**The Performance of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Starfield**
We've all been there - waiting for the next big game to come out, and when it finally does, we can't wait to dive back into it. For those of us who have been eagerly anticipating the release of Starfield, a new game from Bethesda Game Studios, our excitement has been tempered by some disappointing performance figures. In particular, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which is a high-end graphics card that promises great things, but in practice has fallen short.
However, we're back with a vengeance - and this time, we're putting the RTX 4060 through its paces in Starfield. And what do we see? Well, for starters, the performance is much better than expected. Almost double the performance of our previous benchmark, the A2000 graphics card, which was struggling to keep up with the demands of the game. So, what's behind this improvement?
One key factor is that the RTX 4060 has consumer drivers that are more optimized for gaming, whereas the A2000 doesn't have the same level of support. And, as it turns out, a recent driver update for the RTX 4060 has helped to further improve its performance in Starfield. So, while we're still not seeing quite enough video memory to run at high settings, the RTX 4060 is handling the game's graphics with ease.
But what about the A2000? Well, it looks like it's been thoroughly thrashed by the RTX 4060. According to Resident Evil settings, which are notoriously demanding on even the most powerful systems, we're still struggling to get enough video memory to run at high settings. And yet, despite this limitation, the RTX 4060 is performing way better.
**A New Benchmark - The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in a Gaming System**
But enough about comparisons between different graphics cards. Let's take a look at how the RTX 4060 performs in a real-world gaming system. We've got an Amazon gaming PC, which comes with an i7-2600 processor and an A2000 graphics card. And we're putting the RTX 4060 through its paces to see just how well it performs.
Of course, there's one small problem - the power supply only has two SATA power connectors, which means we need an additional power adapter to power the SSD and the graphics card. But don't worry, we've got a solution for that too. We're using a splitter cable to distribute the power, so that both the SSD and the graphics card get the power they need.
But as it turns out, this isn't exactly the best idea. The cables are getting in the way of our fans, which is causing all sorts of problems. So, we've had to unplug some IOs to make space for the fans to breathe, which has made a big difference. And, as an added bonus, the system is running relatively smoothly, despite the stuttering that can be expected from the i7-2600 processor.
**The Verdict - Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Worth It?**
So, what do we think of the RTX 4060 in a real-world gaming system? Well, while it's not exactly the most powerful graphics card out there, it does perform well in Starfield. And with its relatively low price point, it's definitely worth considering for anyone looking to build a new gaming system.
Of course, we can't help but feel a little bit smug as we look at our results, knowing that the RTX 4060 is performing way better than expected. But hey, that's all part of the fun of gaming - trying out new hardware and seeing what it can do. And who knows? Maybe with future updates to the system, we'll be able to squeeze even more performance out of this little guy.
**The Future of Low-Profile Graphics Cards**
As we look to the future, there's one thing that's definitely on our minds - low-profile graphics cards. With the growing trend towards compact gaming systems, it's clear that these cards are going to play an increasingly important role in our gaming rigs.
And, as it turns out, we might just have a solution for those of us looking to build a powerful gaming system without breaking the bank. We're talking about a pair of Optiplex low-profile graphics cards that might just be able to deliver some serious performance on their own - or even when paired together.
Of course, this is all still purely speculative at this point. But we can't help but feel excited about the possibilities. And who knows? Maybe in five years' time, these low-profile graphics cards will be the norm, and we'll be looking back on our current systems as relics of a bygone era.