Hey Edgar. I retested those no boot set of ram sticks, and yeah they were finicky. Oddly posted on an Intel test bench, but then failed under stress test immediately, and no boot on my AMD test bench. Did post on my rig, but one of the sticks would post and show up in bios, but none of the ram was accessible. Im guessing good ole old school Static disharge damage. It is Ram afterall, and its a volatile component. Ended up having Corsair RMA'ing the kit. So the kit was defective, My bad. Happy to have replaced them and your project completed!! Looks Good!! And thanks for the Blessings!! :D
PLEASE do more used market PC builds!! I just love that not only we get to see you interact with some fans, fellow PC builders and tech enthusiasts, but this video kinda inspired me to venture in the used market. It's really a gamble because there can be some great deals, but do you trust it?
As a pc builder of 18 years, I have only seen ram issues with intel kits on AMD builds. The double or triple reboot on the motherboard was definitely ram training/testing from AMD's bios settings. Some kits do work with AMD and vice-versa, depending on the cpu sku from either side. I did find your vod from my recommended, and was highly impressed with the content you're making. I love it!
@@Eternal.002its kinda like you said man, it mainly depends on what gpu you get and matching it from that point, like you run games like that really well w a 6800xt and a ryzen 7 5800x or intel i5-13600k and not have to worry ab upgrading cpus for a long time
As someone who flips PCs , I've dealt with a lot of RAM issues, especially with Ryzen chips. Particularly with the older generations the memory controllers aren't exactly great, and RAM compatibility is always an issue. I won't declare a set of RAM dead until I've at least tried it with an updated BIOS (which I do on all boards anyway), as that often hugely improves RAM compatability with Ryzen. I've also had a lot of issues with Corsair Vengeance LPX. It's cheap RAM. i've experienced exactly your issue - no POST with a Ryzen CPU and Corsair LPX, which then worked fine after a BIOS update. Live and learn. A lot of rookie mistakes were made but you did well anyway (especially that case...). You can learn a TON doing this, BTW. Especially troubleshooting lol... Would make a good series. Few tips: RAM and storage are so cheap right now that it's best to just go new with them. Saves you headaches, and time. If you're flipping, add some $20 cable extensions and a $20 CPU cooler with some RGB and not only will it sell much faster, but you'll get a better price (more than what the cxooler and extensions cost). The markets will vary but you should be able to get $700-800 for that PC at least - *IF* you added those cosmetics and had a good listing. I do similar builds all the time, there's actually a pretty big market for those types of PCs. A lot of people can't afford more.
So on the point. There are updated compatibility lists for ram with bios numbers. Should check them out before buying, saves a lot of unnecessary sweating.
“Boot or bust” would be my name suggestion. I think it would be cool to do this in different price budgets, or constrain yourself to hit certain performance numbers. Maybe in the future use specific apps to make your deals to make it more challenging? I.e just offer up, just Mercari, just marketplace etc. could also do full setup challenges including peripherals. This inspired me to search for deals to refresh my PC. 7 years strong but definitely showing it’s age with new games.
Would love to see this as a series. Think a lot of people live in the used parts space. Trouble shooting is a huge part of building too. This is the stuff people need more coverage for. Keep putting love and positivity into the world ✌️
Hey bud advice from a used pc builder and flipper here, WE normally purchase everything used ASIDE from the storage and RAM. It's just better for longevity and normally you save $5 on each. not worth it unless your doing a super budget DDR3 build. - Much love! Note - Also try for a new PSU that's slightly lower in wattage. Just a safer idea.
Trash or treasure is a good ish name for that if you do make it a series. Would love to see a series out of this the second hand market doesn’t get as much attention as it should, not all of them are scammers and as this video proves there are bargains to be had!
This is another thing I don't like buying used parts... People don't include the boxes. I always include the boxes when I sell my used parts. I always keeps the boxes safe and put them in a plastic bag like garbage bags and label them, so that they don't get dusty.
For everyone I do pc work for or networking or whatever. I always tell them to keep their boxes. It actually ups the resale value in the tech world. I always appreciate it.
the part where you gave the homeless guy the money you saved was great, you didn't have to think about it, immediate reaction to give money to someone in need is awesome of you bro
I pick up used components all the time and can tell you how often I ran into stuff like this at first. Any loose components, almost always require cleaning with some IPA, people are messy and stuff like this just gets left sitting out most of the time. Also, always pull the CMOS battery on any loose motherboard ahead of time on a fresh build, you have no idea what profile the previous owner used. Once I started cleaning everything, I think I only got screwed over maybe once in the past year on a MB, but luckily I know how to solder and was able to fix that as well.
As a on and off pc flipper what i usually do is price the parts new on pc part picker, and list for 75-90% of the total cost(depending on condition of parts) and typically get it sold after negotiating at 65-75% of the total cost of parts
I hope you decide to make this into a series! I recently built a PC from used and new parts and found the used market to be full of value right now. I bought an ROG X470 mobo with a R5 2600x for $90!
