These Gaming PCs are a SCAM!
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- čas přidán 11. 10. 2020
- There are a lot of horrible pre-built PCs out there that are ripping innocent people off. This video will guide you on what to look for when deciding to buy a PC!
▶Get $100 off NZXT BLD PCs: nzxt.co/TechSourceExwk2020 - Věda a technologie
Who here bought one of these prebuilt PCs? Don’t lie 👀
Edit: Turns out I was right about the gift card thing...sellers can get their accounts terminated because of this ouch.
sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/G201972160?language=en_US
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me lol
i bought one and i regret it bec i wanted to stream and game but cant bec its so bad i have a i3 and a 1650
me
I’ve never had a PC but I really want one
No on literally no one:
Search History: Handcuffs
There is also whips 😂😂
And Pokemon cards
Truerr
Handcuffs an whips. Wonder what he’s planning
Dungeon master Ed.
Prebuilts get so much unnecessary hate. I recommend prebuilts to people all the time, not everyone wants to build their own as they may not have the time or tools, especially to troubleshoot should something go wrong. Prebuilts can be a gateway to PC gaming, and can be a good foundation for someone to slowly start upgrading and maybe one day build one of their own from the ground up.
Yeah true. Btw love the channel!
Corsair, NZXT and digital storm have quality prebuilts even with the additional cost
I’m just gonna get the series s
No u
Yeah not everyone has the tools I mean a screwdriver
For those investing in a dual slot toaster, make sure that you insert 2 slices of bread for optimum efficiency when toasting. You're simply limiting the performance if you're only inserting once slice of bread at a time. If you really want to splash the cash and be future proof, you could invest in a 4 slot toaster but for most people, this is simply overkill. Also, ensure plenty of airflow around the toaster and never place it directly under a kitchen cupboard during operation. There are well documented heat distribution issues associated with this and it could prove costly in the long run.
bot?
@@xdgamer8496 Pop Tart fan?
@@edturner9670 no
When is this dude going to understand that not everyone has 5000 dollars to buy a custom built pc💀
He already knows that, what you on about?
@@djungelskogmemes average techsource yesman
@@t6yo I'm not even hating on the guy for disliking techsource lmao, I was just asking, why he thinks edgar doesn't know that people can't spend 5k on a pc
U do know that custom pcs are cheapet than prebuilts right?
@@lilmah5293 in some cases ig so
"theres no way an RTX 2070 costs 900 dollars"
oh boy that didnt age well
lol so true
Fast forward to Feb 2021 and a RTX 3070 costs more than the entire build he did thanks to dirtbag scalpers.
For real finally started working on my first build and the prices of gpu’s right now are crazy now I’m waiting longer
@@thatpepsi-8116 going to be awhile before they get sold for retail.
@@MikeJones-bl6lu I know I refuse to pay over double retail tho I’ll just wait and keep blowing my money on my mini truck
That Verge burn. But are we not gonna discuss the search history:
"Handcuffs"
"Whips"
hella🤣🤣🤣
14 years ago
@Ulysses Alcantra same. lol
What's the time
@@zakgraal9409 5:25
I died when he started reviewing the toaster specs XD Also, that ebay search history had me rolling. Man's has class XD
Thank you for making this video!!!!i was was looking for pcs on amazon, doing the exact thing you described…looking at ratings and price. So many things i have to look for for, this video was super informative!!
Are we not gonna talk about his recent searches on eBay “handcuffs”
ikr and whips😂😂
i was looking for a comment like this lol
and the whips i think we need to check on his wife/basement
@@henzy4218 no, we need check up on his mental health and wife and basement
@@henzy4218 idk abt that, maybe shes into that shit LMAOOOO
5:18 “whips” and “handcuffs”🤔I wonder what you’re going to do with that😂
I think he is joking lol
I pretty sure is for the jokes, but man, that made my week
@@waltererojas6 xd
Could be a costume for Halloween
@@Josh_LAX Halloween is in like a year bruh
you are such a life saver. im new to pc gaming and streaming, and you are helping me EMMENSELY. thank you for your service
I have the skytech archangel, I bought the slightly upgraded version from the one you showed, have had zero issues. Run on highest graphics setting for hours with good fps and zero heating issues.
