Greed, Incompetence & Deceit: Do NOT Buy These Prebuilt Gaming PCs! Overkill, Maingear, Lyte Gaming
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(Sorry the Lyte portion of the video is so long, but there was a LOT to unpack. I felt you all deserved to know the full story.)
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2:10 This one is going to be spicy! Plus DISCLAIMERS
3:36 Overkill prices, underwhelming specs
10:42 Maingear NEEDS TO FIX THIS
13:23 Lyte on value, heavy on BS
26:18 A customer's experience with Lyte Gaming PCs
32:29 My experience with their "leadership"
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I just built the high of high end gaming PC for the price of that apex gaming PC that was 2600 and I did it for cheaper. I bought a 6950xt paired with a 5800x3d with cooled by a d15 noctua cooler and 32 gigs of 3600 ram with 2 Evo 980 pros powered by a 1300w platinum power supply.....all that cost me a little over 2500.....in no way shape or form is overkill PC worth it and I really wish eveyone got the memo nit to by from thwm
Wait?!?!?! I didn't win a PS5 from you?!?!
@@yackemup noice and all of that just for 2600 dollar?
@@ikram2512 yup. I already owned the PC case it was going into so that helped
those keep showing up more and more sadly
“Overkill prices, underwhelming specs” 😂😂😂 100% accurate
its so accurate its overkill
They make cool YT shorts but yeah they suck at pricing PCs. I bet they make more money off videos than they do selling PCs.
“Lyte on value, heavy on BS”
These are killing me lmaoo
HAHAH while clicking on this video I got a Lyte TH-cam ad. “Our PCs are so affordable a single mother could afford them. We give you value on kickass parts without assaulting your bank account.” So bogus
Thank you Braethorn for standing with the consumer and refusing to look the other way while businesses blatantly and intentionally mislead the consumers. I already had a lot of respect for you, but this video is exemplifies your level of integrity.
This is why I convinced all of my friends to build their own PC from a list of parts that I sent them within their budget. I helped them build it either in person or FaceTime. No only did it help them understand what all of the parts are and where they go but I helped them save a lot of money.
I'll always be a DIY enthusiast, but we make up only about 10% of the market. Many just don't care about DIY or don't have the time for it, which is fine! The examples in this video obviously don't represent every system integrator, and I've made it my job to help consumers find the best options. There are some very good companies out there :)
that's why I built my friends computers.. they bought the parts, I put them together...
Yup i the same way. I hate people gett9ng taken advantage of. Its why I got into IT
@@castroh19 And that's why I started this series. Let's face it: people are going to buy prebuilt PCs, and it's a tough landscape to dive into without any prior PC knowledge. I'll keep working my butt off to offer what guidance I can.
I have picked out all the parts for my closer acquaintances and built them a nice system catering to their needs for a 10% fee. I would probably do it for free if I was just giving adivce over the phone/facetime, but I feel like there is too much planning and work that goes into building a custom computer like that to just do it for free... Sometimes I do question if it is just something people with expertise do for their closer acquaintances.. Makes me feel sort of cheap.
Then again, they are still getting something no company could ever offer them anyway for a reasonable price.
As a power system builder myself I could not agree with you more! I find it disgusting what these so-called custom shops are charging. I would feel so guilty charging the absurd amounts these losers are charging! Your honesty and being a straight shooter won you another subscriber!
Seeing how passionate you are about your dealings with Lyte, you have just gained a sub. You are one of the most real content creators that I have ever seen. You are also one of my new favorite CC's!
GGs, bro!!
You filmed this on my birthday. I don't have a gaming pc, and wondered about Lyte. Their commercials made me look for reviews. Hey truly I subbed when I watch this video. Your care for people over profits is exceptional. I have a very tight budget if any at times. Thanks for being human
Man that customer's experience from Lyte pc's was a freaking nightmare. Wow, I'm glad I built my own pc, it's amazing the disregard some of these companies have for people's time and money. Most of these customers 2k bucks is A LOT of money but apparently they don't care.
Glad I came across this video because I am in the search for a gaming computer, and i was considering Lyte gaming but not so much anymore! Thanks for taking the side of the consumer and bringing us honestly!!!
Make your own. Way easier than you think.
@@Kaarvo you do realize that the gpu's are at a all-time low? And the prebuilts are overpriced to hell.