Hello Hello From Canada!!! IT IS REALLY NICE TO SEE RUclipsRS LIKE YOU MAKING REAL USED PART SYSTEMS!! I love the high end systems you make, but it is hard to find youtube creators making systems that reflect some real world situations where prices and availability make it hard to build. The greatest thing by far, was when you let new builders know the rule of building a great system "FUTURE UPGRADABILITY". When you explained that by starting with the Ryzen 5 3600 and a better quality motherboard, lets you game now, while saving up to buy a much better CPU down the road. I love AM4 and they just released two more new CPUs to make older systems rock even better by upgrading and updating the BIOS. Keep up the awesome content and I can't wait to see more episodes on your channel. Stay safe, stay healthy and I hope you are as happy as you possibly can be. 🤘😁👍
Not everybody is tech savvy, and not everyone is honest about products. Sometimes people own items and don’t test them at all. Glade you got it sorted 👍 I’m new to this channel can’t wait to start a build soon
Loved it. Please continue this series. I'm guessing a name like "Used Builds" should be good enough to explain it to new viewers looking at the second hand market.
I flipped 3-4 similar specd PC's for around $450-550. Just hard to find cheap am4 boards these days, everything else is around the price you bought them for. Rx 5700xt is the sweet spot for budget builds right now
Love all of your videos. Seeing you build this pc gives me hope knowing it is possible to build a good pc on a super budget. If you are looking to keep these types of builds going I think the series should be called Trash to Treasure.
Ngl this is my first time watching your channel... As a PC flipper myself I loved the energy and effort you put into the build as well as the care you showed to the customers and just the people around you. I'm subscribed, you'll get my views! :D
Yo I haven’t watched this dude in years. It’s crazy how they grow and then support is expected. No thanks or anything to all the people he met that said they watch you.
That's a really good idea for a series! I think you should show the process of every part like you did with the CPU(say how much you want to spend on the part,searching,say what are the options and the negotiations)
Awesome deal for that machine! I've recently built a system with mostly used parts and costed me around 500 bucks (3700x, 2070 Super, 32GB ram, 1TB NVME). However the used power supply got fried while stress testing the pc, fortunately did not damage anything and only the power supply got toasted. You can definitely save money buying used and over time I've learned a lot too.
You should totally make a series out of this. You live in California and have a great used market for pc parts, there is huge value in used builds and giving them a second life. I would watch it even though I still watch all of your content.
Love the concept and hope you a series just like this. Under a grand would really help out parents, family, friends, etc. especially showing a way to make it unique! ❤
I do that, but I build high end rigs. Have a guy that repairs graphics cards and sells them to me. Yes, I’ve bought a few components that didn’t work or were missing parts that I didn’t see. I buy components on sale (Amazon Prime Days, etc). Only use new Nvme’s and SSD’s. Sometimes I even get stuff free. Got an AIO for free. It worked fine. It was installed incorrectly. I track the buy cost of my components, check the used and new price online, calculate my hydro cost, charge a build fee, and come up with my total sale price. Changes with every build.
I build with used parts and it is a lot of fun. The excitement of getting a used build to work is great. I enjoy cleaning and repaste/repad components. Once in a while you will definitely get a bad item but I've had awesome luck for the most part. I do it as a hobby. Then sell them after a lil while to get money back and a little profit. Sorry you got a bad part on your first used build.
I’ve built a lot of computers using used parts, including some of parts for the one first pc I built with the help of a Techsource how to video. Always had good luck. Knock on wood. 😂
"Salvage & Surprise" would be a good a series name, and as you showed us a fitting name when you can't post, or a surprise when you do! You could possibly give some of these salvaged builds away to some of your less fortunate subscribers. These pc's aren't amazing by any means, but would be absolutely great for beginners.
This was a SUPER cool journey. Loved the editing and pacing too. If you're still looking for a name for the series - how about "Recycled Rigs" - has a nice ring to it lol
Ed, when buying on the used market if there is a rating system for the seller, I would also check that before buying anything. I got screwed over a few times and one time I had to involve the police because I payed a large sum of money, thankfully I got my money back.
I got the best deal ever on offer up :) i7 8700k, gtx 1080 650w, psu x370 a-pro idk motherboard, 16gb ram 3000hz, be quite pure rock rgb cooler, weird 16gb optane ssd+256gb ssd+2tb hhd. It felt like straight robbery for $120. Doesn't end there tho its a whole setup - final mouse cape town sells used for 100, 1440p 165hz Dell v24gapu something numbers, Razer keyboard I forgot the name, Razer rgb mousepad, and a 5tb portable hard drive which added a +$10 so total was $130
I was also able to test it in person plus swap the case since I had a spare good rgb case with eh airflow and quality but better ish than the cyber power case (yes it was a prebuilt) also it came with a small 120mm CPU aircooler but I don't fw that never did and never will until I get my money up or want the headache when it fails. Oh so the CPU cooler and case I got off a friend since his pc broke down and wanted to upgrade a few parts (it was pretty much free) I could sell all of this but I might keep it to remember this unreal deal.
