This $1000 Pre-Built from Newegg is an ABOMINATION!

Dawid Does Tech Stuff・2 minutes read

A viewer alerted the creator to a problematic PC from Newegg, leading to a video review, with Iron Cross Mack facilitating delivery from Amazon US to Canada. The PC arrived in poor condition, with rough handling during shipping, excessive packing peanuts, e-waste peripherals, upgraded power supply, loose SSD, poor cable management, and severe CPU bottlenecking, making the system overpriced at $1000.

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  • The PC purchased from Newegg, reviewed by the creator, had subpar build quality, including loose components and poor cable management.
  • Despite being overpriced at $1000, the PC contained upgraded components like an RTX 2060, highlighting the discrepancy between cost and actual value.

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Troublesome PC Unboxing and Review

  • Viewer alerted creator to a problematic PC bought from Newegg, prompting a video review.
  • Iron Cross Mack facilitated delivery of the PC from Amazon US to Canada for the review.
  • The PC arrived in poor condition due to rough handling during shipping.
  • Unboxing revealed excessive packing peanuts and e-waste peripherals.
  • Despite rough exterior, the PC contained an upgraded power supply to support an RTX 2060.
  • Internal inspection showed loose SSD, poor cable management, and basic components.
  • Performance testing revealed severe CPU bottlenecking with the RTX 2060.
  • Breakdown of component costs showed the system was overpriced at $1000, with components worth $650.
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