Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Testing Microsoft DirectStorage - I expected faster loading times, but I did not expect an FPS difference.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - What is DirectStorage
2:02 - Drives Tested
2:45 - Test Rig & Settings
3:07 - Loading times
4:42 - In-Game FPS Improvements!?
6:14 - Final Thoughts
7:30 - Seasonic 4tw!
8:09 - Outro

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- Some of these products were bought by myself, some were provided by their respective manufacturers for the purpose of testing. As per my own guidelines, they don't get any say about anything in this video or any of my other reviews. It's not sponsored by any of them, they also didn't get to preview this video beforehand, or any other nonsense like that. My reviews reflect my own views, nothing more, nothing less.
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