I've been building and repairing PCs since 1996, and I've had more good luck than bad when using used parts for cheap builds. The 36 core / 72 thread dual Xeon rig I recently built has used CPUs and used RAM, and it's runs like a champ.
Man, I wish I could get that lucky with the "timing" of sales... Finding good sellers who are always on time is always the hardest part.. great video Sir!
Love this series! I rock a 3080 and a 5600 my whole pc is built from parts bought from FB marketplace so videos like these makes it feel more personal towards me I’m sure others may feel the same
I’d be interested in including the price of peripherals with these builds too- I never anticipated spending as much as I did on it all outside of the pc alone
@@toad7395 if you're a competitive gamer whatsoever you're gonna need more then 100$ worth of peripherals. Hell i am a insanely budget gamer and my keyboard cost me 60$.
Bro a few of these parts you got were pretty bad deals. $40 for 3200mhz 16gb ram is almost the exact price for new. Also a new 5500 is $100, you should have been able to get one used for $70-$80. The graphics card was a decent deal tho. **edit** right after I typed that Edgar acknowledged that it was a bad deal so at least he realized it lol
i feel like he doesnt do much research into any of his vids in the last year or so, alot of things are so easily sorted if he just researched stuff and given hes a tech youtuber alot of the stuff he should just know.
I've been watching your content for a while and love set up wars. This was a great video to see what it is like to game on a budget and marketplace is great for doing this exact thing. Would love to see more content like this and see what computers you can build from used parts. There is definitely plenty of tech out there on the used market to build something epic.
Watching this video and you giving the homeless guy money made my day. Not everyone who is blessed helps out those who are not! I have a lot of respect for you! Keep up the great content.
you honestly dont need the antennas if your somewhat close to the router. i used a motherboard with no antennas for months and never noticed a difference with speeds or lag.
Yeah, Please make this a series i enjoy watching these videos and learning tips and tricks to improve my own setup for very little money! I think you should name it Used Builds
I'm glad prices are coming back down, and availability is going back up. I thought I did pretty good finding a system for $700 last year with a 5800X, Aorus Elite Wifi, 16 GB Corsair Vengeance RGB, 1TB WD Black, and RX 5700 XT Red Devil. I'm running 1440p pretty well. I did end up spending a bit more to upgrade the AIO, case (Fractal Design North) and PSU, but I used the old parts to put together another old 1080p capable PC to sell. I also figured out that the GPU was running hot because someone installed pads that were too thick, so I repasted with PTM 7950 and appropriate pads. The system runs well, now. Nice video!
I have 2 names for the series: 1. "BUDGET BUILDS" - Because your literaly building PC builds from budget parts 2. "TECH RESURRECT" (My personal favourite) - Many of the sellers said they not using it anymore so they would considered dead wieght (key word: dead) to them, but getting your hands on them and dealing with some of the issues that came with them, you eventually got them to come alive again (resurrect). Love your channel, much love from Namibia, Africa!
Love the video and would love to see a part 2. definetely agree with having a budget for the build like your microcenter build videos. Your a legend get the crosshair placement higher!
“Budget baller builds” I think that’s a dope name for this series where you’re kind of going for budget building on used parts. You could also do something like “hidden gems”
The ram thing happened to me as well, with Corsair vengeance RGB pro sl 32gb (4x8). I got a strap for $40, get home and doesn't boot... I tested one at a time and surprisingly they all booted by themselves! Tried All again and no boot AGAIN!! I scrubbed them down with rubbing alcohol and moved the seating a bit and boom worked like a dream! That was about $80 in savings at the time so I was hyped lol
Great Vidoes to be honest learning so much and you truly made me understand that i dont really got to go for a Huge budget as a start for gaming when i can afford pc's at such Low prices loved this video and love the "best gaming pc at '600$' etc" series truly great work Ed. Side note:Quite sure Sheila and Olivia are going to be raised with great Knowledge on the IT World hahahah they're adorable kids good job in parenting aswell Ed
Call the new series "Broken-Parted?" That's a very useful little system you managed to build, and its failure to work the first time made the episode more interesting. You should make an episode in which you build a system with all parts at least ten years old and play some current games on it.
