The blind-box PC, what a concept. I can understand the allure of the "mystery package" and wanting to find out and hoping you'd come out on top as you often do. At least you got a good video out of it. Can't win them all. I enjoyed watching.
In their defense it wasn't a mystery to the guy who ordered it online and never picked it up. It was never meant to be sold in store like this. Still they should have discounted it from its original price considering how long it sat there in store and the situation that brought it there.
Funny I found 2 of these at a Walmart in CT. I was wondering the same about the specs and just left them, glad I saw this vid. Thanks a bunch for the info.
I would have gone even lower. Also, would have returned it the moment I saw what was inside for the price. Would have used the excuse the product didn't match the picture on the box with no water cooling.
Actually this looks like the store was selling it for the price it sold on the website. Third party sellers on the website are always overpriced. If it was listed as clearance or open box then you can't return it either.
You got taken by that walmart. Even the HP Pavilion gaming rig they sell (I5-11th gen with a GTX1650) is only $599. They usually try to sell third party returns by putting them on clearance. I got a Polk signa solo sound bar for $20.
This could’ve been a decent choice for the money if it wasn't for that 1030. I remember when they sold a system with an R5 1400 and a 580 for the same price, a lot can change in 4 years that's for damn sure.
@@famowx Even if the settings were lowered, it would make a big enough difference from some games being barely able to push 25 on the 1030 to push 30-34 on the 1050.
Picked up a used ITX PC on FB Marketplace recently for $680. It had a liquid-cooled i5-8600K, a GTX 1060 6GB, 1TB HDD, and a 550W PSU. I added a $30 SSD and I think it ended up being a great deal. Right now the best way to get a good PC is to go used, IMO.
I have built many computers over the years, and I wouldn't even consider dealing with 8 different sellers on ebay, to collect used components, to get a 25% discount.
Can you review the Lenovo Legion Tower 5 AMD Gaming Desktop that has an RTX 3060, Ryzen 7 5700g, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, and a 1 TB HDD one day @ETA Prime
I have this exactly GPU that ETA PRIME showed GT 1030 for my dream Lego gaming PC and other games ( I replaced this GPU with a MSI GTX 1650 GPU for better fps) Lego games almost have runned at 60 fps Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 41-52 fps at low and high resolution Lego DC Super Villains 41-52 fps at low and high resolution I was disappointed to see Fallout 4 not always running at stable 60 fps an Skyrim SE dropped around 40-50 fps at free roaming areas but it runned at 50-60 fps surprisingly in areas like caves and fortresses. It is good value for money GPU for no high specifications demanding games and great choice for emulation. Keep in mind that not all roms will run on full fps at some emulators. The GT 1030 was a lockout choice for me when I built my gaming PC at 2021. I remember I couldn't find a GTX 1050 because I couldn't afford it some months ago.
I went with a friend to mine at walmart, and for 629$ he got a ryzen 3600, and a 5600xt. Can't find it online though! But the link on my reply, has a ok 799$ walmart build. 3400g and 1650.
I recently got a few of this exact configuration PCs from Walmart clearenced for $500. I got them to upgrade to a dual channel RAM kit and add a more balanced GPU before flipping.
soo its not actually that someone bought it and was returned.. it was sent out to several walmarts.. mine received 4... no specs or anything on box.. not even any signage for use to know to try and sell it...
@ETA Prime I got super lucky with a recent Walmart gaming purchase. The MSI GF63. It was advertised as an I5-10300 with GTX 1650. For a bit over $600 Imagine my surprise when CPU-Z showed 6 core /12 thread when it should be a 4 core/8 thread. Turns out I had gotten a I5-10500! Nice little surprise. I still haven't found any GF63 specced out with a 10500, dunno if it is related to the chip shortage or it was just a mistake or what. Definitely a great value for money though. Added a 2.5in SSD and another stick of ram and it is quite capable.
I purchased one of these just because I figured it was the most powerful computer in the Walmart. It’s my first desktop in a long time and I definitely want to upgrade it but I’m glad that I saw it that day and I made the decision to get a gaming Pc because I edit video professionally and do 3D animation and game dev as a hobby so It was definitely time to get off the laptops.
