The $400 Gaming PC NO ONE Is Talking About!

We’re here today to show everyone a super easy-to-build gaming PC that you almost don’t even have to build! Check out these deals and then follow the video on how to upgrade this prebuilt system with a couple simple and cheap options that will allow for 1080P gaming at medium settings in most games!
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[@PrjctWRX]

The fact they didn’t know what ODM gear was 🥲

[@nicholasyoong4978]

I guess they dun watch Attack on Titan 😅

[@lumbridgegoblin9319]

for builds like this where the gpu gets really hot you guys should do some undervolting and show the temp and performance differences

[@Luqxid]

Ty am for finding out this pc Im trynna start content creation and this would give me a huge boost

[@MJaccobFTW]

Very nice. I love these budget build gaming computers. I have a couple of PCs I ordered from eBay and trying to turn into gaming computers.

[@MJaccobFTW]

I find it a really good and cheap way to get into PC gaming without breaking the bank.

[@MJaccobFTW]

So yeah I do love seeing stuff like this.

[@THECasualG]

Its nice that you guys are always finding cheap options to give everybody a decent gaming time

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

This pc is not a good option

[@patlotpotlot6154]

@@jonathan-qd1cc then what you have to offer? tell us pls

[@pavelby200kfreeireyt5]

@@patlotpotlot6154 either the prebuilt hp pavillion or a custom witch is like 2-3x better

[@A7X062388]

@@patlotpotlot6154 There is no decent pc gaming at that price tag.....sorry but its a fact. If someone doesnt mind lowering their resolution plus playing on all low settings with worst performance than a console then by all means waste money but if your gonna spend 400 bucks get a console and get better performance....... Pc gaming is only worth it at about 800 plus.

[@siddharthkapadia7674]

This is staged anyway. Why would HP send 12100f without a Graphics card?

[@Mentorbo]

I had an RX 6400 inside a Low Profile HP system for about 6 months and it always started thermal throttling after about 4h of playing Sea of Thieves And I had the dual Slot but still low profile variant by Gigabyte

[@alexidiecool]

Nice Vid👍😁

[@Murtisk21]

The dual blades is from attack on titan lol

[@goldiluckx]

Love seeing the storage room, any chance you do a tour?

[@M4rio21]

Those temps 😮 97C had me sweating.

[@naxos_smp]

My name is Barry Allen and I am the fastest man alive

[@Storytime_vids_1]

Flash reference? 🤔🧐

[@MAWIMO0]

Well, aren't we all

[@BREEZYM6015]

That's SMOKIN!!!😂

[@firexallst4rz277]

Well that's awesome 👍 good for you.

[@tommkc]

Fastest, what?

[@SSubZero]

I salvaged an e-waste Dell that could only handle a single-slot GPU and the (same) RX6400 fit perfect. I use it as a Wii emulation box and it runs great.

[@MikeyDfromTN]

Do you prefer the RX 6400 over the gtx 1650? Both run off the PCIE wattage , I see arguments for both , but I’m asking overall ??

[@ejosephsimon]

I took a HP 290-p0043w SLIM, upgraded the CPU to an i7-8700 for $80, slapped 2x8 2666 Ram kit already had. Didn't perform like I wanted it to on the IGPU, so i bought an RX580 off amazon for $99 (NEW). had to use a PCIE riser cable, & ordered 2 additional plugs to split the MINI 8 pin power between the HDD & GPU. The GPU is sitting outside the case at this current moment but man I'm shocked at how good this thing runs games @1080P I was worried about the power supply not being big enough but so far so good. My youngest son is using it to play Fortnite, Roblox & Warzone.

[@Vortex_Now]

RX580 is 185W, it takes more wattage than the PSU even has completely So did the PSU die yet?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

with the motherboard, could you eventually upgrade the process to an i5 or i7? You mentioned a good upgrade path but did not really talk about where you could upgrade, ie what processors would be compatible. What would be the first upgrade, graphics card, more RAM, processor. Thanks

[@piaunson]

You can as long its the same generation. Example: upgrading from i3-12100f to i5-12600 If you're still not sure what CPU your motherboard supports, you could always type your motherboard's name + cpu support Example: asus tuf plus gaming b450m cpu support (this motherboard is for ryzen, I just used it as an example)

[@fuzzyzinger]

Look at Matt rocking the LCFC tee!