I just bought a full gaming pc and never thought to look until I got home , it was missing the WiFi antenna , so I bought them from Amazon for like $7 , hey it works so I’m not disappointed. It’s not as new as they told me but it runs the games I play so I’m ok until after Christmas and I can buy a new pre built or have my own built by Micro Center. Love the videos , the one video where u got emotional talking about your past kinda got to this old man , got a little teared up. The guy with the ram , he looked a little sketchy anyway. You’re lucky he responded , I’m never that lucky LOL. 👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️
I've been watching computer/tech channels on RUclips since before RUclips and have never heard of this channel. I've never heard any of the other channels even mention this channel as they all talk about each other time to time. What the hell. You a loan wolf? Great, another channel I have to subscribe to and watch regularly. 😉
You should have only reseated one of those 3200mhz sticks to see if even one of them booted. It could have been a fluke motherboard issue with that particular die. This is rare but it does happen. Good video. I like your content and I wish you more success and happiness in your life.
So I've done my fair share of new and used hardware and I have some tips. Generally for the best prices look for someone selling multiple parts togethr but not a full system. I picked up a used 5800X3d, 32GB 3600 Corsair vengeance adn a crosshair viii hero wifi for $250. People that list part by part are usually trying to maximize the money they get and people that sell the entire system feel like their price should be based on new parts prices. People bundling tend to just be trying to get back some money while moving it quickly. Not to mention that usually those parts will normally all work. Next you can totally test components while you are there. If I am buying parts in person with no buyer protection I will usually take an inverter and a test rig with me to test the parts. If the buyer isn't willing to let me test the part I walk away. When I sell, I will always show the hardware working before selling so the buyer doesn't give me a headache about it not working.
Not bad! I got my PC used from a PC shop, originally R5 3600, 16GB DDR4-3200, 500GB + 480GB SSDs, RTX 3060, Aerocool Integrator 700W, some awful case (with no airflow) and that was £500. (Since then, I have performed various upgrades on it.)
just started watching your content thank you for being straight too the point and really good at being entertaining its nice too see some different mixtures
Edgar pls continue this series I love it. Another good video and you were the reason I built my very first pc and helped me troubleshoot my pc so yeah thanks
I think "Will it boot?" Is a neat series name, so thats my vote.
that sounds like a tv show name😂😂 i like it.
That sounds great mate I will be amazed if u don’t win
I was literally thinking of that. 😂
Who Scammed/Screwed Me? might also work 😂😂😂
i thought i was watching a gmm episode when i saw this as top comment lol
I appreciate the shout-out! This is what it’s all about, the PC community.
earned my follow brother, awesome content!!
Subbed to your channel! Keep up the grind man
@@draxxx_exe Thank you my guy, will do and welcome to the channel 🤙🏼
Subbed
Me too, earned my follow. You seem like a genuine guy
Hey Edgar. I retested those no boot set of ram sticks, and yeah they were finicky. Oddly posted on an Intel test bench, but then failed under stress test immediately, and no boot on my AMD test bench. Did post on my rig, but one of the sticks would post and show up in bios, but none of the ram was accessible. Im guessing good ole old school Static disharge damage. It is Ram afterall, and its a volatile component. Ended up having Corsair RMA'ing the kit. So the kit was defective, My bad. Happy to have replaced them and your project completed!! Looks Good!! And thanks for the Blessings!! :D
Whoa dude it's actually you, Joshua who sold him the RAM, For a moment i thought you swindled him 😂
I have hope that out there in the world, the humanity is still a thing!
subbed bro good guy for exchanging it .while many others wouldnt w Joshua!
you got my respect for replacing them for the homie. 🤙🏾
You a good man Joshua! I'd be happy to do business with you Dawg!
PLEASE do more used market PC builds!! I just love that not only we get to see you interact with some fans, fellow PC builders and tech enthusiasts, but this video kinda inspired me to venture in the used market. It's really a gamble because there can be some great deals, but do you trust it?
As a pc builder of 18 years, I have only seen ram issues with intel kits on AMD builds. The double or triple reboot on the motherboard was definitely ram training/testing from AMD's bios settings. Some kits do work with AMD and vice-versa, depending on the cpu sku from either side. I did find your vod from my recommended, and was highly impressed with the content you're making. I love it!
@@Eternal.002 tbh for now you could do a ryzen 5 5th gen + a gtx 1660 super cause you can still play everything with these two
@@Eternal.002its kinda like you said man, it mainly depends on what gpu you get and matching it from that point, like you run games like that really well w a 6800xt and a ryzen 7 5800x or intel i5-13600k and not have to worry ab upgrading cpus for a long time
@@Eternal.002just get an i3-12100f and a rx 6650xt with 16gb ram. should be enough for some time. when intel releases 16th gen upgrade then.
what is your budget and the exact games you want to play?@@Eternal.002
As someone who flips PCs , I've dealt with a lot of RAM issues, especially with Ryzen chips. Particularly with the older generations the memory controllers aren't exactly great, and RAM compatibility is always an issue. I won't declare a set of RAM dead until I've at least tried it with an updated BIOS (which I do on all boards anyway), as that often hugely improves RAM compatability with Ryzen. I've also had a lot of issues with Corsair Vengeance LPX. It's cheap RAM. i've experienced exactly your issue - no POST with a Ryzen CPU and Corsair LPX, which then worked fine after a BIOS update. Live and learn.
