I'm completely damaged by Linus, everytime you (or someone else for that matter) says "but before we do", I expect "let's hear about our sponsor for todays video"
Loving your content my guy. It's been awesome to see you gradually get more comfortable behind a camera and be more casual with your audience. Keep it up man!
Now build a custom prebuilt PC that looks like from inside a prebuilt gaming PC with OEM parts, but on the outside will look like a nice RGB gaming PC. I'd like to see that.
That's what SIs through Amazon and eBay are doing... they'll use stock coolers on Intel or AMD chips, they'll use cheapest GPU's, they'll use the no namest brand RAM, sketchiest psu ever, but oh, you bet it looks good on the outside with the 4-6 included RGB fans and the rgb light strips. They know how to attract people that have no knowledge, but see 'pretty' as 'quality'.
I've been doing the exact same thing with (coincidentally, also) an Acer PC from 2007, this video was very helpful in overcoming a few of the hurdles of proprietary component sizes.
Idk about others but my nitro 50 (the new model not this one) is very well cable managed, looks nice and is setup properly. Props to whoever built mine because its amazing
Thanks for the review. I have an older model: ACER Nitro N50-600G-EW11 Gaming Desktop, Core i5-8400, GTX 1050, 12GB RAM, 1TB. I have added a small SSD drive to help with the speed. I have tried to replace existing ZOTAC GTX 1050 with first a MSI GTX 1060 which resulted in a no signal to the monitor. Thinking the GPU to be faulty. I returned it. An ordered an Sapphire Pulse RX580. With the same problem. No signal to monitor. Here are the steps I followed for install: Use DDU to uninstall existing Drivers. Powered down, drain power from unit. Place new RX580 in unit. RX580 fans spins. The Acer will go through 2 false starts before powering up. Monitor will show no signal. Tried with 2 different hdmi cables and 3 different monitors no luck. Tried taking out CMOs and Ram sticks. But no luck. Currently back using original 1050. Any ideas what I've been doing wrong? Appreciate it!
Gamers Nexus did extensive testing on AIO placement and having it oriented that way will reduce radiator noise hahah. That orientation makes it so it doesn't make that "trickle" noise.
I got mine about 2 years ago. Added a 500wat power supple. And a GTX Nvidia 1660 upgrade from the 1650. Had to leave the side panel off so it don't over heat. But I love it.
IDK why anyone would ever use wifi in a desktop. Seriously Dawid. This build reminds me of the old Dell alienware cases. Some decent hardware, but all covered in extraneous plastic.
Thank you for the video! I had so much stress because I couldn’t get my old power supply out of the chassis, and thanks to you I can finally change it to a new one. You sir have saved both my pc, and my nerves :D
Nice video dude.. From someone that has upgraded, rebuilt a lot of OEM PC's over the years. I feel your power button pain. Happens almost every time! Bloody front panel.connectors.
Fun fact, those SATA CD drive cables aren't proprietary, and are in fact standard! It's a 5v-only mini-SATA power plug specifically for these CD drives. Fun video. I've always been enamored by the idea of sleeper PCs, and one of these days I'm going to build one...
5:06 that vrm is way better than any cheap mobo s vrm because it can easyli can run a locked i5 or i7 i have in the past 3 phase mobo with core 2 quad cpu wich is 95 w and it handled it easyli with +0.8ghz . Very nice video and quality keep it up Dawid.
That’s the nicest MODDING i’ve ever seen. Let’s be honest, because this Acer case is kindda nice. Others do sleepers in retro 90’s white yellowish plastic cases look mess for me :D
that is the proper placement for the aio in the front of a chassis, if it where the other way around it can suck up air bubbles that are meant to stay in the radiator. or it will just sound like a fountain.
I love this. I am working on a similar build actually, but mine is turning out to be way more difficult, because it much smaller than yours and I want it to be even a bit more powerful. But I just love that little Dell Optiplex sff.
I LOVE the community reference!! I watched the show like 5 times it was so AWESOME! Also, one of the main reasons I watch this channel is because of the analogies (like if agree). Keep doing what you do!
