The video is a humorous discussion about building a computer using parts sourced from AliExpress. The hosts, Linus and Alex, share their experience in assembling a powerful gaming rig, from the motherboard to the cooling system and peripherals. They highlight the challenges of dealing with shipping delays and unboxing, and the joy of unveiling their creation.
They discuss the pros and cons of buying components from AliExpress, with Alex expressing surprise at the quality of some items and Linus cautioning against buying RAM or power supplies from the site. They also share their excitement over finding a cooler and RAM that met their expectations, and the disappointment when the SSD they ordered turned out to be a rip-off.
The video ends with them plugging in the power supply, encountering issues with the front panel audio, and speculating about the power supply being the cause of the computer rebooting. They conclude by emphasizing the risks associated with buying from AliExpress and the benefits of purchasing from reputable sites like Newegg, Amazon, or Micro Center.
1. Linus Tech Tips buys technology off AliExpress and shares the process with viewers. [Source: Document 1]
2. The team's computer building experiment involves building a powerful gaming rig without spending too much money. [Source: Document 1]
3. The team used the best components they could find on AliExpress for the best price-to-performance ratio. [Source: Document 1]
4. The team faced issues with shipping times, which ranged from a week to over five months. [Source: Document 1]
5. To build their PC, the team had to use fans they already had, as the ordered fans had not arrived yet. [Source: Document 1]
6. The team decided to build their own case using instructions they found on AliExpress. [Source: Document 1]
7. The motherboard they used was the AXE B450M HD from Colorful, which costs $87.54 with shipping. [Source: Document 1]
8. The CPU is a Ryzen 7 2700, which is cheaper than other sellers and comes with a lifetime warranty. [Source: Document 1]
9. The RAM they used is 16GB for about $60. [Source: Document 1]
10. The SSD they used is a 512GB NVMe SSD from Golden Fur, which costs $60. [Source: Document 1]
11. The cooler they used is the "snowman," which costs just under $40 with shipping. [Source: Document 1]
12. The power supply they used is from Colorful, but they are unsure of its wattage. [Source: Document 1]
13. The GPU they used is an RTX 3000 series, which was relevant when they ordered the parts. [Source: Document 1]
14. The peripherals they used include a keyboard with G-shan blue clicky switches and a BMW 3360 sensor compatible mouse. [Source: Document 1]
15. The mouse they used has a braided cable and a BMW 3360 sensor for compatibility with various motherboard windows. [Source: Document 1]
16. The power supply they used is causing issues, leading to the computer resetting multiple times. [Source: Document 1]