What did we BUY?? - $1500 Gaming PC Secret Shopper Part 2
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Check out Optoma's NuForce BE Live2 on Amazon at lmg.gg Use code LINUS and get 25% off GlassWire at lmg.gg In our second episode we unbox and get first impressions of the 5 systems we ordered while undercover. Alienware R7: geni.us HP Omen: geni.us iBuyPower i5 Configurator: geni.us Origin PC Chronos: geni.us Maingear Vybe: 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
What did we BUY?? - $1500 Gaming PC Secret Shopper Part 2 takes viewers through an in-depth, undercover unboxing and first impressions of five prebuilt gaming systems from major brands. The episode opens with the crew detailing the arrival and packaging experience, setting expectations for how each system looks, how it’s boxed, and what accessories are included. They immediately flag the Alienware Aurora as a strong opening contender, noting its build quality, unusual proprietary motherboard, and the way Dell presents basic information in the invoice and quick start materials. The host evaluates the packaging’s effectiveness, commenting on the protective foam, rigidity of the outer carton, and the risk of shipping damage when a box is loosely packed. He also critiques the included peripherals, like the keyboard and mouse, highlighting differences in foam quality and packaging tightness compared with other brands. Throughout this segment, the emphasis is on the unboxing experience, ease of upgrade, and how well each system ships with the expected components. The first 5-minute window ends with a practical test mindset: will the system power on easily, and does the packaging keep critical components secure during transit?
Topics · consumer electronics · pc hardware · unboxing · tech review · gaming PCs
Questions answered
- Which system delivered the best unboxing experience and why?
- Main Gear received praised for proactive communication and sturdy, well-packed packaging that minimized damage risk during shipping.
- Did any system justify its price with upgradeability and cooling design?
- Yes, some systems showed thoughtful upgrade paths and robust cooling solutions, though some compromises in cooling or upgradability were noted in others.