@@Kaarvo maybe because that's the msrp of the rtx 3070? There are weekends, and it doesn't take that long to make one.
@@Kaarvo I don’t understand what you’re complaining about because all GPU prices have dropped they’re not as high as 2020 was. And 90% of the time when you’re building a computer, it’s very easy to follow along with a tutorial you don’t have to sit down and watch em all day just do it as you put stuff together and take a break if you can’t understand something.
What did you go with? I built a pc with some 'just DIY bro' friends when the ps pro released. I don't regret it because the fireworks that rendered from its rear were beautiful. Thank god I had pc savvy friends who went from 'It's your lucky day, PSU is the easiest thing to replace man' to 'just build a pc bro'.
PCs are more trouble than anyone lets on. Even with a prebuilt, you're going to have to get your hands dirty. They're all built to last through the warranty be it a month or year. Mine arrived running 90C which I had to look up to find out how hot it was. It took 3wks before I played the first game unless you count MSI afterburner, cinebench, heaven, 3dmark, h2jdndj, prime95, and some other sht. Those are the only games a true pc gamer needs. I still can't turn off those omg lights because the motherboard's software was full of bloat so I didn't download it. I hope you grabbed a needle in a haystack but I honestly couldn't recommend pc gaming to anyone who isn't already into it unless you have a lot of time, money, and enjoy spending more time in the settings than the game.
Bought a PC from Lyte. Not only did they come late, they sent me someone else's PC and the PC won't turn on. And it supposedly arrived on time. I'm past the 30-day return so I can't do anything
do a chargeback
Lol credit purchase right? Give them a call ASAP
Hey Im sorry to hear about this. If you got the wrong PC or it wont turn on youre totally covered. You have a 1 year warranty! Well fix or replace the PC for free to ensure it is functioning smoothly and the exact specs you ordered. Just reach out and we’ll make things right!
@@LyteTechnologyInc Just refund ALL his money now, preferably with an extra 10% for all his grief. Otherwise, Kick Rocks!
@@LyteTechnologyInc Why did he have to come to YT to get your attention?
Just subscribed to your channel. Appreciate when companies are called out on their bullshit practices. I always try to steer friends and family from pre-built systems and steer them into building a diy system offering them my assistance. Building your own system IS NOT COMPLICATED, it just seems that way.
THIS IS WHY we watch your content. Consumer protection at its finest!
This video is honestly amazing, so sorry you had to endure the experience with Lyte especially. It is criminal how they used your name and face to market themselves, I am looking to buy/build a gaming pc soon and your videos are so helpful and I have learned so much! Thank you Breathorn
I bought a PC from Lyte in February and the experience was less than ideal but not nearly as bad as some of the people highlighted in the video.
The build time on the system I bought was originally posted as 10 days. After 3 weeks I still did not receive my PC but, was able to secure the gpu I wanted in the system through another retailer. I changed my order to “ship system without GPU” which states the system would ship immediately. After another 3 weeks of emails back and forth I finally did end up getting my PC without the GPU.
I came to find that the system was built in a completely different case than the one I had ordered. I was not made aware of this prior to receiving the order. The case I received was totally different aesthetically and had a completely different footprint then the one I was supposed to receive.
Also, the case they built my system in did not accommodate the extra fans I purchased that would have been totally compatible had I been sent the correct case.
They eventually did make it right after another prolonged back and forth through email by sending me the correct case. With that being said I had to tear down my system completely. I then had to rebuild the entire computer, and send back the incorrect case they had sent. All within 10 days, having never built a PC before. If I didn’t, they would charge me for both cases.
In hindsight it worked out better for me. I now know how to build a custom PC from the ground up and tear it back down. I have more knowledge about PC building in general than I would have otherwise. That doesn’t change the fact however that the overall experience with Lyte was unsatisfactory and I would not recommend them at all.
I bought mine from Lt as well and had to send it back cuz the 1st one had a pcie and a cpu problem but they made it right with the replacement havent had a single issue at all temps run fine lighting fast
Wow, that sounds stupid. I would have just sent the whole thing back and said screw you. A few YT vids and you would have been a pc build champ and same with parts especially with pc part picker. Hell, you could have just looked at a pre built and bought those parts in it and built it. I'm guessing you found out just how easy it is to build a pc now and next time won't buy a pre built, unless it's from a micro center. They won't screw you at all and can literally build it in thier store with thier help.
