I bought MORE dumb stuff on AliExpress - plz help...

m.2 NIC - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
GPU support - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Thin client - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Keyboard - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Kechron Lemokey X5 - link.rdwl.me/ss4LN
Mini wide screen - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Cage nut installer - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Watch - lmao its already gone
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0:00 Intro
0:34 M.2 to dual gigabit adapter
2:15 GPU support
3:25 Thin client
6:22 Mechanical wireless keyboard
8:43 Mini wide screen
11:15 Cage nut installer
12:42 Smart watch
14:29 Conclusion

[@PhillipRhodes]

You have a condition known as GAS ("Gear Acquisition Syndrome"). If untreated, may lead to DBA ("Drained Bank Account") an annoying but usually non-lethal side-effect. There is no known cure. but there is a support group on the EEVBlog forums.

[@hkitservices]

too bad you did not tested the network card to see if it effectively is 2x1Gb card

[@jaymzsee4601]

Did you run any speed test with the M.2 dual ethernet port?

[@Prophes0r]

That thin client. $30 isn't terrible, but there are far better options. $30 will get you a NanoPi M1 Plus. Way smaller. Quad-core instead of dual core. 1Gb RAM instead of 512Mb. 8Gb of EMMC instead of 4Gb. A microSD slot. And Wifi/BlueTooth if you need it. You can use the stock Debian or DietPi as an OS to launch whatever remote desktop client you like, instead of whatever sketch OS that thing is using. Or you could get a used Dell Wyse 3040 for $30. That will have better specs and an x86 CPU. You could also get a used Dell Wyse 5010 for like...$10?

[@DrDipsh1t]

A $4 digital watch is a pretty solid deal.

[@vincentaguilar6249]

The disappointment in “batteries, triple A batteries man..”😂😂

[@keithmiller9665]

Loved the video !❤ I have been there multiple times, bought ‘interesting’ stuff online that I have hardly used. We shouldn’t give ourselves a hard time though buying IT ‘stuff’ as women think nothing about impulse buying of clothes, bags, accessories, shoes, makeup, perfume.. 😢😮

[@Trainguyrom]

Pretty sure that cage nut installer is for UNinstalling the cage nuts. I've seen similar tools floating around the datacenters I've worked in and they make all the difference when you need to remove stubborn cage nuts (granted a large flat head screwdriver can accomplish similar, but the cage nut tool is marginally easier)

[@Gideonblade]

taobao has a m2 2.5Gb dual nic (USD22) for much cheaper than aliexpress.

[@repatch43]

Re: the M.2 to dual gigabit ethernet adapter, the best use is in a 1 liter PC (like a Dell WYSE 5070) to make a dual WAN pfSense router. I've got one setup it uses 9W and is silent. Using VLANs you CAN do everything over the single Ethernet port, but it's just easier (and redundant) to have a separate port for each WAN connection.

[@creed5248]

I love the add on stuff - cant even count the pcie nvme adapters I purchased that have really horrible speeds . I remember years ago - putting fan controllers and all kinds of wacky stuff in the 5.25 bays . I tried a newer case and thought I could go without a drive but it didn't work out for me . Plus I really like having my 2.5 and 3.5 hot swap drives right in front . Anyways ... I havent tried Aliexpress yet ... but saw they had some pretty cool stufff and will keep them in mind the next time I have that urge . Thanks !!

[@iowahank1]

Be very careful, it's addicting.

[@geeklukeg]

Instructions unclear from title, sending list of random electronics. I am "helping"

[@nocillis]

Thank you for making this vid. I love it. It's like ASMR but for AliExpress tech stuff 😆

[@ExpatKeith]

I would love to hear more about the mini serverr rack!

[@dagamore]

The cage nut tools work great, if you have access to the side of the rack, they can suck due to angles working from the front, but from the sides they can be life savers.

