The Humble PC
Summary
TLDRThe video script details a unique PC build experience focusing on a 'humble' theme, utilizing a custom case from ABK, a small-scale entrepreneur. The build features high-end components like a 12th Gen Intel processor and a Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard, juxtaposed with a handmade, powder-coated case that starts at $110, emphasizing quality over cost. Despite the premium feel of the case, the builder encounters several challenges, including fitting issues and a non-functional power button. The script humorously navigates through these setbacks, maintaining a light-hearted tone throughout the build process. The final product is a visually stunning, gold-accented PC that, despite its humble beginnings, ends up being a showpiece rather than a typical gaming rig. The video also includes a sponsored segment for the uGreen NAS sync DXP 6800 Pro, highlighting its data management capabilities and AI features.
Takeaways
- 🎮 The video discusses building a 'humble' gaming PC with a focus on aesthetics and quality, despite the term 'humble' often being used ironically given the high-end components used.
- 💰 The computer case from ABK is highlighted as a premium product despite its humble beginnings, with prices ranging from $110 to $330, reflecting a variety of options for different budgets.
- 🛍️ ABK cases are praised for their handmade quality and powder-coated finish, and are noted to be unique, not found on platforms like AliExpress.
- 📚 The video mentions a rocky start with an overpayment for the case on eBay due to seller fees, but the issue was resolved through communication with the seller on Etsy.
- 🔩 The build process is shown to be complex, with high-quality components like a Maximus z790 Hero motherboard from Asus and a CPU block that requires careful installation.
- 💾 The system includes two SSDs, one for water cooling purposes and another for high capacity, demonstrating a balance between form and function.
- 💡 Issues with the case's tolerances and standoffs are mentioned, indicating that while the design is appreciated, there may be room for improvement in manufacturing precision.
- 💰 The phrase 'humble' is repeatedly used in a tongue-in-cheek manner, especially when referring to the high-end and expensive components used in the build.
- 💡 The build features a custom loop water cooling system with gold-plated fittings, emphasizing a luxurious appearance despite the 'humble' theme.
- 🖥️ The final product is a visually stunning PC that is mounted on the wall like a picture frame, further emphasizing the focus on aesthetics.
- 🔋 The power supply used is a high-end RG Thor 1600 watt titanium with an 80 plus titanium efficiency rating and a 10-year warranty, again reflecting the contradiction between the 'humble' theme and the high-end nature of the components.
Q & A
What is the primary purpose of the ABK case mentioned in the transcript?
-The primary purpose of the ABK case is to provide a high-quality, premium-feeling computer case that is also humble in its design and pricing, offering a variety of designs at different price points to suit different budgets.
What is unique about the computer cases made by Amed from ABK?
-The computer cases made by Amed from ABK are unique because they are handmade, powdercoated, and not available on mass-market platforms like AliExpress. They also have a reputation for high customer satisfaction as evidenced by positive Etsy reviews.
What was the issue with the power button in the built computer?
-The issue with the power button was that the wires inside the connector did not get folded correctly, causing the connector to slide off when it was being reattached. This resulted in a non-functioning power button.
What is the significance of the term 'humble' in the context of this transcript?
-In the context of this transcript, 'humble' is used ironically to describe the process of building a high-end, visually impressive computer system. Despite the term 'humble' suggesting simplicity, the build includes premium components and a custom water-cooling loop, which are typically considered advanced and extravagant.
What are the two types of SSDs mentioned in the transcript?
-The two types of SSDs mentioned are a water-cooled SSD for aesthetic purposes and a high-capacity SSD for storage, which is placed at the top of the case.
What is the brand and model of the motherboard used in the build?
-The brand and model of the motherboard used is the Maximus Z790 Hero from Asus.
What is the CPU used in the computer build?
-The CPU used in the build is the Intel Core i9 13900KS, which is the fastest chip in Intel's lineup at the time of the transcript.
What is the significance of the gold-plated fittings in the water-cooling loop?
-The gold-plated fittings are used for their visual appeal, adding a luxurious and distinctive look to the water-cooling loop, despite the term 'humble' used in the context.
What is the name of the sponsor mentioned in the transcript?
-The sponsor mentioned in the transcript is UGREEN, promoting their NAS Sync DXP 6800 Pro data management solution.
What is the issue with the mounting of the GPU and the required modifications?