We have the same one at the walmart I work at. It has been sitting by electronics counter for the last 3 weeks. Was thinking about buying it but now that I know what's inside no way.
I kinda bought this pc because i wanted to get into gaming im pretty handy so i plan on replacing some parts because i want to improve the graphics ram and overall improve the experience what would you recomend to replace and thanks for the info
I work at walmart. we got these same PCs. It's not an online return cause I had the online pickup managers confirm that. Weird thing is that we have three of these pc and we dont put them out cause we're not sure whats in them.
This is at my Walmart for 499 same thing i scanned and it said error so interesting that this have been popping up in stores espy since my Walmart is not up to date with the rest of the newer Walmarts
Walmart is well known for selling "gaming PCs" without specs on the box ive twiced had to search the model # online for specs and never once including the boxes with the specs have they ever been reasonably priced. Whats even sader is people are willingly buying them and even once seen someone sign up for financing when the walmart branded PCs came out several years ago.
throw in the $70-100 or so for the win10 license (remember the typical consumer doesn't have a spare windows license or three lying around like you or I might).. and this gets a lot closer to what you paid one thing this system has in spades is room for upgrades.. the three open dimm slots and two m.2 slots alone could really pump the abilities on this.. you should do a second video for this.. adding either a second 8gig stick or putting in 2 8GB pc4-3200's, a 512 GB m.2 nvme SSE, and any 4GB video card you have lying around
@@goozebump think about it for a second. How many people go into Wally World looking for PC's without an OS (because they can get a windows license cheap online)? or are they getting something they can plug in and immediately start using?
I love this horrible argument You can buy a windows license for a dollar Or you can pirate windows Or you can use the perfectly fine free version of windows 10 Or you can use linux
I just bought this for my 12yr old to play on, if you have the Walmart app and scan the barcode it pulls up the model info and specs. I thought along the same line as you but for someone who hasn't touched a computer (outside of work) since my first smartphone and tablet not having to mess with all that is why you pay the extra $ over building one. But I also figured a cost in that you didn't, software. Maybe you have another way but for me I'd have to buy a copy of windows 10 home and while nothing fancy it also came with a "gaming" keyboard and mouse. While I agree it's not a very impressive unit but when ALL cost considered including my time, it comes out about break even. I don't game but when I compared to other pre-built units... cheaper was barely usable and better cost more.
I bought a 10th gen i5 laptop with a gddr6 gtx 1650 almost a year a go to the day. I spent $620 brand new and in person from best buy. I'm really feeling like that was an amazing deal and the right time to snag it up. If this desktop had come with a 1650, I would have jumped on it for $800 and would have broken it down for parts.
Based on your reviews, I built myself a 5700g in a desk mini 300 case, 64gb 3200 ddr4 and 2tb nvme + 2tb sata raid ssd. Cost me a bit, but well impressed with the speed. I have to break the cost to the wife yet, but am workin on it lmao!
I wish you would do a summary of all the current PC builds as you must have a lot of data now. What is the best option at each price point and what you gain or lose compared to the PC's below and above. For the casual viewer it can be a bit confusing. I should add my main living room PC is just a Athlon 5350 with 10GB of single channel memory and a Radeon R7 260. I think I've had my value from this PC and looking to upgrade.
Mystery specs, also unknown to store🤔 If I was an asshole: Step 1: buy better HW that's defective from eBay Step 2: make a warranty claim about the PSU killing the HW Step 3: get it all fixed on warranty Step 4: enjoy your much better computer, and hope that they don't find out about your trickery
Dude didnt you watch the gamers nexus vids on these overheating,singlechannel ram,garbage cooling for both cpu and gpu,terrible airflow but they do have a gpu much cheaper than buying in at a store for ridiculous amounts of money
Switch the PSU and Get a RX 6600 (if there’s that kind of GPU)cause the cpu is Amazing but that GT 1030 even at ddr5 version it still sucks for this build is $800 bucks ain’t worth the price.
I'd be bringing this thing back quick, under false advertising.... on the box it shows a water cooled CPU cooler, in the box, a cheap air cooler (RED FLAG!!!!) LOL
That's a nice trick... How to sell something at a really good margin... mistery box... "somebody ordered it but never picked it up"... What's inside... nobody knows...