[@blevenzon]

Ok we need to have an intervention

[@shephusted2714]

the kb looked pretty good - you could get rechargable batteries - do another one of these with items you think as decent again

[@pistol0grip0pump]

Also that Linux Thin client wouldn't be allowed anywhere NEAR my network 😂😬 Love the video man, what do you think of the new snapdragon machines? Also Keychron are great! I run K4's for my machines That "Wide screen" would be handy for a cyberdeck or portable terminal screen, as for the image unless they have a 18 inch tall member of staff I call bullshit 😐😂

[@ZombieLurker]

I think i paid like $10 at one point for that same GPU support bracket on Amazon. Ended up being too short when using a gpu water block. $2 though is a good deal if it works. Would be cool to see someone test one of the 10Gb intel X520 SFP+ to M.2 Cards from Aliexpress for like $30. Curious if it actually would get the full 10Gb or not. Want to add 10Gb to my Intel N305 OPNsense mini pc

[@scottwilliams8809]

That screen looks potentially excellent to use as a vehicle dashboard. 🤔🤩

[@arnabbiswasalsodeep]

Ah, he's fallen into the aliexpress tech rabbit hole. So here's some I'd like to see for router & nas curiosity: 1. Qotom C3558R router/nas mini pc 2. Texhoo mini pc 3. Any lga 2011 motherboard 4. 5.25 inch bay to 5 HDD convertor block 5. Mellanox ConnectX-3 QSFP pcie card

[@markmonroe7330]

You had to tease me with that mini-server rack. Looks interesting.

[@RaidOwl]

Coming soon ;)

[@AlexanderVonMalachi]

Bold of you to assume I have free m.2 slots. My b550 only came with 2, and those house 1tb 970evo and 2tb xpg s11 pro. And I'm still out of free space on those.

[@OsX86H3AvY]

yuuuuuup i got a similar NGFF key adapter thing but instead of dual gigabit mine is single 2.5G and it works AMAZING...i bought it to have gigabit built in to a chromebook motherboard (threw the rest out) that is a PERFECT little mini-server...well, perfect now that it has ethernet without a dongle that is. there are SATA ones too for adding drives that work really well

[@JohnMitchellCalif]

super fun and useful! The keyboard I'm seriously looking at. The display I still am curious about even though you didn't like it. Thin client = 😀 Subscribed!

[@georgec2932]

I have one of those m.2 (m + e key) to 2.5 gbe adapters for my HP elitedesk 800 G4 mini ... works well for my backup virtualised pfSense instance on Proxmox in case my bare metal pfSense box goes down.

[@dertermyd]

Sounds interesting. I'm looking for something like this for my HP ProDesk 600 Mini and Lenovo M720q. I have tried some USB to 2.5 GBit adapters with Proxmox and Unraid, but had trouble with the Realtek drivers. Would you like to post the manufacturer and model? That would be very nice!

[@ToucheFarming]

I just ordered a HDMI to RJ45 adapter off of Aliexpress to see if it'd work for running my game consoles from my rack to my tv, and I made some custom usb extension cables for USB controllers

[@pistol0grip0pump]

Ahh Ali Express addiction, when a crack cocaine addiction would be less destructive or shameful 😂 Your brain just gets overcome with the thought "What cool shit is out there I've never seen or thought of before!" And then when you find something super sketchy looking or you wonder WHY you haven't seen or heard of it before your brain just goes "Yeah but what if it's AWESOME?! EHH?! 😃" 😅🤦

[@darkodus]

Something going on with your audio levels. Compared to other videos on YT I can barely hear you

[@thrawnis]

Sounds fine to me

[@andljoy]

If that monitor had slightly higher vertical res and a one cable USBC i can see that being very useful . I had one of them cage nut install tools, then someone stole it and i was sad.

[@kmans272]

I'm a sucker for these strange devices/gadgets from China, allot of the time its junk but sometimes you do find some usable decent quality items. I have a similar sized little screen that i brought from China and the problem with it is that they don't support HDCP and if one of your monitors connected does not support HDCP then you get limited by some streaming services to 720p on all of your monitors.

[@superangrybrit]

I got the Waveshare «PCIe to M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter Board B» on the way. For the RPi CM4 IO Board. Can't wait! 🙂

[@nevyn38]

The dumb terminal... I've been using TV boxes. Like those Android TV boxes (I REALLY like the Xiaomi ones just because they're actually Android TV and certified so it's all just a really nice experience). They're already plugged into a TV, so that's the monitor sorted, and then I use Moonlight to connect to my desktop (which I have running Sunshine. What would the Windows equivalent be? Parsec I guess?). Wireless keyboard and mouse that I plug in when I need a remote terminal... It's basically like having terminals all over the house and it does allow for overlay modes and gaming etc. (although my desktop is a little too old to do it justice).

