The ALL-AMAZON BASICS Gaming Battlestation!
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Check out ORIGIN PC’s Gaming Desktops and Laptops, utilizing Samsung's 970 PRO NVMe SSDs at bit.ly We got every PC related item from AmazonBasics and made an absurd “battle station” desktop gaming setup. Buy AmazonBasics products on Amazon: Monitor Stand: geni.us Headset: geni.us USB Hub: geni.us Xbox Controller: geni.us Keyboard: geni.us Gaming Mouse: geni.us Mouse: geni.us Mouse Pad: geni.us Sound Bar: geni.us Microfiber Cloths: geni.us Paper: geni.us Chair: geni.us Foot rest: geni.us Power Cord: geni.us Hard Drive Enclosure: geni.us External Hard Drive Case: geni.us Stylus: geni.us Stapler: geni.us USB Wi-Fi Adapter: geni.us USB Type-C Cable: geni.us Ethernet Cable: geni.us Cable Sleeve: geni.us Surge Protector: geni.us Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Our Affiliates, Referral Programs, and Sponsors: linustechtips.com Get Private Internet Access today at geni.us Linus Tech Tips merchandise at designbyhumans.com Linus Tech Tips posters at crowdmade.com Our Test Benches on Amazon: amazon.com Our production gear: geni.us Twitter - twitter.com Facebook - @LinusTech Instagram - @linustech Twitch - twitch.tv Intro Screen Music Credit: Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com
The video presents a tongue in cheek challenge to build the ultimate gaming battlestation using exclusively Amazon Basics items. The host explains the concept, shows the types of products available, and sequences a setup build around a monitor stand, keyboard, mouse, audio, and peripheral accessories. Early on, the focus is on evaluating the practicality and cost effectiveness of a budget-friendly stack, including a display stand, power cord, USB hub, and a variety of cables. The hosts explore assembly dynamics, fit, and basic usability, offering light commentary on each component as they test fit and function. Throughout, the tone mixes humor with real-world testing, noting what feels adequate, what underperforms, and where expectations clash with reality. The video swings between affectionate skepticism and curiosity about how far Amazon Basics can stretch to support a full desktop gaming rig. In the end, the showcase is less about achieving perfection and more about demonstrating whether a sub-$3000, fully Amazon Basics setup can function as a coherent battlestation for casual gaming and everyday use. The segment also includes a plug for Squarespace and sponsor mentions, keeping a signature Linus Tech Tips pace that blends product critique with entertainment.
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