I saw this today in Walmart and first was like “wait wtf they’re selling an ibuypower in store?” Then wanted to check the specs and they weren’t there. I was incredibly confused but guessed it was probably pretty bad based on the usual 750 price tag you see on the ones at Best Buy
I unfortunately bought the same one from Walmart but I’m trying to be optimistic. Can someone let me know what I could do to upgrade it to run on my Samsung Neo G9? I just don’t want to trash it yet.
I paid 600 for mine while it was on sale. I thought it would be a good start for me since I havent ever owned a desktop. I also thought it might be a good plat form to do upgrades on.
Oddly enough, I saw this exact PC. Walmart had a yellow bar code that I scanned with the app. It it showed the specs. Which turned out to be exactly this same PC
The blind-box PC, what a concept. I can understand the allure of the "mystery package" and wanting to find out and hoping you'd come out on top as you often do. At least you got a good video out of it. Can't win them all. I enjoyed watching.
Loot boxes, anyone?
Mystery package? You can bet they will put the cheapest thing they can inside that technically isn't lying
@@krazycharlie exactly. Now it has made its way to the real world.
IRL loot boxes haha
In their defense it wasn't a mystery to the guy who ordered it online and never picked it up. It was never meant to be sold in store like this. Still they should have discounted it from its original price considering how long it sat there in store and the situation that brought it there.
Damn, 800 dollars for a GT 1030...
I almost paired an i9 9900kf with a 1030, I got better for about the same price. Dang
@@asianflex why tho?
Funny I found 2 of these at a Walmart in CT. I was wondering the same about the specs and just left them, glad I saw this vid. Thanks a bunch for the info.
Even if company's buy in bulk some parts are still expensive.
Way to go is using cheaper parts that still sound fancy on the list of specs ? 😄
I'm sure you've gotten a better PACKAGE FROM CHINA
I feel like this pc , had a stronger gpu and was swapped out and returned
This is more then likely correct.
The 2nd break-out PCIe bracket was still in place, so it never had a 2-slot card installed.
yeah I think it has rtx
So they slapped a random price on something the store doesn’t know what it is? I’d have offered the store manager $400 😂
I would have gone even lower. Also, would have returned it the moment I saw what was inside for the price. Would have used the excuse the product didn't match the picture on the box with no water cooling.
@@checkyoursixgaming Exactly this! I hope he DID return it, especially at that price!
@@checkyoursixgaming Because that is the way big stores work right?
@@duckhead014 usually with electronics you have 15 days to return it.
Actually this looks like the store was selling it for the price it sold on the website. Third party sellers on the website are always overpriced. If it was listed as clearance or open box then you can't return it either.
You got taken by that walmart. Even the HP Pavilion gaming rig they sell (I5-11th gen with a GTX1650) is only $599. They usually try to sell third party returns by putting them on clearance. I got a Polk signa solo sound bar for $20.
This could’ve been a decent choice for the money if it wasn't for that 1030. I remember when they sold a system with an R5 1400 and a 580 for the same price, a lot can change in 4 years that's for damn sure.
Even a 1050 would have made most games playable in 1080p
@@famowx Even if the settings were lowered, it would make a big enough difference from some games being barely able to push 25 on the 1030 to push 30-34 on the 1050.
I have this pc I don’t know much about pc things do you think I can buy a rtx 2060 for it?
One of my local Wal Marts has then Clearanced down to $349. I might take a shot at buying it just to have a spare comp.
So sad, I built a PC long ago with a GTX 1050 TI paid $109 for the GPU now it's like $250 to $400 atm on Amazon. Great video ETA.
Yeah in my country a 1050 ti costs you 190usd a gt 1030 costs about the as in western countries
The Steam Deck is way faster than this Walmart PC. :)
@@Engiduck Where?
that rgb fan controller is more powerful than the gt 1030 in it
Walmart: No refunds thank you for your purchase have a great day
Picked up a used ITX PC on FB Marketplace recently for $680. It had a liquid-cooled i5-8600K, a GTX 1060 6GB, 1TB HDD, and a 550W PSU. I added a $30 SSD and I think it ended up being a great deal. Right now the best way to get a good PC is to go used, IMO.
True
Ouch, that is ugly 🥸 Thanks for taking one for the team!
