Are Pre-Built Gaming PCs Better In 2024?

This week I delve into the pre-built PC market to see if it's improved in 2024...

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[chewey]

Please don't ever change the sardonic nature of this channel. This is one of the few channels with genuine rematch value.

[prrocker]

Surprised you didn't try the Old pre-built internals in the New case just to show how much better having a simple front vent is even for lower end hardware

[Benjaminpro]

I had to buy one of those for work due to a time constraint and the only thing is that I have to look for some office keys.

[Flytrap]

Every time I flash my BIOS, I learn how long I can hold my breath.

[TomFFGameplaysandmore]

“Dodecacore processor” yes please describe them like this from now on

[knightgx]

Dawid, I’ll never complain about a prebuilt ever again. I got a Skytech prebuilt with a 14700k and a 4070ti with 32gb ddr5, WiFi 6e board and an aio with a gen 1tb ssd at a local pawn shop for $600. And the biggest thing is it is all off the shelf parts. Nothing is proprietary. I’m in love 😂

[GenXsKid]

You're right about the latest generation of Lenovo pre built systems, I purchased one that was spec'd out with a Ryzen 7700, an RTX 4070 and 32 GB of ram, I can run anything (even Crysis) @ 1440p with high framerates, most hitting my monitor max of 144hz, If I had more money to spend I'd have built one, but I can say that for what I paid I can't complain and I've got power to spare, it's also very upgradeable.

[philtkaswahl]

It often feels like looking for a prebuilt is like playing Russian Roulette, except there's more than one loaded chamber to worry about.

[TheComplexes]

Gets sponsored from microcenter:

Realizes there's no microcenter in Canada:

[burrfoottopknot]

Cutting holes for air flow took them how many years to figure out?

[AnnaDoes]

The Gen Z hair on the new one though 😂😂😂

[Baligante]

I'd be curious to see how that poor little motherboard's VRM handles the 14700F outside of gaming, I'm not sure heavy loads would go too well 😅

[travisbonzpiercy]

Bro I absolutely love your channel great tech info along with a great dose of humor. Keep it up Dawid.

[stealthyadrian]

I live 50 minutes away from Micro Center in Miami. Man when I say it's a dream, I literally mean it was a dream walking into that store. It felt like I was at lego land shopping for legos but everything was PC parts.

[Moodoo]

Love your videos Dawid, they are NEVER boring.

[manzencow]

Build Pro PC has a system for $1200 with an i5 12600k a d an RTX 4070. They have some of the best value I have ever seen. If you're looking for a splid prebuilt look into their PCs.

[Driveby-]

I have an HP Omen 30L prebuilt PC from 2020 w/ 10900k and an HP branded RTX 3080. The CPU has an AIO water block and the entire front of the case is a screen with one 80 mm intake fan. Off the shelf parts, Corsair 80% Plat PSU, 32gb (16gbx2) Fury Ram and WD and Samsung SSDs.It's been the best computer than i have never built.

[dirkjewitt]

OEM builds always have air flow issues. For some reason, they all want the case ventilation covered up. A skimpy motherboard can do wonders with airflow.

[DDS.DV]

I bought my MSI Codex R from staples for 1100 CAD. Gotta say I'm very happy with it. I5 12400f, 16gb xpg ddr5 ram, rtx 4060, 1tb MSI m.2 ssd, 650 psu and a MSI gaming B760 motherboard. I can upgrade to my hearts content. Just got a 4tb m.2 for the second slot. Next is a rtx 4070 super. Then a 13 or 14th gen i7 whenever they fix the issues with them lol😊

[mohammadnoorqorayte]

Ah yes, dawid reviewing OEM crap boxes.
My favourite kind of content.