[@Not_a_channel2]

I’ve got the same exact gpu in an older hp office pc rocking an i5 6500😂 I only use it for retro emulation, but kinda curious to see what it could do running newer titles

[@Vegun92]

Try undervolt the thing. i have similar setup in a similar hp case. undervolting my gpu lowered the temps by 6-8 degrees celsius. i even got higher and constant boost clocks! means more FPS, haha!

[@Scooter30FTW]

I'm assuming you can find a similar priced computer that takes full height graphics cards and hopefully standard power supplies?

[@johndudas5786]

I been watching ur guys channel for a while and I couldn't decide either to buy a prebuilt gaming pc desktop or build a a gaming desktop pc I already have a gaming laptop I just want something better to play online when I am home for the CPU I am thinking about the intel I core i5 and for the GPU the 1660 super from msi would that be a good first start for me

[@MohammadAli-iv1yu]

Just have a question regarding Fortnite, for when would you switch on Direct X 12? I.e which CPU and GPU minimum?

[@whyareyouevenherern]

your videos are amazing! i love tech and watching your videos are so well made and entertaining. keep up the amazing work! if you agree 👇

[@craftymulligar]

I usually buy new samsung tablet s8 currently. Less powerful but good on power is what I'm looking for but yaw do good work for higher end gaming.

[@MrBeast-1]

Bro this literally my PC, got it on sale from Staples for like $250 in December (new) and got the GPU for $150. Love it, upgraded the ram (32 GB) and updated the SSD space.

[@Kha_57]

Does it get hot??

[@MrBeast-1]

@@Kha_57 I've had no issues with it. I mainly play Madden on it, runs great

[@Kha_57]

How about fortnite?

[@MrBeast-1]

@@Kha_57 I don't play it, but I'm sure it will run great

[@Kha_57]

@__looking_good things are twice expensive here unfortunately... 1000$ is giving a low to mid range pc

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

For this price of $400 I would have just custom built with used parts. Overall much better in my opinion

[@A7X062388]

Yeah, and tbh for that price you are better off with console...Im a pc fan boy but pc gaming only becomes better at 800 dollars plus. You cant buy the parts at the prices these companies get them for to build their consoles.

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

@@A7X062388 true

[@Liminal.Headspace]

For around 550 USD you can build a brand new Ryzen 5 4500, B550 motherboard,GTX 1650 LP, 16 Gbs 3200 Mhz CL16 RAM, good power supply and a decent case. This pricing is in the EU. You get about equal performance and a far better upgrade path. HP is full of proprietary bull and cost cutting. You can go up to 600 USD and get a Ryzen 5 5600 and get PCIE Gen 4.

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

@@Liminal.Headspace you are exactly right. I don’t know why people go with these proprietary prebuilts. They have 0 upgrade path. With a custom pc you get all freedom and upgrade path you need and for much better value and price

[@Outfraggfortnite]

I was your 1000th like

[@florider_hd]

PLEASE buy the sapphire rx 6400 its the same form factor but stays much cooler

[@pharmdiddy5120]

Top tip right here! Just bought one a sec ago can't wait :)

[@angiecornwell91]

Can someone tell me if there is a certain kind of case that I can switch this PC too? I have this exact one that I added some upgrades too but really want it in another case but I cant find any info as to if I can or not.

[@shawnbradley2663]

I have a sff hp compaq elite 8200 using i5 2400 and rx6400. My temp runs 85°c at 99%. With the side panel on.

[@Robemcla]

The overlay shows that it is an F class CPU. I assume this is a typo. It would seem odd for this computer to have no iGPU. it would imply that you have to upgrade it.

[@elijahlopez9860]

This was actually my first pc

[@kevinagostinello9968]

Wait how is it a 12100f if the computer came with no graphics card? Do you think they pulled out the gpu and sold them separately?