Thanks for the heads up on that dud - now take it back!!
Awesome video Bhaijaan
I loved the video keep it up brother
Looks interesting although no prefer to build my own pcs
I thought that Walmart had a return policy. Maybe you should return it and then someone can buy it cheaper as an open box item lol
They had one of these on clearance at my Walmart for $399. I have extra RAM and a GTX 980 laying around to throw in it so I think it's worth it.
Thanks ETA. Big fan of "mystery spec" videos! Keep these comin!! 👍👍
I saw that box and got excited lol.
Im starting to think we live near each other
Are you going to take it back to Wal-Mart, I do enjoy your videos tho
I have built many computers over the years, and I wouldn't even consider dealing with 8 different sellers on ebay, to collect used components, to get a 25% discount.
I saw this one the other day at one of my Walmart stores. Thanks for posting I looked all over it for the specs and was curious.
they are selling a ibuypower prebuilt with amd cpu and nvidia 3060 for sale at $499 is that a steal? sounds too good to be true
Great content!
Can you review the Lenovo Legion Tower 5 AMD Gaming Desktop that has an RTX 3060, Ryzen 7 5700g, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, and a 1 TB HDD one day @ETA Prime
I built my PC half a year ago and I decided to get a GT1030 for $90 and wait for the GPU Apocalypse to be over. I refuse to get scalped!
Respect.
Time to install some old games and turn down the settings :D
I have this exactly GPU that ETA PRIME showed GT 1030 for my dream Lego gaming PC and other games ( I replaced this GPU with a MSI GTX 1650 GPU for better fps)
Lego games almost have runned at 60 fps
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 41-52 fps at low and high resolution
Lego DC Super Villains 41-52 fps at low and high resolution
I was disappointed to see Fallout 4 not always running at stable 60 fps an Skyrim SE dropped around 40-50 fps at free roaming areas but it runned at 50-60 fps surprisingly in areas like caves and fortresses.
It is good value for money GPU for no high specifications demanding games and great choice for emulation. Keep in mind that not all roms will run on full fps at some emulators.
The GT 1030 was a lockout choice for me when I built my gaming PC at 2021. I remember I couldn't find a GTX 1050 because I couldn't afford it some months ago.
Is ibuypower the way to go to buying a PC thinking of getting one there soon mabey
I went with a friend to mine at walmart, and for 629$ he got a ryzen 3600, and a 5600xt. Can't find it online though!
But the link on my reply, has a ok 799$ walmart build. 3400g and 1650.
Ouch.... I sure hope your videos funded this gamble!
Im sure thst badboy got
Took straight back to walmart after the video LOL
Well at least you figured why the original customer never came to the store to complete the purchase!
imagine if someone just bought it for 750$ then ended up with intel core 2 duo,gt 210,4gb ddr3,250gb hdd😔
This is like the gacha version of buying PC systems. Sometimes you win, but mostly you lose.
Wow, I bought that HP TG-01 you featured a while back and spent less upgrading it with more ram and an a second SSD. I've been pleased with it.
I recently got a few of this exact configuration PCs from Walmart clearenced for $500. I got them to upgrade to a dual channel RAM kit and add a more balanced GPU before flipping.
WTF. I DIDNT GET A graphics at all when I got mine. did wallmart rip me off?!?!?
soo its not actually that someone bought it and was returned.. it was sent out to several walmarts.. mine received 4... no specs or anything on box.. not even any signage for use to know to try and sell it...
@ETA Prime I got super lucky with a recent Walmart gaming purchase. The MSI GF63. It was advertised as an I5-10300 with GTX 1650. For a bit over $600
Imagine my surprise when CPU-Z showed 6 core /12 thread when it should be a 4 core/8 thread.
Turns out I had gotten a I5-10500!
Nice little surprise. I still haven't found any GF63 specced out with a 10500, dunno if it is related to the chip shortage or it was just a mistake or what. Definitely a great value for money though.
Added a 2.5in SSD and another stick of ram and it is quite capable.
How do you take the front plate off this without breaking something?! I see how it comes off just don't know the proper tool
I purchased one of these just because I figured it was the most powerful computer in the Walmart. It’s my first desktop in a long time and I definitely want to upgrade it but I’m glad that I saw it that day and I made the decision to get a gaming Pc because I edit video professionally and do 3D animation and game dev as a hobby so It was definitely time to get off the laptops.
