Xidax VS the Competition: Who Makes the Best Prebuilt Gaming PC? Redux, NZXT, CyberPower, iBUYPOWER

[@Xidax]

We appreciate the love you gave to us in your video! 💚💚💚

[@braethorn]

Glad to hear it! I'd love to do more in depth coverage at some point, so if you have a liaison or PRM please have them contact me at [e-mail] 👍

[@bobbrock4221]

I am really liking your computers. I am really considering buying from you guys.

[@Asymmetrical-Saggin]

Too bad you have screwed over so many potential sponsors over the years. See your rating has dropped lower than it was. LOL

[@bobbythorton7693]

your pcs are a bit pricey I feel like i can get the same thing prebuilt by another company with warranty for almost 2000$ less i get it's in a badass case with your liquid cooling

[@TageSpins]

Build quality is honestly the best from Xidax. Getting ready to purchase my 2nd pc from them! Cable management and anything else custom you want done and to be reliable 100% reccomend them.

[@michaeldrout6487]

I just wanted to say that I am so thankful for your videos and all the work you put into them. I will be looking to purchase a rebuild PC within the next two months despite the current market. I will definitely make it a priority to jump into your Thursday night stream and learn some new stuff. I am sure many would love to see a full review on Xidax!

[@skykitchen867]

Enjoyed your video, I did have to smile when you showed your first computer. My parents were video game nuts, buying their first console which was a RCA Studio II. For Christmas my parents bought us our first computer, a Colecovision Adam, so we could "get with" modern times and do our homework. It never got used for homework cause Dad got hooked on the Buck Rogers game enclosed for it and us kids played all the Colecovision cartridges on it. After all these years it still works fine!

[@braethorn]

Now that is vintage! I wish I still had the old T1000. I could go for some Space Quest right about now :D

[@bobbrock4221]

I've never heard of Xidax before, I really like some of their options. I am in the market for a prebuilt. I have been trying to choose between vrla tech and Corsair, but after seeing this Xidax seems like it is worth consideration as well. I'm looking to spend no more than $3500.

[@slimprism]

VRLA tech has a 8 to 9 WEEK shipping time due to shortages. As good as a $2700 12th gen i9 and a 3080 sounds, thats too much waiting imo.

[@bobbrock4221]

@@slimprism plus their customer service is awful. I have been trying to ask if their motherboard supports DDR5 and they've said yes, no, maybe, probably, and I don't know b

[@asfairsoftcal]

I have bought 2 systems from them and have no trouble with them.

[@chrisbuck4955]

Ive bought three customized desktops from xidax, shit over many years... I have never had any problems at all with any pc! My last PC was a whooping 5000 dollar li lian delivered on 01/09/2019.... still going strong no problems. I would recommend them !

[@asfairsoftcal]

I have ordered two systems from Xidax. Both great machines. You can't go wrong with them. They help me meet my budget and time frame to get it shipped.

[@iriebacon6272]

Always dropping the info. Thank you

[@braethorn]

No problem, hope it's helpful! :D

[@chrisw8976]

Just ordered a Xidax a few weeks ago - excellent experience. The website is good, but their customer support team is a much better way to build the system. I was even talked out of pricier parts in order to hit my budget and system needs. Definitely recommend a phone discussion to get the best experience.

[@chokonnit7337]

how long did it take to receive

[@chrisw8976]

@@chokonnit7337 June 22 ordered, delivered today.

[@jamesngo9488]

@@chrisw8976 I ordered last Friday, it will take like a month to come here. How long did it take to your place, like exactly day?

[@chrisw8976]

@@jamesngo9488 I placed my order on June 22nd and received it on July 19th.

[@bernardschmitt6389]

That’s interesting that xidax liked a comment of a seemingly unhappy costumer. To me this shows they care and pay attention to what their customers have to say.

[@braethorn]

I don't know that I'd equate buyer's remorse with being and unhappy customer, but the anxiety isn't fun for sure. I do agree that whomever is running their social media seems to be staying on top of things, which is great!

[@bernardschmitt6389]

@@braethorn that’s true.

