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The video addresses widespread dissatisfaction with Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, particularly criticizing the unrealistic and unreliable minimum and required spec sheets provided by the developers. The presenter suggests a guide for building a budget gaming PC suitable for late 2023, featuring components like the Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Core i5-12400F for their performance and value. Despite the AM4 platform's limited upgrade path, it's deemed a viable option, while the Intel alternative offers more future upgrades.
The video also highlights budget PC hardware deals, recommending products such as the MSI MAG A650 BN power supply and PNY RTX 4060 8 GB GPU. The chosen build, costing just over $700, includes components like the Cev KZ C710 1 TB SSD and Antec NX200M case, emphasizing cost-efficiency without significant compromises on performance.
The performance evaluation of the $700 build shows it can handle modern games at 1080p ultra settings effectively, with satisfactory temperature management and good FPS scores in titles like Modern Warfare 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Forza Horizon 5. The overall message underscores the discrepancy between developers' spec recommendations and real-world performance, encouraging gamers to seek personalized advice for their PC builds.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the widespread dissatisfaction with the campaign of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. A major issue highlighted is the unrealistic and unreliable minimum and required spec sheets provided by the game developers. The presenter emphasizes that these spec sheets should help gamers determine if their PCs can run the game, but Modern Warfare 3’s specs are highly inaccurate. To address this, the video introduces a guide for building a budget gaming PC suitable for late 2023.
Additionally, there is a promotion for Corsair’s new HS80 Max wireless gaming headsets, praised for their battery life, sound quality, and microphone performance. The segment then critiques the spec sheets, pointing out how outdated the recommended CPUs are. For the gaming PC build, a Ryzen 5 5600 is chosen for its performance and value, especially at its average price on sites like AliExpress.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the current state of the AM4 platform, noting that while it lacks a strong upgrade path, it is still a viable option. For those prioritizing CPU upgradeability, the Intel Core i5-12400F is recommended as it offers similar or slightly better performance compared to the Ryzen 5 5600, along with broader upgrade options to higher-end Intel 12th or 13th gen CPUs. The speaker critiques the game’s spec recommendations, pointing out that single-player games typically require less CPU power than multiplayer, yet the spec sheets suggest otherwise. The minimum and recommended specifications are analyzed, and the speaker highlights discrepancies, such as the inexplicable pairing of older CPUs (like the Ryzen 5 1600X and 6th gen Intel i7) with high-end GPUs, leading to significant bottlenecks. They express frustration with Activision’s unrealistic recommendations and praise the declining prices of B550 motherboards, mentioning a specific ASRock B550M Pro SE model available for $85.
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In this part of the video, the presenter highlights some budget-friendly PC hardware and deals that members of the ZTT Discord server have been purchasing. Notably, a free 500 GB SSD was available with a motherboard, although the presenter opted for a 1 TB SSD instead. They emphasize the value of the MSI MAG A650 BN power supply, which is suitable for budget builds at around $60-$66, stating it as a good alternative to the pricier PVA Prestige. The presenter advises against using competitive settings if aiming for a budget build, suggesting CPUs like the i7 8700K and Ryzen 7 2700X should not be paired with high-end GPUs due to bottlenecks.
For the build itself, the chosen GPU is a PNY RTX 4060 8 GB, citing a current cost of around $280. Initially considered, the RX 6700 XT was rejected due to issues, despite its slight performance edge. The presenter lists additional components, such as the Cev KZ C710 1 TB SSD, easy DIY cable extensions, and a painted Ryzen cooler for aesthetics. They also mention selecting the Antec NX200M white version case for $55, acknowledging its limited cable management space but sufficient for a low-budget build with the addition of extra fans.
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In this segment, the video discusses the performance evaluation of a $700 gaming PC build through various tests and games. The Cinebench 2024 stress test showed the CPU peaking at 85°C and the GPU at 66°C, indicating satisfactory temperature management. The build, which costs just over $700, is capable of handling new games like Modern Warfare 3 at 1080p ultra settings, yielding an average of 109 FPS. It performed well in 3D Mark Time Spy with a score of 10,195, outperforming a previous $700 build.
The PC also managed Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p ultra settings with 74 FPS and Assassin’s Creed Mirage at 1080p high settings with over 60 FPS. Starfield required scaling down to 1080p low settings with FSR on, achieving 68 FPS. Forza Horizon 5 performed admirably at 1080p ultra settings with an average of 108 FPS. The combination of a Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4060 provided excellent price-to-performance. The video emphasizes the unreliability of developers’ recommended specs and offers personalized help for viewers planning their gaming PC builds.