Whoa whoa whoa a system integrator made you tear down the system and rebuild it yourself instead of having you send back the full computer and then send you back the correct build!?!?!? WTF are you paying them for, they didn't even build your system for you! You should have demanded a partial refund because you had to build it yourself, I would have been livid!
@@themightiness exactly
There's a PC Builder game for that
As I'm watching this first video from your channel I have become a subscriber already! Your content is exactly what we the people and consumers need. Thanks a bunch for providing us with helpful advice and recommendations. You're a hero to many and you probably don't even realize it!
Good on you for protecting your Brand. Its a good lesson too for newer/smaller content creators that watch your videos. Be mindful of anyone coming at you with sponsorship deals; make sure you are getting your true value and not being railroaded!!
Braethorn, great video! Did you know that you tube ran a Lyte Gaming PC ad before this video?
Super happy with my Alexander PC. Thanks Braethorn for recommending them.
We appreciate your support, Toby!
I second this! I've had mine for a little over a month and it has been great! I've been recommending Alexander PCs to all of my gaming friends.
@@silentsecret15 thank you SO much! We are very grateful for each and every client who puts their trust in us to deliver a great product. We are not perfect by any stretch but we give our best effort every day!
@@AlexanderPCs1 mines been great as well
@@hedgehog278 we love to hear it! :D
Can't wait for this, thank you! About damn time they get called out. Shits absolutely ridiculous and I guess them giving away a few pc builds somehow makes it better? It's beyond sad to seee how some would take advantage of the community and just use there following or name to really upsell or charge way way to much! We aren't talking about small differences we sre talking about the most expensive pre built of any made anywhere in there class. Like match builds for builds they are way more expensive.
i was looking into lyte pc yesterday ant thought they looked good really grateful for seeing this but also I'm sorry for what you have dealt with with them. customers also, but seeing your frustration really brings things to light glad I found your channel and am now subscribed. thank you!
“When did you realize you could survive in the PC business?”
When I realized half of these people are incompetent, the majority of my time is spent on paperwork and testing, not handling hardware🤣
attention to detail is crucial no memory; whatever you don’t notice, THE CUSTOMER WILL!
I just got into pc building about two years ago and at the time i was too noob to start from scratch but i knew pre builds were bad so i went with a builder site. After looking around i went with CLX and decided to get mostly cheap parts except for the GPU, and mobo, then upgrade the rest on my own overtime as i learn it.
I got a
2080
R3 2300x
16gb ram
120 cpu liquid cooler
240 SSD
750 PSU
B450 with wifi/BT
4 LED fans
after tax and shipping i paid just under $1400.
It did come in the wrong case but the case they gave me was an upgrade over the one i selected and they sent me a mechanical keyboard with Cherry keys and a mid level gaming mouse as an apology. Build quality was also top notch, pretty positive experience with them.
A year later after learning my own stuff iv added
3080ti
R95900x.
32gb RAM
360 Kraken cooler
1000W PSU
2TB SSD, 240GB SSD, 2TB M.2
Maximum fans
Very good upgrade, even waited proper time for high end 3000 series!
i am now a fan of this page, i totally respect the honesty, good or bad that you offer, and even own up to mistakes or clarify them. more people like this needed in this industry
This is a great video! I like that you also offer a suggestion for another build in that price range from a better company!
The fact that overkill's $2,500 PC build cost double the price of a new laptop with greater parts is sad.
Well the laptop will still perform worse than 2017 desktop hardware..
@@ilovehotdogs125790 nah, laptops are actually really good these days. Like the mobile RTX 3060 is about 6% slower than the desktop, which is really impressive
@@Colea1010 The rtx 3060 isn't a particularly impressive desktop gpu to start with though. And it's not just the gpu. Laptop cpus are really bad compared to desktop ones. The ram speed and latency is worse too. There just isn't enough power envelope and cooling capacity. Maybe some of the extreme laptops, like the alienware m17 with massive heatsinks and power bricks can be closer. But a desktop with an overclocked 8700k, good ram, and a 1080ti will still wipe the floor with any laptop. The laptop is arguably more IMPRESSIVE though given the size. But especially now with how tech is progressing.. companies are just pulling more power to get better performance. That's just going to increase the gap between desktops and laptops even more. 600w gpus are coming. And laptops aren't going to get any better because currently it's power/heat/battery limited. We need more efficient chips for laptops to become comparable to desktops. Apple's m1 chip is one of those.. you just can't game on those.