A lot of rookie mistakes were made but you did well anyway (especially that case...). You can learn a TON doing this, BTW. Especially troubleshooting lol... Would make a good series.
Few tips: RAM and storage are so cheap right now that it's best to just go new with them. Saves you headaches, and time. If you're flipping, add some $20 cable extensions and a $20 CPU cooler with some RGB and not only will it sell much faster, but you'll get a better price (more than what the cxooler and extensions cost).
The markets will vary but you should be able to get $700-800 for that PC at least - *IF* you added those cosmetics and had a good listing. I do similar builds all the time, there's actually a pretty big market for those types of PCs. A lot of people can't afford more.
So on the point. There are updated compatibility lists for ram with bios numbers. Should check them out before buying, saves a lot of unnecessary sweating.
Thinking of flipping PCS mainly for fun, I love doing budget builds gotta keep those tips in mind
oh maybe this is why we had issues with some kingston rams on ryzen 2nd gen apu
But the price for all the parts were 840 USD as brand new - I dont think that system will sell for 700-800
how long on average do is take you to sell a PC? from listing it to selling it.
“Boot or bust” would be my name suggestion. I think it would be cool to do this in different price budgets, or constrain yourself to hit certain performance numbers. Maybe in the future use specific apps to make your deals to make it more challenging? I.e just offer up, just Mercari, just marketplace etc. could also do full setup challenges including peripherals. This inspired me to search for deals to refresh my PC. 7 years strong but definitely showing it’s age with new games.
Would love to see this as a series. Think a lot of people live in the used parts space. Trouble shooting is a huge part of building too. This is the stuff people need more coverage for. Keep putting love and positivity into the world ✌️
Huge thumbs up to joshua for being honest, most sellers would just block you in these situations even the big names, ❤
Hey bud advice from a used pc builder and flipper here, WE normally purchase everything used ASIDE from the storage and RAM. It's just better for longevity and normally you save $5 on each. not worth it unless your doing a super budget DDR3 build. - Much love!
Note - Also try for a new PSU that's slightly lower in wattage. Just a safer idea.
Trash or treasure is a good ish name for that if you do make it a series. Would love to see a series out of this the second hand market doesn’t get as much attention as it should, not all of them are scammers and as this video proves there are bargains to be had!
Damn that's a good one bro
thats actually a good name
Edgar is one of the most wholesome people on RUclips! He saved $5 on a part and decided to give that $5 to someone who needed it and was grateful!
No the fuck he isn’t 😂 niggas a hater
And film it and edit it into the video lol
Alot of us won't do that
@hardkombucha he still gave him, and that guy didn't even mind. He was happy and grateful, so your point is?
@@goldenzoro9363are you so brainwashed to not realize that he is doing it for clout and views? He would not have done it without filming.
This is another thing I don't like buying used parts... People don't include the boxes. I always include the boxes when I sell my used parts. I always keeps the boxes safe and put them in a plastic bag like garbage bags and label them, so that they don't get dusty.
Yup, I kept all my boxes for my current parts, in case I sell anything. I also keep all the extra hardware in the boxes and anti-static bags
For everyone I do pc work for or networking or whatever. I always tell them to keep their boxes. It actually ups the resale value in the tech world. I always appreciate it.
same, family disapproves tho lol
If you want the box buy it new. The hell. I’m yeeting that shit into the trash.
the part where you gave the homeless guy the money you saved was great, you didn't have to think about it, immediate reaction to give money to someone in need is awesome of you bro
the seller came in clutch to help you fix the unfortunate situation you had happen to you!! Love to see that in the pc community.
what was the name of third game which he was playing ???
I pick up used components all the time and can tell you how often I ran into stuff like this at first. Any loose components, almost always require cleaning with some IPA, people are messy and stuff like this just gets left sitting out most of the time. Also, always pull the CMOS battery on any loose motherboard ahead of time on a fresh build, you have no idea what profile the previous owner used.
Once I started cleaning everything, I think I only got screwed over maybe once in the past year on a MB, but luckily I know how to solder and was able to fix that as well.
As a on and off pc flipper what i usually do is price the parts new on pc part picker, and list for 75-90% of the total cost(depending on condition of parts) and typically get it sold after negotiating at 65-75% of the total cost of parts
Or...
Sale price = (US$380 x 1.40 (40% markup)) + 2 Starbucks coffees ($16) + car fuel/time ($20) + snacks for kids ($10) = $578
I hope you decide to make this into a series! I recently built a PC from used and new parts and found the used market to be full of value right now. I bought an ROG X470 mobo with a R5 2600x for $90!