[@oP7v]

Thats a good question...

[@Liinuli.]

It probably has a 12100, but they mistyped 12100f in MSI Afterburner due to most people being used to the 12100f over the 12100.

[@kevinagostinello9968]

@@Liinuli. I don’t think that’s how it works though, it’ll auto detect hardware and show it on the overlay, now that I’ve had some sleep I figured they just swapped the 12100 for an F skew since they were using a gpu

[@MaskedKillaJay]

they swapped a hp pabillion gaming pc gtyx 1650 and putted in a 750ti.

[@Liinuli.]

@@kevinagostinello9968 Nah I looked it up. You have to manually type in the hardware you have on that overlay. Normally it just puts cpu, gpu, ram etc. So they just accidentally put 12100f instead of the 12100.

[@FunkyTechy]

That card is actually the hottest model. Sapphire pulse and the other xfx model run a lot cooler

[@deltasemple383]

Does anyone know how this would work with the small psu or am I safer going with a 1030

[@hababi4lifefn]

Hi toasty bros I had a question. Do you guys tweak the pc to make it perform better it do you guys play the games without any tweaks to help with performance?❤

[@IroncladMemes]

Yes, for this one they actually did tweak if, they switched a few things but all easy upgrades such as adding ram/replacement and gpu swap/or add

[@hababi4lifefn]

@@IroncladMemes I meant like in settings on the pc

[@ufukpolat4691]

I just bought the slightly older version of this for only 35 bucks, can anyone suggest me things to do? I already tried to install 16gb of ram but it showed black screen… the beginning of a project….

[@thelight_360]

Interesting pc tbh

[@cguff4570]

top pc builders

[@m99beast31]

Amazing

[@bonganihalimani9572]

I think i would rather go for the bigger rx 6400s with better cooling, especially here in Africa with hot climates. It could fail prematurely.

[@Johnwick-ed7vo]

I'd mod the side panel and throw on some fans that pull some heat out of that hot box

[@RealEclipsed]

Remember if you can get a full tower, go for an rx 580, its cheaper (even when new) and performs a lot better.

[@Aura4669]

You need a good psu tho.

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

@@Aura4669 ok??? People can go ahead and purchase a power supply. I don’t seem to understand your concern here.

[@SnowWow]

they're like 90 bucks, its crazy

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

@@SnowWow what country you live in? In the United States where I live. You can get a 500w 80 plus white unit for $39.99 U.S dollars. Power supplies are not that expensive

[@MachoGoat]

@@jonathan-qd1cc Well, here's the thing. If you have a PC like the one they were using, you usually can't switch out the PSU. HP usually uses proprietary parts for things like the PSU and Mobo, meaning, you couldn't really switch that out...

[@dip2067]

Atack on Titans is anime where ODM gear came from. It's my favourite anime dude.😊

[@21Dazzler]

The sapphire 6400 is much quicker you don't have to remove the shroud

[@robskitlz4391]

Does anyone know if the RX 580 would fit? It seems like it might, though it would definitely be a tight fit.

[@plugg4mb]

nah

[@theanglerfish]

xeon is still expensive even old ones so that price is maybe not too off as expected

[@battlepowered]

How would this even fit a 2 lane card? Seems to only fit a single lane card.

[@skorgged]

Love the video. I would take a LP 1650 over a LP RX 6400

[@craftymulligar]

My new shows to watch

[@whokilledem1649]

Hey I have question, could you try to order a regular office pc with a i7 and put a good cheap gpu for Fortnite atleast 144hz in it. I want to see if it would work. Please and thank you.

[@godhalo8582]

If the i7 is older than 4th gen i can't reccomend!! Last month i bought a pc with 150€ and it had gt 1030 sddr4 4x2gb of ram clocked to 1867mhz and i5 4670 Look the prices and specs and check!!

[@25KSubsWithNoVideosChallenge]

can you open the dvd case on this model I have the same one but im not sure btw this model pc is kinda fast.

