How the Verge PC SHOULD have looked

The Verge took a stab at building a custom PC last week. And while it turned on, it reeeally shouldn't have been a tutorial.
This isn't necessarily a reaction video... more of a counter-build video. This is what the Verge custom PC should have looked like when finished. In this quasi tutorial, I go through the proper tools you'll need, proper handling and installation of many key components, and the finer points of thermal paste application.
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To celebrate the new office, and because my Ten Forward Vodka arrived on Monday, I'm having a Caipiroska. Halve a lime and cut into 6 wedges, drop those into the bottom of a rocks glass with a sugar cube and muddle. Fill the glass with crushed ice, then add 2oz of Vodka. stir gently, then fill again with crushed ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint.
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[@BigTylt]

"Have you ever been so pissed at a video that you just had to build another PC?"

[@Barnyee]

Always Tylted wack

[@jmoore4477]

Impulse purchased a new case just to put my system in something to spite The Verge last week.

[@gnuportexe4657]

dont boo me im right!

[@unf3z4nt]

At least he channeled that anger in a constructive manner.

[@MarikHavair]

Never a bad excuse to burn some money on a new rig.

[@zt8003]

“He’s wearing a live strong band, not a static protector. That man isn’t fighting static, he’s fighting cancer.” -Bitwit

[@blushydanny8765]

The first time I heard it, I laughed my ass off. I love when he does Lyle.

[@iw4ntd1e49]

Damn i laughed so hard when he said that

[@cameronwilliams7930]

*Riv Strong

[@mopolo]

Yeah that was really funny. I don't know about the voice he makes in that character tho... kinda cringy

[@outsourcedsanity]

@@mopolo that's the point haha

[@caprimann87]

what a madman, not even using the cpu installation tool

[@DONNYLAI95]

Which is useful when installing an intel hexacore processor... Yeah we've got one... 😂😂😂

[@veekay_t]

@@DONNYLAI95 "yeah, super excrusive, you can only get it on any major retailer in the world"

[@S1D3W1ND3R015]

Its funny because he didnt even use it in the end. He realized it was useless haha

[@sidewalk__]

he didn’t use one because he didn’t use a Core i7 Hexacore processor, he used an i3

[@guillermogutierrez-santana4446]

Mr TheMan I still wonder how the build cost $2k, did he buy his parts exclusively from scalpers?

[@exoendo805]

Bro, how tf did you manage to build without the Allen wrench???

[@cortexcortexified8623]

"I can't make fun of this anymore" -KristoferYee

[@so_weird6214]

@@0megalul309 i thought you could build it mid air??

[@tristanpouw1786]

@@so_weird6214_ lyle 2020_

[@SimpleSetting]

"Hes not fighting static, hes fighting cancer" Lyle

[@yourlocal6158]

“A hexacore processor yeah we got it” Lyle replies:”yeah super excrucive it’s onry available in every retairer in the word!”

[@randolphfelimon9937]

You forgot the "Live Strong" wrist band a.k.a. "Anti-Static" bracelet.

[@neos7307]

Randolph Felimon he not fighting static he fighting cancer!

[@chrisji947]

@@neos7307 tweezer fo da eyebrow, da peepee!

[@scariestrobin8647]

He’s not fighting static he’s fighting cancer

[@cbaha4985]

How my English better than his?

[@Zkako1151]

Cbaha how my engrish* better than his

[@Jinisinsane]

You forgot to bring a swiss army knife that hopefully has a screwdriver,huge tweezer btw.

[@hellknightf1]

also i note how that is a fake power supply, where is the bag with the cables? Verge said every PSU comes with one

[@XellosMetallium]

he didnt show us how he use them tweezer and allen WRENCH? every psu comes with a brick and a bag of skittles

[@authenticNL2]

HKF1 it’s not a PSU it’s a brick

[@NerfCraft]

Guys, you're missing the point! The real problem is he didn't use enough brackets!

[@Cybeonix]

Agreed. That rear bracket is PIVOTAL for a good build.. pft everyone knows that.

[@Solkre82]

Intel Core i3; oh yeah, we got one!

[@jimlahey7692]

intel 8080 oh yeah, we got one!

[@joshoa90210]

*Holds up selfie photo* A complete jackass, oh yeah, we got one!

[@Dakshohri]

Jershwuh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gii_zus]

Lol, I have a coworker how things he can work on after effects, with just and old i3, and he only upgrade the ram and swap de hdd for a ssd of his PC and no graphics card, because he says "it doesn't need it, and they are expensive", I'm just facepalming myself and laughing

[@NikoPancakes]

Intel celeron. Oh yeah, we got one

[@imthemetalguy1]

"Screw in with confidence. I rike his styre"

[@warframehunter7298]

You not fighting static, you fighting cancer.