Hello Hello From Canada!!! IT IS REALLY NICE TO SEE RUclipsRS LIKE YOU MAKING REAL USED PART SYSTEMS!! I love the high end systems you make, but it is hard to find youtube creators making systems that reflect some real world situations where prices and availability make it hard to build. The greatest thing by far, was when you let new builders know the rule of building a great system "FUTURE UPGRADABILITY". When you explained that by starting with the Ryzen 5 3600 and a better quality motherboard, lets you game now, while saving up to buy a much better CPU down the road. I love AM4 and they just released two more new CPUs to make older systems rock even better by upgrading and updating the BIOS. Keep up the awesome content and I can't wait to see more episodes on your channel. Stay safe, stay healthy and I hope you are as happy as you possibly can be.
🤘😁👍
what was the name of third game which he was playing ???
Not everybody is tech savvy, and not everyone is honest about products. Sometimes people own items and don’t test them at all. Glade you got it sorted 👍 I’m new to this channel can’t wait to start a build soon
Loved it. Please continue this series. I'm guessing a name like "Used Builds" should be good enough to explain it to new viewers looking at the second hand market.
I flipped 3-4 similar specd PC's for around $450-550. Just hard to find cheap am4 boards these days, everything else is around the price you bought them for. Rx 5700xt is the sweet spot for budget builds right now
Love all of your videos. Seeing you build this pc gives me hope knowing it is possible to build a good pc on a super budget. If you are looking to keep these types of builds going I think the series should be called Trash to Treasure.
Ngl this is my first time watching your channel... As a PC flipper myself I loved the energy and effort you put into the build as well as the care you showed to the customers and just the people around you. I'm subscribed, you'll get my views! :D
Yo I haven’t watched this dude in years. It’s crazy how they grow and then support is expected. No thanks or anything to all the people he met that said they watch you.
That's a really good idea for a series!
I think you should show the process of every part like you did with the CPU(say how much you want to spend on the part,searching,say what are the options and the negotiations)
Ed, 45 mins of great content and I reckon a once a month series, as it gives a little more time to hussle those parts.
Awesome deal for that machine! I've recently built a system with mostly used parts and costed me around 500 bucks (3700x, 2070 Super, 32GB ram, 1TB NVME). However the used power supply got fried while stress testing the pc, fortunately did not damage anything and only the power supply got toasted. You can definitely save money buying used and over time I've learned a lot too.
Nice! PSU is underrated. Buy a good one and it'll last super long :)
You should totally make a series out of this. You live in California and have a great used market for pc parts, there is huge value in used builds and giving them a second life. I would watch it even though I still watch all of your content.
I really like “pc part revival” because you’re bringing discarded pc components back to life.
"POST OR TOAST" that's got a good ring to it wouldn't you say !!
5 Stars for Joshua ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love the concept and hope you a series just like this. Under a grand would really help out parents, family, friends, etc. especially showing a way to make it unique! ❤
I do that, but I build high end rigs. Have a guy that repairs graphics cards and sells them to me. Yes, I’ve bought a few components that didn’t work or were missing parts that I didn’t see. I buy components on sale (Amazon Prime Days, etc). Only use new Nvme’s and SSD’s. Sometimes I even get stuff free. Got an AIO for free. It worked fine. It was installed incorrectly. I track the buy cost of my components, check the used and new price online, calculate my hydro cost, charge a build fee, and come up with my total sale price. Changes with every build.
I build with used parts and it is a lot of fun. The excitement of getting a used build to work is great. I enjoy cleaning and repaste/repad components. Once in a while you will definitely get a bad item but I've had awesome luck for the most part. I do it as a hobby. Then sell them after a lil while to get money back and a little profit. Sorry you got a bad part on your first used build.
I’ve built a lot of computers using used parts, including some of parts for the one first pc I built with the help of a Techsource how to video. Always had good luck. Knock on wood. 😂
Why is bro just doxxing himself💀💀💀
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"used not useless" is my suggestion for a name
small things.. like taking a picture with a fan means a lot. thanks Techsource
"Salvage & Surprise" would be a good a series name, and as you showed us a fitting name when you can't post, or a surprise when you do! You could possibly give some of these salvaged builds away to some of your less fortunate subscribers. These pc's aren't amazing by any means, but would be absolutely great for beginners.
This was a SUPER cool journey. Loved the editing and pacing too.
If you're still looking for a name for the series - how about "Recycled Rigs" - has a nice ring to it lol
Ed, when buying on the used market if there is a rating system for the seller, I would also check that before buying anything. I got screwed over a few times and one time I had to involve the police because I payed a large sum of money, thankfully I got my money back.
