Cool PC Components You've Never Heard Of - 2022 Edition!

Welcome to the Cool PC Components & Accessories You've Never Head Of....and some you have for 2022. All of these are less than $35 and should help your PC build or PC upgrades. Enjoy!
Buy items in this video from Amazon below:
PCIe 8-pin + 6-pin 180 Degree - geni.us/6PINPK
PCIe 8pin 180 Degree - geni.us/8PIN3PK
Cooler Master ELV8 - geni.us/ELV8
Lian Li GB-001 - geni.us/GB001
Noctua NA-FD1 - geni.us/NAFD1
PCIe to M.2 Wifi - geni.us/PCIEWIFI
Sabrent USB to SATA - geni.us/USBTOSSD
Silverstone ECP01 - geni.us/ECP01
Fan & RGB Splitter - geni.us/FANRGBSLIPTTER
Silverstone CP14E - geni.us/CP14E
Noctua NF-A4x10 - geni.us/NFA4x10
Silverstone Flex 24-pin - geni.us/24PinFlex
Silverstone Flex 8-pin EPS - geni.us/8PinFlex
Silverstone Flex 8+6 PCIe - geni.us/PCIEFLEX
be quiet Light Wings ARGB - geni.us/BQLIGHTWINGS
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Cool PC Components INTRO
0:57 - Handy PCIe Connectors!
2:00 - Not Your Normal GPU Bracket
3:08 - Noctua's Funnel!
4:47 - WiFi Your OLD System
5:44 - Storage EXPANSION
6:33 - GOD Level for External Drives
7:54 - My FAVORITE Fan / ARGB Splitter
9:44 - A USB-C Upgrade!
10:38 - The SMALLEST Noctua Fan
11:25 - The PERFECT ITX PSU Cables
12:30 - That's IT!
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Review units purchased by Hardware Canucks. This video is sponsored by be quiet!. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Gear list (Available on Amazon):
Main Camera (Dmitry) - geni.us/SONYA7III
Main Lens (Dmitry) - geni.us/Tamron2875
Main Camera (Eber) - geni.us/CanonEOS-R
Main Lens (Eber) - geni.us/dLL
Main 2nd Lens (Eber) - geni.us/Canon24-70MKII
Main Camera Mic (D & E) - geni.us/RODEMIC
Cheap 4K Camera (Panasonic G7) - geni.us/24nm
Awesome Slider - geni.us/1Hwt
Our Shotgun Mic - geni.us/Sennheiser-MKE600
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[@HardwareCanucks]

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[@pippingym]

It was a great vid!

[@perdomot]

Got your "notification" of my prize 6 minutes after posting a comment. These bots are so annoying.

[@user-fn1xm3pq6t]

@@perdomot Yeah. And they seem to be doing this on multiple channels. 😡

[@ZboeC5]

@@perdomot There only here because they work on people unfortunately.

[@batman_uwu]

Lol. I thought i just won 4090ti.

[@frankiejramone]

Please do these types of videos every now and then. It's immensely helpful and informative

[@HardwareCanucks]

Thanks. Unfortunately, the number of new and cool PC components that're released on an even yearly basis are SO minimal...but I'll try. -Mike

[@at76103]

@@HardwareCanucks I found it very valuable to finally understand some of the important differences in these components. Wouldn't even mind one that's all expensive items

[@mpawli10]

Seriously! So inspiring to see the latest hardware gadgets and tech.

[@curtisbme]

Is a very rare video where many of the things that "You've never heard of" are actually things that we weren't fully aware of. Love learning about neat little things like these, even if I have no use for them now.

[@JaredBusch]

ok, that USB to SATA cable is a god send. I have a crappier, more ghetto version, but yeah, holy smokes has it saved me while doing PC builds in the past.

[@WildkatPhoto]

I have two of those USB to SATA adapters and they are gold.

[@shanez1215]

I have so many of them because I shuck Seagate 2TB Backup Plus Slims when making modded Xbox 360's for friends lol

[@gtijason7853]

I always keep a usb2 and 3 version around because they are so quick and versitile. If you've spent any time pushing ram to the limit or done any kind of XOC you'll know how easy it is to destroy your windows install, especially anything newer than W7. These offer a quick solution for imaging and restoring fully prepped OS's for each specific platform and work with whatever imaging software you use. Even Ghost32 from 2011 still works with all Windows builds, but I also use Macrium Reflect and Acronis True Image if I need additional control. Also work great with a 500gb ssd where I keep all drivers, utilities and bios files so any problem I face can be fixed quickly

[@HardwareCanucks]

They're SO GOOD...except the ones that can't transmit the full amperage.

