Acer Nitro 50: Sleeper pre-built gaming PC

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I ripped the insides out the little Acer Nitro 50 I bought at Best Buy and turned it into a custom-built PC gaming beast.
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mounting a rear case fan would drastically improve vrm temperatures

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Yep, as soon as I saw no exhaust fan, I was thinking "Oh man, this is gonna be an oven".

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Dawid with the AIO throughout the video: The show must go on!

[@DawidDoesTechStuff]

Haha!! Yeah, I was gonna get that beast in there.

[@nahpets2345]

Now build a custom prebuilt PC that looks like from inside a prebuilt gaming PC with OEM parts, but on the outside will look like a nice RGB gaming PC. I'd like to see that.

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Hahaha!! That's a really good idea. 😃

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This is what Amazon sellers are already doing.

[@TheGauges420]

That's what SIs through Amazon and eBay are doing... they'll use stock coolers on Intel or AMD chips, they'll use cheapest GPU's, they'll use the no namest brand RAM, sketchiest psu ever, but oh, you bet it looks good on the outside with the 4-6 included RGB fans and the rgb light strips. They know how to attract people that have no knowledge, but see 'pretty' as 'quality'.

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Reverse-Sleeper!!!

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You mean the OP PCs from Walmart

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[@DawidDoesTechStuff]

That's very nice of you to say! Thanks for the comment. 👍

[@garethhughes4437]

I enjoyed the reconstructive surgery the terrible Acer went through! I love your content Dawid, keep it up.

[@DawidDoesTechStuff]

Thank you very much! 😃

[@zaphryxchangeling1770]

I've been doing the exact same thing with (coincidentally, also) an Acer PC from 2007, this video was very helpful in overcoming a few of the hurdles of proprietary component sizes.

[@miroshnikov9278]

Thank you for making this video! Its help me see what i might miss when im upgrading my nitro 50 so thank you alot!

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Insane video as always Dawid!! Loving the pre-builds videos. Grantz from Brazil!!

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[@AtariBorn]

It's amazing how far a rattle can of charcoal gray primer goes inside these OEM cases.

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Sweet build buddy ! I also have 1700x but recently swapped to 2700x in that pc w 2060...love you n timmy's vids you guys rock !!!

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[@umbroo2061]

Thank you for the video! I had so much stress because I couldn’t get my old power supply out of the chassis, and thanks to you I can finally change it to a new one. You sir have saved both my pc, and my nerves :D

[@Ovtsider_dsb]

I'm weirdly hyped everytime there's a video about this PC, since I have an acer predator myself. I'm so happy you upgraded it, or should i say, "extreme-relook" it

[@Stonerman135]

Dawid: I'm gonna fit this AIO in here if it kills me Me: Kinda sounds like me cramming a full sized 1070 in an Optiplex 7010

[@microtasker]

I jammed my 1660 GTX into a refurbed Opti 9020.

[@wolwerine0007]

WOW that was an amazing Video Dawid. Cool Sleeper Build.

[@michaelmechex]

I love this. I am working on a similar build actually, but mine is turning out to be way more difficult, because it much smaller than yours and I want it to be even a bit more powerful. But I just love that little Dell Optiplex sff.

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[@kingcars]

Dawid: The airflow in this case is terrible! Also Dawid: *leaves exhaust fan mount unused* In all seriousness, this was a cool build.

[@reecewarren3879]

Seriously one of the funniest you tubers in tech. Love your content man!

[@user-lk7cv8vg7r]

Great, you made me like the Nitro case with that starburns reference.

[@mattscomp]

Nice video dude.. From someone that has upgraded, rebuilt a lot of OEM PC's over the years. I feel your power button pain. Happens almost every time! Bloody front panel.connectors.

[@soulpower112]

Great video! Keep doing what you're doing

[@TechTeardownYT]

That looks incredible Dawid! Great work! If I may make one mod suggestion. Cut out some vents in the bottom and install some feet at the bottom to help the gpu get some air.

[@razorsz195]

Needed an exhaust fan at the back, missed opportunity!

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Top notch content as always Dawid!

[@GabbyTech]

Love from Bulgaria. you are professional indeed

[@sebastienlopez7803]

Thank you very much, i would a love to see how you did take of the psu and the front pannel. but it was a huge help!

[@DawidDoesTechStuff]

There is actually a guide on Acer's webesite telling you how to remove the front panel. I just googled it. 👍 In regards to the PSU, you have to push that clip on the back of the case down and the top of the case up to pull it out.

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[@beastlygamer7478]

Good video! It is a slow pc so great idea as always!

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Just bought a prebuilt at a fair price/specs but i kinda regret it. I like how you talk in depth about prebuilts and how you explain it all. I really enjoy ur videos keep it up! ✌

[@mattiaspalm4281]

I love these kind of videos where you turn a pc that looks kind of bad to something great. Nice job with the watercooling!!