Now a days they have buyer protection, so if you get scammed you can call the customer support to get your money back
@@TheBlueBunnyKen There's buyer protection for facebook marketplace? thats kinda insane I never knew
@@toad7395 I think only Ebay has buyer protection
I got the best deal ever on offer up :) i7 8700k, gtx 1080 650w, psu x370 a-pro idk motherboard, 16gb ram 3000hz, be quite pure rock rgb cooler, weird 16gb optane ssd+256gb ssd+2tb hhd. It felt like straight robbery for $120. Doesn't end there tho its a whole setup - final mouse cape town sells used for 100, 1440p 165hz Dell v24gapu something numbers, Razer keyboard I forgot the name, Razer rgb mousepad, and a 5tb portable hard drive which added a +$10 so total was $130
I was also able to test it in person plus swap the case since I had a spare good rgb case with eh airflow and quality but better ish than the cyber power case (yes it was a prebuilt) also it came with a small 120mm CPU aircooler but I don't fw that never did and never will until I get my money up or want the headache when it fails. Oh so the CPU cooler and case I got off a friend since his pc broke down and wanted to upgrade a few parts (it was pretty much free) I could sell all of this but I might keep it to remember this unreal deal.
I've been building and repairing PCs since 1996, and I've had more good luck than bad when using used parts for cheap builds. The 36 core / 72 thread dual Xeon rig I recently built has used CPUs and used RAM, and it's runs like a champ.
Man, I wish I could get that lucky with the "timing" of sales... Finding good sellers who are always on time is always the hardest part.. great video Sir!
Love this series! I rock a 3080 and a 5600 my whole pc is built from parts bought from FB marketplace so videos like these makes it feel more personal towards me I’m sure others may feel the same
I’d be interested in including the price of peripherals with these builds too- I never anticipated spending as much as I did on it all outside of the pc alone
hopefully you didnt spent more then 100$ on m/kb and headphones combined
@@Ciffer-1998 more than 100$ for mouse, kb and headphones is normal, heck audiophile headphones go for 200$ even
@@toad7395 are any of thos necessary tho?
My m/kb both are like 45$ and headphones are about 60$
I dont see how could they be improved upon
@@toad7395 if you're a competitive gamer whatsoever you're gonna need more then 100$ worth of peripherals. Hell i am a insanely budget gamer and my keyboard cost me 60$.
Appreciate how Edgar says 'wow that's beautiful' even with a 2nd hand PC
I did this "ONCE" and totally got burned. So I commend you on your courage and faith that the items will work. This is a fun and educational video.
Bro a few of these parts you got were pretty bad deals. $40 for 3200mhz 16gb ram is almost the exact price for new. Also a new 5500 is $100, you should have been able to get one used for $70-$80. The graphics card was a decent deal tho. **edit** right after I typed that Edgar acknowledged that it was a bad deal so at least he realized it lol
i feel like he doesnt do much research into any of his vids in the last year or so, alot of things are so easily sorted if he just researched stuff and given hes a tech youtuber alot of the stuff he should just know.
How much then his budget pc should worth for? 300$?
@@-mustang-9383even less possibly
This series should totally be called "Ooba Dooba PC Cummies" ❤❤
I've been watching your content for a while and love set up wars. This was a great video to see what it is like to game on a budget and marketplace is great for doing this exact thing. Would love to see more content like this and see what computers you can build from used parts. There is definitely plenty of tech out there on the used market to build something epic.
Watching this video and you giving the homeless guy money made my day. Not everyone who is blessed helps out those who are not! I have a lot of respect for you! Keep up the great content.
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! Litt the format itches somewhere in my head - Please make this a series hahaha
This video was fire, loved that he went and actually recorded all the deals. Hope this becomes a series
Thanks bro! Yeah I'm planning to make it a series
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you honestly dont need the antennas if your somewhat close to the router. i used a motherboard with no antennas for months and never noticed a difference with speeds or lag.
I also saw a video of someone making aluminum foil antennas and they worked xD. Just the range isn't that great
You may of gotten scammed but if your on a budget it always worth getting a used pc or even used parts.
Yeah, Please make this a series i enjoy watching these videos and learning tips and tricks to improve my own setup for very little money! I think you should name it Used Builds
Joshua should get a huge shoutout for being the good guy.
Or call it "Recycle bin"
Hand to hand Pc or Budget builders seems funny
i noticed how you fist bumped the gentleman with the mask rather than shook his hand. That was very thoughtful! subbed for your good manners
I'm glad prices are coming back down, and availability is going back up. I thought I did pretty good finding a system for $700 last year with a 5800X, Aorus Elite Wifi, 16 GB Corsair Vengeance RGB, 1TB WD Black, and RX 5700 XT Red Devil. I'm running 1440p pretty well. I did end up spending a bit more to upgrade the AIO, case (Fractal Design North) and PSU, but I used the old parts to put together another old 1080p capable PC to sell.
I also figured out that the GPU was running hot because someone installed pads that were too thick, so I repasted with PTM 7950 and appropriate pads. The system runs well, now.
Nice video!
The "yeah I know" when you're daughter started making noises had me dead:)
I have 2 names for the series: 1. "BUDGET BUILDS" - Because your literaly building PC builds from budget parts 2. "TECH RESURRECT" (My personal favourite) - Many of the sellers said they not using it anymore so they would considered dead wieght (key word: dead) to them, but getting your hands on them and dealing with some of the issues that came with them, you eventually got them to come alive again (resurrect). Love your channel, much love from Namibia, Africa!