[@radimziegler7079]

Speaking of memory, I would like to erase this one!

[@kerimca98]

My fav reaction is that young fella who just went ":O" then walked off the screen

[@tobiaspauli]

*My Family in China, Who Made This Product Cringing So Hard Right Now*

[@cacodemon_doom]

So much censorship! Feer rike I'm back in China!

[@jadoei13]

They copyright strike Lyle, and now this is showing up on my yt homepage, wonder how that erasing of history is going for them xD

[@dyingearth]

Streisand Effect.

[@calvin3448]

Rip Lyle.

[@mshk1989]

It was Kyle that got the strike thanks to his evil twin.

[@B3_6]

Who’s lyle? was he one of the guys in the verge of build reaction compilation? Which was hilarious

[@_koifishpond]

He’s the Asian character played by Kyle in the Bitwit YT Channel

[@Exotic_Tofu]

"I already got my table" How will the verge ever recover?

[@memesfromdeepspace1075]

ITS even Wood table like on the verge

[@framelawncare6671]

I download my thermal paste, much easier

[@magnusnilsson9792]

Does it come out of your floppydrive?

[@ap30112002]

Wait you download your ram? I just spit a bit on it and it usually works

[@kane00000]

Not possible. It has to be physically applied.

[@ap30112002]

@@kane00000 No, you just spit on it

[@kane00000]

@@ap30112002 That's what she said.

[@smft9147]

It's sad that a channel with 66k subs can make a better tutorial then a channel with 2.1 million subs and a whole team

[@CraftComputing]

IN A CAVE! WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS!

[@smft9147]

@@CraftComputing hahaha

[@d3funk09031990]

Everythings fckin sad to a bored millenial.. we over use that word too much hahaha

[@ilvanezzo]

Well tech youtubers are not journalists (according to verge) so it does not count anyway :p

[@brianthelion]

He also did it while drinking alcohol, while he’s not sloppy or anything it’s still impressive compared to the professionally made capital one funded video.

[@TheCptnOfFail]

the thermal paste in the verge video. the one time all sides of the thermal paste war were in agreement. it only took the greatest sin in PC building to do it. we should thank the verge for their sacrifice. for but a few hours there was only one wrong way to do it.

[@Vadjansama]

Totally agreed, most of us were just talking about how much paste he put in, not the way he put it... we were too busy screaming as he bukkaked the poor CPU to notice how did he put it

[@hellknightf1]

The way he put it would leave air pockets in between the block and the CPU, also he didnt removed the thermal paste of the cooling block cuz he said "that wasnt enough"

[@gismo3564]

I would say, running without thermal paste, or not removing the little plastic shield from the cooler is worse. Oh yes, I have seen that being done to PC's that I bought for cheap, with people who were "unhappy" with the performance.

[@Mildly_Dead]

@@gismo3564 This is way worse it can brick both the cpu and board on first boot, not to mention just flooding the pins and connection points. There's just no comming back from that.

[@samueladitya1729]

putting thermal paste by circle will trap air in the middle and push the paste to sides lol

[@Yoshi-wx8sx]

The clip where the thermal paste was used to glue the cpu to its socket physically hurt me

[@canehdiansteve3455]

That also happens to be a tube of Hellman's mayo.

[@xaenon]

A customer once brought me a machine to fix that he'd 'built' himself. Like Verge's video, soooooo many errors. First and foremost, he'd installed the motherboard with the pink anti-static foam sheet from the bag it shipped in sandwiched between the board and the case. He'd simply poked holes through the foam to install three of the six standoffs. Second - he'd spooged THE ENTIRE TUBE of thermal paste onto the CPU. When I asked him why he'd used so much, his reply was, 'That's what was in the box. I figured it was the right amount." Third, the PSU +4 mobo connector was dangling free, unconnected. Oh, and by the way, SERIOUS overkill on the PSU. 1000 watts. 500-600 would have been completely adequate. Fourth, the video card was not seated properly. And finally, there was ZERO cable management. On one hand, cable management wasn't what it is today - there weren't places to hide cables behind the mobo tray and so forth - but even then, most competent techies would try to bundle the cables neatly and tuck any excess into an empty drive bay (particularly the old ribbon cables). Not this guy; they were just dangling down.