[@IEnjoyDarkSouls2PVP]

i bought a lenova pc for 370ish usd off amazon its a 1660 i5 with 32 gb ram and so far so good gta 5 60 -70 fps depends if im online or not

[@FCGoalNoobed]

Can I fit an 6600 XT?

[@l.i.archer5379]

97 degC on the GPU. I would cut a 120mm x 240mm hole in the side panel right over the PCI slots and mount a couple of 120mm x 15mm fans with a sheet of air filter mesh on the outside of the side panel blowing onto the GPU. These fans would also provide positive air pressure to the inside of the case. Maybe neaten it up with some trim around the fans. Send me the PC and I'll fabricate a side panel fan system and then send it back to you.

[@ragreen2]

Wondering if the parts could be put in an old/really cheap case that could provide better thermals ... 🤔

[@carbeastsm]

İ’m going to do it from hp compaq to atx case and upgrades with full size graphics card

[@stream3261]

Nice price

[@mihirparag2869]

What software is that for the gpu in the top left hand corner ?

[@Crownerased]

That is msi after burner

[@PinkyTech]

Have a gaming session and cook dinner at the same time.....

[@pzyxt9078]

that’s my pc😁

[@l.i.archer5379]

NO DVD DRIVE?????? I have to have a Blu-Ray drive just to be able to watch my movie and anime discs. I use AnyMP4 Blu-Ray player to play all movie discs from ANY region on the planet, without app ardware-locking the region if you play a disc from a specific region 5 times.

[@xRECONCILEDX]

10:35 ODM gear is from attack on titan btw XD

[@itsdeonlol]

The temps are way too high for my liking... I would have modded the case if it was me for more air flow.

[@RandomBSOD]

these were 199 4 weeks ago, .... just wait till the hype dies down and grab it at a better price with the 6400 for well under the $400 mark 👍

[@youngboypervisage2087]

ODM gear in Fortnite definitely tempting to play

[@aymen.d1372]

:and boom our gpu is now installed 6:51 Minecraft zombi sound*

[@Nebulachadlazzar]

What if you were to go with a2000 6gb?

[@raf9826]

That card would not fit inside that HP slim.

[@lelouchabrilvelda1794]

Its overprice for that gpu. You wasted your money.

[@whiteroach3]

Goodness, that 6400's getting CHOKED. If I was in the market for a PC, I'd probably skip this.

[@eddiew.4650]

Surprisingly they're still in demand. I'd take the 1650 over it any day of the week.

[@CarltonACombs-wo4bl]

I3 10100 with a 6500 XT

[@naveenmohan2437]

The odm gear in fortnight is from attack on Titan

[@hoopaholic1982]

Attack on Titan weapons!!!!

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

These guys haven't heard of Attack on Titan lol

[@BREEZYM6015]

Can you build a PC with better specs for around $400?

[@SeeJayPlayGames]

doubt it

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

@@SeeJayPlayGames what are you doubting? For $400 if you build it yourself all custom parts you can get much better than the shitty HP prebuilt that’s shown in this video/

[@arcadeslum5882]

@@jonathan-qd1cc prove it

[@vahlah5205]

yknow what else no one talks about? ligma whys no one talking about ligma

[@stream3261]

Also pls play Minecraft in all your reviews

[@aegis062]

you can always drill holes on the side panel and if you have enough space maybe add a few small fans to increase cooling or completely remove the GPU fan and and cpu fan and op for water cooling you might need to customize it a bit and maybe have an external radiator

[@notbentleywolf1075]

i got an hp victus 15l rx 6400 r5 for 330

[@TheRobloxGlitchFinder]

what is the psu wattage?

[@overclock3DP]

Should be a 180 W Gold efficiency power supply

[@refan6]

I think the cheapest Amazon build comes out to about $350. Can you guys take a crack at that? I’d be too scared this computer will blow up during a hot summer with no AC on 😂

[@outlawsouljaa]

Seen that one of the reviews reckons it's a Mish mash of older parts he said the motherboard was over 15 years old so yeah I'd avoid that

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

I like these guys content but I wouldn't spend $400 on this pc. The video card upgrade path is very limited. $400 goes a LONG way on Newegg these days towards a new pc build.