I'm weirdly hyped everytime there's a video about this PC, since I have an acer predator myself. I'm so happy you upgraded it, or should i say, "extreme-relook" it
That looks incredible Dawid! Great work! If I may make one mod suggestion. Cut out some vents in the bottom and install some feet at the bottom to help the gpu get some air.
Just bought a prebuilt at a fair price/specs but i kinda regret it. I like how you talk in depth about prebuilts and how you explain it all. I really enjoy ur videos keep it up! ✌
that power button wire is easy to fix, just take sewing needle or saftey pin and and jiggle out the wires then attach an extra length of wires and re stuff them. i did the same with my chassis fan point as i rigged a 90mm amd cpu fan as a chassis fan sharing the same connector with my 120mm chassis fan and connected on one chassis fan connector on my motherboard.
you could Reverse the two rad fans, and add that rear 92mm as intake, pulling the heat off the card, and throwing it all out the front, preventing heatsoak, -sleeper pc fan/builder please try and give us an update!!
There is actually a guide on Acer's webesite telling you how to remove the front panel. I just googled it. 👍 In regards to the PSU, you have to push that clip on the back of the case down and the top of the case up to pull it out.
If you had added a 92/80mm exhaust fan to help move some of that hot air, would have improved temps even if only by 2-5c. Personal opinion, I think extra airflow is always good, if possible.
Hey Dawid, I’ve been watching your shows for quite sometime and appreciate all that you have done. Please keep up your awesome work/advice/expertise! I’m currently looking to buy a new pc (ground zero kind) and would love a video on what/where to buy and what/where not to buy when starting out fresh.
The Acer nitro 50 is bad temps but if you put msi after burner on max for gpu it stays normal and the Acer fan cpu they give u you can put that at 100 percent and to upgrade ram is a bit complicated you have to download cpu-z and you have check the exact ram and buy that same one and it will auto put speed at 2666mhz.
Dude... 1. Take the front panel off and run an rgb strip down the middle. Some nice light will pass through the red vents on the front panel. 2. Cut a square out of the side panel and put a plexiglass window in it. 3. Run a second rgb strip inside, along the top of the case to get some illumination going inside. 4. Cheap rgb fan at the back of the case to finish off the look (since there are some heathens out there that dont like the rgb puke look). Then turn all the lights to red to match the theme of the case and BOOM! that'll be a good looking little thing. Plus if you tint the window you wont even notice that the inside of the case is silver.
you know Dawid I happen to be halfway through a very similar project but with a 5/6 Year old MSI Nightblade MI barebones only im stuffing a 3900X into it woon, wish me luck!
To me, that looks exactly like a LAPTOP dvd burner, with the standard laptop "slimline sata" connector. Wonder if they even make desktop dvd burners anymore. My laptop from a few years ago has a burner, so I guess there is still a place for them? I do use it sometimes haha.
You should make a hole at the bottom of the case and add standoffs to the case for the GPU to breathe somewhat. Also a exhaust fan would help with the temperatures a little bit
Could we get your best attempt at improving air flow and the case visuals? I know you said you wanna put this build away for good but you truely got a pretty nice unique build going and with TLC you could probably sell the finished product to make some side cash? Picture it! Maybe some case stands to lift it up a inch or so? A bottom cut out and a dust filter to spruce up the GPU area a bit. Maybe a fresh coat of paint on the shiny bland silver metal? Cut some bits from the front plate and get some airflow going for the AIO? I'm just saying I'd love to see you continue this sleeper and make it into that Skynet T-1000 it's dreaming of becoming.
You could install your own power button to the back of the case with a simple 2 wire push button. Just drill a hole out in the back metal and thread the button on to it.
You afrikaans? Cuz ek is! And yeah does sound like a South African who speaks with a Semi-American accent. (Pronouncing R’s alot and some overpronouncing on letters and words that i am to lazy to list now)Your surname is also very afrikaans, “Labuschagne”😂
usually when i have a cable that wont reach somewhere what I'll do is cut off about 2 or 3 inches from the plug and get some regular 16 gauge wire to extend the existing wires. You could do what I do and solder the connections for a more solid hold or you could just do it the old school DIY way and twist them together. You avoid having to buy an adapter and keep more or less the same look and functionality of the original cable.