What are the specs?
Oh no
5:17 who else thought to themselves "Hm why would tech source need hand cuffs and whips"
Lol
He need them for those pokemon
Omg lol
Some wife roleplaying
@@bagsnatcher7848 ...
"Keep in mind these prices will drop when the 3070 hits the market"
Yep...
now a graphics card cost more than all the other parts combined
gt 1030s are 300
@@mintypvp1476 yeah I don’t wanna use a 1030
@@graz734 *me with a 1030* ;(
@@capitalltech sorry to hear that
I got a g436 powerspec with a rtx3070ti from this candy store I found called micro center. I looked up reviews and prices for each individual component and I'm super happy with what I saw (surprisingly, including the power supply). Good air flow and the liquid cooling radiator is top mounted. Cable management isn't bad either. As of now (3 months later) I have no complaints aside from the lightly higher than average price. Which I found worth the peice of mind that comes with micro center support and reputation.
4070 now
Yeah that’s why I’m now glad I bought and started with the Hyte y60 case. I can’t wait to complete it over time. And I’m having so much fun installing it. It’s not even too hard as long as you’re having fun taking your time on it.
I'm praying that your search history on EBay was a joke.
Blynq 🤣🤣
He's bringing sexy back.
Pikachu fat edition, whips, handcuffs. 😂🤣
5:19
i went straight to the comments for that lmao
Are we just gonna ignore the fact that he has “whips” and “handcuffs” in his last searched 😂🤣
I questioned it to…lol
Lol it’s prob a joke, you’d think he would leave it out or reshoot it
aahagagag
For his kid
i seen that and went straight to comments 😂
I got a prebuilt pc & then I’ve been taking it apart & learning about it as I upgrade it!
if you're going to one of those custom pc building sites, I would always recommend choosing to have no os. it is so much cheaper to buy a cheap flash drive for a few bucks and manually installing windows. you can get a win10 pro key for like 15 bucks so theres no reason to pay extra for a key and an install.
Damn it...! You made me change my mind in getting a prebuilt PC.... Decided to get the stainless steel toaster instead. Can feed the whole family & it's much cheaper.
*i mean, you’re not wrong*
😭😭😭😭
👁👄👁
@@jacejohnson7113 some have more slots than others LOL
Best comment I’ve seen so far this year
Knowing I could've saved a $150 to build my own... I'd still get a pre-built.
Forreal
And he didn't add in the cost for windows 10 or the case
@@johngriffin141 or the PC case itself. That can be costly depending on the manufacturer
Just shows how lazy you are.
@@rebeccateachworth2455 ok
Wow, thanks for the info. I have been needing to get a computer for a couple of years now. The prebuilt from Dell is about 13 years old now and struggles with the videos that I am trying to process and upload, besides the fact that it's sounding more like a coffee grinder each day. Thanks.
I bought a ibuypower pc about 11 years ago. I use it for about 7 years before I wanted to upgrade. I never had any issues with that pc so I would rate it 5 stars. It also was a custom pc from ibuypower so it had everything I wanted.
it was probably overpriced though, and they cheaped out on certain components. I also got an ibuypower PC but didn't realize how many parts they cheap out on, mainly the things not in the title, such as ram speed, storage speed, or motherboard.
@@arturpogosov3387 l mean it tells you the ram speed your getting when it’s custom built. It’s the same for the motherboard you pick what you want. Also price was good for a high end system.
Me looking for a 2060
Amazon: 986$
Scalpers: 2 grand take it or leave it
Me finding a rtx 2060
Super
Micro center: 420$ take it or leave it
1660 ti on amazon: 750$
@@kahki2704 1660 ti £240 at curry’s pc world or $200 at micro centre
@@Sean-vr2iv sadly Not every country has big stores like USA
Rn an rtx 3070 here costs 1500$ up ☹️
no one
not a single soul:
Ed's search history:
Handcuffs and whips
just saw it too. Was looking for this comment
@@PTCDofficial it was intentional
lol
Blastoise
@@MrOnlyforcommenting or he just wants to have fun with his wife
5:17 may you please explain your recent searches lol "handcuffs"
i have the first case you were talking about, there is a considerable opening around the bottom and a gap between the glass, mine moves a crazy amount of air with only 1 intake fan
I just spent 5 hours putting together a PC and doing cable management. It then did not post and I lacked the tools to verify which part was busted. At that point I realized after 5 pcs I am done building and returned the lot. People meme about it but some of us are just no longer hobbiest and just want to play games on PC . Glad some companies are starting to prebuild at a reasonable price.
