh I don't care about the GAMING colours on the board or anything just that it performs well and is worth the money. Many Thanks

Why do you say the bios is "iffy"?

Okay, I understand where you are coming from, but wouldn't I have to get a new motherboard as well. To support to ryzen 3000?

@fasauceome The model is ATX-500B, this looks like it; https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Builder-Series-500watt-500-Watt-500w-ATX-Power-Supply-PSU-SATA-Black-UK/22031289118?iid=264393671924&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=264393671924&targetid=520169503819&device=c&adtype=pla&googleloc=9046612&poi=&campaignid=1782815733&adgroupid=70885937202&rlsatarget=pla-520169503819&abcId=1139356&merchantid=7267774&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLDpBRCxARIsAEENsrIK3s9HTLN1jMECeoq8zaw3yhPeaevuiaF0pncs9QcxwBZbsV4mMSsaAp0DEALw_wcB it has a green sticker on it (mine)

but the thing is, thats almost £200 where as the 2600x is £160

ermmm, well I currently have my 2200g overclocked to 3.9ghz over 1.4 volts from the base clock of 3.5ghz How far would I be able to push the 2600, would you say?

Hey Everyone, In a recent post I was told the VRM's on my Asrock B450M-HDV R1.20 aren't good at all. I am currently looking at new hardware to upgrade with. Hardware in pc, currently; CPU: Ryzen 3 2200G M/B: Asrock B450M-HDV R1.20 GPU: Palit (I think) GTX 1050-ti RAM: 16GB Crucial PSU: 550W HDD1: Seagate Barracuda Green (I think its green) 1TB HDD2: Seagate Black 1TB Hardware I am looking to upgrade/to; CPU: Ryzen 5 2600(x) non X - £124.98 - https://www.ebuyer.com/830816-amd-ryzen-5-2600-am4-processor-with-wraith-stealth-cooler-yd2600bbafbox?mkwid=s_dc&amp;pcrid=51508061219&amp;pkw=&amp;pmt=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLDpBRCxARIsAEENsrLszXtuAfwP-OAJt-zUlRPMprE2iXkSVA3WaE6-B1RLnmvISE3hpskaAqGmEALw_wcB X - £159.98 https://www.ebuyer.com/830815-amd-ryzen-5-2600x-am4-processor-with-wraith-spire-cooler-yd260xbcafbox?mkwid=s_dc&amp;pcrid=51482416859&amp;pkw=&amp;pmt=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLDpBRCxARIsAEENsrLr4TKLAP8dWDOE5Z49Wba9_1HwC1GGRXbR0ksQEjj_tlVVbuOdtcEaAowjEALw_wcB M/B: Asrock B450M-HDV R1.20 (I am unsure if I need a different motherboard for the ryzen 5 2600x) <---- Looking to change. GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 6GB OC 2060 - £314.99 - https://www.ebuyer.com/874217-msi-geforce-rtx-2060-ventus-6gb-oc-graphics-card-rtx-2060-ventus-6g-oc RAM: 16GB Crucial PSU: 550W (I am unsure if I require I better powersupply to power the components I wish to upgrade too...If you can help me out, its much appreciated!) HDD1: Seagate Barracuda Green (I think its green) 1TB HDD2: Seagate Black 1TB I am looking for a motherboard that can support the above hardware as well a m.2 (if possible) but definately an ATX so I can use 4 DDR4 RAM slots Can anyone suggest good but not too expensive motherboard(s). Thank You ~Andrew

I still require a laptop for college and am currently using a laptop that is used by 5 other people in my house (brothers, sisters, mother). But I can wait however I would rather get the laptop around mid 2020 latest as I would need to upgrade/expand it (hdd, ram etc) and make sure any problems/kinks are figured out as many come with electronics.

Hello Fellow LTT Forum Users, I am currently looking at laptops to buy. I am currently in college studying computer science and will be heading off to uni in 2021 and would like to make sure I am prepared tech-wise. I will be studying cyber security and networking in college as well as working on programming and of course gaming here and there. I am looking at budget laptops for around £500, i'm in England, I have seen some laptops such as intel i5 with intel 620 graphics but i'm 99% sure I couldn't even open r6 on that yet I see them on "Budget laptop" tech review websites. I am unsure on whether to get an AMD laptop with vega 8/10, etc graphics or an intel laptop with nvidia (MX150, etc) graphics as I don't want to spend to much and most laptops come with 250gb ssd's and would like to add a hdd for extra space as well as upgrading the ram as they also, normally come with 8gb ram and would like to get that upto 16gb (hence why I am looking and wish to purchase now to get the money and correct parts to upgrade/expand). Are there any recommendations for whether I should get an Intel laptop or AMD. Are there any recommended laptops I should look at? My budget isn't FIXED at £500 but I don't want to spend too much. Many Thanks! ~Andrew