@@ilovehotdogs125790 I mean, speak for yourself as my laptop (i5-11300H + RTX 3050) rarely even touches 60°C (no extra cooling pad of ‘turbo cooling mode’) and it provides 144fps on most games I play, but I do agree the CPUs are really bad. I’ve heard that the 12th gen laptop CPUs are a massive boost over 11th gen though. Gaming laptops are made for a certain group of people though, people who move around a lot, who do work on the go or those who want a small compact setup with a screen built in. Laptops do beat desktops in performance per watt though, and they do come with a screen included
@@ilovehotdogs125790 but I do wish I got a more powerful laptop as the place I bought it from hiked up the price for no reason
I almost bought one of the Lyte PC's after seeing your "REVEIW" LOL. I did look into them and a few others and couldn't decide because I was looking for just gaming. All in all I didn't get a prebuilt, I'm still rocking my Lenovo motherboard and 4460S that I transplanted to a new case with a 1060 6gb. I also I'm waiting for I5 12400f and other parts to come to upgrade myself, just seemed easier this way. Keep up the content man and screw Lyte...
Was recently introduced to your channel by a coworker. I am brand new to PC knowledge and have been learning as I go on the fly. Was sold on the Alexander Centurion by your review, their customer service reviews, and the provided lifetime warranty. When I do finally pull the trigger it will be because of the information and content YOU provided.
just found you for the first time today and you come acrossed as insanely genuine atleast in this video, havent seen anymore yet buit i think that alone deserves a subscribe keep up the good work man youll get where you wanan im sure very quick
This craziness youve had to deal with from these devious money grubbing SI's is EXACTLY what makes all the disclaimers so required... Sadly, this is usually learned the hard way, as seems to be the case with you Braethorn. Im glad that your willing to follow it up with content like this calling it out even if it puts light on where you were deceived as well. I respect that your integrity is of utmost importance to you! Thats a hard thing to keep in tact in this internet era!
Thankfully the situation didn't end my career or anything. It seems like that's always a risk when making content like this. I just hope Lyte eventually digs into their own customer service records and takes care of the hundreds of people they scammed.
the ad you were talking about with you in it played while i was watching this video
edit: i mean the lyte gaming pc ad it was hilarious because it was right after you said they did not have permission to use it
Absolutely ridiculous. They clearly have no intention of keeping their word and removing my content.
@@braethorn Isn't there any legal recourse to have them stop using your content??
Great content bro! Your doing what most are afraid to do. Good for you man 👍
Hey man just came across your channel, great video, I recently just got back into the world of pc gaming and pc building! Glad there’s guys like you around keeping them honest!
As a person who once owned a PC Building/repair store, (until my business partner passed away) This company Lyte Gaming is a travesty to the PC building community and a joke and should be closed down immediately due to their incompetence and thievery.
I to this day still build PC's as a hobby. I build and sell at my leisure and if someone approaches me to build them a custom build, water loop, etc. I charge them what it cost me + 200 for build time, cable management and testing. Do I make much? No. I'm not in it for money. I get paid in the enjoyment that the customer will have. That is how I ran my business, that is how I would be running my business to this day if my business partner was still here, and it is a main reason why we were successful in what we did. We weren't big by any means as we were just local and only 2 people but we made it all work, we met all deadlines and to this day only had one customer come back to us needing a warranty replacement which was handled same day.
I am not saying all pre-builts or DIY/building companies are ripoffs but if someone comes up to me asking questions about pre-builts, I will ask them their budget and build them something better. Pre-builts imo were never better than building your own. If anyone goes to walmart or best buy and is looking at prebuilts, i will offer to build them one better than what they would even think to buy for the price range they were looking at.
Companies like Lyte Gaming are a disgrace. Simply put.
This is what I like.
Can I contact you on the side to build me a rig? I spent $3k with Xidax and they sent me a big paperweight. They don't even care, I was expecting something like “we’re sorry for the inconvenience, how bout we throw in a free “so and so” upgrade for the hassle? Something! But no they want me to pay for the packing material they forgot to pack and drive over an hour away with today's gas prices to return it. What a joke!