-The issue is that the GPU mounting brackets are installed on the underside of the case, which caused difficulty in aligning and securing the GPU. The mounting process required additional steps and adjustments, including the use of standoffs to prevent the pump from hitting the wall.
What is the final comment on the quality of the ABK case?
-The final comment on the quality of the ABK case is that while there were some issues with the powder coating and the short standoffs, the overall design is solid, easy to build in, and visually appealing. The layout is intuitive, and ABK offers various sizes to accommodate different build requirements.
Outlines
🎮 Humble PC Building with ABK Cases
The first paragraph introduces the topic of building a humble PC using computer cases from ABK, a small-time entrepreneur. The speaker praises the quality of ABK's cases, which are handmade and powdercoated, despite not being found on AliExpress. The cases are said to come in various designs and price points, with the most expensive option costing $330. The paragraph also humorously discusses the idea of 'humble' in relation to the high-quality and premium feel of the cases, and transitions into a sponsorship plug for a computer with a 12th gen Intel processor and other advanced features.
💻 Custom Water Cooling and SSD Mounting
The second paragraph delves into the process of installing a monoblock water cooling system and the selection of memory and storage for the PC. The builders opt for a 24GB GPU with the Ino3D Eye Chill Frostbite and discuss the visual appeal of the components, including the use of gold-plated fittings. They also mention the importance of tolerances in case manufacturing and the challenges of installing components like SSDs and fans. The paragraph concludes with the builders considering the airflow and ventilation of the case.
🖥️ Mounting and Looping for the PC Build
In the third paragraph, the focus shifts to the physical mounting of the GPU and the complexities of setting up the water cooling loop. The builders discuss the need for brackets and the inconvenience of not including a PCIe riser with the case. They also touch upon the choice of power supply, the RG Thor 1600 watt titanium, and the decision to replace stock cables with custom gold and silver ones for a more 'humble' aesthetic. The paragraph ends with the builders attempting to bend the water cooling tubes and the humorous banter that ensues.
🔩 Challenges and Solutions in PC Assembly
The fourth paragraph highlights the issues encountered during the assembly process, such as a broken connector and the need for a more secure mounting solution for the pump. The builders creatively use standoffs to avoid the pump hitting the wall and discuss the installation of the power button and the wiring of the system. They also mention the aesthetic considerations of the build, including the use of an acrylic panel and the decision to mount the PC on the wall like a picture frame.
🎮 Finalizing the Humble PC Build
The final paragraph wraps up the PC build, with the builders expressing satisfaction at the completed project. They discuss the visual impact of the build, the performance of the system, and the overall 'humble' theme. The paragraph includes a segue to a sponsor, the ugreen NAS sync dxp 6800 Pro, and ends with a humorous exchange between the builders. The summary also mentions a previous video challenge involving a time-limited hardline cooling and build, adding a layer of personal experience to the narrative.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Gaming Rigs
💡Humble
💡ABK Case
💡Etsy
💡Water Cooling
💡Gold-Plated Fittings
💡DDR5 Memory
💡NAS Sync DXP 6800 Pro
💡Hardline Tubing
💡PC Build Quality
💡Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Highlights
Amed from ABK Case offers humble computer cases that can transform one's ego, with a quality that justifies the premium price tag.
ABK Case provides a variety of designs at different price points, starting as low as $110.
The cases are handmade and powdercoated, with a unique appeal not found on mass-market platforms like AliExpress.
ABK has hundreds of satisfied customers, as evidenced by positive Etsy reviews.
The build features gold-plated fittings for a luxurious touch, despite the 'humble' theme.
The sponsor, UGREEN, is highlighted for its NAS sync DXP 6800 Pro with a 12th gen Intel processor and expandable DDR5 memory.
The PC build includes a Maximus z790 Hero motherboard from Asus, priced at $550.
The build opts for a Core i9 13900KS CPU over the more modest options for a 'humble' approach.
The use of high-speed DDR4 memory modules from G.Skill, known for their quality and performance.
The builder expresses concerns about the tolerances and fit of the components within the custom case.
A unique wall-mounted case design from ABK is showcased, with the capability to mount components in a vertical orientation.
The builder experiences issues with the power button installation, highlighting the challenges of custom builds.
The inclusion of a Quantum surface radiator and a res pump combo that fits within the radiator slot adds to the visual appeal.
