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The video primarily focuses on the new EVGA XC3060 Ti GPU, emphasizing its compact size, impressive performance, and efficient power usage. This GPU is highlighted as the smallest member of the 30 series, beneficial for building in small form factor cases like the Skyreach 4 Mini and Intel's Noc9 Extreme. Compared to the RTX 2070, it offers 20-25% better performance at higher resolutions such as 1440p and 4K, while also being more affordable at launch.
The video details the GPU's design, including a big copper coil plate, four heat pipes, and a metal backplate for better heat dissipation. The card's design includes airflow cutouts and most hot air is channeled towards the front. Requiring only a single 8-pin power connector, the GPU has a 200-watt TDP but offers the potential for cooling modifications due to its accessible design.
Performance comparisons show the EVGA XC3060 Ti running cooler than the larger Founders Edition at higher fan speeds and delivering performance comparable to an RTX 2080 but in a significantly smaller form factor. This makes it suitable for portable, high-performance computing needs. The video concludes with a teaser for an upcoming build using this GPU and thanks viewers for their support.
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In this segment, the video discusses the excitement surrounding the performance per watt of new GPU generations, highlighting the EVGA XC3060 Ti, which is the smallest 30 series card available. The compact size of this GPU, just 202mm in length and 111mm in height, opens up opportunities for building in small form factor cases. The video explains that while larger ITX cases can support bigger cards, some extremely small cases, like the Skyreach 4 Mini and Intel’s Noc9 Extreme, benefit from this compact GPU.
The 3060 Ti offers significant performance improvements over the RTX 2070, being 20-25% faster in gaming at resolutions like 1440p and 4K, and it is also cheaper at launch. The video goes into the design of the cooler, noting the inclusion of a big copper coil plate, four heat pipes, and a metal backplate that aids in heat dissipation. The GPU also features cutouts in the PCB for partial airflow through design, although most hot air is exhausted towards the front of the card near the logo.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the power requirements and cooling capabilities of a new GPU, which only requires a single 8-pin power connector for its 200-watt TDP. The heatsink design allows for the potential addition of another 8-pin connector, suggesting future compatibility with other GPUs. The card is easy to modify for custom cooling solutions, needing just a few screws to de-shroud.
Performance-wise, it slightly exceeds expectations for its size, running cooler than the larger Founders Edition at higher fan speeds but with comparable thermal performance when normalized. The more compact design is advantageous for smaller cases.
The card runs at a boost clock speed of around 1850 MHz and is power-limited at 200 watts out of the box, with some potential for overclocking. This compact design provides high performance comparable to RTX 2080 but in a smaller form factor, making it ideal for users needing portability. The speaker teases an upcoming build in the Skyreach 4 Mini using this card and thanks viewers for watching.