Hey folks, I'm in a bit of a pickle and I'd love your thoughts. I'm planning to buy a used PC in Canada, primarily to play Spider-Man 2 at 1080p. I'm aiming for 60 FPS on higher settings, but I'm on a tight budget and can't spend anything extra right now. I've got two options:
**Option 1 ($450 CAD):**
- **CPU:** Intel i5-6600K (4 cores / 4 threads)
- **GPU:** RTX 2070 Super
- **RAM:** 16GB
- **Storage:** 1TB HDD (no SSD)
**Option 2 ($400 CAD):**
- **CPU:** Intel i3-10105 (4 cores / 8 threads)
- **GPU:** RTX 2060
- **RAM:** 16GB
- **Storage:** 120GB SSD + 1TB HDD
While the 2070 Super is a better graphics card, I'm concerned that the 6th gen i5 and the absence of an SSD may lead to stuttering or lag while playing. But would the i3/2060 combo be sufficient to hit my target FPS? What would you do in my shoes if you didn't plan to upgrade any time soon? Thanks!
5 Answers
I'm with everyone else. Option 2 is the way to go. The 6600K would struggle with the 2070, likely resulting in lower FPS than the 2060 setup. If you're planning for longevity, option 2 has much better upgrade potential down the line.
Definitely option 2 for me! The slower GPU is a trade-off, but having an SSD and a newer CPU really helps with overall performance, especially for daily tasks. This setup is more future-proof, too!
I agree, option 2 is a no-brainer. SSDs are almost essential these days; you might even struggle to install Spider-Man 2 on just the HDD. Plus, the architecture allows for potential upgrades later on, which is super important.
I'd recommend going for option 2. Even though the 2070 is the stronger GPU, the newer CPU and SSD in option 2 give you a much better foundation for gaming. Plus, you can upgrade the SSD later for better performance in the future.
Option 2 is the better choice. The first setup has a pretty outdated CPU. The second one, while not perfect, has room for future upgrades, which is important. If I had a choice, I might hold off for a console or something if it gets rough, but if that's off the table, option 2 is the least bad choice.
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