[@gigabytee]

xaenon there was no way that PC worked, and no way you brought it back to life 😂

[@xaenon]

@@gigabytee I'll admit it was a lot more work that I really wanted to do. And I was surprised, too, when it turned out to be functional. I seriously feared he'd blowed up his board when I first put it on my bench. The video card being improperly seated and unconnected +4 cable were obvious from the word go, but correcting these accomplished nothing. I plugged in my old 'test' video card, and still nothing. Known-good PSU - nothing. Checked all the jumpers (yes, older board - this was some time ago). Reseated RAM. Checked power-on and reset switches. Everything seemed okay, but still no pulse. Pulled the mobo out - that's when I discovered that antistatic foam up behind it and the missing standoffs.. Removed the static foam, and with the mobo on a test mat, I hit the switch and was surprised to see show signs of life. Figured that had been the problem all along, but as I was ready to reinstall the mobo, I noticed the goop all around the processor on the mobo. Pulled the heat sink off; it was EVERYWHERE. So I spent a fair amount of time cleaning up as much as I could. Still didn't get all of it, but after I reinstalled the heat sink, it again POSTed. Back in the case with its original PSU and video card (seated properly this time!), and all the standoffs in place.... fired right up and was ready for an O/S install. Custy wasn't happy with the bill, but the bottom line was he went home with a functional machine with the O/S and latest drivers already installed. Everybody tells me I should have just declared the mobo DOA and sold him another one, but being honest with my customers was important to me. I did have a couple of similar instances of botched build/repair, most of which required new hardware. This particular case rates as my favorite 'it should have been dead but somehow wasn't' experience - at least as far as computers go.

[@marci1380]

I'd rather eat the barrel of a shotgun rather than having to watch that nightmare again.

[@noekox7439]

Are we not gonna talk about how in the verges video he said “Hammer in the io shield

[@that_cat21]

Noekox *brace

[@LemmingOverlord]

did he call it the I/O shield, or did he call it "the brace"?

[@Joel-cu7tn]

@@LemmingOverlord yeah he called it a brace

[@viky1354]

brace

[@SleepyDroid]

call it the brace!!!

[@Chug5003]

Craft Computing, not a tech channel we deserve but one we need.

[@Brian_Buckley]

I'll drink to that!

[@velocitygaming6781]

Verge,not a tech channel we need but one we need Jk

[@StefanEtienneTheVerrgeRep]

You did this all wrong. Cables should be exposed, they generate heat and having them exposed will allow them to vent. Also you should apply thermal paste to every electrical connector. As far as screwing all the way through the radiator. That was done on purpose to create vent holes. I've been doing this professionally for my entire career, about a whole 2 weeks now. You are just haters and need to bow down to my majesty. When you are finally done, let the computer sit for about 10 minutes to cool..... nevermind that the final step for apple pie. Anyway, I know what I'm doing, I work for the Verge. The VERGE is the beginning of all things Tech. Is the Alpha, and I am the Omega.

[@gamingpcassemblato432]

Yeah! And the front panel cables are to be attached to the fan blades of the gpu, wasn't that obvious, geee...

[@Young-bx2pf]

Forgot to include something about how people are just racist. 8/10

[@riptid31993]

Hilarious

[@StefanEtienneTheVerrgeRep]

Its a shame to see all your cables bundled up in the back, they're OVERHEATING, and BEGGING to breathe. Your build is a fire waiting to happen. Not using a SWISS ARMY KNIFE is a MISTAKE, what if something were to happen and you need the corkscrew remover? Or a Knife? or a Spoon? Or a Wonkaboo? Or that Hammer? Or the Tesseract? All of that is included in HIGH END North Korean made Swiss Army knives. Don't BLAME ME if a bear attacks and all you have is your damn screwdriver.

[@doggo00]

Hahhahah

[@mrnickbig1]

The Verge PC turned on only AFTER extensive modifications that were not shown in the video. For example, the cooler fans magically appeared in the final version, the power supply was flipped over, front panel switches were connected, and many cables had been moved. Not sure if The Verge actually learned anything, since they are lying their asses off about the whole affair, claiming all criticism was harassment (and racism) and there were only minor mistakes.

[@mapesdhs597]

Indeed, they doubled down, blamed the viewers, made false accusations, then censored the criticism. Classic SJWs response. :)

[@Oldentide]

mapesdhs Did they really? I thought they had taken down the video and promised to release a new one that was up to snuff. And to be fair, there were some people using racial slurrs for their ''criticism'' so can't say their response was COMPLETELY without merit.

