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Firstly, it speeds up loading times considerably.

Using an SSD as my dedicated storage for games quickly improved the experience, loading games quickly.

Nvidia GeForce graphics card

When it comes to reviewing games, I also prefer to choose affordable indies that dont hurt the wallet.

For the recently releasedDragon Age: The Veilguard, the minimum requirement is the same.

A lot of this has to do with budget.

NVMe SSD

Necessity, rather than the desire for top-tier performance, has been the major driver of my PC upgrades.

Prices have since calmed down, but in that time Ive grown to appreciate my GTX 1060 more.

Eventually I will upgrade, but for now Im happy to wait.

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