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The video provides an in-depth review of Redux, a new custom PC gaming brand introduced by Digital Storm, highlighting its competitive offering of high-quality gaming rigs with a $75 flat assembly fee, a two-year warranty, and tech support. Linus evaluates the value proposition by comparing Redux to older models like those from NCIX PCs, emphasizing the meticulous attention to detail in aspects such as cable management and airflow configuration. The build showcases premium components like the RTX 3080 and thoughtful assembly practices, including slack in cables to prevent shipping damage and the use of an acrylic sag reduction tool for GPUs. Despite a minor critique of a low power supply and certain cosmetic components, the overall impression is positive, especially considering the current scarcity of high-end graphics cards. Additionally, the video underscores the aesthetics of the build with RGB lighting and tinted glass and mentions upcoming website features to assist users in selecting gaming rigs based on their preferences, making it an attractive option for both novice and experienced gamers.
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In this part of the video, the sponsor, Digital Storm, introduces a new PC gaming brand called Redux, which offers custom gaming rigs built with premium parts and a flat assembly fee of $75. This service includes a two-year warranty and tech support from their in-house team. Linus discusses the value proposition, comparing it to past models such as those from NCIX PCs, and highlights the appealing aspects of Redux, including the quality of the chassis, custom branding, and packing materials. He notes that the $75 service fee covers fully assembled systems, customized components like the AIO cooler, and high-quality foam packaging, though he points out a minor shipping damage issue due to courier handling.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer highlights the meticulous cable management and the attention to detail in the build, specifically praising the positive air pressure configuration with three intake fans and one exhaust fan, coupled with passive exhaust at the top. The reviewer notices the thoughtful placement of an all-in-one cooler to manage air bubbles and prolong the pump’s lifespan. Additionally, they discuss the appropriate slack left on cables to prevent disconnection during shipping, contrasting this with past mistakes of overly tight zip ties pulling connections loose. An RTX 3080 is noted as a rare and coveted component in the system, with anticipation for upcoming AMD graphics cards.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how Redux ensures proper cable slack to prevent disconnections during shipping. Accessories included are extra screws, a motherboard manual, a power cord, and additional modular cables. A notable accessory is an acrylic GeForce RTX sag reduction tool. The system boots up with RGB fans, and the speaker notices the back fan running under the VRM heat sink. They mention the unnecessary brown back plate on the PNY accelerator. The RGB controller seems to be a temporary feature that will likely be sorted out before the systems ship. The system is bloat-free, with only essential software like GeForce Experience and Microsoft Edge. The specs include a Core i7-10700K, RTX 3080, 16GB of 3200MHz memory, a 500GB M.2 drive, 2TB mechanical storage, and a 600-watt power supply, which seems a bit low for an RTX 3080.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance and power requirements of a system featuring an RTX 3070 graphics card, including potential issues with power supplies failing under high load. They advocate for the aesthetic appeal of tinted glass with RGB lighting and highlight a budget-friendly build achieving 350-400fps for $75. The speaker notes skepticism about potential compromises in such an affordable build but acknowledges the competitive pricing compared to DIY builds, particularly given current constraints on video card availability. They also mention an upcoming feature on a website that will suggest gaming rigs based on user preferences, simplifying the buying process. The segment ends with a reminder to subscribe to the channel.