BROKE vs PRO Gaming Setup Scam!

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @den422
    @den422 2 года назад +1348

    "There might be an L in Craigslist, but there's a W in Wish" - Ken, 2022 😂

  • @DrMuFFinMan
    @DrMuFFinMan 2 года назад +277

    They didn't mention how Austin's computer was a closed off furnace. Props to Lenovo for making a good looking prebuilt.

    • @ibapreppie
      @ibapreppie 2 года назад +4

      Actually Gamers Nexus did a test on Legion pre-builts, god awful thermals.

    • @rand0mtv660
      @rand0mtv660 2 года назад

      It's low(er) end hardware, it doesn't matter. Austin's PC definitely had more than enough airflow for all that.

    • @GamerErman2001
      @GamerErman2001 2 года назад +11

      @@ibapreppie Gamers Nexus were dealing with a different case though. The case in this video I can't tell if the front is mesh or mesh behind glass.

    • @Jessespresso
      @Jessespresso 2 года назад +7

      @@GamerErman2001 If you look at 6:56 it looks more like it's just mesh which is great!

    • @theogtimeclock
      @theogtimeclock Год назад

      @@ibapreppie i have one its a mesh panel i got a newer model with a 3080 and an i7 13700k

  • @pvsphotography76
    @pvsphotography76 2 года назад +271

    Who doesn't love a good broke vs pro episode

    • @Adrianwe44
      @Adrianwe44 2 года назад

      There should be more 😁

  • @speedwaynutt
    @speedwaynutt 2 года назад +406

    Can we just appreciate for once it's not the wish product that was the scam.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 2 года назад +19

      Yeah but the actual seller they used on Wsh was VIP Outlet that's a legit US base company, and even selling refurbished products they can be a bit overpriced.

    • @creeps5932
      @creeps5932 2 года назад +1

      Bro u kinda just spoiled the video

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 2 года назад +6

      @@creeps5932 Easy solution, don't read comments before watching a video!!

    • @CaptainApathetic
      @CaptainApathetic 2 года назад +1

      @@CommodoreFan64 yea wish isn't that bad IF you buy from reputable sellers.

    • @SomethingAzn
      @SomethingAzn 2 года назад

      @@CommodoreFan64 Fun fact, they're Walmart's refurbishing company

  • @jaroslavmrazek5752
    @jaroslavmrazek5752 2 года назад +76

    Buying a gpu that looks like a frying pan around the ports and not being suspicious of it working is completely your fault.

  • @williamkirschenman
    @williamkirschenman 2 года назад +170

    Loop hole... Jared(I think is his name helping Austin) takes a GPU from the office, puts it on craigslist, Austin buys said GPU... Craigslist deal 🤝

  • @TacohMann
    @TacohMann 2 года назад +63

    Lmao Ken has been waiting for that line for a long time

  • @NeoArashi
    @NeoArashi 2 года назад +19

    "I'mma risk it all! ...With someone else's hard earned money."
    That was probably the best quote Ken ever had on this channel. Definitely beats "But it's funnier when *I* waste your money, not when you waste your money!"*

  • @sagnikchatterjee7760
    @sagnikchatterjee7760 2 года назад +7

    7:38 That is exactly my PC build! Its good to see someone pairing an APU with a GPU. A lot of people consider that to be a waste of money. But I feel if you are low on budget.....first get the APU, game on it....when you have saved some more....get the GPU. Thats what I did. Maybe a wrong move....dunno.

    • @shorty808100
      @shorty808100 2 года назад

      Nah that’s typical minimum spec gamer behaviors, I was like that till I said screw it and saved up a bunch of money and bought a power house I wanted to build it but it was gonna cost an extra $1000usd to build which sucked I like to build my own pc’s, my first pre-built ever and I been building PC’s since 1995

  • @L4veyan
    @L4veyan 2 года назад +40

    If you're already doing stuff like this, can we get something like Scrapyard Wars? I'm probably not the only one who'd be excited for that.

    • @covante4822
      @covante4822 2 года назад +2

      The only reason I care about the eth merge happening is that I'm hoping scrapyard wars comes back in that used market.

    • @xvALKALINEvx
      @xvALKALINEvx 2 года назад

      Scrapyard wars was so good

  • @DrMuFFinMan
    @DrMuFFinMan 2 года назад +42

    Austin perfectly demonstrated why some people are trash and you should only buy parts when some kind of protection exists. So you don't end up wasting time, money, and any last shred of faith you have in humanity.