[@Mr_Archer]

ABS is Newegg’s SI like option, ever think of adding them for a few weeks? I bought a very nice system for my wife, for a very good price compared to the others, only needed to switch the ram out cuz it wasn’t great for an AMD (3000mhz cl16), and the cpu cooler is not the best either, but is sufficient for 2k gaming with no overclock on the 5600x and has very nice rgb. Rtx 3070 (ftw3 is what I got), decent rgb case with 4 rgb fans (case had an ad spot at Linus tech tips), x570 asus tuf WiFi mobo, 1tb nvme, evga 700w ps, for 1650 bucks. Case has a dedicated spot to add a 240mm aio liquid cooler for better cpu clocks/more fans if needed down the road. Many of ABS’s other systems are comparable in value and build quality. I did have to reseat my gpu because the expandable foam had pushed the clasp open and loosened it, and the intake fans had come unplugged as well, but other than that no issues. I know Newegg doesn’t have the best rep for customer service but my experience was good considering I had the knowledge to fix the easily rectifiable issues.

[@Bread4828]

No way I was gonna comment on ur last video to include Xidax in ur lineup, but u must've read my mind lol

[@braethorn]

Don't give away my trade secrets! haha

[@chefmessy971]

Sooner or later we all rock just the briefs on our gaming chairs.

[@braethorn]

Might want to skip on the leather option then haha

[@georgemurillo4996]

bro can you do some suggestions on keyboards and mouses

[@chokonnit7337]

Imo i don’t think build redux is worth it if you’re buying the systems under 2k+. The things you can’t change (240 ml cooling, motherboard, power supply, case) makes the price for those systems, which don’t need them, too high compared to other sites.

[@brianfinney2563]

This was a nice video Braethorn!

[@braethorn]

Thank you!

[@Hippity514]

Can you recommend a build for video editing and after effects please.

[@Mr_Cuddles_6]

Join the discord and we will get you hooked up :)

[@braethorn]

You can also come by the stream on Thursday for a custom build 😃

[@papidreamy]

I just bought my first gaming pc from build redux a 5600x 3080 and can wait to compare to my current gaming rig the series s

[@MrRofi-jp7mo]

Hey that cpu is going to bottle neck your 3080 by about 10% - see if you can upgrade to 5800x, maybe upgrade your CPU cooling too!!!

[@sosava23]

Great video...Does anyone know what the white case is over his left shoulder?

[@Mr_Cuddles_6]

Thermaltake view 51

[@Superficialgallery]

I am so happy I Tweeted at you about my buyer's remorse. I would love to see a full Xidax review!

[@braethorn]

Thank you for pointing me to them! I hope Xidax takes notice, because I don't want to give a full review unless I can be hands on with a system. That's pretty much why I've only made detailed videos about my IBP system, but I sure can't go around buying a system from every SI haha

[@DeLbz-_-]

NEW to PCs.. HELP! I do not know much about anything when it comes to PCs lol.. I am trying to learn but there are soooo many options. I am looking for a pre built streaming pc (also to create content eg. YT videos etc.) and will be playing on console. My budget is around $1800 give or take... what would be a good option? Please help, id appreciate it.

[@itz_kyle8359]

MAN when will we will be able to buy a gPu!

[@powerbombful]

Can you do a vid on neweggs ABS and ironside

[@alessio54321]

Abs has some seriously good value

[@rohtvak3]

When I bought my PC 5 years ago, Ironside was absolutely fantastic, nothing but good things to say about em. I had to send my PC in for RMA 3 times during that period for part failures and they replaced them quickly and with no fuss. Sometimes the parts they replaced with were not the same brand, (EVGA GPU to an MSI GPU) which is a bit annoying but I understood, since it was free. Their parts selection is quite limited, but they will special order things for you generally.

[@KK-zd3ss]

Is there a video of you setting up an ibuypower pc?

[@samjohnson5496]

What do you think about the gamer essential Esports PC from cyberpower?

[@manuelpagan6481]

Idk if you've done it but what's in the pc beside you.

[@Nembius]

What about falcon northwest or origin pc?

[@braethorn]

I've covered Origin a couple of times before. Never heard of Falcon Northwest but I can check them out 🙂

[@Nightmarebaby796]

Any recommendations where I should buy a pre-built gaming PC

[@braethorn]

Almost 30 videos and over 15 hours total of pure PC recommendations :D For more one on one help, come by the stream and/or join the discord!

[@bigjigglle528]

Love the videos bro keep up the great work😁

[@kahrhoshe]

Just found you. Good stuff. Ps. Gn has done si reviews and cyber power has been decent but still overall not the best for airflow (prebuilts not custom). That said I’ve got a 5 year old cyber that has been awesome

[@bernardsimmons3849]

Can you do a review on CLX gaming?

[@valatiea7416]

Thanks for this. I'm really considering Xidax since the leasing. I'm to young to come up with 4k right away.

[@Asymmetrical-Saggin]

hope you never got one through them. Scummy, shady company with proof all over.