[@TheExileFox]

It's only good IF it has a barrel jack input for power-hungry drives.

[@Viking8888]

This should be a weekly, or at least a monthly thing Mike. I'm sure there a lot of cool little tech items that most people haven't heard of.

[@HardwareCanucks]

I'd do it. But in this environment, finding cool stuff that's actually NEW isn't easy at all. I don't want this to become another BS series of junk people already knew about and avoided....

[@___echo___]

@@HardwareCanucks good point, definitely dont do it every week lol, but every once in a while its good

[@Viking8888]

@@HardwareCanucks That makes a lot of sense Mike. Then definitely not a weekly thing. Perhaps a monthly or bi-monthly thing if that is doable.

[@anansilas6114]

An OEM edition may come in handy. Plenty of items between HP and Dell that may come in handy.

[@rickstorm4198]

Man those 90 degree cable adapters..... I just built a new mATX and the case and cables need these.... Thanks broski

[@mikeymaiku]

these litterally made my 3070 tuf fit in my zzaw c2 so u could close the panel. Ran it panel off for a month until i found the two sets.

[@TheExileFox]

The ones in the video aren't 90 degrees though, they're 180 degrees.

[@kibels894]

I was curious, but yes the ECP01 is overcurrent protected. Otherwise it would be really sketchy to bring your PSU power outside your case.

[@HardwareCanucks]

It is. I made sure of that. :)

[@BenyaminLorit]

Yooo the color work is on point in this video

[@Dr._Nicholi_Rasmuson]

More of these! I love the idea of things I could pop into my PC on internal headers.

[@Ruby_Mochii]

These are what I've been looking for! Really useful components!

[@vanbilly8387]

Glad you guys do all the product exploration for us. GJ

[@carlosteixeira3966]

loved it man ! make sure we get more of these kind of videos please!

[@kevinsheppard6085]

FAB loved this one, lots of useful stuff and connectors I had not seem before.... more please 👍👍

[@Stalonage]

Stellar video, i'd been looking at that GPU bracket and boom its in one of your videos! Thank you!

[@BigMizzzy]

Excellent content! I picked up several useful things mentioned in the video. Would love to see new list every couple of months or a Black Friday/Boxing Day/Christmas special.

[@utp216]

This is such a great video!! I am buying a few of those 5V barrel plug adapters. They will be perfect for some of my projects. Thanks for this video!

[@HardwareCanucks]

NICE! Good luck!

[@jaritsu]

I just ripped out a silverstone SFF PSU on a rebuild because the cables were too stiff to route well in my NR200P. Went with an evga because even though it just has traditional braided cables, they were so much easier to work with. Seeing these silverstone cables sold separately is a hilarious grift. Essentially "sure you paid a cool 150 for an otherwise mediocre PSU, now cough up another 30 funbux for something that we shoulda put in the box!". Yeah I think I'll look elsewhere from now on.

[@princez.2648]

Ugh same, I used a silver stone PSU in my shift air, I hate those cables!! Ugh.

[@mikeymaiku]

@@princez.2648its all about heating the cable before you bend and put in position :o

[@HardwareCanucks]

Ok I'll admit, it isn't optimal to buy $100 of cables for a $150 PSU...but there still awesome.

[@metrotechguru5863]

Excellent, excellent, excellent. This is really helpful. These gadgets can be extremely useful. Thank you.

[@buckrogers8858]

Like many comments before, this should be a weekly or monthly series. So much stuff out there that I didnt or dont know existed. Keep up the good work.

[@ge2719]

That 12v DC pci slot power adapter, i use that to power my vr headset rather than having to have a whole extra power brick. Only problem is its a different size than the valve index, so you also need an adapter to make it work.

[@rickgear2579]

Loved this video. Thank you

[@narutofanz4]

Very cool ideas! Thank you very much!

[@LuisGarcia1992_]

pretty cool stuff, thanks for showing this!

[@parawm4585]

Easily the best video of its kind out there. Very useful stuff! Thank you!

