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A customer’s PC, initially valued at $200 and negotiated down to $150 due to its outdated components and uncertain condition, undergoes an extensive evaluation and refurbishment process. Key figures include Bartholomew Tubes, a liquid-cooled gaming PC expert, and Jackson, who assists with dismantling and repairs. The PC, featuring a second-gen Intel i7 2600 CPU, a GTX Titan graphics card, and custom liquid cooling, requires numerous updates due to issues like an overheated CPU and a poorly executed cooling setup. The team replaces various components, including the pump, tubing, and clamps, and spends around $350 on upgrades. Post-refurbishment, the PC effectively runs games like Overwatch 2.0 and Fortnite, highlighting notable performance given its older hardware. The final assessment showcases a good deal on the PC, available locally through PC Bros, emphasizing its improved function and cost-efficiency after the upgrades.
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In this part of the video, a customer brings in a PC that his son gave him to determine its value. The team calls in Bartholomew Tubes, a liquid-cooled gaming PC expert, to evaluate it. He appraises the custom Loop computer, noting its age and suggesting a value of around $200. After some negotiation, they agree on a trade-in value of $150 due to its dated components and uncertain condition. The video then transitions to a sponsorship segment for gvg mall, which offers discounted Windows activation keys. Returning to the PC, it’s revealed to have a second-gen i7 processor and a thermal take case with a custom Loop water cooling system. The team plans to inspect it further, highlighting its potential issues, such as the condition of the cooling fluid and cracked water blocks, before turning it on to see if it works.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker confirms the specifications of a custom-built PC from around 2012. They reveal the system is running Windows 10, powered by an Intel i7 2600 CPU, with 16GB of DDR3 memory, and a combination of SSD and 1TB hard drive. The graphics card is identified as an original GTX Titan, notable for its high performance at the time and a launch price of $999. The speaker discusses the historical significance of the Titan line, which was a precursor to modern high-end cards like the 3090. They also mention the system’s liquid cooling setup, which features soft tubing and multiple pumps, and point out some stress fractures on the acrylic component, affecting its resale value.
00:06:00
In this segment, the presenter discusses the condition and required work on a recently acquired system. The system, similar to a previously purchased Cosmo, needs significant testing and potentially repairs to be resold. They highlight various components, such as an upgraded SSD from Silicon Power, a 2017 hard drive, and a 1000-watt GQ power supply from EVGA, suggesting some parts are newer or have been upgraded over time. However, they encounter a major issue where the system shuts down hard during a Steam installation, revealing a CPU idling at an excessively high temperature (82°C) and minimal operation speed (136 MHz). Suspecting a non-functional pump in the liquid cooling system, the plan is to investigate and replace the pump if necessary. Jackson assists in taking preliminary steps to drain the cooling loop, identifying a hose for the fluid removal process.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the complications of a poorly executed water cooling build on a PC. They express frustration over consistently ending up with such problematic builds and highlight the absence of adequate clamps and the presence of random placements. The liquid cooling system shows signs of red dye, suggesting potential past leaks or tests with dye. The speaker decides to dismantle the system to identify blockages and drain all the existing, degraded coolant. They plan to replace the pump, tubing, and clamps and ensure the system is correctly configured with new stainless clamps. They discover that many components, including the reservoir, are secured with zip ties instead of proper clamps, indicating that the original assembler might not have known what they were doing.
00:12:00
In this segment, the discussion revolves around modifying a PC’s custom water-cooling loop. The current system uses a mix of mismatched components and improper tubing sizes, which the speaker plans to correct by creating a new, cleaner flow path. This involves possibly purchasing a new pump to pull coolant from the reservoir and route it through the CPU and GPU blocks, then through the radiator before returning to the reservoir. The updated system should be more efficient and cost-effective, potentially requiring $40 to $70 for additional parts or up to $330 to $350 total if more comprehensive upgrades are made, including new VR ARGB fans. The goal is to enhance both functionality and aesthetics for an affordable custom loop build.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the team discusses their plan to refurbish an old PC. They decide on buying several new parts from Amazon, including red LED fans, Corsair red liquid coolant, a new pump, stainless steel hose clamps and fittings, a new block, and tubing. They estimate that the total cost of these parts is around $350, which is more than the initial purchase price of the PC. The goal is to make the old PC look and perform like new. After the upgrades, they showcase the PC running Overwatch 2.0, noting that it performs well at 1080p with medium settings, despite using older hardware.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses gaming performance and the longevity of specific hardware configurations. They comment on how well an older Titan and i7 processor are performing despite their age. The segment includes live gameplay, where the player is engaged in a game of Overwatch, experiencing various challenges and highlighting moments of action and team dynamics. They then switch to Fortnite, noting the strain on the i7 2600 CPU and observing a slight bottleneck. The presenter deliberates on Fortnite’s performance settings and suggests alternative benchmarking modes, remarking on the limitations of using older hardware for modern gaming.
00:21:00
In this segment, the video focuses on the performance and evaluation of a custom-built gaming PC. The presenter mentions testing Fortnite, which ran smoothly at 100 FPS on a GTX Titan with a second-generation i7. They discuss completing a custom loop installation and achieving good temperatures and gaming performance. They ran benchmarks like 3D Mark Time Spy, scoring 3,475, and tested Apex Legends, getting 60+ FPS at 1080p on low settings. The presenter reveals the PC was bought for $150 and upgraded, highlighting it as a good deal available for local purchase at PC Bros. They encourage viewers to check out their store and YouTube channels and mention a special discount code for this week.