I feel your pain. I’m new to PC gaming, so my friend who’s built several PC’s volunteered to put the parts together for me. He hadn’t built a PC in eight years though, and after nine hours total, he couldn’t get my PC to power on. I eventually forked over the equivalent of twenty bucks (I live in China) for a repairman who then got it up and running in an hour. Still, after seeing my friend get so frustrated and baffled, I had a lot of sympathy for the prebuild crowd.
*mobo power supply just wasn’t seated properly 😂😂😂
My thoughts exactly! I simply don't have the time or passion to build my own. If that means paying so much extra for someone to do it for me in less than four days? Sounds good to me.
"We're all part of the PC master race"
Me: a console gamer
*there is one imposter among us*
Wow a heart
Thanks tech from Ed source
@@abuk3871 your reply is cursed ._.
A console has the same parts as a PC, with different bios and OS. So technically, you're part of the PC "master race" (which sounds like a phrase from mein kampf). Same logic, a PC is a console with different Bios and OS.
among us*
im both
I use to love NZXT Pre built pcs but I switched over to ARMOURY pre built pcs because the cases they build their PC in is just beautiful
Hello TS. I am thinking to purchase parts for my brand new computer. But can you tell me which one of these websites I can asked to build it for me. Keep up the great work on CZcams.
>Whips
>Handcuffs
okay, that joke is pretty clever
The real question is why he searched up whips on eBay 😶
And handcuffs? 👁👄👁
Because he’s cheap
50 shades of matte black
To arrest and beat prebuilt pc buyers
he searched up whips and handcuffs is he bad because he might be hurting people
I have my own custom pc and I always like looking at these pre built pcs and recently I found a beefy pc which is similar to mine only about 10 times expensive because it was $17,000. I always try to tell people to stay away from sketchy pcs because this is one of the reasons why
@Chad Meckstroth Idiots who see 3090 and i9 12900k's and want them
For the price, the 1st prebuilt was actually good. For the airflow though, it wasn't the best. However, it seems that it would be cheaper to buy this prebuilt, and a new case for cheaper then actually making it yourself as the gpu was around $900 which you changed to 450 for some reason. Also it would come with windows and would be cheaper overall with shipping costs. I get that prices of gpu's were cheaper 1 year ago, but not that cheap.
Also the case is $82 which he didn't include. So $82 case, $windows , and even in the ebay searches the cheapest i seen for the 2070 gpu was $500 + tax = the prebuilt is either cheaper or the same price.
massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts
IBuyPower probably tried offering Ed a $10 gift card for a honest review
“What in Cleopatra’s cleavage”
Thanks for your information ,just bought a NZXT build..
How is it working
I wanted to buy one from there how is it going
@@prod.kasper4684 Im about to buy the streamer pro PC from NZXT, i will let you know how it is
@@encelade. Im about to buy the streamer pro PC from nzxt, i will let you know how it is
The ibuypower review actually helped a lot, my church also needed a new account pc so this one worked, it was so amazing finally hitting 10 fps on Google slides. We also didn’t need to buy a new space heater when the winter came along
Prices will go down when the 3070 comes out. Little did he know.
No it didn't go down
Rip gpu prices lol
lol the gt1030 is 300
They skyrocketed
@@mintypvp1476 thats horrible graphics card
I have bought one of these pc’s I have upgraded the fans and motherboard so far I am going for another power supply and a new case soon.
Which one? I have the archangel, and mine actually isn’t hot or loud.
@@borgyboo The reason it isnt loud is that there is no intake therefore it will not make any noise
@@carl4995 ok. It still ain’t hot tho
So what are you keeping in the end? The cables?