[@tyd068]

I have that pc and it barely works

[@Teksers]

IF HP would put that X16 PCIE Slot to be the top one, that GPU would be able to "breath" properly. I have no idea why they keep putting it in the bottom. FYI Chris Pratt voiced Mario in the newest animation not Pedro Pascal.

[@MrWhomp]

Pedro did an Mario SNL skit a few months ago which is what their referencing.

[@Teksers]

@@MrWhomp aaaaaa I see.

[@Dilly_Dil1y]

People in the comment section. Im just looking for a bang for your buck mid tier prebuilt custom pc. ❤ do the toasty bros make good pcs? If not, where did you guys recommend? 🙏 (no building myself. I have ptsd from blowing up my last computer) 😂

[@PurpleNoseKitty]

bro builds pcs for a living and doesnt know what a line in jack is

[@sippinginori1049]

I wanna buy a pc but don’t understand anything 😅 besides fps since I play on console

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

Are you living in the United States? I can make you a pc part list

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

You wanna build a pc or buy a shitty prebuilt?

[@ikram2512]

​@@jonathan-qd1cc bro got 100+ comments on this channel alone complaining lmao 🤣🤣💀

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

@@ikram2512 how do you know 💀😂😂😂

[@VagueDreamProductions]

Finally found some nerds who don't know what Attack on Titan is lmao.

[@ikram2512]

Sarcasm?

[@VagueDreamProductions]

@@ikram2512 just found it funny they didn't know what the ODM was from.

[@BikeLife_Nicholas]

thats my old gaming pc

[@metlingaming9162]

Theyre not katanas xD theyre vme blades from attack on titan

[@jayb1rd]

I am surprised you guys stated that HP case could handle double slot cards when those models with the PSU to the right of the slots always has the 16x slot right next to the PSU. Should always test the rig before upgrades but you guys know that too. Slacking a little boys. Might be time for vacation. 🙂

[@ikram2512]

Wdym by slacking?

[@andrewosei328]

Great stuff. Over supply and upgrades so 4th gen stuff should be dead by now.

[@A7X062388]

The only upgrade they can do ir upgrade mobo to next gen

[@yourdad573]

I need someone who knows a lot about pc's to help me build one😢

[@realmccoy220]

you guys don't know what ODM gear is T_T

[@REALedsto]

Aggin backwards

[@husky9104]

I would love to see this system custom watercooled, to set the temps down.

[@Fabreezzo]

I never see any the " PC GURUS " test sports game , UFC ,FIFA, MADDEN etc... It's always the same games , Fortnite , Witcher , GTA , cyberpunk 😅

[@jorgevespucci9878]

Because sports games are trash and most people playing them do so on console since pc is too hard for them to understand.

[@Fabreezzo]

@@jorgevespucci9878 not all sports games are trash lol .

[@nushnume]

Old boring office PC : *Exists* Someone on the internet after adding a graphics card : it's a gAmINg pC *only runs at 90C*

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

It was running at 97c at one point 😢😢😢 I feel bad for the people copying this exact build. For $400 you can do much better than a office computer

[@nushnume]

@@jonathan-qd1cc Yeah,a 400$ custom built computer from used parts would do better in temps and upgradeability. I'm really tired of "consoler killer" and "gaming pc's" that are nothing more than a tired office pc. If that thing will last more than a month with those temperatures it's gonna be lucky

[@Balmung812]

dude you could get an old i5 gen computer and get a better gpu.

[@krisxpytot]

attack on titan is in fortnite?

[@samserious1337]

Don't buy a RX 6400, especially for a PCI-e 3.0 system since it only has 4 lanes!

[@Vortex_Now]

RX 550?

[@caviestcaveman8691]

Gta?

[@aleksazunjic9672]

Save your self a lot of trouble and avoid these low profile BS machines if you can. Nothing beats decent sized case, you could use it for your own builds and configure it way you like it.