Tech source talking to his daughter about technology is so wholesome 🤣
i like how he gets straight to the point in his vids
Definitely make a series dude. 100% Entertainment 👌
That guy selling the case seemed like a nice guy! Definitely going to check his channel out!
Love the video and would love to see a part 2. definetely agree with having a budget for the build like your microcenter build videos. Your a legend get the crosshair placement higher!
PLEASE MAKE THIS A SERIES
“Budget baller builds” I think that’s a dope name for this series where you’re kind of going for budget building on used parts.
You could also do something like “hidden gems”
This is definitely a great series, looking forward for more! “Clunkers” could be the name for the series.
The way he goes so casual about the name made me laugh so hard i spit out my drink😂😂
Awesome video, would really love to see this becoming a serie!
The ram thing happened to me as well, with Corsair vengeance RGB pro sl 32gb (4x8). I got a strap for $40, get home and doesn't boot... I tested one at a time and surprisingly they all booted by themselves! Tried All again and no boot AGAIN!! I scrubbed them down with rubbing alcohol and moved the seating a bit and boom worked like a dream! That was about $80 in savings at the time so I was hyped lol
I like how you are just casually talking to the camera while your car is driving itself. The tech in 2024 is just insane
We need more episodes of this series!
Honestly one of your best videos everything feel raw
i would love to see this as a series
Great Vidoes to be honest learning so much and you truly made me understand that i dont really got to go for a Huge budget as a start for gaming when i can afford pc's at such Low prices loved this video and love the "best gaming pc at '600$' etc" series truly great work Ed.
Side note:Quite sure Sheila and Olivia are going to be raised with great Knowledge on the IT World hahahah they're adorable kids good job in parenting aswell Ed
Call the new series "Broken-Parted?" That's a very useful little system you managed to build, and its failure to work the first time made the episode more interesting. You should make an episode in which you build a system with all parts at least ten years old and play some current games on it.
I would love to see more of just you building PCs that have used pieces
yes I would like to see this as a series. Really enjoyed this episode
I just bought a full gaming pc and never thought to look until I got home , it was missing the WiFi antenna , so I bought them from Amazon for like $7 , hey it works so I’m not disappointed. It’s not as new as they told me but it runs the games I play so I’m ok until after Christmas and I can buy a new pre built or have my own built by Micro Center.
Love the videos , the one video where u got emotional talking about your past kinda got to this old man , got a little teared up.
The guy with the ram , he looked a little sketchy anyway. You’re lucky he responded , I’m never that lucky LOL.
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I've been watching computer/tech channels on RUclips since before RUclips and have never heard of this channel. I've never heard any of the other channels even mention this channel as they all talk about each other time to time. What the hell. You a loan wolf? Great, another channel I have to subscribe to and watch regularly. 😉
Never heard of you until this video. This is my jam. Subscribed. Will stay subscribed if you keep doing this type of content.
You can name the series another man’s trash is another man’s treasure
You should have only reseated one of those 3200mhz sticks to see if even one of them booted. It could have been a fluke motherboard issue with that particular die. This is rare but it does happen. Good video. I like your content and I wish you more success and happiness in your life.
We need more episodes of this!
your kids are just too adorable and cute Keep up the good work!
So I've done my fair share of new and used hardware and I have some tips. Generally for the best prices look for someone selling multiple parts togethr but not a full system. I picked up a used 5800X3d, 32GB 3600 Corsair vengeance adn a crosshair viii hero wifi for $250. People that list part by part are usually trying to maximize the money they get and people that sell the entire system feel like their price should be based on new parts prices. People bundling tend to just be trying to get back some money while moving it quickly. Not to mention that usually those parts will normally all work. Next you can totally test components while you are there. If I am buying parts in person with no buyer protection I will usually take an inverter and a test rig with me to test the parts. If the buyer isn't willing to let me test the part I walk away. When I sell, I will always show the hardware working before selling so the buyer doesn't give me a headache about it not working.
so glad you have so much fun with this as well, part of why i watch
Not bad! I got my PC used from a PC shop, originally R5 3600, 16GB DDR4-3200, 500GB + 480GB SSDs, RTX 3060, Aerocool Integrator 700W, some awful case (with no airflow) and that was £500. (Since then, I have performed various upgrades on it.)
The way Ed punched the air when the pc successfully booted🤣
Awesome Video!!. definitely gave me a lot of ideas. A good name for the series could be: "Rags to Riches" or maybe "Second Hand Hound"
just started watching your content thank you for being straight too the point and really good at being entertaining its nice too see some different mixtures
Edgar pls continue this series I love it. Another good video and you were the reason I built my very first pc and helped me troubleshoot my pc so yeah thanks
The name of the new series could be “The Tried And Tested”😊
The CPU dude brought his brother for security lol, dude was jacked