[@mrnickbig1]

Coventide, yes, they did, really! They addressed NO specifics at all and went off on a tangent, claiming only a few minor mistakes and that they were the victims of a smear campaign! The vast majority of comments were fully justified and backed up by facts.

[@Oldentide]

mrnickbig1 Why would they address any specifics? Exposing someone's racial slurs online through such a large platform would be disastrous. But if you don't believe me, look it up yourself boards.4chan.org/g/thread/67600407/ all you have to do is ctrl + f the n word and you'll see, took me five minutes. I never argued many of the comments criticizing the video weren't racially charged or unfounded, many were, but pretending like racial slurs weren't thrown around like cow shit is a little bit disingenuous.

[@purplegill10]

Coventide they did say that. I don't know what mrnickbig1 is saying

[@mlgrocket]

2 years later, and henry cavill, who had never built a computer before in his life, was able to do it perfectly, on his own, with only the help of the manuals

[@myeyesaredrymylove]

That's the true power of being a passionate PC gaming nerd, also anxiety.

[@cate01a]

After my first build, putting shit in place is trivial. Getting the case ready is super tedius. Plugging in wires can be confusing and annoying. BIOS is simple to work with if you ask google a couple of questions. Drivers are easy to do, though obscure.

[@sabiliramadhan3336]

He only did one oopsie when he installed the AIO cooler upside down, but the rest are perfect

[@komekko373]

@@sabiliramadhan3336 But he also Corrected it later

[@Noah2472-j1n]

@@komekko373 What's more, is he also showed and admitted that he messed up, unlike the Verge people who apparently doubled down on that video.

[@danimunf]

This dude deserves medal. Because he doesn't mock the failure, instead he is teaching how is the proper way to do it

[@woodyglendell7400]

The civility was deeply appreciated. Thank you.

[@masew2012]

The bad pc build was not even the worst part lol. The verge acting like nothing or that it was just sour haters hattin LOL

[@PANZERFAUST90]

hattin?

[@viky1354]

@@PANZERFAUST90 oh please dont, not again, some of us no speak english everyday

[@PANZERFAUST90]

@@viky1354 Who the fuck are you? Are you stalking me??

[@PANZERFAUST90]

@@viky1354 English*

[@romioamante7886]

@@PANZERFAUST90 dude STFU

[@jrpoints]

I think you nailed most everything. But I think there where a couple things you should have hit on a bit more. First the ram. In the verge video they installed the ram in a single channel setup, in your video you installed it correctly but I think you should have explained why it matters. Second the thermal paste. You covered most questions about it except for if your cooler already has it pre applied you SHOULD NOT apply "extra". Otherwise good video.

[@corniel657]

Very well said my dude

[@StreetsVillian]

This is me just being picky but I felt like I watched him talking about building it when the camera shouldve showed us where to plug in sata sables & psu cables. We ended up watching him talk about installing them lol

[@miket9396]

Nailed it. Very fair and accurate assessment.

[@grantcivyt]

I don't really have anything to add, but I wanted to comment on this video since it deserves all the engagements! And I decided to reply to your comment because it hit on the two major points I noticed as well. Thanks!

[@candykanefpv]

one more thing with the thermal paste would be that some pre applied thermal paste is slightly less effective than aftermarket thermal goop, it's not hard to remove it with isopropyl alcohol and then apply what you want. The thought they don't add enough, that the verge's guy thought is complete bullshit.

[@theofficialname]

You should play League of Legends for *benchmarking.*

[@AasifHaque]

That's a good one!

[@btfo420]

Aasif Haque the best game to benchmark

[@sky0kast0]

Only thing you benchmark with league is your network... 🤷‍♂️

[@btfo420]

Sky Kast it was a damn joke fool

[@Saint.Cosmos]

Gotta lock it to 120FPS though.

[@kerimca98]

2:09 And a screwdriver that hopefully has a Swiss Army Knife

[@MeepMeep88]

You didn't make sure the psu was aligned with the insulating pads... lol

[@malditobast]

You misspelled "Brick"

[@thomaslesslie8268]

Oh shit, THE WHOLE THING IS GOING TO SHORT CIRCUIT

[@jokalee]

The thermal paste bukkake is the one that got me! 😂

[@MyRickyjoe]

mmmmmmmmm....

[@Artrillious]

"Hi guys. Ian here with Forgotten Weapons. Today we're taking a look at one of the WORST computers I've ever had the misfortune of finding..."

[@mr_beezlebub3985]

He does kinda look like Ian with shorter hair...

[@AlbDavidT505]

Computer Jesus ???