@@tylerdurden7324 At the time of writing my original comment I would have said yet. However, since then, I now drive and make deliveries for the company I work for and im never really home to build PC's or even game for that matter. It id a bit tiresome but the money i make now iway over justifies the time I work.
I have ordered from AlexanderPC's and I 100% recommend them. They answered all of my emails within a timely manner (most of the time within hours). They have even replied to emails that have nothing to do with warranty work.
Getting a lyte gaming ad during this video is just the cherry on top
Your content on the Behind the scenes of shady ass companies just made me have hope that there are content creators who informed their community on the actual bullshit that companies do shady shit to take money…YOU JUST EARNED YOURSELF A NEW FOLLOWER.
i saw joey delgado make a budget pc with an AMD 5700x w/ stock cooler and a 3070 for like 1200$ so uhh....overkill really living up to their name lol
I've been hearing tales of Overkill PC's having cease and desist letters to anyone criticizing the pricing of their PCs.
The guy also said thier prices are so high because they up the cost if they have too many orders. Lolol.
Overkill Computer Videos fell like that cringe uncle at the family party
Very funny that you were in the middle of talking about Lyte PC’s and a commercial pops up about them.
What you were saying about poor management and the captain steering off a cliff.... I'm going through that right now along side all my coworkers who sacrifice so much of their time with an owner who has very poor judgement and what you said couldn't be any more true. I feel like we're all going down even though we all fight hard for them and always do the right thing.
Thankful I watched this, I am new to computers and was really thinking about buying one, got an ad from lyte so I went to check out what they had, and from my knowledge the pc’s they had were in my price range and seemed to have good parts. Started to do a little research on the company so I didn’t get scammed or something stupid. And turns out I was about to be scammed lmao. I appreciate the info
yeah on my life Lyte gaming is actually so mid, even Dell are better than them
I got scammed 😢
@@JosefinaQB
just believe that It’s a lesson tho.. at least, your awareness increased about these greedy companies xD
hey man ive been thinking of going with skytech for a custom build with a 3070 in a qube case. wanted to see your other recomendations! love your content dude keep it up!
I've had zero problems with Sky Tech. 30 series had just launched and prices hadn't gone stupid yet but no stock to build with. I could get everything but a card so I looked at builders. A lot of places already had wait times of 2-3 months for custom builds. Sky Tech had the best prebuild I saw at the time (not needing upgrades out of the box) and IN STOCK. Shipped same day I ordered it and other than getting stuck in the Texas blizzard for a week arrived well packed. Running almost (dang) two years now, without a glitch. 3080-3700X rig in a Neo Air case.
Just happened across your channel and this video and must say, as an old dude (Be 43 in January) that minimally tech savvy...But far less so in Computer parts and components, this video is a breath of fresh air. Im, sadly, someone who looks at pre-builts most of the time and have really no idea what Im looking at or how powerful/capable all this new stuff is. Im literally still rocking a windows 8 HP laptop that lags trying to play flash games haha. Ive been looking for something simple enough to run WOW, and maybe at most Skyrim and Fallout4, but have no idea where to start. But your honesty and input about this subject is really nice, and a good reference point.
At first, I was really happy that u noticed overkill PCs
I expected them to be "over kill" in something like design or cooling
It turns out, as u said, over kill in prices.
Bruh.
Good video nevertheless.
I’ve got a maingear system but opted for the 800w power supply with the 3070ti customer service was great as well can’t say I’ve had any problems
I did see you mention lyte gaming back in November 2021. I saw them and I bought a pc. Had a similar experience. It was a nightmare and they got their money in fees. Returned the whole thing. Whenever I see their advertising I always let people know. I’m glad you made this video.
Hello kind sir! This the very first video I've ever seen from you,I've never actually seen such a honest and understand PC wiz like you before! It's a breath of fresh air and your brand choices are incredible! Hope to see more videos from you in the future! ^_^
Much appreciated! Welcome to the channel ᕙ(`▽´)ᕗ
Lyte gaming gave sold my friend a build kit with the psu from last year that had exploded. Lyte gamings customer service did not respond to him and basically left him in the dark.
