
The video examines whether a true $1,000 gaming PC is still feasible in 2026, using a thought‑experiment build to highlight how component costs have shifted. The author finds that RAM, storage and GPU prices have surged—driven largely by AI workloads—pushing a modest mid‑range build to $1,250 on PC Part Picker. A compromise using a Ryzen 5000 processor, DDR4 memory and an older motherboard trims the price to roughly $1,000, but still involves trade‑offs. Elena Yee, a budget‑building specialist, confirms the $1,000 target with those compromises. The creator also discovers a pre‑built Dell desktop featuring an Ultra 200‑series CPU, RTX 5060 Ti graphics, 8 GB VRAM and 32 GB DDR5 RAM priced exactly at $1,000, underscoring the narrowing gap between DIY and OEM offerings. For gamers and builders, the takeaway is clear: in the current AI‑driven supply environment, buying a pre‑built system often delivers better performance‑per‑dollar than assembling a custom rig, reshaping purchasing strategies for the next few years.

This week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark social media trial, claiming the company only wanted to make Instagram "useful" and not addictive. In this episode, we chat about Zuck's testimony and the potential implications of this trial...

Zotac's Korean web-store administrator warned that a global RAM shortage and surging GPU prices threaten the survival of smaller graphics-card makers and distributors. Nvidia is reportedly scaling back or shelving consumer GPU models that require large amounts of embedded memory,...

The video reviews Ubiquiti’s new UniFi UNAS Pro 4, a 4‑bay rack‑mount NAS priced at $499, positioning it as a low‑cost alternative to enterprise‑grade storage with native 10 Gbps connectivity. The host highlights five positives: aggressive pricing, dual 10 Gbps rear ports that enable...

The video reviews UniFi’s latest 1U rack‑mount NAS, the UNAS Pro 4, launched in mid‑September 2025. Priced at $499, the unit packs four hot‑swap bays, two M.2 NVMe slots, a quad‑core ARM processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory, and a dedicated OS drive, while...

Motorola’s new flagship, the Moto Signature, aims to blend premium aesthetics with high‑end specs, positioning itself as a contender in the ultra‑premium Android segment. The device sports a Pantone‑approved color, fabric‑backed chassis, and even a scented box, while its 6.7‑inch OLED...

The video introduces passkeys as a modern, password‑less authentication method that stores a cryptographic secret on a user’s device rather than relying on memorized strings. By leveraging the device’s biometric sensors or a PIN, the user unlocks the credential, which...