Man this is how i fit my 240 Liquid Freezer in my 30 Bucks Sharkoon Case. :D It was my first Gaming Pc and so little space.^^ But i was so nice to make it fit. :D
I'm completely damaged by Linus, everytime you (or someone else for that matter) says "but before we do", I expect "let's hear about our sponsor for todays video"
"GlassWire!!...."
lttstore.com
i love linus... how can anyone not?
That "This!" at the start of the video remind me of Linus. Fully expect a "is"
@@benjaminkriebel3569 He always pushes his products, he always pushes his sponsors
"I am a Professional!" ---> famous last words
Dawid does pro stuff
Dawid Does Tech Stuff hi I’m reallly wondering is this a mini tower or mid tower please answer I really need a answer
Xeno probably a mid tower but the looks of it
Professionalkser
“The unsinkable ship” those are famous last words
mounting a rear case fan would drastically improve vrm temperatures
Yep, as soon as I saw no exhaust fan, I was thinking "Oh man, this is gonna be an oven".
Dawid: I'm kinda professional
also Dawid uses motherboard rear IO shield as a ruler
*professionally* uses motherboard rear IO shield as a ruler.
Improvise Adapt Overcome...is this meme still viable XD
Yes... professional
I did it before.
Loving your content my guy. It's been awesome to see you gradually get more comfortable behind a camera and be more casual with your audience. Keep it up man!
That's very nice of you to say! Thanks for the comment. 👍
Dawid with the AIO throughout the video: The show must go on!
Haha!! Yeah, I was gonna get that beast in there.
Now build a custom prebuilt PC that looks like from inside a prebuilt gaming PC with OEM parts, but on the outside will look like a nice RGB gaming PC. I'd like to see that.
Hahaha!! That's a really good idea. 😃
This is what Amazon sellers are already doing.
That's what SIs through Amazon and eBay are doing... they'll use stock coolers on Intel or AMD chips, they'll use cheapest GPU's, they'll use the no namest brand RAM, sketchiest psu ever, but oh, you bet it looks good on the outside with the 4-6 included RGB fans and the rgb light strips. They know how to attract people that have no knowledge, but see 'pretty' as 'quality'.
Reverse-Sleeper!!!
You mean the OP PCs from Walmart
I enjoyed the reconstructive surgery the terrible Acer went through!
I love your content Dawid, keep it up.
Thank you very much! 😃
Your a mad man!
Also why don’t your subs go up I’ve seen a lot of other channels go up and they hardly edited but anyways love your vids
Skynet is angry!
Haha!! Yeah, I have somehow angered the CZcams skynet overlords. 😂
Dawid Does Tech Stuff would you become even more mad and put a rtx 2060 IN A DELL OPTIPLEX?!?!
Dawid: The airflow in this case is terrible!
Also Dawid: *leaves exhaust fan mount unused*
In all seriousness, this was a cool build.
I've been doing the exact same thing with (coincidentally, also) an Acer PC from 2007, this video was very helpful in overcoming a few of the hurdles of proprietary component sizes.
It's amazing how far a rattle can of charcoal gray primer goes inside these OEM cases.
Dawid: I'm gonna fit this AIO in here if it kills me
Me: Kinda sounds like me cramming a full sized 1070 in an Optiplex 7010
I jammed my 1660 GTX into a refurbed Opti 9020.
I've been saying this since you were around 20k your humor and content , are second to none man. Keep up the great work
Idk about others but my nitro 50 (the new model not this one) is very well cable managed, looks nice and is setup properly. Props to whoever built mine because its amazing
Same! I loved how easy it was to setup and the preinstalled software, the nitrosense software is so helpful in monitoring my pc's temp and fans!
