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In the video, Austin and JayzTwoCents introduce a new series called "Junkyard Battles," focused on upgrading old computers with new GPUs to determine if it’s a viable option. They explore budget-friendly PCs through Craigslist and a local shop. After various evaluations, including a $30 Core 2 Duo and a $150 i5 system, they opt for a $50 Craigslist PC from an older seller. Despite its limitations such as minimal RAM and a 32-bit system, they upgrade it with a new graphics card and Wi-Fi card. They face several challenges, including boot issues and obtaining a VGA cable, which leads them to make a trip to Best Buy. Ultimately, they tackle compatibility problems with graphics drivers by potentially using an R7 240 card. During testing, they successfully boost gaming performance on the low-powered system, achieving playable frame rates for games like CS:GO, Dota 2, and Modern Warfare. The video underscores the value of budget setups for beginner PC builders or those upgrading old systems, especially for playing indie and older games, concluding on a note of unexpected success with their affordable gaming setup.
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In this part of the video, Austin and JayzTwoCents embark on a new series called “Junkyard Battles.” Their objective is to see if upgrading an old computer with a new GPU is a viable option. They scour Craigslist and a local shop to find budget-friendly PCs. After evaluating various options, including a $30 Core 2 Duo machine and a $150 i5 system, they gravitate toward a $50 Craigslist PC being sold by an older gentleman. The duo successfully acquires a complete system with some minor caveats, like limited RAM and a 32-bit system, but overall spend less than $200.
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In this segment, the hosts are excited about their budget find – a computer they purchased for $50. They note its limitations, including missing a foot and having only 2GB of RAM, which might affect game and benchmark performance. Despite its age (about nine years old), the system came with unexpected upgrades, like Windows 7 Pro. They install a solid graphics card and a Wi-Fi card, but encounter initial issues booting and VGA cable availability, leading to a trip to Best Buy. After resolving these, they discover the system’s single-core processor limits its capability, particularly for dual-core requiring games. They hit another snag with incompatible 64-bit graphics drivers but find a potential solution with an R7 240 card, hoping it will work with 32-bit Windows after the upgrade.
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In this part of the video, the hosts attempt to optimize gaming performance on a low-powered CPU setup using a laptop and an external drive for loading Steam games. They initially face challenges with zero frames per second, but eventually achieve 120 FPS in the menu. Experimenting with different settings, they achieve playable frame rates at 720p and 1080p resolution by adjusting graphical settings. They demonstrate the system’s capability by running games like CS:GO, Dota 2, and the original Modern Warfare with varied success. They discuss the practicality of such a budget setup for beginner PC builders or those upgrading old systems, emphasizing its value for playing indie and older games. The segment ends on a positive note, highlighting the unexpected success of the affordable and modest gaming setup.