Does this support AVX instructions? I'm new to pc gaming we have this at my store for about 400 usd
We have the same one at the walmart I work at. It has been sitting by electronics counter for the last 3 weeks. Was thinking about buying it but now that I know what's inside no way.
Just picked this up brand new for $350. I figured at that price I could use it as a base and upgrade as time goes on. Was I right?
Do you plan to get the Galaxy Tab Active 3? Looks like the perfect size for handheld gaming.
thats how mine came ,i remember on Christmas being so happy like i had a rtx and a watercooled one, then i opend it and was so dissapointed
I kinda bought this pc because i wanted to get into gaming im pretty handy so i plan on replacing some parts because i want to improve the graphics ram and overall improve the experience what would you recomend to replace and thanks for the info
I work at walmart. we got these same PCs. It's not an online return cause I had the online pickup managers confirm that. Weird thing is that we have three of these pc and we dont put them out cause we're not sure whats in them.
This is at my Walmart for 499 same thing i scanned and it said error so interesting that this have been popping up in stores espy since my Walmart is not up to date with the rest of the newer Walmarts
It would be nice if you re-evaluated this machine by recommending some affordable upgrades to make it a more decent system without breaking the bank.
Awesome video
Walmart is well known for selling "gaming PCs" without specs on the box ive twiced had to search the model # online for specs and never once including the boxes with the specs have they ever been reasonably priced. Whats even sader is people are willingly buying them and even once seen someone sign up for financing when the walmart branded PCs came out several years ago.
Great video! Bet that itch to know what was inside just eating at ya those couple months haha. What are you going to do with it?
Can you replace some of these parts for better parts? Like changing to water cooled from fan?
Would this be good as a beginner pc? Or are there any recommendations for cheap good PCs for someone who’s never had one?
throw in the $70-100 or so for the win10 license (remember the typical consumer doesn't have a spare windows license or three lying around like you or I might).. and this gets a lot closer to what you paid
one thing this system has in spades is room for upgrades.. the three open dimm slots and two m.2 slots alone could really pump the abilities on this..
you should do a second video for this.. adding either a second 8gig stick or putting in 2 8GB pc4-3200's, a 512 GB m.2 nvme SSE, and any 4GB video card you have lying around
That's true about Windows, a lot of people don't factor that into the cost.
You can get windows license for dirt cheap like 25 bucks if you look online
@@goozebump think about it for a second.
How many people go into Wally World looking for PC's without an OS (because they can get a windows license cheap online)? or are they getting something they can plug in and immediately start using?
@@Titokhan2 They could put Ubuntu or something free on it so people who don't know what an OS is won't complain that its broken.
I love this horrible argument
You can buy a windows license for a dollar
Or you can pirate windows
Or you can use the perfectly fine free version of windows 10
Or you can use linux
Should I buy this for a beginner pc since the pc market is crazy right now
Will adding a 1650 super be fine on that computer? Taking the cpu and motherboard into consideration
Back to WalMart she goes!
I love watching these vids but I would love to hear what gaming pc or mini gaming pc you think is best bang for your buck
Man this shit was going back to the store 😒😭🔥
There's probably a reason the person never picked it up, price to performance is pretty jank. Better off just buying a steam deck.
I just bought this for my 12yr old to play on, if you have the Walmart app and scan the barcode it pulls up the model info and specs. I thought along the same line as you but for someone who hasn't touched a computer (outside of work) since my first smartphone and tablet not having to mess with all that is why you pay the extra $ over building one. But I also figured a cost in that you didn't, software. Maybe you have another way but for me I'd have to buy a copy of windows 10 home and while nothing fancy it also came with a "gaming" keyboard and mouse. While I agree it's not a very impressive unit but when ALL cost considered including my time, it comes out about break even. I don't game but when I compared to other pre-built units... cheaper was barely usable and better cost more.
I bought a 10th gen i5 laptop with a gddr6 gtx 1650 almost a year a go to the day. I spent $620 brand new and in person from best buy.
I'm really feeling like that was an amazing deal and the right time to snag it up.