Thanks for the review. I have an older model: ACER Nitro N50-600G-EW11 Gaming Desktop, Core i5-8400, GTX 1050, 12GB RAM, 1TB. I have added a small SSD drive to help with the speed. I have tried to replace existing ZOTAC GTX 1050 with first a MSI GTX 1060 which resulted in a no signal to the monitor. Thinking the GPU to be faulty. I returned it. An ordered an Sapphire Pulse RX580. With the same problem. No signal to monitor. Here are the steps I followed for install: Use DDU to uninstall existing Drivers. Powered down, drain power from unit. Place new RX580 in unit. RX580 fans spins. The Acer will go through 2 false starts before powering up. Monitor will show no signal. Tried with 2 different hdmi cables and 3 different monitors no luck. Tried taking out CMOs and Ram sticks. But no luck. Currently back using original 1050. Any ideas what I've been doing wrong? Appreciate it!
Gamers Nexus did extensive testing on AIO placement and having it oriented that way will reduce radiator noise hahah. That orientation makes it so it doesn't make that "trickle" noise.
Insane video as always Dawid!! Loving the pre-builds videos. Grantz from Brazil!!
Thats awesome! Thanks for watching! 😃
I got mine about 2 years ago. Added a 500wat power supple. And a GTX Nvidia 1660 upgrade from the 1650. Had to leave the side panel off so it don't over heat. But I love it.
Love from Bulgaria. you are professional indeed
Thank you for making this video! Its help me see what i might miss when im upgrading my nitro 50 so thank you alot!
IDK why anyone would ever use wifi in a desktop. Seriously Dawid. This build reminds me of the old Dell alienware cases. Some decent hardware, but all covered in extraneous plastic.
Needed an exhaust fan at the back, missed opportunity!
Thank you for the video! I had so much stress because I couldn’t get my old power supply out of the chassis, and thanks to you I can finally change it to a new one. You sir have saved both my pc, and my nerves :D
Nice video dude.. From someone that has upgraded, rebuilt a lot of OEM PC's over the years. I feel your power button pain. Happens almost every time! Bloody front panel.connectors.
Fun fact, those SATA CD drive cables aren't proprietary, and are in fact standard!
It's a 5v-only mini-SATA power plug specifically for these CD drives.
Fun video. I've always been enamored by the idea of sleeper PCs, and one of these days I'm going to build one...
5:06 that vrm is way better than any cheap mobo s vrm because it can easyli can run a locked i5 or i7 i have in the past 3 phase mobo with core 2 quad cpu wich is 95 w and it handled it easyli with +0.8ghz . Very nice video and quality keep it up Dawid.
That’s the nicest MODDING i’ve ever seen. Let’s be honest, because this Acer case is kindda nice. Others do sleepers in retro 90’s white yellowish plastic cases look mess for me :D
that is the proper placement for the aio in the front of a chassis, if it where the other way around it can suck up air bubbles that are meant to stay in the radiator. or it will just sound like a fountain.
I love this. I am working on a similar build actually, but mine is turning out to be way more difficult, because it much smaller than yours and I want it to be even a bit more powerful. But I just love that little Dell Optiplex sff.
im using a Nitro 50 currently, extremely reliable and its my first pc!
Dawid: Awesome Seth Rogen laughter
😂
"Well I am a professional"
I LOVE the community reference!! I watched the show like 5 times it was so AWESOME!
Also, one of the main reasons I watch this channel is because of the analogies (like if agree). Keep doing what you do!
Bahaha.. a real fine cutlet. I spit out my coffee.
😂
How does Dawid seriously not have more subs? Him and Techspurt are my favourite tech youtubers...
I'm weirdly hyped everytime there's a video about this PC, since I have an acer predator myself. I'm so happy you upgraded it, or should i say, "extreme-relook" it
That looks incredible Dawid! Great work! If I may make one mod suggestion. Cut out some vents in the bottom and install some feet at the bottom to help the gpu get some air.