The builder emphasizes the importance of airflow and ventilation within the case for optimal cooling.
A pre-water block GPU from Ino 3D called the Eye Chill Frostbite is installed, adding to the high-performance elements of the build.
The builder discusses the use of high-quality, heavy-duty fans and the considerations for their placement and orientation.
The builder encounters difficulties with the PCIe riser installation and the need for additional brackets.
The builder humorously deals with a broken M3 threaded hole, showing the trial-and-error nature of custom PC building.
The builder opts for a RG Thor 1600 watt titanium power supply with custom gold and silver cables for a touch of luxury.
The final product is a visually stunning PC that combines performance with a unique, 'humble' aesthetic.
The builder concludes by reflecting on the overall experience, noting the learning opportunities and the fun aspects of building a custom PC.
Transcripts
I see you on the social media with your
gaming rigs you don't know how to stay
humble but I do and it's all thanks to
my friend Amed from ABK case his humble
computer cases will take your ego from
Elon Musk to Keanu Reeves in two weeks
flat or your money back but what exactly
is humble about this I mean he certainly
isn't referring to the Quality at $330
it's among the price here options for
cases but it looks and feels topnotch
deserving of the premium and besides if
you don't have that kind of money his
store features a wide variety of designs
for as low as
$110 I mean pretty good for a smalltime
entrepreneur and a local metal shop
taking on the big players in the case
Market maybe that's what he
means so you just stand there mute I
guess okay he says his cases are
handmade and powdercoated and unlike
some random drop shipper I was not able
to find his product on AliExpress and he
has hundreds of satisfied customers if
his Etsy reviews are anything to go by
so I can't wait to build my humblest
computer ever starting with these
goldplated fittings these look sick but
they don't really say humble do they no
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description our relationship with a got
off to a bit of a rocky start when we
overpaid for our humble Case by about
$50 on eBay when we reached out to him
through Etsy and asked hey what the heck
is up with that he explained that that's
just because of eBay's higher seller
fees since we were in contact we
followed up with hey who the heck are
you and why are you making these cases
and the story is fascinating he let us
know that he currently operates in a
small machine shop in Turkey where he's
been making his own PC cases for about
four years now in that time ABK has
expanded their lineup to include
wall-mounted cases like this one and
even some open concept desktop cases the
configuration we went with includes two
large cutouts on the top for radiators
as well as well I don't want to spoil it
let's show you guys how it goes together
we're going to kick things off with this
Maximus z790 hero motherboard from Asus
which comes in at a modest
$550 not quite 1%er yet no but you're
definitely in the single
digits look In fairness to us AMT says
this computer was I quote made to hang
computer parts on the wall and enjoy a
magnificent view well gosh darn it if
that's what it was made for then EK did
the right thing hooking us up with all
these goldplated fittings I'm going to
stop you right there lonus uh we
recorded this video a few weeks ago and
used a bunch of parts from Ek since
filming there have been allegations of
mistreatment from ek's staff and our
friends in the industry we hope we can
remove this disclaimer in the future but
now back to the video bo boy did they
ever sent a lot though we're going to
use as many as we can no bends no B
every Bend Will Be A fitting we're going
to be scuba diving safe okay cuz we're
not going to get the
bends it's a scuba diving illness don't
worry about it it doesn't have it's not
funny then stop saying them
never oh shoot is that a GPU block
that's a mono block baby wait for what
the motherboard well you also have a CPU
block yeah you get to pick I think we
should go mono block okay we were going
to go with a core I9 139900 K 8
performance course 16 e course boost
clocks of up to 5.8 GHz but then we
thought that's not humble no so instead
we've gone with the
14900 KS the fastest chip in Intel's
lineup it turbos to over 6 gahz under
extremely specific
circumstances this is not nearly as
monol blocky as I was expecting it to be
in the old days you'd have motherboard
monol blocks that covered the whole
fraking thing including the chipset and
whatever uh this is just the CPU and vrm
so this is not too much work to install
what stop you're going to break the
board I am so confused right now look H
goes down on a threaded nut oh get the
nutshot
or if this goes well maybe I'll Water
cool my computer for my AMD upgrade no I
forbid it why I got drawn you
didn't did you really
there we go
beautiful
just look at us screwing
together sorry does this go here no
where here no here boom done no oh isn't
