Can the RTX 3060 play the latest games in 2024?

Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB maintain its 1080p dominance? Let's put it to the test in 2024's hottest games. Join me as I benchmark the latest games to see if this graphics card can deliver smooth gameplay and impressive visuals. Additionally, I test the MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12GB model to see if it is a good option if you want to buy an NVIDIA GPU for under $300.

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AMD Ryzen PC build:
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Intel PC build:
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i5 14400F - https://geni.us/FPPQ
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Crucial DDR5-5600 32GB - https://geni.us/ctmM

My PC you've seen in this video:
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Individual parts on Amazon (paid links):
MSI G321CU 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor - https://geni.us/YnY5nGO
MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X - https://geni.us/euuGrSH
i7 14700KF - https://geni.us/GkkqL
MSI Z790 Tomahawk MAX WiFi - https://geni.us/DGQ7k
32GB DDR5-6000 CL32 Kingston Fury - https://geni.us/LwKTV
Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB SSD - https://geni.us/6fWCud
MSI MAG A850GL PSU - https://geni.us/k0T4c
MSI CORELIQUID M240 CPU Liquid Cooler - https://geni.us/vHTub
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MSI G321CU 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor - https://geni.us/YnY5nGO
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⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 - Meet the MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X
1:00 - Horizon Forbidden West, Best settings
2:20 - Performance at native 1080p, High preset
2:54 - Is it possible to play at Very High preset?
4:24 - My thoughts on Frame Generation technology
5:31 - What it take to get 60+ FPS experience in Horizon Forbidden West
6:07 - Is DLSS absolutely necessary?
6:48 - HELLDIVERS 2: my preferred graphics settings
7:49 - Let's get a little bit more FPS (Medium preset)
8:16 - It's a miracle!
8:38 - HELLDIVERS 2 maxed out settings
9:09 - I use these settings to play HELLDIVERS 2
9:37 - Alan Wake 2
9:59 - My favourite settings to play Alan Wake 2
11:05 - Medium preset is also pretty good
11:32 - Is it possible to play Alan Wake 2 without DLSS ON?
12:34 - Do you have to use Low preset to play at native 1080p?
13:14 - Ray Tracing is fun with the RTX 3060😈
14:38 - Can you enjoy Alan Wake 2 using the 3060?
14:58 - Conclusion
16:13 - Is MSI VENTUS 2X a good RTX 3060?