Just bought a prebuilt at a fair price/specs but i kinda regret it. I like how you talk in depth about prebuilts and how you explain it all. I really enjoy ur videos keep it up! ✌
that power button wire is easy to fix, just take sewing needle or saftey pin and and jiggle out the wires then attach an extra length of wires and re stuff them. i did the same with my chassis fan point as i rigged a 90mm amd cpu fan as a chassis fan sharing the same connector with my 120mm chassis fan and connected on one chassis fan connector on my motherboard.
What i appreciate with this content is that Dawid caters to the budget market because a lot of us do ghetto builds 😂😂😂😂
I love his little chuckle
Dawid, your content is top notch... very entertaining to watch!!!
6:50 the AiO is actually thr proper way! The inlet/outlet should be on the bottom, so that the pump wont suck in any air/water vapor 😃
Seriously one of the funniest you tubers in tech. Love your content man!
you could Reverse the two rad fans, and add that rear 92mm as intake,
pulling the heat off the card, and throwing it all out the front, preventing heatsoak,
-sleeper pc fan/builder
please try and give us an update!!
I love these kind of videos where you turn a pc that looks kind of bad to something great. Nice job with the watercooling!!
Let's goo! MORE SLEEPERS!
the HP Media Center is my favorite, instant dual intake flaps when needed
Great video Dawid as always!
Sweet build buddy ! I also have 1700x but recently swapped to 2700x in that pc w 2060...love you n timmy's vids you guys rock !!!
I love sleeper PCs. Wish I had the funds to turn my moms old windows 7 pc into a badass linux pc
I have this PC and I like it, haven't had any trouble out of it
Thank you very much, i would a love to see how you did take of the psu and the front pannel. but it was a huge help!
There is actually a guide on Acer's webesite telling you how to remove the front panel. I just googled it. 👍
In regards to the PSU, you have to push that clip on the back of the case down and the top of the case up to pull it out.
@@DawidDoesTechStuff wow gracias !
"I installed the AIO upside-down"
GN-Steve would be inclined to disagree.
This
He has the most sincere laugh I've ever heard in my life
Shout out from the Louisiana Bayou. Nice vid man.
That is amazing! Thanks for saying hi! 😃
Yes. He finally did it
Great vid Dawid. Love from South Africa💜
Awesome! Thank you very much for saying hi! 😃
If you had added a 92/80mm exhaust fan to help move some of that hot air, would have improved temps even if only by 2-5c. Personal opinion, I think extra airflow is always good, if possible.
I love how in csgo the old setup actually did better because intel had superior core clock and IPC
I know right! I found it pretty funny. 😂
WOW that was an amazing Video Dawid. Cool Sleeper Build.
Hey Dawid, I’ve been watching your shows for quite sometime and appreciate all that you have done. Please keep up your awesome work/advice/expertise!
I’m currently looking to buy a new pc (ground zero kind) and would love a video on what/where to buy and what/where not to buy when starting out fresh.
Good stuff, i may need to buy that saw thingy...
It's a Dremel a must have for case moding.
this is the build that ive been wanting all along
simple
powerful
done right
completely OEM look
Dawid & Dremel in the same sentence...I feel excitement, tinged with fear :)
fun video, a nice fan in the back mount may have helped that hot GPU out
You are Certainly Talented and I wish I just Some of that skill! Kudos my friend!
Didn't know Dawid was a car guy. That just makes me love him more.
Good video! It is a slow pc so great idea as always!
The Acer nitro 50 is bad temps but if you put msi after burner on max for gpu it stays normal and the Acer fan cpu they give u you can put that at 100 percent and to upgrade ram is a bit complicated you have to download cpu-z and you have check the exact ram and buy that same one and it will auto put speed at 2666mhz.
Dude...
1. Take the front panel off and run an rgb strip down the middle. Some nice light will pass through the red vents on the front panel.
2. Cut a square out of the side panel and put a plexiglass window in it.
3. Run a second rgb strip inside, along the top of the case to get some illumination going inside.
4. Cheap rgb fan at the back of the case to finish off the look (since there are some heathens out there that dont like the rgb puke look).