[@maksimsverdlikov4185]

Artronomo | YES

[@Brawler_1337]

Well, The Verge’s PC probably would’ve made for a good weapon.

[@intenselytired9966]

"Or should I say, 'The Bomb on a Budget'?"

[@Bobymcswager]

5:56 bruh I... I have no words

[@kendicus7640]

5:57 where in the world did you find that

[@Mdmbchdr]

why is that funny? i know they did something wrong but i know jack shit about computers

[@shsz1984]

@@Mdmbchdr Because the animation shows the syringe applying... mayonnaise?... in the contacts between the CPU and the motherboard. (NEVER DO THAT, BTW. The thermal paste goes between the CPU and the cooler heatsink) That whole animation is WRONG on SO many levels, it's hillarious xD

[@kerimca98]

@@shsz1984 Basically advanced shitpost. Or just art.

[@arnav3133]

@@kerimca98 that's definitely art

[@KandiKlover]

In the 9th circle of hell.

[@bobbob123ful]

I've only seen 15 seconds, but I've got to say thank you. Thank you for doing something about the Verge's folly and not just mocking it like everyone else. Listen, I love the entertainment value of the reaction vids and critiques, but I love what you did here too

[@endoroboto]

I was about to comment about how I'm tired of these reaction videos to the Verge, but it turns out this was the only one I needed to actually watch. And for the love of God, don't throw away your CPU Socket Cover. That's actually useful if you ever have to RMA the motherboard.

[@jamestor6700]

or if you want to sell it, had a guy use cardboard and to my shock no pins were bent

[@909tylor]

I had to RMA an asus bord and didn't have the cover. Replaced it no issue

[@officerdog2301]

Omg I was thinking that you looked so familiar and when I checked your channel you have the ryzen 3 2200g overclocking guide and that’s where I found you. You’ve come a long way my friend.

[@marik354]

Hey, that's my cpu

[@andrewg2322]

5:57 i died when i saw this LOL

[@mr.luckbucket7205]

I need to no where that clip came from dude

[@mass1985]

lost youre heartbeat?

[@t-yoonit]

I don't know jack shit about computers. I struggle using a smart phone sometimes. That specific clip gave me Forest Whitaker eye.

[@brandonliao408]

This is the classiest reaction video I've ever seen.

[@lolmanYAA]

5:55 I literally cried when i saw that animated gif XD

[@Olawz]

I love how this computer turned out

[@ze_rubenator]

"If you have to use too much force you're probably doing something wrong" "Make sure it goes in nice and easy" Advice for life, that.

[@goldug]

Wow, a PC builder that actually encourages you to check the manual for something (the cooler)! That's not very common, good job! I've built computers for about 20 years now and I still check the manual for cooler and sometimes the mobo (if it's a new one with something I've not worked with before, like the m.2 drives).

[@j2simpso]

Generally you want to put the motherboard in first, the reason being is that by mounting the motherboard into the case you have a sturdy work surface to work from that is anti-static. No need to wear a Live Strong bracelet like that person from the Verge had to wear. It also helps improve your dexterity since you are now working in a smaller space, meaning it'll be easier to install other components found in tight spaces like PSU and hard drive.

[@mattsmechanicalssi5833]

You're on "The Verge of Greatness"!

[@chaocastergamingchallenges6638]

5:56 I barely know much about computers, that's why I am watching videos like this but- I KNOW THAT IS COMPLETELY WRONG WTF

[@oliverpotts8664]

No that's obviously the correct way to do it. If you don't put mayonnaise under your cpu then how can you enjoy a nice mid-game snack?

[@chaocastergamingchallenges6638]

@@oliverpotts8664 so true. Man I'm a total idiot. I still dont know shit about PCs I guess.

[@RegularFish2]

The more I watch these videos of building pc's the more I believe you guys get this knowledge from a cult

[@BloodAssassin]

@@chaocastergamingchallenges6638 and you should break your cpu before using the pc so you cant brake it later if its arleady broken

[@kailevart3888]

Make sure to place a nice loaf of bread under the PSU to make sure it doesn't contact the case. As well as to complete your snack for later.

[@kmi187]

I'm gonna be honest, this is the only reaction video where I didn't cringe. Well done, no throwing of dirt, just here's how you do it properly and why. Props guys.

[@xyxxanx9810]

Alot of the ire directed at the Verge was based on them previously attacking tech-youtubers, publicly deriding them as undeserving of the esteemed title of online-journalists while they themselves of course considered such a term perfectly applicable to their esteemed selves. So it´s rather understandable, that many jumped on the occasion to shove that particular point home.