that worth the install of the mono block
oh yeah it looks great oh my God look at
how blinged out these ones are didn't
you tell me that some of these are like
fake ones yeah the Chrome ones they're
just dummy sticks oh but we wanted the
visuals of the Chrome we're still going
with 2 48 gig sticks here I believe
they're at 6,800 megga transfers per
second so these are some pretty fast 48
gig sticks then yes they are there's a
good time to point out the tolerances
cuz sometimes these Indie like case
manufacturers can really struggle with
getting all the tolerances lined up so
be interesting to see how the
motherboard screws down not
great look at this one oh wow yeah it's
pretty crooked also I couldn't help
noticing that these standoffs are so
short that the back plate actually kind
of interferes with them there's a bit of
a spring action here wait I have a
question for you how did we not go with
gskill Trident Z Royal they haven't made
DDR 5 yet really yeah they've only made
the ddr4 kits oh cuz that would have
been the humblest of all memory you
could have actually gotten it like gold
to match the fittings everyone knows
that the Royals are known for their
humility you're going to notice we have
two ssds here lus humble yeah reason
being is one we wanted one that we could
water cool obviously to match the theme
humble but number two we couldn't
actually put it in of these SSD slots
because when we Mount our riser to our
GPU it would block right so we're going
to put our water cooled SSD down here
and then our high capacity humble SSD up
at the top here nice yeah I'm putting on
the power button right now things are a
little DIY but I I like the
style yeah it's pretty cool on on that
would be on off on off on off on off on
off and off on off and off off and off
and off and off and off and off off off
off the next day now would you look at
this it looks great but are you pumped
not yet are you I see where you're going
with this stupid joke I think this is
going to look absolutely sick between
this gorgeous Quantum surface radiator
from Ek and wow is that a nice looking
res pump combo it actually fits in the
radiator slot this is going to be as
humble as a computer could possibly be
we've even gone with the humblest of
fans in the wrong
size damn are they I mean are they 120
mm cuz those look like awfully large
boxes for 120
mil that's okay making mistakes is how
we stay
humble are they small and they just come
in really big boxes I'm hoping maybe
they just have the humblest boxes can't
just call everything humble yes oh they
are okay oh I was really worried wow
these are heavy they're solid metal
orientation wise I'm kind of
feeling fan cables down do these oh they
got daisy chain oh sweet not as elegant
as the Le and Le's it's just with a
cable essentially but it still looks
really clean speaking of which though uh
I'm a little concerned about the air
flow behind the case if we either have
to push or suck through so I did bring
three more fans that we could put Push
Pull config to help lift this radiator
just a little bit more more um if you
think it's needed I don't think we need
it then let's not do it we've got all
this ventilation all around here some
even at the top here and you would be
surprised how little space a fan
actually needs above it to suck and
blow air so I'm thinking we're going to
go pushing air in it's not ideal for
maintenance but it looks better and
what's more humble than doing whatever
it takes to look better that does look
beautiful yeah well no beautiful is not
quite the right word um what's the word
I'm looking for humble
humble so on the ABK website in the area
up here where we're putting our RADS
they actually just had this like acrylic
panel here that wasn't full of anything
it had no liquid had no tube Outlets oh
that's his whole new thing he's got an
acrylic cutter now and he's going to
make his own Reservoir yeah I think
that's what it's teasing but he doesn't
yet doesn't yet so we thought we'd put
this in one of these spots but the
problem as you'll notice the pump kind
of oh would hit the wall so we actually
stole some standoff so we got a dry wall
saw we did not cut a hole to make roof
in the wall no I mean that's kind of an
Elijah solution what we actually ended
up doing was we took these standoffs
we're going to use these to help prop
this up so that way our pump doesn't end
up hitting the wall we ended up going
with this pre-water block 490 from Ino
3D called the eye chill frostbite it's
got 24 gigs of vram it's flipping fast
it's super clean looking H well it's a
little dirty but it's got a clean look
to it for mounting we're going to need a
couple of brackets oh where are the
brackets oh you have brackets this is
the support bracket cuz it's going to
have some sag on it sure is wow is that
ever heavy to get the pcie bracket
they're actually installed on the
underside of this case oh good how
convenient
yeah this is where all the extra
mounting hardare is for all the stuff
these are the post for the plexiglass
the power supply mhm mhm it's all just
screwed into the back here neat nice now
