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The video by ETA Prime provides an insightful guide on assembling a new small form factor gaming PC utilizing the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU. He emphasizes the performance capabilities of the Ryzen 7 8700G, particularly its ability to handle most AAA games at 1080p without a dedicated GPU, due to its integrated RDNA3 graphics. During the build, he uses the compact Inwin Chopin Max case, which includes a 200W power supply, and an MSI MAG B650I Edge Wi-Fi motherboard.
The video details the importance of BIOS updates and cooling solutions, particularly for VRM and M.2 components. The presenter highlights the necessity of high-speed RAM, opting for DDR5 Patriot's Viper Venom RGB achieving 7,400 megatransfers per second. The build features a 1TB Kingston Fury M.2 SSD and a Thermalright AX90 cooler. Performance benchmarks from Geekbench 6 are shared, demonstrating strong scores despite the small form factor constraints.
ETA Prime then showcases the build’s gaming performance, comparing it to a 7700x processor and testing several games like "Crysis," "Borderlands 3," "Starfield," and older titles like "OG Skyrim," "Left 4 Dead 2," and "Half-Life 2." Results indicate solid performance at 1080p, although newer games experience dips in frames per second. The video also highlights the benefits of AMD's Hyper RX technology, achieving 72 FPS in "Cyberpunk 2077."
He concludes by mentioning future content on emulation tests with a new chip and further exploration of the Ryzen 5 8600G. ETA Prime encourages viewer engagement and expresses gratitude for their support.
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In this segment of the video, ETA Prime discusses the components and assembly of a new small form factor gaming PC using the recently released AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU. He highlights the alternative of using the Ryzen 5 8600G for a more budget-friendly build. The video emphasizes the Ryzen 7 8700G’s capability to play most AAA games at 1080p without needing a dedicated GPU, thanks to its built-in RDNA3 graphics. ETA Prime also promotes Ur CD Keys for purchasing Windows keys at a discount. The PC build features the Inwin Chopin Max case, which includes a 200W power supply and USB Type-C, although it requires a different cooler due to space constraints. For the motherboard, an MSI MAG B650I Edge Wi-Fi is selected.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the recent BIOS update and the cooling solutions for the VRM and M.2 components, especially highlighting compatibility with 8,000G CPUs. The updated BIOS can be done without a CPU using a one-click BIOS button. RAM speed is emphasized as crucial for APU performance, with DDR5 being required on the AM5 platform. The presenter opted for Patriot’s new Viper Venom RGB RAM, achieving 7,400 megatransfers per second despite MSI suggesting a 6,000 to 6,400 range as optimal. The video also details the use of a Thermalright AX90 cooler due to space constraints in a small form factor case, which offers decent cable management. The build includes a 1TB Kingston Fury M.2 SSD, and after installing Windows 11, the system showcases an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G CPU and a Radeon 780M GPU. Benchmark results from Geekbench 6 are shared, showing a single-core score of 2,625 and a multi-core score of 4,312.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the performance benchmarks of a mini ITX build, comparing it to a 7700x. Despite being limited by power and thermal constraints, the build shows strong performance, especially in GPU benchmarks like 3D Mark Fire Strike and Time Spy, achieving impressive scores due to higher RAM speeds. The presenter notes that power management plays a crucial role in performance.
The segment transitions to real-game testing, starting with “Crysis” at 1080p on medium-low settings where some dips in performance are noted. In “Borderlands 3” at 1080p medium settings, an average of 72 FPS is achieved, though there are occasional hiccups, which are attributed to potential driver issues. “Starfield” is tested at 720p with the lowest settings and still experiences dips under 60 FPS even when using FSR at 50% resolution scale, averaging around 38 FPS in specific city areas.
Older games like “OG Skyrim” at 1440p High settings run smoothly, as do “Left 4 Dead 2” and “Half-Life 2” at 1440p very high settings. The presenter hints at the possibility of making a 1440p gaming video on older games with the new 8700g, noting that it could handle newer games at 1440p 30 FPS and older games beyond 60 FPS.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of a PC game at 1080p using the auto preset with FSR set to balance, achieving an average of around 70 FPS. They highlight the playable performance of God of War at these settings on an integrated GPU (iGPU). The speaker shows Cyberpunk 2077 with AMD’s new Hyper RX technology enabled, noting an average of 72 FPS at 1080p medium settings. They emphasize the benefits of Hyper RX and the potential for better performance by adjusting settings. The speaker praises the small form factor build and its components, including a 200-watt power supply and a high-performance cooler, recommending dual-channel fast RAM for optimal iGPU gaming performance.
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In this part of the video, the presenter wraps up by expressing appreciation to the viewers for watching. They mention upcoming content, including tests on emulation with a new chip and a video featuring the 8600 G. The presenter also invites viewers to ask questions in the comments and thanks them again for their support.