All of our build kit parts come with a 1 year warranty at minimum. Im not sure who he would have reached out to. Even though this comment is fairly old, have your friend give us a call and we'll make it right!
Thanks for maintaining your integrity
Anyone else get a Lyte ad while he was talking about Lyte? Great video thank you for being so honest
Good looking out. Thanks for this. Earned a sub
Honestly due to my old fire hazard of a PC I can't recommend Ibuypower since they built me a fire hazard.... but I can recommend just buying the parts and taking to do discount electronics and have them do it ;)
My fire hazard pc ibuy built had other great features such as backplate IO covering usb ports due to idk maybe just not caring or my favorite random wires running in-between cpu cooler and sometimes they arent even connected!
What made it a "fire hazard"?
@@DesuVR very sus wiring like running random cables in-between the cpu cooler for some strange reason.
Just one example
I bought a top tier build redux pc, and it came with no working bluetooth, the audio jack only playing in left earcup, and the hard drive went out withing 6 months. Would not recommend.
Lol
Im sorry to hear that, did you contact them to have them fix your system? I've had their top their system for about 19 months now without any issues so it's sad to hear that yours developed problems.
I have a 3090 build with them for months now with no issues. Why not contact them first before bashing??? A part failure has nothing to do with Redux. They just plug them in lol. Go contact them and come back with some actual feedback from how they helped you, they have a 2 year warrenty.
I'm pretty sure that if an earcuo doesn't work it's the headset not the computer, I don't thunk the audio jack can only let one ear cup work.
@@rxckyiskuul6829 I wouldn’t say that if I only tried one pair of headphones
The first ad that I got for your video was Lyte...LOL
this is crazy man! I can literally feel the frustration
Yeah, I'm not gonna lie I watched your video (along with others) on Lyte. I realize they weren't necessarily reviews, but the overall vibe I got from the various research I had done was very positive. I bought a DIY kit from them for 2k+. I knew I was taking a risk choosing this company opposed to a more established one. I like the idea of supporting smaller companies (the underdogs, if you will) and I had no reason to believe that I would get an inferior product. My PC took months to arrive and even more months to build because I had been given different parts. They gave me a different case which I had to break parts off to fit and wire everything. They gave me a Lyte Gaming brand AIO (a lesser part for which I received no refund) that did not work. After weeks of back and forth, they agreed to upgrade my AIO to a 240mm for free. This would have been nice, except it doesn't fit in my case without jerry rigging (very ugly). Tech support and customer service were very unresponsive and unhelpful. Luckily, my uncle has been building PCs for nearly 30 years and was able to help. He even admitted this pc build was the most frustrating he's had in years. Overall, I'm not terribly upset about the performance of the machine, but the build is hideous, it was a HUGE pain in my rear, and I definitely feel like I overpaid and was taken advantage of. In the future, I'd definitely use some online part-matcher or buy an NZXT build kit.
i ended up going with AlexanderPCs. Couldn’t be happier with my product.
How long did it take to get to you
@@Humorousescape i think is was 2-3 weeks maybe, depends, they have ready to ship systems also.
We appreciate your support!
This is the first time ive watched a PC TH-cam video all the way through that was honest and transparent. this video is phenomenal. thank you!
I feel like I have just watched a documentary on prebuilts. Well done!
More folks should learn to build their own pc's! It's definitely a fun experience and rewarding when it boots on first try!!! Great information 👍!!Lyte sure sounds like coniving liars just out to line their pockets, sad cmpys treat consumers like this.
Recently built my pc after months of owning a prebuild and nothing compares to the feeling of having your pc boot first try after hours of putting it together
Thank you SO much for everything you do. I'm pretty sure this is going to sound super dumb but ummm... I recently lost my gamer boyfriend (no, no, not as in he's unalive, just that we broke up). And he was a GENIUS with this stuff, and me... not so much. But now? I know that when I finally spend that $2500 (that has taken me almost 2 years to save)... that I'm gonna be happy, and I'm going to be set for a few years. That's all I really want.
