FINALLY! A Pricier GTX 1080!
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In this TechLinked episode, the focus early on is the RTX 2070 launch and how its price compares to its performance. The hosts observe that while the RTX 2070 is a solid card, the lack of full RTX and DLSS support in current games makes the price-to-performance argument weaker, especially given the stiff competition from Nvidia’s own top-tier cards and the absence of compelling AMD rivals. The discussion references PC Gamer’s take that the new card is significantly faster than the GTX 1080 but carries a higher price tag, a claim the hosts note they cannot verify within this segment but point viewers toward Linus Tech Tips for full reviews. They emphasize that the value proposition hinges on the presence of features like ray tracing and DLSS in real-world titles, which at the time may not justify the premium for all consumers. The segment then broadens to touch on broader tech news, including a summary of the European Commission’s five billion euro antitrust action against Google, highlighting the Android ecosystem and app licensing considerations in the EU. The tone remains light and accessible as they compare hypothetical European device ecosystems with Bing pre-installations possibly replacing Google apps, illustrating the potential market shifts in Europe. As the program evolves, the hosts weave in pop culture references,such as a tongue-in-cheek nod to a classic line from Age of Empires,before transitioning to a rapid-fire quick bits segment. The quick bits feature a mix of tech news, platform updates, and quirky product teases, including a briefing on Discord’s store beta, YouTube outages, and upcoming retro hardware projects like the Mega SG, all framed with their characteristic humor and fast-paced pacing. The episode closes with a playful outro and a promise of more content later in the week, leaving viewers informed about the RTX 2070 conversation, connected to broader tech economy topics, and entertained by the hosts’ dynamic banter.
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Questions answered
- Why is the RTX 2070 considered expensive relative to its performance at launch?
- The RTX 2070 was seen as pricey because real-world titles at the time lacked full RTX and DLSS support, which reduced the immediate value of the performance increase compared to the price, especially with no strong AMD competition driving prices down.
- What broader tech news topics were linked in the episode besides the RTX 2070?
- The episode touched on Google facing a five billion euro EU antitrust fine, licensing changes for Google apps on Android in Europe, and other tech stories like Huawei Mate 20 software changes and the launch of the Mega SG retro console.