[SOLVED] Which would you rather have and why?

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I currently have a lenovo y545 laptop but am contemplating trading it for a desktop that is being offered as trade. Mainly used for gaming and basic tasks. Which would be better for time being and foreseeable future?

The laptop:
CPU: i7 9750h
GPU: 1660 ti 6GB
RAM: 16 GB RAM 2666 MHZ
500GB nvme
1TB HD

The desktop:
CPU: ryzen 5 2600x
GPU: RX 580 8 GB
RAM: 16GB RAM (likely clocked below 2666)
MOBO: ASROCK b450m pro
500GB nvme
500W thermaltake PSU
Includes a 1440p AOC 32inch monitor and started/cheaper pair of bose speakers.
 
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Gaming on a 1080p 15" screen with questionable thermals and a need to be plugged in for the gpu to function.
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Gaming on a 1440p 32" screen with better thermals and a need to be plugged in for the gpu to function.

Unless you can actually justify a need for portability, you'll enjoy the gaming experience far more on the desktop, whether fps ends up being better or worse per game.

And I don't know anyone who prefers a laptop keyboard and mouse pad over the functionality of a standard 10key and easy access F keys and possible G macro keys.
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I think the performance will be very similar. If the laptop has a high refresh rate screen then I'd keep the laptop. If you want the desktop experience, i.e ergonomics and better sitting and viewing angles for the screen, go for it. If you don't game on the go, or game at multiple places in your home, then a desktop is better. If you do like to use your laptop while laying down and all that kinda stuff, keep the laptop.
 
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Gaming on a 1080p 15" screen with questionable thermals and a need to be plugged in for the gpu to function.
Vs..
Gaming on a 1440p 32" screen with better thermals and a need to be plugged in for the gpu to function.

Unless you can actually justify a need for portability, you'll enjoy the gaming experience far more on the desktop, whether fps ends up being better or worse per game.

And I don't know anyone who prefers a laptop keyboard and mouse pad over the functionality of a standard 10key and easy access F keys and possible G macro keys.
 
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Karadjgne said:
Gaming on a 1080p 15" screen with questionable thermals and a need to be plugged in for the gpu to function.
Vs..
Gaming on a 1440p 32" screen with better thermals and a need to be plugged in for the gpu to function.

Unless you can actually justify a need for portability, you'll enjoy the gaming experience far more on the desktop, whether fps ends up being better or worse per game.

And I don't know anyone who prefers a laptop keyboard and mouse pad over the functionality of a standard 10key and easy access F keys and possible G macro keys.
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I still prefer to play at 1080p for performance though, especially given the hardware. And I have a decent 1080p 75mhz refresh screen with freesync now. So I may just sell the new monitor and use the one I have.

I use a monitor and keyboard/mouse with the laptop generally anyhow.
 
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jacob249358 said:
If you dont need the portability of the laptop I would rather have the desktop. More upgradeability, and better thermals, even though you would be getting a bit less GPU and a little less CPU.
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The CPU in the desktop could be OCd though, which would bring it to the same as the laptop i7 9750h, right? Also, I could hypothertically upgrade to a new ryzen 7 even with this very MOBO. Sell the monitor and buy a new CPU with that money...
 
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Tioym said:
I think the performance will be very similar. If the laptop has a high refresh rate screen then I'd keep the laptop. If you want the desktop experience, i.e ergonomics and better sitting and viewing angles for the screen, go for it. If you don't game on the go, or game at multiple places in your home, then a desktop is better. If you do like to use your laptop while laying down and all that kinda stuff, keep the laptop.
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The refresh rate of the laptop screen is 144mhz. I like to connect the laptop to a TV monitor anyhow and play while laying down with a controller.
 
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bthizle1 said:
The CPU in the desktop could be OCd though, which would bring it to the same as the laptop i7 9750h, right? Also, I could hypothertically upgrade to a new ryzen 7 even with this very MOBO. Sell the monitor and buy a new CPU with that money...
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The CPU overclock wouldn't do much and the cpus are already similar anyway. I would take the desktop and save for a GPU upgrade first.
 
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Unless you need to carry the system around with you (which I don't think you need because "I like to connect the laptop to a TV monitor anyhow and play while laying down with a controller") this desktop over this laptop anyday.

I would sell the monitor and get a better PSU than Thermaltake 500W, just because in general, and specially if there's plan to upgrade to better CPU andr/or GPU in future.
 
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Satan-IR said:
Unless you need to carry the system around with you (which I don't think you need because "I like to connect the laptop to a TV monitor anyhow and play while laying down with a controller") this desktop over this laptop anyday.

I would sell the monitor and get a better PSU than Thermaltake 500W, just because in general, and specially if there's plan to upgrade to better CPU andr/or GPU in future.
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What would you recommend for a good quality and affordable PSU?
 
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bthizle1 said:
I currently have a lenovo y545 laptop but am contemplating trading it for a desktop that is being offered as trade. Mainly used for gaming and basic tasks. Which would be better for time being and foreseeable future?