@@domidude pretty much
my mans ebay shopping for handcuffs and whips?
😂
I own the first on he reviewed and I got to say this is a really good pre built and I’m definitely looking forward to getting upgrades on it and making it better than it is
Skytech is actually a good brand but the archangel is very disappointing compared to their other pre-builts
I died laughing at how serious he was about buying a toaster
I bought it.....honestly I've been eating decent grilled cheeses since. I'm happy with his recommendation ☺
Same
I thought his delivery was funny…
There’s deadpan, and dead….serious
if you died laughing how you type this comment ( i get it is sarcasm. no need to do no shit sherlock or r/whooosh comments. )
“handcuffs” “whips”
After looking into this myself Amazon charge 20% just to be on there. That's why Pre-Builts on Amazon are often overpriced. You're paying an extra 20% just because it's on Amazon. This is why most big prebuilt companies sell direct. Seems like these were actually a good deal for the most part.
Lol
Dude what? Amazon listing fee is $.99 per unit sold or $39.99 per month.
yeah I recently bought a pc off of Ibuypower and just upgraded it to 2 sticks of ram and the prices on amazon were about $50 more than on site
Amazon's PCs are over-priced. Go direct to the manufacturer or anywhere else.
Okay go buy a 3060 ti for 800 or get a $1400 pre built with one lol
I’m getting a RTX 3070 now, it’s 2022 almost 2023 probably still a solid buy since it turned out to be a really good gpu
the: ''what in the cleopatra sum sum'' thing had my dying
All I can say to anyone who might be considering purchasing a pre built research, ask around, dont solely rely on reviews. Many companies pay people to leave positive reviews on there products.
the tech source discord is great for that
me watching while having one of the pc’s in the video: 👁👄👁
Loooool
Which one do u have?
eye lips eye funy
ibp pc aint going good for me
Same I have the archangel 💀 i love it though
hardly know half the things about pc's but I enjoy gaming, thank god I had seen you before I went buying random PC's. I'm gonna try to buy and build one you had made, thank you so much!
Who would’ve thought when I went to a PC review video I got a toaster review. Now that’s some well rounded content.
I looked away for 30 seconds to plug my phone in and I look back and he’s buying a toaster
LMAO
LMAO
Can you please do a video recommending what pre-builts that you would actually recommend?
I wouldn't recommend pre built systems at all. go for a custom build coz you have the liberty of choosing your own desired component and custom colors. Plus most of them are built really badly. You don't get a pc but you get a furnace But some pre builds are decent, so your idea would be great!
Honestly just build your own pre builts are normally bad
@@ryshqbh7284 with the gpu market right now prebuilt are the way to go
@@ryshqbh7284
But they said it's possible, for the GPU prises to start normalising at 2023. Which is quite a long time to wait for, and some do need a pc right now. So I would say a pre build/pre costom is ok, if you really need a pc now. And maybe switch some parts out. Because everything is affordable except the GPU.
@Le o that’s dosent mean you go and get some trash made PC which is also more than the actual price. I’d rather wait.
I have a skytech archangel and had it for 6 years. I plan on upgrading soon, but this PC still runs fine. I did replace the power supply two years ago and added extra RAM, but that is is.
5:15 the handcuff and whips is crazyy LMFAO
5:18 anybody else notice "whips" in his search history 🤣🤣😂
and handcuffs
@@5starryanslnow thats sus
He finna be clappin some cheeks
Prebu
@@lanzheng4181 thanks you tony
5:21 “handcuffs” and “whips” 👀
he had to have done that on purpose....right
NeroBasics we know stop ruining the joke
@@3a1d3 and you sir missed the joke
Pretty interesting video. Could you do a video that will actually counsel us on how to do a DIY video for editing large video files? Thank you
Imagine spending 1000 to sell for 1149, eat fees, warranty it, ship it and then have a guy say you're scamming the public. Laughable
when the cost of a decent gpu by itself is 75% of a prebuilt, it really makes you think the way to get up and running quickly is with a pre-built, and just look to upgrade your rig down the line, as we don't know how long this parts shortage will last. it's not a good time to build a pc
Exactly what i did , the graphics card and cpu were 1k alone for both parts rn and the prebuilt i bought had both those parts for 1.5k imo its fair since i can use right away opposed to waiting to build/ship . Got 3060 and i7 in my rig and those prices are crazy
coming from soemome now in 2022 you were right back then Can’t find a 2060 less than 6-700
@@supermaxr5093 they're much better now, i just bought a 2060 for 400 bucks
Exactly bro. Like this might be a shit pc but I'm still buying it just to start off
@@icehousemuzik you can buy something better for the same price
are we going to talk about those handcuff's and whips in you eBay search history?
