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The video discusses selecting a budget graphics card from the GTX 10 series, focusing on the GTX 1060, 1070, and 1080. It covers benchmarking results with popular games, performance differences, pricing comparisons, and the importance of VRAM size and power draw. The speaker emphasizes the value of the GTX 1070 for its performance increase over the GTX 1060. They also mention the GTX 1660 Super as a competitive option. The video showcases a high-end testing rig, offers consulting services for PC building, and introduces an upcoming RTX 3070 PC giveaway. Overall, the speaker provides valuable information for budget gamers looking to optimize performance and value when choosing a graphics card.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses selecting a budget graphics card from the GTX 10 series. They mention that despite launching in 2016, these cards still offer good options for budget gamers. The focus narrows down to three GPUs, with one clear winner recommended. The speaker shares they will be using a new build for testing and will provide more details later. The video will cover important information for gamers without diving too deep into technical specs. They emphasize the importance of VRAM size, power draw, and recommend appropriate power supply units for the GTX 1060, GTX 1070, and GTX 1080. Additionally, they touch upon average eBay prices for these cards and recommend a reliable method to find recent data.
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In this part of the video, the speaker provides average eBay prices for GTX 1060, 1070, and 1080 graphics cards. They emphasize the importance of these prices for budget planning and value assessment. The focus then shifts to benchmarking these cards with modern AAA titles like Starfield, Hogwarts Legacy, and Cyberpunk 2.0, highlighting performance differences and providing benchmark results. The testing rig used is discussed, emphasizing no bottleneck with the Ryzen 5 7600X and 64GB DDR5 setup. Benchmark results from 3D Mark and gaming titles such as Cyberpunk 2077, Starfield, and Hogwarts Legacy are detailed, showcasing performance variations between the GTX 1060, 1070, and 1080.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the performance differences between the GTX 1060, GTX 1070, and GTX 1080 in various games. They highlight the significant boosts in FPS experienced when upgrading from the 1060 to the 1070 and then to the 1080 in games like Resident Evil 4, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, Diablo 4, and God of War. The average performance increase from the 1060 to the 1070 is 56%, with some games showing over 100% improvement. The pricing comparison reveals that the 1070 offers the best bang for your buck value, being 32% more expensive than the 1060 but providing a 56% performance increase. However, the speaker also mentions the GTX 1660 Super as a competitive option due to similar performance to the 1070 at a slightly higher price, making it a tough call between the two considering factors like resale value and memory capacity.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the performance and pricing of various graphics cards, including the GTX 1060, RX 580, and GTX 1080. They also showcase a high-end testing rig featuring components like the Ryzen 5 7600X and Corsair RGB products. The speaker praises Corsair’s IQ Link software and showcases the build which will be sold for $1250. Additionally, they mention an upcoming RTX 3070 PC giveaway and offer consulting services for PC building. The segment concludes by engaging the audience to suggest GPUs for future reviews.