[@gjrloiouyfchicfhhudrgky3470]

I'm starting to hear more and more reviews of people saying xidax is screwing people over. Saying, they send defective pcs depending on who they send it to. They seem to pick and choose who they screw over. Are you seriously going to recommend them?

[@spikeimperial]

Can you please check out the tracer edge v pro from cyberpower 🥺

[@dbvetter7485]

I see a telecaster back there, you play Guitar?

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Probably my favorite looking pre builts tbh lol but you did choose the wrong case to build you almost had it the next tier above the one you ended up building on is the one with the best options for price snd performance. Including all the big boii options if wanted.

[@dylanswrld999]

for $1150 guys i got the digital storm ready to ship lynx with the the gtx 1650 and am very very happy with it. the graphics card could obviously be better and the ram it comes with, although its dual channel, sucks but thats the easiest thing to change. It’s a solid choice and looks pretty cool. Good luck with whatever you guys go with!

[@NemusDark]

Bro u could have gotten a 3060 prebuilt lmao or at least one with a 2060

[@NemusDark]

Go on the build PC sales reddit and u will find decent prebuilts.

[@Mr_Cuddles_6]

@@NemusDark lol would love to see a 3060 in a 1150$ build haha

[@steve4167]

Thank you for doing these.

[@denimchicken887]

hey man I'm new to pc gaming and trying to get into it amd have been watching you videos like the 2021 ibuypower guide and am so lost with pretty much everything you say (sorry idk any computer terms) but basically I just want raytracing (I think I I spelt that wrong) and really good picture on a power house game like cyberpunk for about 2500 do you have any suggestions? thanks in advance

[@bubblez2687]

Getting a really powerful gaming PC for $2500 shouldn't be an issue, but you do need a company that can hold your hand throughout the process to make sure you get the best rig possible. Most of the custom PC builders won't help you plan a system, but Xidax customer service was very helpful when I was building mine. There's a couple others that will help but their price point was too high for what I was getting. I know a good amount about most of the parts in a PC but the CPUs seem to be intentionally confusing, so it was nice to have some help.

[@alexshi2688]

Everything on screen is in USD right?

[@Mr_Cuddles_6]

Yes

[@jamesngo9488]

How long for shipping?

[@garrybrar5510]

Hi just curious what case you are using for your pc looks cool ! Let me know please?

[@Mr_Cuddles_6]

Thermaltake view 51 :)

[@Pr0digyZRX]

Any ideas on why a new pc would have problems detecting an ethernet cable being plugged in? I've tried updating drivers I've tried disabling wifi restarting... everything I could think of. The cord works on my ps5... but not my pc... any thoughts?

[@Barefeet200]

Windows 10 failure. Find the network adapter under device manager and click update hardware. Works for me

[@alexshi2688]

Can you find a pc for me? My budget is 1500 CAD

[@chokonnit7337]

bruh the video literally shows sites you can go to and pick parts for your budget…

[@redscorpion9325]

I believe in Balance as well,it has to make sense,It doesn’t make sense to bottleneck the Graphic Card

[@gigahiga2180]

i"d love a full xidax review!

[@getliquified]

I'm in the market for a pre-built. Definitely considering xidax

[@Asymmetrical-Saggin]

100% don't. This is months late but... for anyone considering and sees this now... DON'T. they will play games with you and will fuck you with every penny they can. Just search KZbin of all the horror stories and proof from this company. Just as scummy as Artesian Builds was.

[@dotxyn]

Love the content. Thanks dude

[@luissamonte5571]

Thoughts on Digital Storm?

[@Mr_Cuddles_6]

Have reviewed them in a past video so check out the titles, but they are decently good but more of a boutique builder and will cost more compared to other sites.

[@txmale5070]

meh old co worker bought a computer from xidax. i always they were a bit pricey for what you get.

[@gregmiller3556]

I own a Xidax X-6 and X-8 Love them.

[@libertylowe]

Hey man, I’ve been getting into build redux recently and wanted to know if you had any recommendations for a 2000 - 2200 dollar redux build. Thanks

[@Mr_Cuddles_6]

We are streaming tonight at 8pm central if you wanna hop in, get in queue and then braethorn will make you a full system :)

[@monsicka]

damn the gaming rdy alice iv is discontinued already 😭

[@braethorn]

Because OF COURSE IT IS smh dangit

[@DouglasLeavitt]

Case in point pun slays, don't @ me

[@sunilthaware8843]

Plz sir, can i get this pc??