[@T313COmun1s7]

Dude, on that screen you have to take into consideration your big man hands vs the tiny Chinese woman hands.

[@greenprotag]

Hmmm, could you side load parsec on the thin client?

[@denvera1g1]

I could see the screen on the glass door of my rack, but i'd probably be happier with just a 19 inch monitor that i can fit usable info in it

[@a.j.haverkamp4023]

Half height, also known as low profile. LOL I’m using one of those cheap anti-sag things on my Intel ARC A770 LE, that doesn’t sag (just like yours). 😂 Case nuts, that’s a trauma for me. Tried the supplied thin metal thing, small screwdriver, fingernails, all a drama. Especially when removing the nuts of a 1U server, between other servers. No room to work with.

[@sativagirl1885]

step 1) build a burn pit. (less than eleven steps to go now!) step 2) buy everyone a drink. you get two for one. step 3) stagger to a karaoke bar and impress the women. step 4) burn your credit/debit cards. ALL DONE!

[@Phil-D83]

Dual nic m2 with intel 2.5gbe is perfect for opnsense builds, virtual machines, etc

[@denvera1g1]

0:34 If this works with wifi-keyed M.2 this would be killer for those small form factor dells, HPs and lenovos.

[@sirseriously]

They have them, even with Intel nic. I've used one on a HP t720 with good success.

[@darthkielbasa]

I’m always looking for a way to squeeze the old “it won’t fit” into conversation

[@CraftComputing]

Ugh, aren't there enough of these AliExpress videos on KZbin already? What's next, a Linux 30 day challenge???

[@acubley]

Already done, you must have missed his...

[@Crystawth]

There's nowhere near enough Jeff. We need to see ALL the AliExpress things!

[@RaidOwl]

Just wait til I give someone $1000 for each day they survive in my server room

[@AlexKidd4Fun]

😆

[@Roobotics]

That cage nut installer actually could have been useful.. but for some reason they made it also squeeze the back region, right up against where the bends for the springs start.. I'd take a triangle file to it and make some reliefs so the main places it touches are more towards the tips of it's 'fingers'. Using as-is means it's basically trying to reform the springs once they actually do compress like that.. lol.. Might as well smack them on their sides with a hammer.

[@geoffsmith82]

I have one. It can help sometimes - maybe 30% of the time. It all depends on where in the rack you are trying to mount the nut and where the equipment is. I wish someone made something like long nose pliers that hooked around so you pulled things in from the front.

[@Roobotics]

@@geoffsmith82 I don't think the concept is a bad idea at all, just the mechanical principles they failed to observe when designing it are my issue. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a 'good' version of them, and this is just a cheapo 'clone' where they did the absolute minimum to not be completely useless. But being able to leverage things from the front of a rack, could be more manageable.

[@geoffsmith82]

@@Roobotics From this... I initially thought of designing a tool myself. something like some long nose pliers turned around on itself... but I came across a tool. Google "Rack Solutions worlds best cage nut tool". It looks like it would be the tool to have in my toolkit!

[@davidlp6510]

Believe me when I say that it is better than to throw your money on other bad habits. Your purchasing syndrome while expensive it comes with tons of interesting things. It is even better when you sell them on Ebay

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

oh dear,,, on the sauce again.... gotta stay on the meds as the doctor told you... but there some cool gadgets to buy cheap

[@djcmike]

Hey keep 'em coming :D You do find some gems for us here and there :D

[@joonglegamer9898]

GAS is real. But you can find cool stuff on all of these sites, it's a matter of recognizing the bad from the good. Always read peoples feedback, even with 5 stars (which they often give to avoid being taken away), read what people say. Broken English and irrelevant feedback? It's fake. Long detailed descriptions? Probably real. It has worked for me so far and I've gotten a few bargains. Sometimes there are sales of actually good product that just missed on one mark, like this unit that connects to smart life and monitors air quality, these with a proper laser-chamber inside it usually costs upwards of 200 bucks, and most under that price is a fake with an alco-sensor on it. Turns out all it needed was a reset, and it worked flawlessly after that, and it had a laser-chamber (particle reader) inside it, the real deal for a fraction of the price. There's a lot of gems like that, but you need to do research before you get to the good stuff out there.