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Mike, Thanks for the "unboxings" and the usage tips....great info!

[@MrIamsosmrt]

Hey Mike, since you seem to be interested in the topic how about a video on 3d printed computer gadgets or 3d prints you have done that are related to computers. Also I have the noctua na-fd1 and it had less impact on temperature than I expected (1-2°C less) but it's pretty cheap and I have a bunch of the foam stuff left that I could use for another pc.

[@gikdad]

Awesome Type-C Adapter i was just looking for that solution for my new case thanks a lot

[@badman5]

Please make more of these. these are some of the best videos you make. I actually end up purchasing this stuff vss you're average everyday video.

[@TheDwarvenDefender]

I use that SABRENT cable to hook up an SSD to my PS4 Pro. It helps a lot with the loading times and texture pop-in.

[@srdowns8816]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@ddpwe5269]

Great video! Definitely some interesting items there for really good prices

[@shadowarez1337]

I finally found a Sata-Usb single that can work with 3.5 HDDs even 18TB drives Amazon finally has one that included the AC adapter

[@gregorydayton5428]

Mike, that was a very helpful video. I learned a lot.

[@makatron]

I have the sabrent USB to sata cable, it has saved me so many times! Highly recommended.

[@niagaramike528]

I picked up one of those Sabrent USB/SATA cables and was very impressed. Great speeds for backing up onto my SSDs. Good work

[@smarthousetech8593]

Just in time, I'm doing some upgrades this was invaluable, Thank You

[@daves578]

Great info, thanks! Best Hardware Canucks video in a while!

[@HardwareCanucks]

Wow, thanks!

[@joonasfi]

More of these types of videos please! So cool to learn from cool gadgets like these!

[@mikescomputercorner1204]

awesome video and there are some awesome items here, and yes things that can be a real benefit to a PC build or upgrade. thx for this video!!!

[@kingkong-my5po]

Thanks Mike all these things are really useful what an awesome video !!!!

[@kingkong-my5po]

yeah right !!!!

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

I used some small Noctua fans in my Lian Li pc-011 dynamic during my last build. The non-XL version of the case doesn't have a place for a fan in the rear of the case but it is vented with a bunch of round holes. I just bought two 60mm Noctua fans and mounted them with a single screw passing through the vent holes. They even disassemble easily enough to paint which is what I did to match my gold and purple theme. Worked out awesome.

[@Baby_boodle]

All of these are super duper neat, and I really like how this video is formatted! Well done. c:

[@ajgantzer4760]

So cool to see this make a comeback!

[@kalark]

great video! I actually just bought those 180 degree pcie power connectors a few weeks ago, so clean looking!

[@nonchalanto]

I love content like this. Keep it up!

[@halrichard1969]

Nice Work there Young Sir. Thank You.

[@NFMorley]

VHB Tape for mounting small items and SDDs (no need for bulky drive cages, and more placement options); and PCIe x1 or x4 to NVMe cards - Sure its not using the full bandwith of the SSD, but comparable to SATA drives and can give extra storage in a neater form and doesn't need extra cables to be run (and most ATX boards will have at least one of these slots free!

[@yummybeeftaco]

ah yes SDDs

[@PashaGamingYT]

@@yummybeeftaco Solid Drive, Dawg.

[@definingslawek4731]

Those nvme cards are adapter cards ?

[@HardwareCanucks]

Cool idea. Gonna have to try this. ♥️

[@jsfetzik]

Very nice selection of useful items. Thanks for the info.

[@Genuino99]

Hi, loved the video. Thanks for sharing. Where can I find the Stl you mentioned?

[@rickstorm4198]

"Raw dogging it with a hard......." 🤣 A hard what.... Oh drive.... 😁

[@NickAbatino]

Great video, lots of stuff I'll be buying. Liked, subscribed.

[@axatassabrae]

Thx for mentioning the SABRENT USB to SATA adapter. I own one, forgot I had it, and have yet to use it. I foolishly was still using an enclosure or bitlocker for the task

[@SnOrfus]

Oh this was awesome. One thing you might be interested in is noctua has physical switches that plug in to a normal electrical outlet for pwm fans, so if you’re building a fan for a cabinet with a pc/Xbox/ps/whatever in it you can tap a switch on/off in the cabinet.

[@fthorsen]

DO you have a link? Can't find any information on these. Was looking for this for my mini rack.

