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In this video, I head to Micro Center to build a reasonable gaming PC for around $1,000, aiming for great 1080p and 1440p performance. I focus on value and finding the best deals, ultimately choosing a Micro Center-exclusive Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU and an Intel ARC B580 GPU for a powerful yet affordable rig. This build is one that gamers can actually put together and get great performance.

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Chapter Titles:
0:00 Shopping
5:47 Build
10:34 Gaming

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I decided to buy everything YouTube advertised to me for 30 minutes straight and things got interesting fast. From a surprisingly decent budget gaming laptop to some questionable lighting equipment, I put each product through real-world testing to see if any of these ads are actually worth your money. Spoiler alert: some of these purchases were actually pretty good, while others... well, you'll have to watch to find out.

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Ordering
2:42 HP Victus Gaming Laptop
6:26 SeeDevil Balloon Light
9:24 Prime, Feastables and Lunchly
15:20 Google Pixel 9
18:00 Last War
19:50 Fake Diamond Ring
21:55 Ninja Thirsti Max
25:35 Insta360 X4

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I went to Micro Center thinking I'd just build a simple gaming PC, but instead got roped into the weirdest tech trivia game show ever. I lost $1,100 of my budget by failing questions like "what's the official name for the Blue Screen of Death?" Then had to build a PC in 30 minutes without a screwdriver while trying to solve the world's most confusing riddle. At least there was a banjo involved?

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Chapter Titles:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Trivia
10:46 Shopping
15:17 Build
20:31 Conclusion

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I just got my hands on the new Xbox Series X 2024 All Digital and Galaxy Black 2TB Special Edition models and uncovered some surprising changes under the hood. Through testing and a full teardown, I reveal the improvements Microsoft made without telling anyone. Find out how these hidden upgrades impact performance, power consumption, and potentially the future of Xbox.

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Unboxing Series X All Digital
1:43 Unboxing Series X 2TB Special Edition
2:48 Weight
4:13 Teardown
6:36 New Heatsink
7:37 2020 vs 2024 Changes
10:22 6nm SoC
11:49 Thermals, Noise and Power

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0:39 GPU
2:57 CPU
5:03 Motherboard
7:19 RAM
9:08 Storage (SSD & HDD)
11:53 Power Supply
14:08 Case
16:36 Fans
18:15 CPU Cooler
20:53 Building Begins
21:54 Motherboard Tour
32:26 Installing CPU
36:45 Installing RAM
39:14 Installing SSD
40:59 Preparing Case
45:32 Installing Power Supply
52:28 Installing Fans
1:00:37 Installing Motherboard
1:07:33 The Cable Situation is CRAZY
1:15:45 Installing CPU Cooler
1:32:08 Installing Hard Drive
1:39:53 Installing GPU
1:51:27 Fulfilling Your Gaming Destiny
1:55:49 Cables: The ReSURGEance
1:57:04 Installing Software
2:11:21 Celebrate

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In this video, I dive into the wild world of Temu knockoffs, testing everything from fake Galaxy phones to a questionable SodaStream clone. Despite some surprising finds, like a legit budget Samsung, most products fell hilariously short. The highlight? Accidentally creating some oddly delicious carbonated drinks!

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Ordering
2:44 Blackview Folding Phone
5:03 iPhone Upgrade Case
6:20 Samsung Galaxy A15
9:24 Mini PS5
11:25 Galaxy "U24" Ultra
14:41 "iPhone" 15 Ultra
18:50 "Sodastream"

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Chapter Titles:
0:00 What is Strictly Apple?
4:04 Problems for Mr. Luigi
5:17 iPad 9th Gen
8:05 MacBook Air
12:49 iPhone 12
15:58 AirPods Max
22:09 Mac Pro

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Join me as I dive deep into the sketchy world of Temu reviews and put their highest-rated products to the test. From fake SSDs to surprisingly decent retro consoles, I uncover the truth behind those suspiciously perfect ratings and even chat with a marketing professor about the dark side of online reviews. Spoiler alert: those 5-star reviews might not be what they seem...

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Chapter Titles:
0:00 Ordering
3:23 Portable SSD
6:56 Bird Whistle
8:43 R36S Emulator
10:35 Fish Pen
13:26 Headphones with Screen
14:53 Spy Detector
18:32 Where Fake Reviews Come From
20:04 Conclusion

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I explore the complicated Xbox landscape in 2025, weighing the pros and cons of the Series S and Series X with their varying price points. Game Pass remains the system's biggest advantage, but with Microsoft's exclusives landing on PlayStation and a revolutionary new generation on the horizon, it's a complex decision.

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Xbox Series S
4:31 Xbox Series X
7:55 Series S Gameplay
8:45 Series X Gameplay
10:12 The Future
13:37 Xbox, Meet AI

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Just another normal Mystery Tech testing out a $300 ultra-lightweight gaming mouse that somehow led to me rolling around the studio in deformation shoes. Things took an even stranger turn when we discovered a piece of Russian tech history and whatever a Skibidi Toilet is supposed to be. Trust me, you'll want to watch this one all the way through.