The laptop:
CPU: i7 9750h
GPU: 1660 ti 6GB
RAM: 16 GB RAM 2666 MHZ
500GB nvme
1TB HD

The desktop:
CPU: ryzen 5 2600x
GPU: RX 580 8 GB
RAM: 16GB RAM (likely clocked below 2666)
MOBO: ASROCK b450m pro
500GB nvme
500W thermaltake PSU
Includes a 1440p AOC 32inch monitor and started/cheaper pair of bose speakers.
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It all comes down to your situation, if you don't mind being stuck to one spot for gaming, then I highly recommend going for the desktop, as it would likely have better cooling and should have a better CPU(mobile CPUs are not as fast as similar gen desktop counterparts, and in this case the Ryzen is a little faster), but the GPU, on the other hand, is a little slower on the desktop
the desktop is probably the best way to go, it can easily be upgraded in the future.
 
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bthizle1 said:
I currently have a lenovo y545 laptop but am contemplating trading it for a desktop that is being offered as trade. Mainly used for gaming and basic tasks. Which would be better for time being and foreseeable future?

The laptop:
CPU: i7 9750h
GPU: 1660 ti 6GB
RAM: 16 GB RAM 2666 MHZ
500GB nvme
1TB HD

The desktop:
CPU: ryzen 5 2600x
GPU: RX 580 8 GB
RAM: 16GB RAM (likely clocked below 2666)
MOBO: ASROCK b450m pro
500GB nvme
500W thermaltake PSU
Includes a 1440p AOC 32inch monitor and started/cheaper pair of bose speakers.
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Gaming is better with the desktop if not that mobile and have time to game.
If going with the desktop then first thing is to flash the mobo BIOS if not the latest and upgrade the CPU.
2600x is a good CPU but dated a bit and odds are if it can run the 2600x then it can run the 3600x which is better.
Maybe not worth the price for just a marginally better CPU but better none the less.
I just upgraded the RAM in a Ryzen5 3600 build with a M2 drive in it and it was snappy.
 
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Internally, the HEC design has proved solid overall. My only point of contention is the adoption of cheap Chinese 85c rated capacitors throughout. While the quality of these has been said to have improved in recent years, I have experienced some pretty nasty failures in other units which gives me concerns about long term reliability. Ironic considering Cooler Master say they are focusing on two key selling points for these units – reliability and low noise.
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Kitguru review CM Masterwatt 650w Bronze

The design of the HEC platform is good, but it falls very short of living upto its design when filled with 'cheap Chinese 85c capacitors throughout'

Amazon and other reviews claiming 'works great, great price, fast shipping' etc are not to be trusted, regardless of 5star or not, what you don't see is those same ppl editing their review 18 months later with 'cheap garbage fried my gpu'.
 
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bthizle1 said:
What would you recommend for a good quality and affordable PSU?
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Affordable is kind of relative and it'd help if we know how much you're willing to spend but I would get a good quality 650W unit like the Corsaid mentioned above.

This is another good 650W PSU with 10 years warranty:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wk...odular-atx-power-supply-corereactor650g-bkcus

Also what GPU you're likely to upgrade to? If you have decided on a GPU that can be a more accurate measure of how much power the desktop would need.
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This CoolerMaster PSU isn't a unit I'd call good quality:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VG...mi-modular-atx-power-supply-mpx-6501-amaab-us
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TEKN0iD said:
Gaming is better with the desktop if not that mobile and have time to game.
If going with the desktop then first thing is to flash the mobo BIOS if not the latest and upgrade the CPU.
2600x is a good CPU but dated a bit and odds are if it can run the 2600x then it can run the 3600x which is better.
Maybe not worth the price for just a marginally better CPU but better none the less.
I just upgraded the RAM in a Ryzen5 3600 build with a M2 drive in it and it was snappy.
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I was actually thinking of upgrading it to the 5600x, the MOBO if flashed says it can support it and I could find it used for maybe around $100-150 even. Would be an even better upgrade. Though in my brief bench marking/testing as of yet the CPU is performing decently, even compared to the i7 9750h I had before. It's the GPU that runs at 100%.
I ended up getting the desktop and have noticed that the GPU bottlenecks the CPU more than the CPU bottle necking the GPU. So seems like the GPU may be first upgrade in store...
 
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Satan-IR said:
Affordable is kind of relative and it'd help if we know how much you're willing to spend but I would get a good quality 650W unit like the Corsaid mentioned above.

This is another good 650W PSU with 10 years warranty:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wk...odular-atx-power-supply-corereactor650g-bkcus

Also what GPU you're likely to upgrade to? If you have decided on a GPU that can be a more accurate measure of how much power the desktop would need.
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$100 is a lot for me to drop on a PSU, especially as I'd like to upgrade the CPU and GPU. There are now $60 or so PSUs that are decent?
The PSU in this desktop is also around 1 1/2 years old.
 
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No. There aren't any psus close to the $60 mark that I'd recommend. What you have will work, hopefully, until it gets replaced. Psu is the last thing you want to skimp on, it's like getting a heart transplant, would you prefer the 18yr old athletes heart, or the 60 yr old obese chainsmokers at a discount.
 
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bthizle1 said:
$100 is a lot for me to drop on a PSU, especially as I'd like to upgrade the CPU and GPU. There are now $60 or so PSUs that are decent?
The PSU in this desktop is also around 1 1/2 years old.
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I wouldn't really recommend getting a PSU at that price range, I can't think of even decent ones, let alone good quality ones. Health and longevity of all components in a PC depend on the PSU.

I don't think it's advisable to to trust your PC to a mediocre PSU to save $30, especially one with a better CPU and GPU.
 
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