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The video explores the viability of 4K gaming on a budget, primarily focusing on the Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card. The presenter highlights the growing availability and appeal of 4K TVs, prompting a shift from 1080p to 4K gaming. They evaluate the RTX 3070's performance across various demanding games such as Cyberpunk, Watchdogs, and Red Dead Redemption 2, noting its struggles with these titles at 4K without DLSS or ray tracing enabled. Comparatively, the RTX 3070 performs adequately in less demanding esports games like R6 and F1 2021.
The speaker also contrasts the RTX 3070 with AMD's RX 6750 XT, pointing out each GPU’s strengths and weaknesses. They caution against opting for the RTX 3070 for budget 4K builds due to its limited 8GB VRAM and the additional costs of a necessary CPU and RAM upgrade.
For better gaming experience and value, the presenter suggests considering higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 3080 or AMD's RX 6800/6800 XT. They recommend the RX 6750 XC as a more economical choice for budget-conscious gamers. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and explore further comparisons in related videos.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the appeal of 4K gaming and the challenges it presents to PC gamers, who are mostly still gaming at 1080p. They highlight the increasing accessibility of 4K TVs and gaming modes on new TVs, prompting a shift straight from 1080p to 4K. The focus then shifts to evaluating if Nvidia’s RTX 3070, a mid-tier graphics card, can handle 4K gaming on a budget. They indicate that testing will be done under typical gaming conditions without high-end overclocked CPUs, to simulate performance for the average gamer. Additionally, there is a brief promotion for discounted Windows 10 Pro OEM keys and Microsoft Office from SCDKey, including instructions on how to purchase and activate the software.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of a graphics card, specifically an RTX 3070, in various demanding games at 4K resolution. The card struggles with games like Cyberpunk, Watchdogs, and Red Dead Redemption 2, making them nearly unplayable, while it handles R6 and F1 2021 quite well, which could appeal to esports players. The tests were conducted without DLSS or ray tracing, meaning there is potential for performance gains. Comparisons are made with the AMD RX 6750 XT, noting that both GPUs have their strengths and weaknesses in different games. The speaker advises against buying an RTX 3070 for a 4K budget rig, citing three reasons: the limited 8GB of VRAM, which may soon prove insufficient, and the need for an upgraded CPU and RAM to fully utilize the GPU’s power, which would increase the overall cost of the build.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the considerations for a budget build, with a particular focus on GPU selection. They suggest that rather than slightly increasing the budget for a mid-range GPU like the RTX 3070, it may be more logical to either invest a bit more in a higher-tier GPU such as the RTX 3080 or consider alternatives like the RX 6800 or RX 6800 XT. These alternatives offer a better gaming experience for the price, particularly when aiming for 4K gaming. The speaker notes the rising prices of certain GPUs and recommends the RX 6750 XC as a more economical option for budget 4K gaming. They conclude by encouraging viewers to comment, subscribe, and check out a related video for further comparison.