[@ButterflySimmer]

This was a helpful video. Got similar pc and want to see what is like to upgrade. Planning to add ram stick, SSD, better cooler and exhaust fan

[@dnorby6990]

5:06 that vrm is way better than any cheap mobo s vrm because it can easyli can run a locked i5 or i7 i have in the past 3 phase mobo with core 2 quad cpu wich is 95 w and it handled it easyli with +0.8ghz . Very nice video and quality keep it up Dawid.

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Great content do more of this!

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That is amazing! Thanks for saying hi! 😃

[@MaChuKindaCrasee]

Gamers Nexus did extensive testing on AIO placement and having it oriented that way will reduce radiator noise hahah. That orientation makes it so it doesn't make that "trickle" noise.

[@alexanderunknown8605]

That’s the nicest MODDING i’ve ever seen. Let’s be honest, because this Acer case is kindda nice. Others do sleepers in retro 90’s white yellowish plastic cases look mess for me :D

[@stonii420]

I got mine about 2 years ago. Added a 500wat power supple. And a GTX Nvidia 1660 upgrade from the 1650. Had to leave the side panel off so it don't over heat. But I love it.

[@Rich588]

fun video, a nice fan in the back mount may have helped that hot GPU out

[@ToasterTR]

this is the build that ive been wanting all along simple powerful done right completely OEM look

[@dillonbowers8950]

that is the proper placement for the aio in the front of a chassis, if it where the other way around it can suck up air bubbles that are meant to stay in the radiator. or it will just sound like a fountain.

[@jameszoomaabignose]

I love his little chuckle

[@mass1985]

Good stuff, i may need to buy that saw thingy...

[@bobbysinclair3409]

It's a Dremel a must have for case moding.

[@zeroshih]

Thanks for the review. I have an older model: ACER Nitro N50-600G-EW11 Gaming Desktop, Core i5-8400, GTX 1050, 12GB RAM, 1TB. I have added a small SSD drive to help with the speed. I have tried to replace existing ZOTAC GTX 1050 with first a MSI GTX 1060 which resulted in a no signal to the monitor. Thinking the GPU to be faulty. I returned it. An ordered an Sapphire Pulse RX580. With the same problem. No signal to monitor. Here are the steps I followed for install: Use DDU to uninstall existing Drivers. Powered down, drain power from unit. Place new RX580 in unit. RX580 fans spins. The Acer will go through 2 false starts before powering up. Monitor will show no signal. Tried with 2 different hdmi cables and 3 different monitors no luck. Tried taking out CMOs and Ram sticks. But no luck. Currently back using original 1050. Any ideas what I've been doing wrong? Appreciate it!

[@landonharris69420]

I have this PC and I like it, haven't had any trouble out of it

[@altogumanator3000]

Really great vid, I'm curious what you plan to do with the parts that can't go in anymore. Maybe now you mod a normal case to take that jank motherboard?

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Savage build!!

[@michaelsalameh4031]

I LOVE the community reference!! I watched the show like 5 times it was so AWESOME! Also, one of the main reasons I watch this channel is because of the analogies (like if agree). Keep doing what you do!

[@RetroMasters1977]

i got one and yes it does need more rams, you done a very good upgrade on it i wish you was in the uk so you could of done mine like yours

[@themistoclesnelson2163]

Bahaha.. a real fine cutlet. I spit out my coffee.

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😂

[@deepakmohapatra7416]

that power button wire is easy to fix, just take sewing needle or saftey pin and and jiggle out the wires then attach an extra length of wires and re stuff them. i did the same with my chassis fan point as i rigged a 90mm amd cpu fan as a chassis fan sharing the same connector with my 120mm chassis fan and connected on one chassis fan connector on my motherboard.

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love the pc transposed onto the terminator xD

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How does Dawid seriously not have more subs? Him and Techspurt are my favourite tech youtubers...

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I really enjoyed this video. I have that processor.

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Dawid & Dremel in the same sentence...I feel excitement, tinged with fear :)

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how do you only have 4k views and 100k+ subscribers, you deserve more.

[@gagedickinson3665]

I seen this video come up in my notifications and thought "My god, He's still on about this nitro pre-built... We already know it sucks" but it actually turned out to be an awesome video! The only other thing you could have added is a rear exhaust fan to even out air pressure etc but you've definitely "pimped" your rig. haha

[@CJayyy]

Dope video!

[@intenseorange]

@Dawid do you know if I can just change over the included GPU to a 1660 Super? Ive got the entire thing apart, do you know if the cables zapped in the back have a GPU cables from the power supply. looking at the Gigabyte 1660 Super Mini ITX

[@f.6476]

"Well I am a professional"

[@keithverret6191]

If you had added a 92/80mm exhaust fan to help move some of that hot air, would have improved temps even if only by 2-5c. Personal opinion, I think extra airflow is always good, if possible.

[@RainShinotsu]

"I installed the AIO upside-down" GN-Steve would be inclined to disagree.