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition
3:33 Deformation Shoes
6:49 YotaPhone 3
10:11 PowerUp Paper Airplane
13:21 Skibidi Toilet

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In this deep dive, I explore whether it makes sense to buy a Nintendo Switch in 2025 with the Switch 2 on the horizon. I break down the current pricing of all three Switch models, test how modern games actually run, and share some surprising recommendations that might save you hundreds of dollars. Plus, I may have accidentally broken my Switch Lite during filming...

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Intro
0:32 OG Switch
2:43 Switch Lite
4:37 Switch OLED
6:34 Fortnite
7:45 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
8:49 Super Mario Wonder
10:10 The Switch 2...
14:31 Buy (or Sell) the Switch 1?

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I went all-out building the most excessive gaming setup possible, from a $900 monitor running at 540Hz to a device that literally pumps game-scented air into my face. After testing everything from glass mousepads to butt-vibrating cushions, I discovered which premium peripherals actually improve your gaming experience and which ones just empty your wallet. Spoiler: that glass mousepad is buttery smooth!

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Graphics Card
0:51 Keyboard
2:04 Mouse
4:05 Mousepad
6:22 Headset
7:54 GameScent
9:31 Haptic Chair
11:21 Monitor
14:39 Gaming
19:26 Conclusion

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I went down a rabbit hole trying to find and restore the ultimate 12-inch MacBook from 2017. What started as nostalgia for Apple's thinnest laptop quickly turned into an expensive lesson in battery replacement, logic board swapping and why sometimes you should just buy a new computer. The journey was painful...and not really worth it. :(

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Intro
1:57 Unboxing
4:22 Unboxing (again)
6:25 First Impressions
10:12 Battery Upgrade
13:37 Disaster
16:26 Success...?

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I decided to buy nothing but tech products with zero reviews to see if they're hidden gems or absolute disasters. From a $100 BLU phone to a sketchy gaming PC that arrived in pieces, I put everything to the test so you don't have to. Some turned out surprisingly great while others made me question my life choices.

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Budget Smartphone
3:53 Mobile Controller
6:18 Chinese Gaming PC
9:37 Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
12:03 Gaming PC Setup
15:14 Controller and Headset
18:16 Refurbished Laptop
20:49 Gaming Projector

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I decided to put Decluttr's "We pay more" claim to the test by selling them a pristine iPhone 14 and buying several refurbished devices from their store. What followed was a series of disappointing discoveries including downgraded trade-in values, mustard-scented controllers, broken cameras, and batteries well below their promised 80% health. Despite the tech disasters, their DVD and CD offerings seem to be the one redeeming quality of this massively overpriced refurbished tech retailer.

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Ordering
2:57 Trade In
4:21 PlayStation 4
8:20 iPhone 12 mini
11:36 Galaxy Tab A7
14:28 MacBook Pro 2017
17:28 Physical Media
19:54 Xbox One X

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In this episode of Mystery Tech, I unbox a mysterious package from YouTube. We also check out a controller with rotating modules that's actually pretty cool, a nostalgic WinRAR handbag that finally lets me pay for my sins and discover possibly the most expensive Game Boy system ever made for car entertainment systems.

Chapter Titles:
0:00 YouTube Surprise
1:39 Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot
4:45 WinRAR Bag
7:13 The Banjo Boys Vinyl
10:13 Domino Car
13:38 Visteon Game Boy Advance

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Gaming phones promise console level performance in your pocket but are they living up to the hype? We tested the REDMAGIC 10 Pro against regular flagships to see if having a literal cooling fan in your phone makes any difference for mobile gamers. The results might surprise you—especially when you see the price comparison.

Chapter Titles:
0:00 Intro
1:04 Competition
5:18 Performance
8:13 Gaming
9:09 Conclusion

Linux is rapidly becoming the future of PC gaming, outperforming Windows with tools like Valve's Steam Proton delivering near-flawless compatibility, Vulkan API efficiency, and measurable performance gains in FPS and latency. The rise of the Steam Deck has pushed Linux gaming into the mainstream, proving open-source platforms can rival, and often exceed traditional systems.

This video dives into why this year marks a tipping point for Linux gaming, including benchmarks, the benefits of switching from Windows, and how tools like Proton, Wine and ProtonDB optimized thousands popular games.

Whether you’re curious about open-source alternatives, or are ready to abandon Windows altogether, I’ll show how Linux offers a faster, more customizable gaming experience.

Some things to mention as well that aren't in the video, I recommend great tools like Lutris and Heroic Launcher to simplify managing your games from different launchers in one place. The growing library of native Linux games and indie titles ensures endless possibilities for the future.

Is Linux the ultimate choice for gamers?


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