[@ChenChennesen]

@@xyxxanx9810 all it did was bring out the toxic pc community in the comments. This whole knee-jerk reaction from tech youtubers to rant and nitpick over dumb shit after being called non-journalists is unprofessional proving their point

[@xyxxanx9810]

Well there isn´t really any obligation on some independent content creators to adhere to any undefined code of conduct. If, however, you claim to be the arbiter of who gets to call himself what and consider yourself a prime example on how it´s supposed to be, then a royal fuck up like this, deserves any ridicule it gets. Also, "the toxic pc community"? Guilt by association much?

[@everyonethinksyoureadeathm5773]

Remember the saying, "Dont thrown stones if you live in a glass house" Well, Verge threw boulders at prominent Tech-tubers who cultivated years of contacts with every major computer parts manufacturer, some even working in the industry on the Hardware & Software side (Linus NCIX; Paul New Egg; Jayz IBM; ect...) so when a Vox subsidiary sees the money that Intel, AMD and Nividia are getting from these people who are making a living by reviewing, testing and reporting PC hardware news. They had to figure out how to torpedo their credibility (as Verge was heavily late to the party, 2 mil views to the combined 10 mil views of some of the biggest Techtubers). The easiest way is to flat out lie to their audience that these guys were hacks and to not trust them. That's messing with someone's pocketbook and you dont do that. So Verge got exactly what was coming to them, getting shit on heavily by techtubers who were shitted on by the Verge in order to deflate their credibility. In essence their house was flatten by a rockslide. Maybe they will learn their lesson but these bullies who have the backing of corporate never do until they can run their competition out of town (and they will do so via SJW hit piece after hit piece).

[@kmi187]

Well there never really is an obligation. Does that mean you should not have standards? Do you never set the bar for yourself? You are right, they are not obliged to do so, but it would behoove them.

[@aterr]

3:17 please tell me that "in this case" was a pun

[@KyleNike84]

Cool delivery, no speech defects, broad vocabulary, no TWEEZERS for ZIP-TIES, and a PC build that doesn't only look neat, it visually feels comfy.

[@CrabBaskets]

Why am I always finding weird KZbin drama months after the fact? I love your professionalism sir and am now subscribed and going to check out your other videos, cheers!

[@mikeread5132]

KZbin's "up next" suggestion prompted me to watch the Verge vid. I thought, "This is a parody - right?" and clicked away after a minute or so. Having viewed others, I like your response, Jeff. Cheers.

[@papapapow7352]

"One tweezer, oh I'm sorry ziptie." I am literally crying

[@giantpickle]

This is by far the best general build guide I've seen. Most of them specifically describe how to assemble the parts they used, but he explained what might be different, and what you would do.

[@Oreozxo]

5:57 *I ALMOST DIED THERE FOR A SECOND!*

[@sjarken3979]

You forgot to screw with confidence. Other then that, great build and video. Subscribed.

[@yeysbaws]

What's shocking is it's almost the end of 2019 and the discussion about too little or too much thermal paste is still a thing.

[@Mostlyharmless1985]

Well, i think the verge solved that problem by definitively showing exactly how much is too much.

[@DerToasti]

the perfect amount is what is pre-applied on the cooler. but noooo noctua has to be special.

[@kartikayysola]

@@DerToasti Cooler Master doesn't have pre-applied paste either, at least not with the one I got (Hyper 212 air cooler). It actually came with a small tube of thermal paste in the box.

[@xtrue_whatmate4193]

I like the fact you didnt just up the ass it, you built what it was SUPPOSED to be as well as criticism and feedback towards the thermal paste

[@deathsaidhello]

My entire family will see this video as I prep them for their shifts into the digital world. We have been living under a rock, but videos like this help a TON.

[@mr_beezlebub3985]

You did a really good job with this build. Also, nice studio man :)

[@agenticex]

The only thermal paste qualm I have is you did not mention that the stock paste on AIO water coolers is actually good. You don't need to replace it. Or apply any more.

[@mapesdhs597]

The only time I replace it is if the AIO is kinda old and the paste has dried up somewhat, which can be the case with bargain official refurb units that have been in storage for a while.

[@Grempington]

Even moreso, if you do decide to use "extra" thermal paste, you have to remove the AIO's paste first. You do not know which compounds are in that paste, and you could simply be creating an air bubble between the two pastes. This point should also be proof that the paste on AIO coolers are designed to be decent enough.