[@SVW1976]

This

[@skyra1der]

Love the video. I bought one of these, except mine shipped with the RTX 2060 and an i7 9700. I ran Cinebench r20 on it and it got 2480, or something like that--I don't recall the exact score. The only real issue I have with it is the fan noise is crazy loud sometimes; so I'm going to have to fix that. I think I might try your mods at some point.

[@ravenironwing]

Cool mod. This is the exact same case and motherboard as the Acer Aspire TC-885 except it has a different front plastic piece and they soldered on the other two ram slots on this one.

[@Valmon14]

The starburns comparison was very apt lol

[@Wer38Info]

Lol "I am a professional" Cut to using an i/o sheild as a ruler. I love it

[@dricebaker6594]

6:11 aaaaaaaand it’s demonetized xD

[@JiArumaiti]

You should make a hole at the bottom of the case and add standoffs to the case for the GPU to breathe somewhat. Also a exhaust fan would help with the temperatures a little bit

[@TrueMegaManiac]

you should have put a fan in the rear fan slot. that'd help with temps on VRM and GPU. Also that bottom PCIE cover could be removed as well to make for a tad more airflow.

[@vibing5817]

Idk about others but my nitro 50 (the new model not this one) is very well cable managed, looks nice and is setup properly. Props to whoever built mine because its amazing

[@GrandlineClips]

Same! I loved how easy it was to setup and the preinstalled software, the nitrosense software is so helpful in monitoring my pc's temp and fans!

[@liberusmagnus]

I think you should use an intake fan under the graphics card if you have room to do that, cutting a bit the under part of the case

[@projectchannel8435]

that NZXT H1 in the background is fire! ...but get it serviced before it becomes fire in more ways than one

[@FerralVideo]

Fun fact, those SATA CD drive cables aren't proprietary, and are in fact standard! It's a 5v-only mini-SATA power plug specifically for these CD drives. Fun video. I've always been enamored by the idea of sleeper PCs, and one of these days I'm going to build one...

[@konrad999999]

Awesome video Why not add a rear fan? Or cutout the bottom for a slim fan to get at least some air moving?

[@DawidDoesTechStuff]

I wanted to add a fan but unfortunately didn't have the correct size. 👍

[@samvega827]

Lol nice starburns reference!

[@mattparker9726]

IDK why anyone would ever use wifi in a desktop. Seriously Dawid. This build reminds me of the old Dell alienware cases. Some decent hardware, but all covered in extraneous plastic.

[@GrandlineClips]

im using a Nitro 50 currently, extremely reliable and its my first pc!

[@yeetussupremeist4253]

He has the most sincere laugh I've ever heard in my life

[@jackets6426]

I love how in csgo the old setup actually did better because intel had superior core clock and IPC

[@DawidDoesTechStuff]

I know right! I found it pretty funny. 😂

[@issyahboii28]

Yes. He finally did it Great vid Dawid. Love from South Africa💜

[@DawidDoesTechStuff]

Awesome! Thank you very much for saying hi! 😃

[@leadergames0661]

Let's goo! MORE SLEEPERS!

[@allenyourtech]

the HP Media Center is my favorite, instant dual intake flaps when needed

[@alexanderseyz7893]

But Dawid those star side burns look 🔥

[@musek5048]

usually when i have a cable that wont reach somewhere what I'll do is cut off about 2 or 3 inches from the plug and get some regular 16 gauge wire to extend the existing wires. You could do what I do and solder the connections for a more solid hold or you could just do it the old school DIY way and twist them together. You avoid having to buy an adapter and keep more or less the same look and functionality of the original cable.

[@The117th]

you know Dawid I happen to be halfway through a very similar project but with a 5/6 Year old MSI Nightblade MI barebones only im stuffing a 3900X into it woon, wish me luck!

[@tomle6450]

Actually, that power connector for the dvd drive is not proprietary. It's common to all laptop style dvd drives

[@matthewwalker773]

starburns reference got my sub lol

[@adamhooper2476]

You could install your own power button to the back of the case with a simple 2 wire push button. Just drill a hole out in the back metal and thread the button on to it.

[@guywhoknows]

Oh I have one of them extension thingies. I couldn't see if you put a rear fan in the space for one and couldn't you have attacked the front vents and made them real?

[@ej_tech]

An exhaust fan may help with thermals, especially for the VRM.

[@allenyourtech]

you could Reverse the two rad fans, and add that rear 92mm as intake, pulling the heat off the card, and throwing it all out the front, preventing heatsoak, -sleeper pc fan/builder please try and give us an update!!

[@duhbeavs_6808]

I have this prebuilt and its not as bad as you make it out to be.. the case is cramped yes but im having a good time with the gaming performance

[@robywankenobi32]

You said you mounted the AIO upside down, that is actually correct having the pipes come out the bottom

[@bloodyfist2225]

The Acer nitro 50 is bad temps but if you put msi after burner on max for gpu it stays normal and the Acer fan cpu they give u you can put that at 100 percent and to upgrade ram is a bit complicated you have to download cpu-z and you have check the exact ram and buy that same one and it will auto put speed at 2666mhz.