The video is about building the slowest possible computer using brand new components. The host, Linus, chooses a budget-friendly CPU, motherboard, and RAM, but still spends around $300 on the entire system. The computer is compared to a more powerful gaming PC that costs almost twice as much but performs much better. The video showcases the performance difference between the two systems, with the slower computer struggling to run games like CS:GO and Rocket League. Linus concludes that buying brand new, low-end components is not always the best option and that looking for deals on the second-hand market can provide better value. He also promotes using a password manager like LastPass, which sponsors a portion of the video.
1. The AMD Athlon 3000G CPU costs $55 and includes a cooler.
2. The MSI A320M-A PRO motherboard is an entry-level motherboard.
3. The computer was built with 4GB of DDR4 RAM.
4. The computer uses a Thermaltake H17 case, which costs $35.
5. The power supply is a Corsair CV550.
6. The graphics card is a Zotac GT 210.
7. The slowest PC costs just over $300 US.
8. The step-up model costs just under $600 US.
9. The step-up model uses a Ryzen 3100 CPU.
10. The step-up model has 8GB of RAM and runs in dual-channel mode.
11. The step-up model uses an RX570 graphics card.
12. The step-up model has an SSD, while the slowest PC uses a mechanical drive.
13. The slowest PC's graphics card is 8 years old.
14. The slowest PC's graphics card is still available for purchase, despite being old.
15. The Zotac GT 210 graphics card was sold in large quantities by Best Buy.