[@iyona14granturismogt6gtspo7]

Bro...everyone knows, you cant build a Computer without a Swiss Army Knife!(Screwdriver Optional)lol!!

[@karljohn5067]

LOL

[@spartan456]

I'm glad that someone finally said it. Thermal paste application doesn't matter. I've seen so many people go nuts over this for more than 10 years and it blows me away that this is still an argument that exists today. Yeah yeah, don't mix pastes. That just feels like common sense (different pastes, different thermal properties, etc). But god dammit, whether I put it down in a line or make a little pea sized lump, it doesn't matter. It's easy enough to eyeball it and figure out how much is supposed to go there.

[@EpicScamp]

Really nice that you decided to redo the whole verge video to make the build the right way.

[@TheBox225]

Bro you messed up! The RAM sticks are supposed to be right beside each other, in order for the triple river to work. Triple river is a little bit better than dual channel.

[@cuttheloop]

not sure if elitist

[@cortexcortexified8623]

No thanks, NSFW suggestion right here

[@Covencraft]

"Yeeeaahh! We got one!"

[@compaqdisc6362]

+1 for "Install your OS of choice" (btw, i use arch)

[@orcaflotta7867]

+1 for ArchLinux! Because ArchLinux is best Linux. Now tell me you're also on Mate DE and I'll let you marry me. ;) Tee hee, I guess my hubby will be so pissed ... but no loss, he's only a Kubuntu user. :/

[@mr_beezlebub3985]

I must Linux Mint. Nice to see another Linux user

[@orcaflotta7867]

Mint is nice. ya, niiice ... but not comparable to the uncomplicated greatness of an Arch install. Always when you Ubu-based guys start getting all excited about Containers and Flatpacks and all that complicated shite we Archers feel like we're misssing something. In reality we got everything ... and then some. Life is easy and remarkably ungeeky on ArchLinux.:) It's absolutely the BESTEST!!!

[@TheRealFobican]

Linux in it´s own right is pretty decent, even for top notch PC builds for the win.

[@antares6998]

But can it GAME???

[@ScotchGuy]

This is honetsly the best response I've seen on the interwebs. You didn't bash them, but rather used it as a chance to educate... def subbed! Also more of those terrible-y fun 2011 motherboards!

[@XxxTheCoolKidxxX]

I watched the verge build video about a week ago. I laughed and hollered at my screen like a madman. He was so proud of that build too🙃

[@elfedorausado]

1:37 "yes, we have one"....

[@TomSidProductions]

5:57 my soul shriveled when I saw that one

[@triassic911]

LOL the table requirement joke never gets old. Makes me laugh every time.

[@Scouter5050]

I was just thinking about making a proper video of a pc. Looks like you did it already. Glad you did sooner and saved other people’s lives

[@sillark7376]

I do like how you handled your response to the infamous verge video. Spoken with tact and maturity. Well done.

[@TriDeapthBear]

5:57 that animation made me laugh so hard

[@thedefaultguy7884]

"My family in china who made this proper is cringing so hard right now" -Bitwit

[@maxxammax0]

Thanks to the guys at fractal, I did my first build i did yesterday. Im happy to say i avoided all the stupid shit the verge did.

[@LtColSoundboard]

Congrats!! Do you have a spec list??

[@maxxammax0]

Fractal Design Defind r5 Be quit! Pure rock cpu cooler Intel i5-8600k Asus z370-p motherbord 2x 8gb g skill 3200 ram 750w gold seasonic powersupp Geforce 1070 ti gtx Samsung evo 500gb ssd Edit: was about €1450

[@Mr_Spock512]

Congrats ... there really is nothing to it when you do it in the right order.

[@samueladitya1729]

in my first build i was kinda scared putting pressure when clicking the ram and plug 24 pin cable because too hard and flex the motherboard a bit

[@johnedouardtolentino311]

"Im happy to say i avoided all the stupid shit the verge did" HAHAHAHA i love this comment

[@jojasan6305]

Honestly, his mistake was my best lesson, I have never built PC's and wanted to build one someday and coming upon his video has given me so much more knowledge than just basic beginner PC building videos. Can't say I have ever been given a more better example of "learn from others mistakes" than THE VERGE PC MASSACRE.

[@Vain-Voyager]

LOL! Tweezers, brace, anti-static bracelet... So many classic terms are reminded by this re-installation clip!

[@Thetreetroll]

8:00 If you'r video cards won't stay in use nail gun. Make Shure not to use roofing nails. They get stuck in the fans. In case you're that person, DO NOT DO THIS.