    • @christianacosta4013
      @christianacosta4013 2 года назад

      Nah he demonstrated how to be a dumbass as a buyer. There was clearly something wrong with the card. Either test it don't buy it at all

    • @dustojnikhummer
      @dustojnikhummer 2 года назад

      Last time I bought a used GPU I went to the guys house, saw it worked and pulled it out from the PC.
      That is how it should be.

  • @Legitti
    @Legitti 2 года назад +11

    Maybe hold the fan static on the GPU when air blowing it

  • @720PC
    @720PC 2 года назад +34

    I really hope that 1060 just has a mining bios and can be saved... hate to see good tech die.

    • @MrFuzziiWuzzii
      @MrFuzziiWuzzii 2 года назад +23

      Austin knows very little about actual tech so I guarantee that didn’t even cross his mind.

    • @brownjesus98
      @brownjesus98 2 года назад +4

      @@MrFuzziiWuzzii Austin Tech Tips

  • @coreywagar3890
    @coreywagar3890 2 года назад +19

    Genuinely love this series. Also you guys all kick ass. Just solid content as always.

  • @kanedaku
    @kanedaku 2 года назад +3

    00:43 My mum has that PC case, its a prebuilt-branded Zoostorm in the UK (not that highbrow a brand) and I bought it for her about 12 and a half years ago. Very surprised someone is selling a supposed Asus with that housing.

  • @timdurachko
    @timdurachko 2 года назад +10

    Those small form factor 1060s will actually wiggle like that when they're getting power but not actually communicating with the pc. Makes me think that it's most likely a bios issue rather than a broken card... Maybe a mining bios flashed to it?
    Source: built a lenovo tiny pc with an i5-4690, an external sff 1060, and (definitely the coolest part) a coolermaster mars sticking out the top.

    • @ILuxzion
      @ILuxzion 2 года назад

      Bro what are you on about. They’re supposed to do that when they aren’t hot so the fan in unnecessary. If they actually ran a game on it and the card heated up then the fan will start spinning.

    • @timdurachko
      @timdurachko 2 года назад

      @@ILuxzion as soon as you power on the pc, the card should spin up. If the card has power but isn't communicating with the pc at boot, then it'll wiggle.

    • @ILuxzion
      @ILuxzion 2 года назад

      @@timdurachko Bro I have a 1060 and it won’t start spinning until it reaches a certain temperature

    • @timdurachko
      @timdurachko 2 года назад

      @@ILuxzion as do I, and it starts spinning as soon as the pc boots. It will, however, stop after a while if the Temps are low enough.

    • @ILuxzion
      @ILuxzion 2 года назад

      @@timdurachko Yeah no shit 🥴

  • @aidenmcnally6039
    @aidenmcnally6039 2 года назад +14

    Did Austin maybe break the fan in the gpu with the compressed air? I know I’ve done that before myself. Remember to hold the fins and don’t let them spin independently when using any kind of compressed air.

    • @dustojnikhummer
      @dustojnikhummer 2 года назад

      Fan is mechanical. The card would still work, it just would overheat.

  • @_LurK
    @_LurK 2 года назад +1

    5:48
    It’s on a fan curve and turns on based on temperature!

  • @Sometime_pro
    @Sometime_pro 2 года назад +22

    I love this broke vs pro series alot ✌️

  • @joemarais7683
    @joemarais7683 2 года назад

    Buying computer parts on Craigslist without seeing them working is absolutely insane. Shocked the tower worked on its own.

  • @LeeVoolHM
    @LeeVoolHM 2 года назад +1

    I'm voting Ken for president after that finisher

  • @LavaRayy
    @LavaRayy 2 года назад

    Austin with the Karen texts @0:48 lol

  • @pratikpotdar22
    @pratikpotdar22 2 года назад +3

    That last line from Ken...hahaha

  • @pulinsingh
    @pulinsingh 2 года назад

    This is what superior entertainment looks like. Absolute mad lads.

  • @thomasl.3663
    @thomasl.3663 2 года назад +6

    Austin lowkey cheating saying “$190” when Matt already said he’s using “$290”.