[@ImNotMentaL]

you're a life saver, I had the fan hub and have been using DC mode all the time and my fans were like jet engine, set it to pwm mode is quiet now, I can have my inner peace now

[@FrostKittyPaw]

Thank you for the great list! The sata to USB cable is definitely a useful find.

[@jonathonsuggs1782]

lol ive used these in my builds for years now, finally a video showcasing these sweet little easy mods that make any build clean and efficient in terms of space and cable management! Great VID!

[@chungushimself3712]

I actually have the ELV8 and i absolutely love it, the small branding looks really clean with my coolermaster AIO. Its not hard to install, and its not a gargantuan GPU Bracket. I literally just watched J2C recent vod before this on the ROG GPU Bracket and that thing is huge. It completely blocks off access to the bottom half of the motherboard.

[@KMFL2010]

nice work, keep these up :D

[@PF_Scary]

For sure sold me on that USB/SATA cable and the right-angle connectors!

[@NathanMillerVisuals]

Actually really dig this video! Thanks! I had no idea about the right angle GPU power pin adapter.

[@ptzzz]

I have something similar to the PWM Fan & ARGB Splitter shown in the video. Only difference is that it doesn't have ARGB, just 10 fans which works fine for my needs since I only have 5 Arctic P12 PWM fans at the moment. Only thing I didn't like with the splitter is the bright blue LED in the middle of the board which I just covered. The other accessories might be of use to me but I either have something similar (i.e. fan splitter and USB 3 sata adapter) or have no use for them at the moment like the PCIE power right angle connectors.

[@ALIENiAM]

Very nice, please more of this !

[@JoseMartinez-gx5zl]

Thanks, through your video I became aware of Silverstone and was able to find an adapter I've been searching for.

[@NinjaForHire]

That's what's up my dude I always enjoy some janky pci cards that do things you don't know you want or need. Appreciate it!

[@sopianwahyudi]

For me (most of you know this thing already) are those velcro-zipties thingy for cable management. I use buttload of HDDs and fans, so there are cable-jungle inside my pc case. Easy to re-apply, re-adjust, and unlike one time use plastic zipties, the velcro ones are reuseable 💪🏼

[@bdhale34]

Zip-ties are also reusable, there is a little catch you can push aside to back it out, long as you don't cut it super short you can usually reuse and readjust them.

[@sametayaz4891]

please do more of these kind of videos. i really like custom pc components.

[@ChronoCard]

Gotta love Silverstone and their accessories that you never knew you needed.

[@stevengunter3457]

awesome video thanks for great content

[@Arsonloke]

Great video thanks

[@perdomot]

I bought a 90 degree USB 3.0 adapter in Tokyo a couple of years ago which makes running the thick case cable so much nicer.

[@jandorniak6473]

Good video, nice overview and it's all actually very practical. It might be worth mentioning about that wireless adapter needing USB for BT though. Or do a short video about it blaming BT SIG?

[@john_hind]

Nice! One minor correction: the PS connectors at the start are 180 degrees not 90 degrees as you said. I call these 'Thrust Reversers'. I've also seen them with plastic covers which is a little more professional than the foam tape. I've been looking for the same idea for MB power connectors. Maybe a bit niche since it would only work with an open style MB tray (or one that happened to have a cable access at just the right location), but in the right circumstances it could really neaten up a build! Even thought of designing a PCB and making them myself!

[@Internalix]

Dude, that USB 3.1 to Type-C is a life saver, my PC hasn’t got type-c connecter so my type c port will be dead, but I have an open 3.1 port, game changer.

[@The_Chad_]

Just like the last video like this, I've used almost all of the products in this video. I haven't used that specific Cooler Master GPU bracket. And I'm not the biggest fans of those 40mm Noctua fans in some instances. The one in my 3d printer works great, but I lined the back of a custom Optiplex with them and i think they slowed down airflow more than anything. I will admit that I used the thicker static pressure version though instead of the thinner ones, which I assume would have moved more air. I would have went back and revisited the project, but I've had no use for that Optiplex in ages.

[@lacayoj]

dude, what an awesome video

[@del4ev]

Great video and I'm sure many people will find it useful. I always have a sabrent USB to SATA adapter. It's such a useful thing to have if you're around friends and family and you need to fix something on their computer or laptop.