Then turn all the lights to red to match the theme of the case and BOOM! that'll be a good looking little thing. Plus if you tint the window you wont even notice that the inside of the case is silver.
I feel personally attacked. I have the acer nitro 50.
You said you mounted the AIO upside down, that is actually correct having the pipes come out the bottom
The starburns comparison was very apt lol
Actually, that power connector for the dvd drive is not proprietary. It's common to all laptop style dvd drives
Lol "I am a professional" Cut to using an i/o sheild as a ruler. I love it
love the pc transposed onto the terminator xD
you know Dawid I happen to be halfway through a very similar project but with a 5/6 Year old MSI Nightblade MI barebones only im stuffing a 3900X into it woon, wish me luck!
To me, that looks exactly like a LAPTOP dvd burner, with the standard laptop "slimline sata" connector. Wonder if they even make desktop dvd burners anymore. My laptop from a few years ago has a burner, so I guess there is still a place for them? I do use it sometimes haha.
That Dremel sequence will go down in history! 😂 loved it
6:11 aaaaaaaand it’s demonetized xD
I would most definitely put a fan at the back of the case
That would help your vrm and graphics card. Not sure why you wouldn't have a case fan on the back where there is a space for a case fan.
You should make a hole at the bottom of the case and add standoffs to the case for the GPU to breathe somewhat. Also a exhaust fan would help with the temperatures a little bit
the aio isn't necessarily upside down, it's actually better that way cuz bubbles make pump life go down
I like the montage where he uses Chinese torture techniques on the prebuilt case
I did the same thing as you, got a i7-9700k with noctua cooling, ddr4 32gb 3200mhz, and a 1080ti ( gotta cut the case ) ! and sdd evo 970
Could we get your best attempt at improving air flow and the case visuals? I know you said you wanna put this build away for good but you truely got a pretty nice unique build going and with TLC you could probably sell the finished product to make some side cash? Picture it! Maybe some case stands to lift it up a inch or so? A bottom cut out and a dust filter to spruce up the GPU area a bit. Maybe a fresh coat of paint on the shiny bland silver metal? Cut some bits from the front plate and get some airflow going for the AIO? I'm just saying I'd love to see you continue this sleeper and make it into that Skynet T-1000 it's dreaming of becoming.
You could install your own power button to the back of the case with a simple 2 wire push button. Just drill a hole out in the back metal and thread the button on to it.
"Like racing a Prius against an Audi RS6"
Hmm, yes, quite... Car go vroom vroom.
An exhaust fan may help with thermals, especially for the VRM.
Great video!
Keep doing what you're doing
Top notch content as always Dawid!
The power connector on the optical drive isn’t proprietary, it’s a standard connector used in all sata laptop optical drives.
11:10 Louisiana Shout out....!!! (Hot...!) & yes it gets hot, twice.... Temperature & Humility
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Dawid, are you South African?
You accent and name reminds me of SA.
You afrikaans? Cuz ek is! And yeah does sound like a South African who speaks with a Semi-American accent. (Pronouncing R’s alot and some overpronouncing on letters and words that i am to lazy to list now)Your surname is also very afrikaans, “Labuschagne”😂
Awesome video
Why not add a rear fan? Or cutout the bottom for a slim fan to get at least some air moving?
I wanted to add a fan but unfortunately didn't have the correct size. 👍
usually when i have a cable that wont reach somewhere what I'll do is cut off about 2 or 3 inches from the plug and get some regular 16 gauge wire to extend the existing wires. You could do what I do and solder the connections for a more solid hold or you could just do it the old school DIY way and twist them together. You avoid having to buy an adapter and keep more or less the same look and functionality of the original cable.
that NZXT H1 in the background is fire! ...but get it serviced before it becomes fire in more ways than one
0:26 ww1 trench doctors when a solder bumps their leg.
how do you only have 4k views and 100k+ subscribers, you deserve more.
Man this is how i fit my 240 Liquid Freezer in my 30 Bucks Sharkoon Case. :D It was my first Gaming Pc and so little space.^^ But i was so nice to make it fit. :D