  • @mrunknown2449
    @mrunknown2449 2 года назад

    U know it’s a good day when their is a broke vs pro episode

  • @simply-dash
    @simply-dash 2 года назад

    My guy makes money by wasting money
    1:56 When he says "square one" that's actually the name of a mall in Canada, lol

  • @flyingninja1234
    @flyingninja1234 2 года назад

    This is an example, of why I don't buy things on craigslist.

  • @cianide99
    @cianide99 2 года назад +1

    You guys should try a Broke setup only using components from the "used" or "open box" stuff that Micro Center has.

  • @howardwilson3466
    @howardwilson3466 2 года назад

    I'm at 6:32 and i think auston should check the gpu for damage if you don't see any use a heat gun or stick it in the oven and try bring it back to life.

  • @howster34
    @howster34 2 года назад +9

    Did you get back to the seller of the broken GPU? I’d be raging haha

    • @Joreel
      @Joreel 2 года назад +3

      Unfortunately all sales are "as is" on Craigslist and are at your own risk so there really isn't anything he could do to get the money back.

    • @leopoldbuttersstotch6060
      @leopoldbuttersstotch6060 2 года назад +3

      @@Joreel well you could always message the seller, for instance I bought a gaming laptop from craigslist, it ended up not working. I then messaged the seller and he gave me a refund. If the seller doesn't respond, they are scammers.

    • @azntactical4884
      @azntactical4884 2 года назад +1

      i sold a 1050ti on fb. the buyer tried it and it failed. guy said that i sold him a bad gpu. he ended up trying it again and it worked. i was willing to give him a refund and or hook it up to my pc as i know it worked until it left my hands.

  • @DynA-_-V
    @DynA-_-V 2 года назад

    Ples never stop doing this content, love your videos

  • @bakerfalcon
    @bakerfalcon 2 года назад +4

    Austin looking at craigslist for PC's reminds of when LTT did scrapyard wars 😎

  • @thunderarch5951
    @thunderarch5951 2 года назад +2

    If you can find those Lenovo refurbished it's a great deal
    Graigslist is a bit of a scam, but if you dig deep enough, you could have luck

  • @American_Republic
    @American_Republic 2 года назад +1

    Austin make a video about the skytech blaze 2 gaming pc

  • @mayorb
    @mayorb 2 года назад +1

    Bad no two power supplies in Austin‘s PC

  • @nowiqi
    @nowiqi 2 года назад +4

    I'm too broke that I can't even afford a g210

  • @Khoss_
    @Khoss_ 2 года назад +2

    Fun fact cheap motherboards aren’t made from silicon there made from styrofoam and cardboard.

  • @TheRetroMess
    @TheRetroMess 2 года назад

    1:55 Doesn't it seem that at any given MOMENT that, throughout the entire country, there's only maybe 10 reliable sellers of computers on Craigslist and the rest are scammers? It just seems like that to me...

  • @dillie3222
    @dillie3222 2 года назад +1

    New video ideas....
    Broke vs Broke
    Pro vs Pro

  • @lucasv1308
    @lucasv1308 2 года назад +1

    It’s a shame I didn’t know y’all were doing this. I live right by that Whole Foods in Upland (would recognize that shopping center anywhere) and just posted my old gaming rig on Craigslist

  • @AstralPhnx
    @AstralPhnx 2 года назад

    Ken got that computer in 3 DAYS?!?
    Fastest wish shipping ever

  • @justjordan2478
    @justjordan2478 2 года назад

    My boy Ken popped off, "But theres a W in wish"

  • @payhemseht
    @payhemseht 2 года назад +1

    I... Have a 1060... From years and years ago... And it doesn't look anything like that... This video might be my moment of realization I have an entirely different gpu than I thought I had. Gonna check after I get off the toilet.

  • @iHusk
    @iHusk 2 года назад

    My asshole imploded when Austin just Rage-yanked that power cord.

  • @cabellism
    @cabellism 2 года назад

    Austin lost, his GPU was fried, he did not have a complete system.

  • @EdnovStormbrewer
    @EdnovStormbrewer 2 года назад

    Letting this guy become a big channel while also baiting people in was obviously a big mistake.