You gotta do what you gotta do
Everyone loves a bit of role play
eh just noticed... kink?
Hes a man of culture
Homie had whips and handcufs in his recently searched💀
I love how when his history on ebay popped up it saiid handcuffs 🤔🤫😂🤣🤣🤣
And whips
There is one thing I can say: Never ever buy a pre-built pc in Walmart.
5:29 " the RTX 2070 is going to drop a lot more once the 3070 hits the market" 👀. Great vid , thanks
Came for this comment.
7 months later... lmao, still no better!
@@Chubzdoomer now it’s better
Did you add the ssd and a copy of Windows 10 into the price?
People shouldn't discriminate between both sides they are both very evenly balanced to me and have their pros and cons
Built your self:
Pros-
Save money
Good learning experience
Cons-
Can be very time consuming
Long list of possibilities that could go wrong with hardware and software
Pre build:
Pros-
Plug and play
No wait time on other parts as your whole pc components comes in altogether
Cons-
More expensive
Parts are chosen for you and quality may vary
im so happy i stumbled across this video. Totally random but had a great laugh at the end, making fun of people who bought a computer that gets hot , recommending a computer that, as it turns out, literally catches on fire. Oh man that's good stuff right there.
Evil
Is no one gonna talk about he's ebay history
Handcuffs
Whips
Yea i wonder why
He’s a child abuser
Uhh ok
@@xenonmcnastyy6603 That's a pretty fucked up accusation.
@@c.h9614 it’s not an accusation, he really is a child abuser, wake up 👁
I know this video is a year ago but tech u have save a ton of my money on the first pc u reviewed on
It’s only an added $90 to get a radiator for the pc. And to switch the fans to the other direction I think 2000 is a good price for the skytech especially with the components you’re getting with it
"pikachu first edition, whips, handcuffs, blastoise 1st edition, charizard" AYO WHAT
I have the Archangel... I knew it wasn't going to have the best parts and require some upgrades. I am also glad I didn't sit around for 8 months waiting for a GPU that was never going to come. So in the end I added some new fans, a new cpu cooler, better ram, a NVMe drive, new cabling, and a better power supply. You'll be happy to know that I was able to game and work during the 6-8 months I spent waiting for parts and prices to move.
Sure the case is not my favorite, and the motherboard needs to go... but I learned a lot from upgrading this system over the months. I am so happy that I didn't stress myself out trying to build a PC during covid. I got the best I could afford from what was available at the time. Now I have the knowledge and skills to really build the PC I want, I will save some money on parts too.
Can you give an example of the fps from some game you play in your archangel ? thanks
Update please? I’m looking to buy one but from all of these reviews and videos I’m scared it will die after a year
You didn't get the best for your money at the time though...
5:22 the search history had me dying 🤣🤣🤣
it’s not the prebuilt itself causes the hate; its the BUILDER or SELLER thats making prebuilts getting a bad reputation
2:27 did he just try to sell me a toaster-
This is great I've been researching a ton about PC's and streaming setups cause I wanna start making videos I haven't decided whether I want a pre built or build my own but I am leaning towards building my own and all these videos are super useful!
While I agree with most of what you said, pretty much all of it actually... Specifically about the first computer, I do kinda wonder about the intake fans specifically because if we have 3 exhausts then we will have a lot of negative air pressure which should result in fresh air getting sucked in through the front regardless of whether you have intake fans or not. Obviously this case/setup sucks for airflow and if you can its always going to be better to have intake fans but I don't think in this case that its the actual end of the world purely because you have 3 exhaust fans creating a lot of negative air pressure. I would be interested to see actual data based on real tests to see if it would actually thermal throttle or not. IMO this would run slightly hot but nothing worse than running an AMD CPU or a high end video card at its peak.