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

wow! how did I never hear of these great, high quality components! & U used them on urself!! congratulations!!

[@13_death_jester24]

This Silverstone CP14-E, USB 3.0 Internal looks cool wish i new about this sooner,, thanks man..

[@vexsimp]

Lots of cool hardware :D

[@andrewschweyer4485]

That barrel plug adapter is just what I need to clean up a bunch of power cables from my audio stuff. Now I just need a multi barrel plug adapter that can plug into the wall and split power to different things

[@socter]

That RGB splitter looks super cool, I just got some fans not sure if they already have a hub. But if they don't I'm going to get it for sure

[@jimmysgameclips]

Wasn't familiar with almost all of these, awesome! All I can add is the dual SATA docks for a standing desktop version of the cable which are better suited to spinning drives.

[@DJSeanE]

I've built computers on and off for about 25 years. At times, some of the most beneficial parts of a build are items like those. Great video!

[@AnthDaniel]

I have the Cooler Master ELV8 in my setup and i love it... Does the job and the argb is beautiful!

[@WildkatPhoto]

Great video. Cant recommend the Sabrent USB to SATA enough. I too have been saved on multiple builds by one. I have two because I keep one at my desk and one in my build area.

[@dvol1darius]

Watched this vid while using the Sabrent cable to copy files!

[@gregorvolf3834]

Amezing video...tnx

[@anonymoususer7985]

The cooler master elv8 is a fantastic gpu bracket but it can sometimes sit in the gpu fans for high profile cards, solution is to ether use 3 stand-offs on the pcie sockets to raise the bracket up or use couple of right angle brackets at the support end to raise the support peg up The bracket is one of the best I’ve seen solid metal not plastic Forgot to add that if you have a o11 style case (doesn’t have to be the xl case) and use a vertical mount for your GPU, you can install the elv8 under the mount to support the back end of the mount to stop heavy GPU’s from weighing it down plus you get a argb strip below your gpu and still have room for fans on the bottom of the case

[@HardwareCanucks]

Great recommendation! - Mike

[@anonymoususer7985]

@@HardwareCanucks thank you Mike and I just updated the text to add a little bonus too for the elv8 with vertical mount brackets

[@TuplaTTT]

You can also use the Silverstone ECP01 to power cheap TPA3116 based speaker amplifiers the size of a matchbox. Those amps can take anything between 12 volts and 24 volts, the 12V/5A output of the PSU is more than enough for blasting your ears off. Normally a decent power brick for those amplifiers would cost more than the amp itself, not to mention the sheer size of those power bricks.

[@douglasplaisance2630]

Nice! I just grabbed a 180-degree 8-pin pack for my new GPU. I had never heard of these! =)

[@Gadebalran]

Last year on my old PC my HD was failing, so I got a 2.5 SSD and cloned it, but I didn't have a place to mount it. I found a neat magnetic mounting bracket for it, screws on like a normal SSD mount, then you can stick it anywhere metal. It was a Team T-Force product. I can't seem to find it on sale anywhere right now, but it was really handy.

[@arnav_1290r]

Thanks for a part2

[@Chris-ly8wt]

9:23 try cleaning the area with an alcohol swab, let it dry and then attach it. Apply some pressure for about 30 seconds. 👍👍

[@derdummeasi]

That noctua foam would have been perfect in my node 202.

[@thoughtsofapeer]

The 180° GPU Power Adapter and the Fan ducts were completely new for me, AND insanely useful. Thank you sooo much. Also, the Lian Li GPU bracket looks like something I will buy for my next build as well. Very cool if it can be hidden and won't interfere with the CPU cooler or ram

[@rickstorm4198]

90 degrees my guy ...

[@hansmaker1236]

@@rickstorm4198 no no, it is amazing 180. i need 2 of them :)

[@maidoll_fei]

EZDIY-FAB have a same 180 gpu adapter but better design.

[@ronakparikh]

Watch out those things are known to melt under high load

[@carlosmolina292]

I have that fan hub thing. I love it haha

[@dracolnyte]

gotta admit this is more useful than i thought

[@qwertyui90qwertyui90]

those PCIe power cable angle adapters are FIRE HAZARDSS

[@trig984]

Very nice...love the raw dog comment...hilarious

[@dustyful67]

I love these ads with Chris Pratt and bequiet is cool too!!