  • @nickchamp
    @nickchamp 2 года назад +1

    That crypto miner really lived up to their reputation

  • @InterstateRaziTV
    @InterstateRaziTV 2 года назад +4

    Austin's cheap setup is my dream setup lol

    • @Swoger
      @Swoger 2 года назад +1

      same 😅

    • @huskers1278
      @huskers1278 2 года назад

      That's just depressing lol

  • @markb978
    @markb978 2 года назад

    "I'm not gonna settle for integrated graphics"? You should have. Just ran CB R23 on my 3200G with no graphics card and got a 3830 - higher than your 1080 ti score.

  • @sillymoose9647
    @sillymoose9647 2 года назад +1

    Alright, now we want something different.

  • @Cazamalos
    @Cazamalos 2 года назад

    At this rate, Austin should just straight up become a Wish shareholder

  • @GFourGadget
    @GFourGadget 2 года назад

    At this point Austin should be the biggest shareholder of Wish 😂

  • @tsoupakis
    @tsoupakis 2 года назад +1

    this would be so much more interesting if both people had a similar budget..
    or the video would be so much more interesting if it was about how not to get scammed, what can you do if you get scammed, what you did wrong and what correct..
    or even trying to make the gpu work would be interesting

  • @kickflipdemon
    @kickflipdemon 2 года назад

    7:23 kenwins is also a breaking bad reference

  • @odinhutson4229
    @odinhutson4229 2 года назад

    Ken with the burn

  • @roachxyz
    @roachxyz 2 года назад +1

    doesn't some gpu fans don't spin until it reaches a certain temp?

  • @Ken-k3b
    @Ken-k3b 2 года назад +1

    This series started with Austin doing all the homework to get the best pc and Ken cheating but it’s slowly turned into Ken doing all the homework to get the best pc and Austin cheating

  • @Katch9ine
    @Katch9ine 2 года назад +1

    Ahh good ole Craigslist scammers🤣🤣🤣

  • @fiscer247
    @fiscer247 2 года назад

    Flakes on Craigslist are the worst. Someone is taking time outta their day to purchase what you're selling.

  • @user-Jay178
    @user-Jay178 2 года назад

    Love broke vs pro episode. Great video

  • @arqamaqueel
    @arqamaqueel 2 года назад

    from 1070 to 1060 and ended up with a 1050 ti jeez

  • @watercannonscollaboration2281
    @watercannonscollaboration2281 2 года назад +4

    3:01 but Ken, didn’t you spend like way too much for the specs you’re getting?
    Okay jokes aside, this is a good vid

    • @CASyHD.
      @CASyHD. 2 года назад +2

      10900K and 2080 Complete Build isn't thaaat bad as you can see he won Price to Performance.

  • @Myjacob99
    @Myjacob99 2 года назад

    Ngl when the way Austin unplugged kens pc pissed me off so bad

  • @citiadvance8694
    @citiadvance8694 2 года назад

    Broke vs pro makes my day better

  • @Zenefor
    @Zenefor 2 года назад +1

    pc battle where components are what people have in theirs
    (no same person for more than 1 component or both asking for same person)

  • @1403gavin
    @1403gavin 2 года назад

    I have that prebuilt though it may be better with a 3060. 0:34

  • @elite.s6641
    @elite.s6641 2 года назад

    Honestly should just discontinue the gaming portion austin never wins

  • @yourlocalchaosgoddess
    @yourlocalchaosgoddess 2 года назад

    Austin bragging about his 1.5 tbs and I'm just sitting here with a 4 tb hdd

  • @Joseph-vl1ce
    @Joseph-vl1ce 2 года назад

    the 9 and 10 series Nvidia cards the fan spins when it gets to a certain temperature

  • @Jrepairs2
    @Jrepairs2 2 года назад

    1:27 best part of the video

  • @livevix2498
    @livevix2498 2 года назад

    This just made my Saturday 100x better

  • @nowiqi
    @nowiqi 2 года назад +17

    I'm can't even afford a c2d lol I'm that broke.

    • @joeyhillers9460
      @joeyhillers9460 2 года назад

      I’ll send ya a Celeron 420 bud with a 775 board for $15

    • @Justin-cu7xl
      @Justin-cu7xl 2 года назад

      Nobody ask😂😂😂

    • @Ot_Doges
      @Ot_Doges 2 года назад

      @@Justin-cu7xl i did

    • @nowiqi
      @nowiqi 2 года назад

      @@Justin-cu7xl he did

    • @octo6ers
      @octo6ers 2 года назад

      @@Justin-cu7xl I also did

  • @itsnotnotjonathan
    @itsnotnotjonathan 2 года назад

    _"You know what? Imma risk it all...with someone else's hard-earned money."_ Well, at least he's honest.