It actually has intake fans on the front, the front panel looks solid in the pictures but it's more of a dense mesh kinda design.
I just bought a really expensive Velztorm with ryzen 9 5900x with rtx4090. 128gb Ram etc etc. I work 14-16+ hour days as an exec running global cyber intelligence and criminal investigations for a tech giant. I just don't have the motivation to build anymore and not to sound horrible the price is de minimis for me and my time spent building this would be more than a few mouse clicks and grabbing off front doorstep. I am a bit nervous about it. My primary nerve wracking issue is they don't state a lot of the specs like what motherboard, or a ton of detail on the liquid cooling. IT does have a buttload of fans :) Anyhow, great video thanks for taking the time to put it together.
That toaster probably has better thermals then the first PC.
Yes
@@toetoaster495 hi man, I play games on one of your brothers
5:21
I see you're a man of culture as well
we just gonna ignore his ebay search history
Exactly
That's what I'm saying
havent heard from the Charizard community in a hot minute
Lmao!!
I would have preferred he showed a hood build on amazon as well. I did learn alot from this build but that extra step definitely woulda been helpful
5:22 what’s with the search results haha ed be looking for whips and Pokémon too😂
My last 2 machines have come from Maingear. The experience is excellent from start to finish. Customer service is stellar, build quality is flawless, cable management is...beyond anything I could ever attempt myself.. I get my machines fully tested, one warranty point of contact, lifetime support and no charge labor for any repairs or upgrades. For me, it's worth the tradeoff from DIY.
I am thinking about buying a lyte gaming pc but also thinking about a digital storm which do you recommend
Yo what do you think about the 32gb Victus by HP 15L Gaming Desktop is it worth doing a review??
nice gpu price predictions, really accurate!
lmao
Note: there is a wifi card, throw in extra $15, should we count for a legit copy of windows?
The Windows copy could be the free trial.
@@Pronimator wut
@6:30 Add the cheapest Windows licence (currently $139) and the pre-built easily beats your DIY job. Plus, you can send it back if something doesn't work.
I am looking at pcs from radium pcs are they good?
Complains about airflow then recommends nzxt lol
What’s wrong with that company I want to get a pc but don’t know to build it or buy it so I want to know what’s wrong with certain things
@@torozszn6232 the entire front is closed off and limits airflow and, I personally dislike the basic look.
@@torozszn6232 there is nothing wrong with the company or the actual build. Some people look at what's inside the pc or airflow and say don't buy but as long as you like the pc then it'll be fine. I had a skytech chronos model and it served me well. If you want go to a nzxt or clx and customize one to your liking. Do some research and see what your looking to get out of the pc.
@@WallLurker Well, most people love the look. I love the minimalistic design of it. A fair compromise for lack of airflow.
@@matttaylor8724 so youre paying extra for less airflow? Lmao consumer moment
i wish all y’all to be safe in these tuff times
Is allied gaming good pre built pcs?
Kinda weird for you to shame a review for being older, saying “this dude is a grown man” then what are you
I feel like some of these prebuilds might be a great jumping off point. Keep in mind this is me defending my purchase, as far as I could tell a 1500 PC with an i7 9700, 16GB of RAM and the 3060Ti was one of the only reasonable ways to get a 3060Ti at the moment. Pricing it out its a pretty reasonable spec list all things considered. I think the way to go in my scenario would probably be to get the PC, and then replace the most important components. From what I can tell from my build, the SSD is ass, 3000hz RAM is a little ridiculous, and that power supply may have to be replaced. Recabling a new PSU may be a bit of a bitch but these are very simple parts to replace and the meat of the computer is still there and functional. A less than optimal build does not mean a ruined computer! thats the beauty of computers, if your cooling isn't cutting it you can just buy new fans :)
"In the end we love PC gaming and I think that what matters the most"
- Ed (2020)
I really felt that
I bought a Ibuypower from Best Buy, upgraded some of the parts myself and it runs soooo good