Seriously, thank you SO much for your videos. (And, I don't want to be sexist here, 'cause I know your girlfriend is probably hella smart all on her own! But, thank you to your lady to lending her gaming man to the rest of us gals - it's tough out here without having our own 'computer guy' to help us out!😋)
Happy to help! Be sure to stop by my twitch stream, I help directly there. I'll convey your thanks to my lady haha
As someone who designs systems for a living... you hit the nail RIGHT on the head with EVERY point here... *BRAVO*
As soon as I clicked on the timestamp for the Lyte gaming pc part, I got an ad from them 😭😭😭
Man, if I spent $2k and received a computer like that I would cry. This is coming from someone who spent $2k on an Alienware in my more naive days.
I came across your channel and this video while I was surfing TH-cam and it was a incredible video. Watched the whole thing and subscribed to your channel right away. I'm searching for a gaming pc strictly for sim racing. Gonna check out your other videos for ideas
New subscriber! Great content and is very informative. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. First time seeing you and your work. Awesome job. Shortly I will be building a PC for my other half. So I will check out your other vids. I do have to say I really like your build you have in the back round. It’s a beautiful peace of PC art. Did you make the case for that or is it something I could purchase? Looking forward to learning more from your channel. Thanks again.
Haha I saw you in their youtube ad yesterday. They are still using your likeness LOL
CRAZY and a sad story that Lyte is doing. I was hoping they would be great and nice for people. Thanks for the heads up. I know now to steer clear of them.
I recently decided to build the most top of the line PC I could but while I am good at software, I must admit I am no good at parts and how to build it. Hence me ending up here doing research before I do this as to not get screwed and I must say you got some high integrity. A few companies have tried to screw me and I have backed out so this makes me even more worried moving forward. Thanks for this information and your integrity.
Hi there Braethorn, so i stumbled across your channel quite randomly while looking into PC parts. when i noticed this video that had popped up in my news feed. ( i just had to watch it )
I began to watch the video like everybody else. when i couldn't believe what i was seeing and hearing from these dodgy PC websites/shops 👉 JUST WOW .. 😑
I thank ppl like you who actually CARE & take charge when needed to. While doing WHATS RIGHT! FOR US!! ( the customer) after watching this video i immediately SUBSCRIBED 🙌
Well done buddy you've landed another soul 🤟
I really danced between the raindrops with Lyte. I ordered my PC from them in July of 2020 and got it in a month. I've also never had a problem with the PC at all and it still runs well. they forgot to activate windows for me but they got back to me with the key right away. rather be lucky than good any day, as the old saying goes.
When I clicked on this video, I got an ad for those lyte pre-builts and there’s a constant ad under the video advertising them lol oh, the irony
IG ads for Lyte Gaming brought me here. Thanks for all the details.
What did it for me was their ToS. "If we don't have the part you ordered, we can choose, at our discretion, to use any other available part"
thats when I knew they were a scam.
What an exceptional channel you have. Love the transparency and honesty. You've got a subscriber in me
Hey just found your channel I watch a lot of tech videos to keep up with new components and technology in the PC world. I have been working with computers since the Win98 days, I bought my first computer from a small shop in my town, K62, 512 megs ram, AGP video, and every since I have built my own. I will do the research on the components I want to use, reviews, value, quality and price to get the best system to put together at the time, as things in the component world are always in flux, new today, old tomorrow. I have seen these companies that "build" you a custom PC and often wondered if they were as good as their advertising. Some of these companies seem to "prey" on people who want a good gaming system but have very little knowledge of the PC itself or the components therein.Alot of the components in these machines are subpar lower performing parts, with weak power supplies and schechy builds, and if the buyer wants better components the price really goes up, personally I think is a, for better terms, is a ripoff, as the price of new parts is coming down even for the higher price components. I wish that people that buy these systems would do some research before buying, and that's why I build my own. The whole industry is geared to make money and some are scammers that will sell you their Grandmothers if she fits a PCIE slot. will be watching your channel more, like honest evaluations.
I love this guys dedication and transparency. Sold, i liked and subscribed.
Thanks!
I bought an iBuyPower iseries 504 gaming PC like 6 years ago and it has been a solid ass computer for around $900 USD. My computer recently shut off and wouldn't turn back on. Frustrated and low on funds, I really didn't want to take somewhere to get fixed when I can do it myself. Did some digging and found out it was my power supply, I even learned how to jump start it, but mine was dead. I went and bought a 700W power supply (old one was 600W), took it apart then put it back together and "Bingo" it turned on and went ahead and did some deep cleaning beforehand, but it was very fulfilling to get the part and do it myself. I spent $70 on a power supply after about a week (few hours a day) of the computer shut off instead of $200-$300 for the place to fix it. I'm definitely just going to start buying parts from here on out, but this iBuyPower has been great for me thankfully!
