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00:00:00 – 00:15:14
In the video, the speaker offers comprehensive tips and insights on navigating Amazon Prime deals effectively, particularly for tech enthusiasts and PC builders. Key points include utilizing tools like PC Part Picker and the Camelizer Chrome extension from camelcamelcamel.com to compare prices and check historical price trends to avoid overpaying. The focus then shifts to specific Amazon Prime deals on various motherboards from manufacturers like Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI, highlighting slight price increases and offering recommendations based on pricing trends and current availability. Additionally, the speaker touches on the strategic pricing of new versus older Ryzen CPUs and advises viewers that now is a good time to build PCs with current, stable platforms while being cautious about waiting for new releases. The video also recommends budget-friendly components such as a 1440p monitor for creators and wraps up by engaging with the audience, promising further live interactions.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker introduces a live stream focused on Amazon Prime deals, providing four essential tips to avoid getting ripped off. First, they mention signing up for Amazon Prime with a 30-day free trial or a six-month free trial for students and seniors. Second, they advise using PC Part Picker to compare prices with other retailers before purchasing to ensure the best deal. Third, they recommend using the Camelizer Chrome extension to check the price history of a product on Amazon, demonstrated with an example of AirPods Pro, to verify if the deal is good.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker is discussing the effectiveness of Amazon Prime Day deals and recommending the use of the Camelizer tool from camelcamelcamel.com. They highlight that while some deals may seem like good savings, a historical price check reveals minimal discounts or even past lower prices. The speaker also emphasizes that all the links provided in the description are the best deals, verified through the Camelizer tool, and they are affiliate links. They mention an additional section in the description for newly added deals to keep viewers updated on more bargains. The video also compares prices across different regions, such as the UK and US, and illustrates instances of supposedly good deals turning out to be slightly more expensive compared to previous offers.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses recent trends in motherboard pricing and highlights various deals available on Amazon. Key points include the observation that manufacturers like Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI are slightly increasing prices, so viewers should be cautious. The presenter then lists several good deals on motherboards such as the MSI B550, ASUS T Z790 Plus with Wi-Fi, Strix Z790-E, MSI B760 Gaming Plus, and the ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero. Additionally, a Minis Forum ITX motherboard with a built-in Ryzen 7945HX CPU is featured. Other notable mentions include the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX and the B650 Gaming X AX, which have become more affordable. Links to these deals are provided in the video description.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker reviews various motherboard options and deals available for PC builders. They mention the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX, noting it is more reasonably priced than the x670 version. They also discuss Intel’s LGA 4677 platform, suggesting it could be a good buy for workstations or servers, particularly as it hasn’t suffered from CPU degradation issues seen in recent Intel generations. Other mentioned motherboards include the x670 Tomahawk Wi-Fi, MSI Pro b760 VC, and ASUS ROG Strix B760-I Gaming Wi-Fi, highlighting their pricing and suitability for certain builds. The speaker advises now may be a good time to build a PC despite upcoming releases like Ryzen 9000 and new Intel CPUs, stressing that current platforms are mature and reliable, while new releases may have initial issues and won’t see immediate sales.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the pricing strategies for new versus old generations of Ryzen CPUs, explaining that keeping the older generation at a high price makes the new generation seem more valuable. The speaker suggests that it’s a good time to buy the current generation due to stock reductions and stability. They also address a viewer’s query about a budget-friendly 1440p monitor, recommending a monitor priced at $230 with three months of Adobe Creative Cloud included. The video also touches on whether it’s a good idea to start purchasing PC components now, advising that it is, but recommending not to wait too long to complete the build. Finally, for a budget build including a monitor for creator use, the speaker suggests referring to their build guides in the video description.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker wraps up a live stream by thanking the viewers for watching and mentions that they will see them soon in the next live stream, which is expected to happen in about an hour.