[@snx534]

i want a full review on xidax

[@diegovillescas3795]

my only issue with xidax is that there is no option to get your system without their antivirus installed, otherwise it looks like a good company to buy from

[@gregmiller3556]

I used their anti until the sub ran out then just uninstalled and put in my own. No issues

[@macblink]

Can you just uninstall it?

[@stayoutofmybuisness]

I went to like and I already liked.... is there a way to double like?

[@jaYp90]

I'm considering xidax or redux good components for a reasonable price.

[@triplea5882]

Always up late to watch

[@braethorn]

And it's always appreciated!

[@MrRofi-jp7mo]

Hey I bought a custom built from nzxt with 3090 frw3 ultra and 11900k, same exact build on Ibuypower was $600-$700 more expensive SANS TAX/SHIPPING easily $1100 dollars more for absolutely no reason, besides the fact that I ordered and received the PC in 3 days no extra charge. You said to not buy from nzxt yet you brought up zero points as to why and suggested a video that was an overall positive review. Would you like to make yourself clear or let it be known that you have zero reasons for disrespecting a great company, with far less garbage experiences/absurd markups than Ibuypower??

[@MrRofi-jp7mo]

Don’t get me started on cyber power’s build quality and service experience. Ibuypower has a notoriously trash customer service experience as well as absurd errors in build quality. You yourself experienced something. The only reason you get good service is because you are who you are.

[@MrRofi-jp7mo]

I just rewatched his video to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating and he said it was incredible and unbelievable... what in gods name are you talking about?? Josh has other videos exclaiming his love for nzxt, it’s his favorite company for both pre builds and parts. You need to make yourself clear if you actually care for your viewers, because this comes off as extremely ignorant - not well thought out at all. Other than the b550 comment you had nothing against them, besides a video of josh loving his new pc.

[@MrRofi-jp7mo]

Nzxt’s customer service is probably arguably worse than the two but I don’t understand why you prefaced the nzxt segment immediately by saying do not buy from them, following it with zero reasons as to why.

[@braethorn]

Congratulations! Your aggressively presumptuous comments have won you a huge dose of dialectic! Let's go through this one thing at a time. You might want to get comfortable, there's a lot to unpack here. 1.) If you really bought an 11900K/3090 build from NZXT, I _really_ hope you went with the h710 case as that's the only case they sell that has anything near the airflow necessary to cool a system like that. Those parts run hot, especially the 3090, since half of the VRAM is on the back of the PCB with no active cooling and it's a constant issue for 3090 owners. Lots of airflow is needed to keep it cool. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqC3iJSQqayCoJo 2.) I've said several times in my videos not to get a 3090 from IBP because their pricing on those is not good compared to other SIs. 3.) I can't let it be known that I have zero reasons for disrespecting a "great company" when my reasons for "disrespecting" them number more than zero. -Their cases have terrible airflow, and their response to this on twitter was "airflow is a meme." - twitter.com/nzxt/status/1280548464808439808?lang=en -They disrespect their own customers by responding to them with jokes like "just yank hard" causing an actual customer to break their case when following those instructions. - twitter.com/nzxt/status/1252100487337226241?lang=en -They made a case that was a fire hazard, then pulled a bait and switch on Gamer's Nexus to get them to say the H1 issue is fixed, then made a half-baked effort on the actual PCIe riser replacement they sent out. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYqXnnWhd5h2etk -They put crappy components in their "quick and easy" prebuilts, like 80 plus bronze power supplies and processor/motherboard combos that are one or even two generations old. In one configuration (the "Streaming Pro PC"), ​they pair a 3090 with a *5600X*. Do you know how badly that's going to bottleneck the GPU? They have no idea how to balance their own preconfigured systems. The incompetence is staggering. - nzxt.com/product/streaming-pro-pc It's my job to look out for my viewers, and that's what I do. Because I care. I'm not going to lie to my audience just to get in NZXT's good graces and maybe get some free stuff. That's not what I do. Respect is something that must be earned, and NZXT hasn't done much to earn it in my book. 4.) The website sucks. Their inventory management is lackluster at best. We know they _can_ mark items as out of stock, they have that capability, they just can't be bothered to update it to be accurate in the custom build portion of their site. A potential customer can spend a long time painstakingly picking their components to fit their budget, add it to the cart, and only until they proceed to checkout will they find out one of the parts they selected is out of stock and they have to change their build. You can watch this actually happen as I'm filming. It's incredibly frustrating. An important thing to note here is that for retailers like Best Buy, customers can choose to either go into a physical store or buy from the website. However, for most system integrators, the sole option is to use the website. It _needs_ to be good. You may have had a good experience when purchasing your system, but NZXT does not offer a *consistently* good buying experience online. That's they reason I gave up on them in one video, and I explicitly stated this as the reason. Other times, their part inventory isn't good and THE WHOLE REASON FOR THIS SHOW is to let viewers know who has inventory and good deals. *IT'S LITERALLY WHY I DO THIS.* 5.) Now for the best part. In regards to the following statements: "Ibuypower has a notoriously trash customer service experience as well as absurd errors in build quality. You yourself experienced something. The only reason you get good service is because you are who you are." Dude. I...I don't even know where to start. I mean, I got good service because I am who I am? That happened when I had like 60 subscribers. Even at 3400 subs I'm still a small fry. They have no idea who I am other than just another random customer lmao Besides, you're actually quite wrong about them in general. For reference, Linus Tech Tips has done two "Secret Shopper" series in which they anonymously order prebuilts and evaluate the buying experience, build quality, and technical support of each system integrator. BOTH TIMES IBUYPOWER WON (kzbin.info/www/bejne/faCYpX-Fa86jrtk). Yes, Gamer's Nexus had a bad experience with an IBP system and they were right, it was trash...but it wasn't purchased directly from the SI, it was purchased from a 3rd party retailer. I _never_ recommend that. As for CyberPowerPC, it's the same thing. Some people buy systems at retail and have a bad experience, then trash talk the SI. Buy directly from the SI and it'll be far better. Anyone who follows what I do in my videos would be doing this. Several members of my community have bought from CPPC and have been happy with their purchases. Thanks for the baseless warning though. By the way...in that second LTT Secret Shopper series, you may want to pay attention to who got second place. Anyway, I should end this by saying I'm not completely against NZXT. I've done my best to feature them in every SIW video because they do some good things. However, they are not a "great" company, they're just a company. They make some good decisions and some bad ones. It sounds like you might need to take a step back and consider the reality of matter before you blindly defend them. P.S. Josh and I are actually good friends, and while we do sometimes disagree on certain things, but we respect each other's differing opinions. When we disagree, we do so politely, and with a willingness to listen. You might want to take a page out of his book on that one :)

