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00:00:00 – 00:11:37
The video, created by Zach, details a budget-conscious yet high-performance gaming PC build costing around $1,000, primarily focused on maximizing FPS output and future-proofing. Zach opts for an AM5 CPU setup over older AM4 CPUs to secure a better upgrade path for future Ryzen processors despite marginally reduced GPU spending. Key components include a Ryzen 5 7600 CPU from AliExpress, a Gigabyte B650M D3H motherboard, and a Silicon Power Zenith Gaming 32GB RAM kit. The storage is a 1TB Crucial P3 Plus NVMe drive, chosen for its cost-performance balance.
Aesthetic considerations are minimal, with the build featuring a basic all-black case and requiring additional fans for optimal airflow. The power is supplied by an EVGA Supernova 650 GT, and an RX 7700 XT graphics card is included due to savings on other components. This GPU can handle both 1080p and 1440p gaming efficiently. The cooling solution is an ID cooling Frozen A410 black CPU cooler, which performs well even under stress.
Performance benchmarks show the 7700 XT graphics card delivering impressive frame rates in various popular games at 1440p resolution, such as Cyberpunk 2077, Starfield, and Modern Warfare 3, indicating its capacity to handle high settings without compromising on frame rates. The video concludes with a mention of potential future builds, sales, and a promise of enhanced aesthetics with minimal investment, underscoring the build's superior affordability and performance.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the creator, Zach, announces the plans for a $11,000 pure performance gaming PC build, emphasizing that no extra money was spent on aesthetics. Zach discusses the decision-making process between using the newer AM5 CPUs versus older AM4 CPUs. While older AM4 CPUs, like the Ryzen 5 5600, offer better immediate FPS performance and allow for cheaper accompanying components (motherboard and DDR4 RAM), Zach opts for the more expensive AM5 setup to ensure a better upgrade path despite slightly reduced spending on the GPU. This setup will support future generations of Ryzen processors, making it more future-proof. There’s a brief mention of a sponsor, GVG Mall, offering discounts on Windows activation keys and other software.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the components selected for a Pure Performance gaming PC build on a budget. They highlight choosing a Ryzen 5 7600 from AliExpress for $178, saving about $40-$50 compared to other retailers. The motherboard chosen is the Gigabyte B650M D3H, selected for its affordability, while the RAM is a Silicon Power Zenith Gaming 32GB kit, favored for its good value at 6000MHz. For storage, a Crucial P3 Plus 1TB NVMe drive is selected for $63, emphasizing the importance of balancing cost and performance. The presenter underscores the strategy of saving on components like the SSD and motherboard to allocate more budget to crucial parts like the CPU and GPU, aiming to maximize FPS output. The case selected is a $44 DeepCool Matrexx 40, chosen for its cost-effectiveness.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses building a high-performance gaming PC for around $1,000. They highlight the use of an all-black case, which requires additional fans for optimal airflow. The build features an EVGA Supernova 650 GT power supply, offering good value at $65. Due to savings on other components, an RX 7700 XT graphics card is included, enhancing performance for both 1080p and potentially 1440p gaming. An ID cooling Frozen A410 black CPU cooler is used for its affordability and efficiency. Despite its low price, it manages to keep the CPU at a peak of 80 degrees during stress tests. The complete parts list is showcased, totaling approximately $1,000. Upcoming sections promise performance benchmarks to demonstrate the build’s capabilities.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the performance of the 7700 XT graphics card is tested at 1440p resolution across several popular games. The card delivers impressive frame rates: above 60 FPS in Hill Divers 2 at high settings, 75 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at ultra settings, and above 60 FPS in Starfield at ultra settings without FSR. It even achieves 166 FPS in Modern Warfare 3 at ultra settings. The speaker emphasizes that the 7700 XT easily handles 1440p gaming, making it unnecessary to pair this build with a 1080p monitor. The video hints at the potential for enhanced aesthetics with minimal additional investment and mentions upcoming builds and sales on their website, highlighting the affordability and performance of these custom-built PCs.