does it come with a pcie riser or do we
just BYO BYO we had to bring our own not
great for the price crap this Riser so
long no no that's fine cuz here's what
we're going to do okay uh just leave it
okay y oh yeah see not so bad we'll just
kind of flatten a little bit back there
so go ahead and plug that into the
bottom of the card and okay I'll just
take up whatever extra slack we have
okay stop
yeah
okay stop you have it lined up how are
you not able to put it in I don't know
oh I didn't uncp the PCI clip
okay oh shoot what we didn't put the SAG
bracket on first why we need to why we
can get in there just give it a little
no stop oh my God is uh that supposed to
happen when you're screwing something in
I don't think so is the other half in
there oh yeah no no
we're just going to turn it into a 632
hole we're just going to drive that in
there and it broke off no no no after
just half a dozen extra steps we're back
to where we started with an M3 threaded
hole I do take shortcuts sometimes and
sometimes they end up being long cuts
but you know what are we having fun
exactly no I'm actually asking are are
we having fun
exactly
nice I do want to check out the power
supply at some point but I want to
figure out our Loop order
first
yes yeah sure okay we've gone with the
RG Thor 1600 watt titanium and I know
what you guys are thinking 80 plus
titanium efficiency a 10-year warranty
that's not humble but don't worry we've
got a plan we've replaced the stock
cables with these gold and silver cable
mod ones with their Pro Series cable
Combs humble oh my God come
on just it's too shy and humble can't
just call every part humble yes I can
when you're humble like me you can do
whatever you want it's actually kind of
funny that we started out building a
humble computer and it built a humble
us so this is why I always come back to
water cooling it's a pain in the butt
like this is going to look really good I
know right and humble do you know how
much these fittings
cost would you like to
know I would guess a humble $12 each
damn bang on really yeah they're $12
each I'm really good at guessing this
kind of thing it's one of my most humble
skills I think we're going to have to do
some
bends I don't think there's any avoiding
it yeah a I think we should do a 90 here
okay then a fitting okay then a straight
then a 90 here then a Bend okay that's
the way okay yes Dad I prefer Papa I've
told you that no you've actually said
you prefer Daddy but I have said neither
of those things we're joking yeah you're
a kid to me so calling him dad's
appropriate then mhm I prefer Daddy no
yes
daddy wait you have to put fittings in
this yeah I thought the two that's why I
said like this this this and this was
going to be a bit much that looks
amazing okay that's that's going to be a
long run that might that run might be
too long right there in the middle of
the
span so
dumb oh wait there's one thing I
forgot this not humble can you get me a
more humble sop fitting
please want to learn to bend tubes sure
I guess we are now let do it let's do it
so what we want to do is we want to heat
up the tube kind of evenly around not
just in one spot because then things get
a little
kinky oh yes okay two things one do not
lose any of these O-rings okay it will
leak all over the place big mess
everyone dies number two you got to note
the depth that it goes into the fitting
okay there see that now it's in oh okay
so now noting how deep it goes into the
fitting we got to figure
out where we want to cut it off to in
order to achieve the height that we want
got
it collar goes there so this is a
potential problem when you have really
short runs the collar can't really sit
on the bent part cuz it's not round
anymore so realistically about there is
about as short as you can reasonably go
okay there you go you did your first
Hardline run I mean you did it yeah you
in the sense that like you were there
okay it's like working with Dad you know
yes oh whoops sorry Dad this extension
is so
stupid it's a $30 bling
attachment humility attachment oh sorry
stay humble all right you B on it this
time sure it's time oh
shoot your going like a sag because it's
so heavy look at that run though okay is
that sick or what God I can't believe
how humble this computer is what is this
what's what why aren't they the same
height doesn't
matter once again this PC has now
claimed three people it's making humble
I feel very humble right now there you
go wiring is complete almost what are
you doing well I need the STA power for
the pump that is not a humble cable I
don't know where the rest of the cables
went close your
eyes search for your inner
humility and the cable location will
reveal itself to
you okay open your
eyes do you see it no oh okay I'm
calling that good enough which one oo I
know this should be a little shorter o
it's pretty obvious yeah all right fine
yeah I got to take this off I would say
acknow in your own stupidity pretty very
humble yeah damn
it okay go do writer me no I want to
finish this run how about you do this
one Elijah okay so basically it goes up
and over so you can use this piece for