[@bernardschmitt6389]

Xidax memory looks like ripjaws v

[@braethorn]

Pretty much, just like they branded the WD Blue M.2 drive. Not sure what's going on there lol

[@bernardschmitt6389]

@@braethorn It looks like they do the same with the cases.

[@adhishpandit4660]

underated

[@ChristopherOrmond]

Me: This mini PC will look good for the office and business. My boss: Does it have four USB's upfront and two CD-ROM drives. Me: No I’ll probably have to go full tower with glass side panel and RGB fans. My boss: As long as it has two CD-ROM drives.

[@braethorn]

Maybe as long as they're in the same room? External optical drives should count...

[@ChristopherOrmond]

@@braethorn I actually suggested that very same thing but it was rejected because it wasn't in the PC.

[@armannasr3681]

yo this guy's jokes are so good lmao

[@hustle2muscle]

I might go with Alienware

[@braethorn]

Please don't. It was recently reviewed by Gamers Nexus and given the honor of being called "The Worst Pre-Built We've Ever Reviewed". Watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5_ZqYahpq9rn8U

[@Usa_mikek]

Those of us on a limited budget for what they want for financing I'd rather go buy a new car.

[@leonardoalvarenga7572]

Just rent a home next to your workplace.

[@mayainverse9429]

lifetime parts garantee? ether its a lie or they are stupid. these parts will eventually fall apart they going to replace for free wtf? also ssd are not exactly known to last forever. and you can just OC your video card or cpu like crazy to get a new one if u want.

[@miguelgarciajr4329]

xidax is going to be a big player in the pc games world !

[@braethorn]

Time will tell!

[@navinadv]

Dotsync has my vote. I worked for Sperry Unisys and in 1986-7 employees were given the privilege to buy a 80286 with a 40GB hard disk and a colour monitor for $3000 (three thousand). Yes $3000 in 1986-7! I don’t know what that is worth in 2021 dollars.

[@itz_kyle8359]

SECOND

[@braethorn]

:D

[@bruhc4767]

First

[@braethorn]

Winner winner, something about chicken I think...

[@cavejohnson737]

third

[@braethorn]

Username checks out

[@cavejohnson737]

@@braethorn thanks dude, means a lot, I recently just bought a cyber power instant ship system, it has a 3070 ti and an i7 11700kf cpu, it’s coming tomorrow! Also, love the content, watch nearly every video when it comes out, great help!