Dude! Thank god I came across your video. I've been pricing out prebuilt gaming pc's and saw that Lyte had decent prices. But after watching your video, I do not want to go through what that guy went through. Fuck that! thanks for the warning.
mazing video and honesty you left me smarter thanks subscribed
I'm not even a gamer (just came to your channel looking for info on an HP Victus that I want for non-gaming use). But I really appreciate that you're willing to put this critical content out there to your audience warning them of shady practices. These are very expensive items these companies sell and I imagine the business attracts fraudsters who really just want to do the minimum and make exorbitant amounts of money for it. I can tell you care about your subscribers. The other thing I'd note is that you need a good lawyer who specializes in Intellectual Property law who will protect your likeness and brand. If a system integrator is continuing to run ads using your likeness and endorsement, after having acknowledged your withdrawal of consent, that's reprehensible and actionable.
This is hilarious @braethorn I’ve seen so many lyte gaming ads with your clip on it. Also love the content 👍
This is a very well , deep , and intrusting review on many "scam" companies , you got a sub from me :)
Thank you for your honesty, especially since I don't know anything about gamer computer lingo
Thank you, At 55 I've built my fair share of High end builds, Time is money, this has really helped me narrow down a selection since I have no time to research, build and tune...Subbed! Yes, Lazy man syndrome for sure...:)
So right about the Co of a ship man LOL! Thank you so much for looking out for people man!! I hope you get a 1000-fold of what your highest expectations are in life.
Just gave this a Thumbs up to try and help that algorithm so people see this before they see their add hopefully 😂 I’d be FUMMING if I were you you are keeping your composure so well and you have been outstandingly and impressively professional and well spoken through all of this well
Edited: I also just subbed this is my first video watching you and I instantly have a lot of respect for you 👍🏻 keep it up
Keep up the good work, Braethorn! Great video as usual! It’s a jungle out there - and your content is a like a meadow of tulips (purple of course) out there.
40:00 "Wanna quietly stop recommending us" Quietly...Do it quietly ! 😂🤣😂😂 Couldn't stop laughing.
Dude i love you man thank you so much i was literally days away from buying a pc from lyte and ive done hours of research.... or at least i thought and your vids never came up im greatfull i seen this in time THANK YOUUUUUUU
LOL THERE WAS A LYTE AD BEFORE THIS VIDEO CAME UP WOW JUST WOW
Keep speaking the truth Brother!! I support you! People/ gamers need to know this info.👊
Love your content and this video. Great work man. You seem cool.
Thanks for this video! I still plan to build my own system but it’s nice to see prebuilts out there that are a fair value for the money like you showed here.
I have the Maingear Apex Turbo, and it's like freakin art. They may have made a mistake with their intro level Vybe's PS (hopefully they will see this and remedy it!) but overall they have great quality and good service.
Crazy that I got a Lyte PC ad halfway into this video. Honestly, the rule of thumb at this point is, if their marketing team is strong in TH-cam ads, don’t buy whatever they’re advertising.
Don't fall for a telegram TH-cam accounts
I'm building my 1st gaming PC. After watching your channel, I have more confidence in doing so. I see the importance of reading and understanding SPECS rather than the model number of the product. I may just start by adding top fans to a prebuild. (Skytech Eclipse). Thank you for all your hard work and reviews. Sorry about your experience with LYTE. Unfortunately there are Donkeys running some companies. Take care B!
I'm here looking for a review of a Lyte Gaming build kit, and I'm glad I didn't find one
keep being awesome
Wow, that was an impressive video. This is the first time I've seen you or heard of it, but that practice you're replying to isn't new. So I was curious about whom to stay away from. I've known others who've had to be really detailed when getting back at a Company. That's some really good integrity you have. I'm not going to smash, obliterate, my mouse as so many say you do. I will simply click carefully to Subscribe. Sometimes I find it challenging to know what good hardware goes with something - as you comment that others also do. So I'm interested in your content. I make my down PCs but sometimes the research can be a bit..overwhelming. So, you have a new member.
I'm glad you didn't go silent.