If this desktop had come with a 1650, I would have jumped on it for $800 and would have broken it down for parts.
Thanks for the info, Do you know if this would run Forza Horizon 5?
I have seen this in Walmart a few times as well... they have a couple of them and they have been there a while.
I got the same one but it came with a keyboard and mouse and was only 700$ so I didn’t get as ripped off right? I’m new to this stuff
Does it run games well?
Based on your reviews, I built myself a 5700g in a desk mini 300 case, 64gb 3200 ddr4 and 2tb nvme + 2tb sata raid ssd. Cost me a bit, but well impressed with the speed. I have to break the cost to the wife yet, but am workin on it lmao!
I sadly bought this pc I wanna upgrade it but idk where to start anytips?, or should I buy another pc?
I wish you would do a summary of all the current PC builds as you must have a lot of data now. What is the best option at each price point and what you gain or lose compared to the PC's below and above. For the casual viewer it can be a bit confusing. I should add my main living room PC is just a Athlon 5350 with 10GB of single channel memory and a Radeon R7 260. I think I've had my value from this PC and looking to upgrade.
Mystery specs, also unknown to store🤔
If I was an asshole:
Step 1: buy better HW that's defective from eBay
Step 2: make a warranty claim about the PSU killing the HW
Step 3: get it all fixed on warranty
Step 4: enjoy your much better computer, and hope that they don't find out about your trickery
Dude didnt you watch the gamers nexus vids on these overheating,singlechannel ram,garbage cooling for both cpu and gpu,terrible airflow but they do have a gpu much cheaper than buying in at a store for ridiculous amounts of money
ETA Prime Scalped by Walmart, Get the grenade launcher ready ETA!!
*Anakin voice" Now THIS is content!!!
That single channel memory. How dare they 🤣🤣🤣
After the GamerNexus video... Why Prime? Why?
How'd did you get it to connect to the monitor? That's the issue I'm having
Try plugging into the graphics card, not the motherboard
this is different i like this vid
Switch the PSU and Get a RX 6600
(if there’s that kind of GPU)cause the cpu is Amazing but that GT 1030 even at ddr5 version it still sucks for this build is $800 bucks ain’t worth the price.
I'd be bringing this thing back quick, under false advertising.... on the box it shows a water cooled CPU cooler, in the box, a cheap air cooler (RED FLAG!!!!) LOL
Awh bummer at least the processor is solid. Surprised you didn’t get some rollback deal since it was sitting for a while.
How would this PC compare to the Steam Deck spec wise?
I was at Walmart the other day and wondered the same thing! They have 2 at my Walmart.
Adding another stick of RAM would have surely increased performance and
ETA can you add Metro 2033 for benchmark games? 🚉🚇😄
The problem is the graphics card isn't very good. The only way to fix that is to buy a better video card.
Where did you find the 11400f for $175
Did you ever out what battery it was and how much watts it has?
did you figure it out?
ibuypower at Walmart isn't a brand, its a warning sticker.
I had to settle for an i3 10100f for my build last month since the 11400f was nowhere available at my country for below $250. 😭😭
That's a nice trick... How to sell something at a really good margin... mistery box... "somebody ordered it but never picked it up"... What's inside... nobody knows...
Man, the mystery would be a selling point. I think I would have done spent the $800. Like buying a scratch-off.
i score a intel 6 core with 1660 super got it for $300 took gpu put 1060 3g sold back for $400 the next day
I saw this today in Walmart and first was like “wait wtf they’re selling an ibuypower in store?” Then wanted to check the specs and they weren’t there. I was incredibly confused but guessed it was probably pretty bad based on the usual 750 price tag you see on the ones at Best Buy
I unfortunately bought the same one from Walmart but I’m trying to be optimistic. Can someone let me know what I could do to upgrade it to run on my Samsung Neo G9? I just don’t want to trash it yet.
Gt1030 for $800
I don’t whether I should laugh or cry
I paid 600 for mine while it was on sale. I thought it would be a good start for me since I havent ever owned a desktop. I also thought it might be a good plat form to do upgrades on.
Oddly enough, I saw this exact PC. Walmart had a yellow bar code that I scanned with the app. It it showed the specs. Which turned out to be exactly this same PC