  • @viktorreznov6202
    @viktorreznov6202 2 года назад

    We just ignoring the fact that austin let tue fan spin when he was using the air can?

  • @BelowAverageNerd
    @BelowAverageNerd 2 года назад

    Imagine getting multiple texts from Austin. And then ignore them

  • @blanza968
    @blanza968 2 года назад

    Pro vs Brooke never gets old

  • @jaa1338
    @jaa1338 2 года назад

    yoo austin you make fire content keep it up

  • @corbendyer4135
    @corbendyer4135 2 года назад

    Hey if u don’t mind me asking what exactly do you guys do with the PCs you guys create

  • @CerealKIllaDoky
    @CerealKIllaDoky 2 года назад +3

    the video is 1 min out and lasts 10 minutes but already u have comments like awesome video loved it :DD like what the first minute ? lmao

  • @agenericaccount3935
    @agenericaccount3935 2 года назад

    People who list things for sale and then just never reply reek of low agency. If its still for sale, and you want money for it, pick the phone up.
    If it is sold, take the ad down and let inquirers know.

  • @KennethJames7273
    @KennethJames7273 2 года назад

    Steve Gleason is still waiting for his interview.

  • @crushcastles23
    @crushcastles23 2 года назад

    4:40 that's 100% a smoker's card. That's tar on the card.

  • @ChairmanMeow1
    @ChairmanMeow1 4 месяца назад

    Wow things have changed a LOT in just two years

  • @ibapreppie
    @ibapreppie 2 года назад +1

    Also you are using a Ryzen 3200G. You didnt need to buy a graphics card. Integrated graphics on the 3200 G.

    • @markb978
      @markb978 2 года назад

      I just ran CB R23 on my 3200G with no added GPU and got a higher score than Austin with his 1080 ti

  • @petersziraki7672
    @petersziraki7672 2 года назад

    Ken did a great sabotaging job putting on that cheap graphics card on Craigslist and never showing up :D .

  • @matta2738
    @matta2738 2 года назад

    Austin's PC looks like a pre-built someone bought and took the GPU from

  • @irabbitz09
    @irabbitz09 2 года назад

    Do another of this Broke vs Pro but this time Jarred vs Matt

  • @rylerbingham15
    @rylerbingham15 2 года назад +1

    Bro I love Brock vs PRO!!!!! My fav vids ever!!!!!!

  • @chevycarguy3056
    @chevycarguy3056 2 года назад

    Y’all should do a broke vs pro setup with Facebook marketplace and ebay

  • @ElijahPalm1792
    @ElijahPalm1792 2 года назад +1

    Less go its back

  • @justrumz
    @justrumz 2 года назад +1

    Bruh I live around there were Austin pick up the graphic card

  • @dstranger
    @dstranger 2 года назад

    Pretty surprising Austin couldn't find even a card on craigslist being advertised by a mom and pops shop

  • @POSTONBEATS
    @POSTONBEATS 2 года назад

    Y’all are hilarious 😂 thanks bros this made my day

  • @KontrolStyle
    @KontrolStyle 2 года назад

    Ken the luckiest man alive to get an actual working PC and not all fake parts -- grats do ken. Friend's dont let friends buy from wish or dell.

  • @ryle1683
    @ryle1683 2 года назад

    Kid: Mom can we have Scrapyard Wars
    Mom: we have Scapyard Wars at home
    Scapyard Wars at home:

  • @helionnecode2064
    @helionnecode2064 2 года назад

    Ken - imma risk it all, it's someone else's hard earned money 🤣

  • @TheTenseCloud
    @TheTenseCloud 2 года назад

    Wow background music was fire good job I had to pause and check if my music was playing haha

  • @JeskidoYT
    @JeskidoYT 2 года назад

    Next episode: "Extreme RADICAL Broke vs Pro Gaming Setups Challenge Ultra Remix HD"

  • @Whiteskytk
    @Whiteskytk 2 года назад +2

    Is it me or does this episode feel like a reality show😁🤔

    • @NeoArashi
      @NeoArashi 2 года назад

      Aren't they all? The Broke vs Pro and Ultimate (console name) build-off all felt like reality shows.