[@Cline3911]

I used a DeWalt battery operated nail gun. I have more PCI lanes now.

[@timmy112kirk]

But did the power supply short out on the case?

[@doggo00]

3:15 pun intended

[@mpstudies]

Hey man, the algorithm decided I should watch this video but from what I know of the controversy, your video is exactly what I wanted to see as the response. Too many guys just wanted to point, laugh, and otherwise put down the guy in the Verge video - you took the high road and explained why the steps in the original were wrong, along with the steps to do something better. Thank you.

[@Safiro2.o]

This is exactly what I've been looking for and what I've needed.

[@BarryAllen..]

Get ready for all my hate, get ready, ok here we go. Have a nice day, wait what!

[@1gatomon]

Well done. This is what the Verge should have posted in the first place. Maybe they will smarten up and post this instead. Their was so much stuff down wrong in the verge video it was making me have Facepalm marks watching it.

[@dubfunk1886]

I know this is an old video, but the rant on the thermal paste was on point. Still relevant today, and will be until thermal paste isn't needed anymore.

[@creatip123]

Finally, a wise word about thermal paste. From what I understand, too little is more detrimental than too much (to some extent). Tried the pea size dot numerous times, but it always just circle around the center, not reaching the edges of my cooler's surface, which means unused real estate. I ended up using 2 lines, and using the scrape/applicator to thin spread it across the ihs. Best result for me this way. And the funny thing was, the verge guy got his scrape ready, but didn't use it when the time came.

[@18idlesuggest]

The Verge: we made a PC build tutorial Literally the entire PC Community: I'm about to end this man's whole career

[@LemmingOverlord]

The problem is him not having any career, or simply no experience in PC building...

[@xixyz1414]

5:57 HOW DO YOU MESS UP THAT BADLY

[@johntelekom9712]

It hurt my soul watching that

[@kobinab4875]

I really respect you. I have only watched a few minutes of your video and i already subscribed. Instead of scolding the verge you actually correct their mistake a instead of just saying what they did wrong.

[@chrisxd146]

The best way to learn (and the way I personally learn) isn't by watching someone show me where things go, it's by having them explain what each component does and saying in full some of the acronyms. I can't emphasize how easy it can be to build a PC from scratch just by putting in the effort to understand rather than following a guide mindlessly.

[@Flizbap]

Instructions unclear; thermal paste on teeth.

[@drwhothehell]

5:58 I have a friend who actually believes that’s how you’re supposed to put it... Someone in a server asked a good way to put paste and they sent them that gif saying it’s the best way. I really hope they were just trolling

[@shawncho8476]

wow! he's got his table

[@deewolf1903]

I'm a little late to the whole Verge video thing but this was exactly the type of video I was hoping to find after learning about the Verge video. Great vid.

[@gordonstevens29]

That Hellman's mayo tube @5:57 and putting it in a line across the "slot" and not on top of the IHS... priceless.

[@bananya6020]

"The proper way to apply your thermal paste"

[@melvinhans1844]

Very good guide. I already know how to build one but I like watching these anyway lol.

[@bitslay]

'A swiss army knife that hopefully has a screwdriver in it'

[@AndreaSisto]

5:58 i knew this was supposed to go there

[@Tyrfingr]

Nice build and also... You are 100% correct on the thermal paste, i cannot believe the hype around it with some people.

[@sampsanity]

No hate needed, what works for you, works for you. Best theory ever. Great take on the video. Best attitude to the community! Keep it up.

[@igrvks]

Great video and narrating, your style remind me of Ian from Forgotten Weapons. Subscribed.

[@F1083]

So, I'm not the only one watching who thought this.

[@tomobyrne3074]

pcs really just out a tear to my eye. they are the most beautiful creature on this planet, and yet people view them as objects. it honestly just makes me ashamed to call myself a human being when nothing is sacred or off limits and 1000s of innocent pcs are thrown out because their owners don't want them anymore or they can't take care of them or they "aren't the latest model". sick, sick, bastards. a pc is for life and not just a special offer in curry's pc world :(

[@ploopydigglehorn1659]

beautifully said, i couldn't agree more

[@ertgb_]

i built my pc 10 years ago and it's still my main pc i agree 100%

[@ertgb_]

@Daron Iceman a stick of ram broke a week ago and i bought more ram and i clean it every week...

[@ertgb_]

@Rowen Forrest bruh you dont take care of your pc i bet

[@tomobyrne3074]

@Rowen Forrest I am not thank you very much

[@zaphodbeeblebrox2202]

Streisand effect for the win!