{"product_id":"the-vega-advantage","title":"The Vega Advantage","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ppn-listing\" class=\"ppn-listing\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"brand-strip\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero cut-corner\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eThe Vega Advantage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eBig VRAM. Small Price. Zero Compromise at 1080p.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"subline\"\u003eA genuinely capable 1080p gaming PC built around a former high-end GPU that still holds its own — with more video memory than plenty of cards twice its price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-chips\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 5 5500 (6C\/12T)\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eAMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB HBM2\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e16GB DDR4-3200\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e500GB NVMe SSD\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e750W 80+ Bronze PSU\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eThe Spec\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eGraphics Memory\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e8GB HBM2\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eTarget Resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e1080p\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eCPU Cores \/ Threads\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e6C \/ 12T\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eWindows 11 Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eYes — TPM 2.0 + Secure Boot\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 5 5500, 6 cores \/ 12 threads, up to 4.2GHz boost\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eGraphics Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8GB HBM2 (used, tested \u0026amp; disclosed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003e16GB DDR4-3200 (2x8GB dual channel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003e500GB NVMe SSD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMotherboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAM4 A520 chipset\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003e750W 80+ Bronze — headroom for a future GPU upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eWindows 11 (licensed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003e1080p Performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"panel info\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eFortnite (Performance Mode)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eSmooth, high frame rates — Fortnite is a lightweight title and this card handles it comfortably at 1080p\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCall of Duty: Warzone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eVery playable on balanced settings at 1080p\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eGTA V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eHandles this demanding open-world title with ease at 1080p high settings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eEuro Truck Simulator 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eEffortless — this GPU cruises through less GPU-intensive titles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"meter-panel cut-corner\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"header\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eTop Trumps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHonest scores, not marketing hype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eValue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e95\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width:95%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eVRAM Headroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e90\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width:90%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003e1080p Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e70\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width:70%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003ePower Efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e40\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width:40%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eAesthetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e55\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width:55%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e🎮 Why an older GPU instead of a brand new one?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Radeon Vega 56 launched as a high-end card and still performs in GTX 1070 territory today — that's genuinely strong for 1080p gaming. It also carries 8GB of HBM2 memory, which is more VRAM than many current budget cards under £250. At this price point, it's simply better value than a new entry-level card with less memory to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e♻️ Is the graphics card used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes — the Vega 56 in this build is a tested, fully working used unit. We disclose this openly because we'd rather you know exactly what you're buying than pay a premium for a \"new\" badge on an older architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e🔒 Will this run Windows 11?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. This build uses a TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot capable motherboard with no bypasses or workarounds — fully compliant, not a DDR3-era platform pretending otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e⚡ Why a 750W power supply on a budget build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Vega 56 draws more power than a modern equivalent-performance card, so we've sized the PSU with proper headroom rather than cutting it fine. It also means you've got room to upgrade the graphics card down the line without needing a new power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"logo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePink Parsnip Computers — honest builds, honestly priced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pink Parsnip Computers","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58780742582656,"sku":null,"price":499.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":58780742615424,"sku":null,"price":499.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/7390\/7072\/files\/VegaAdvantage.png?v=1787740071","url":"https:\/\/www.pinkparsnipcomputers.co.uk\/products\/the-vega-advantage","provider":"Pink Parsnip Computers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}