[@iowahank1]

So much of the feedback is "arrived sooner than expected. Haven't tried it yet" or something similar. Talk about useful, NOT.

[@chrisbaker8533]

I paid more for my basic digital watch at walmart.

[@mikehedrick6544]

Thanks for the interesting video.

[@adventuregamer6499]

i got an ad for aliexpress before this video

[@user-qh3lr4wp6m]

GAS is killing my wallet as well....

[@PhiloWarrior]

These are great btw

[@flhrci1]

I feel like there will be a 4th video, for some reason. :)

[@JohnMitchellCalif]

mini server rack! =

[@bobkoss280]

I'd pay $100 if it did dual 10GbE.

[@woom3]

Nothing wrong with buying dumb stuff ,I do it lots of time its fun .Cant take your $$$ with you.😛

[@SpoonHurler]

Please don't stop the AlizéXpress videos until you need to speak with a bankruptcy lawyer... or go to an AA meeting.

[@sjenkinsnm]

Where is the popsicle t-shirt? Lol

[@RaidOwl]

Lol that’s the finale video

[@paul9812-t3i]

The AliExpress keyboard is clearly a better value than the Keychron but you can tell he didn’t want to say that

[@RaidOwl]

They’re both good. They Keychron was def a better typing experience but for $20 the AliExpress one was surprising.

[@acubley]

06:45 🫵 You must have small hands if those are AAA batteries. AA? Or is the camera lens playing with me? 😵‍💫

[@RaidOwl]

Did I say AA? Yeah they’re AAA

[@Tampsey]

linuses screwdriver

[@bossman18899]

Your putting cage nuts in wrong. If you start with the side with your thumb and roll it in it’s easy peasy no tools needed.

[@geoffsmith82]

The review of the watch was poor. I know it was only $4, but if you are going to do a review you could have spent a bit of time to actually get it to work. It would likely have a mobile app that sync to the device that sets the time and some of the other functionality. You obviously didn't even have a quick flick through the manual.

[@RaidOwl]

Lol you think that actually came with a manual??? 😂

[@notreal5311]

@@RaidOwl lol

[@geoffsmith82]

@@RaidOwl I got a no named chinese smartwatch... that came with the equivalent of a single page instruction sheet. I paid about $40 for it though, so I guess thats what the extra 36 dollars gets you. I thought I actually paid less than that... but I was obviously comparing the prices to Samsung and Apple.

[@canonwright8397]

I love my SteelSeries Apex Pro keyboard. It's a little pricy but worth the money. If you like clicky keyboards, it's definitely not for you. Have a great day. =].

[@notreal5311]

Comment for the algo!

[@Ex_impius]

That keyboard looks like a clone of Keychron

[@motlotlegitony2896]

Just give me a PC

[@RaidOwl]

Okay

[@motlotlegitony2896]

Are you gonna give me?

[@RaidOwl]

@@motlotlegitony2896 Yep

[@nutrino75]

Some of your Video edit and cuts are jarring, esp when you having a simple conversation. Example if you were counting from 1 to 10... but a visual Cut would be inbetween 7 and 8 but no break in audio. anyways.

[@user-xd7zk1pw5y]

Yup i would definitely buy a chinese thingy that had internet capabilities and whose only job was to log into my stuff.

[@williammiller3277]

Thin client is a horrible deal. Can get a better one used from ebay for $15-$20 and not help produce more ewaste.

[@nowacurmudgeon]

Who has empty M.2 slots? I populate all mine with drives. I need mobo with MORE M.2.

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

You know what? Fuck AliExpress. I've never had a successful purchase from them; purchases either never showed up or were clear scams that I got refunds for. I'm beyond done with that outfit.

[@iowahank1]

I'd be curious to know what you've purchased that was a scam. You have to read the ad carefully to know what you are getting. And click on all the options to be sure as to the item being everything you thought you were buying at the price you wanted to pay.