Linus Tech Tips review of a computer made by Starforge Systems, a PC-building company started by Asmongold and his friends.
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Only one way to describe the balls you've got watching this live on stream: rocket-sized. Wish you the best of luck. Biz school seems to be paying off so far! I'll have an eye on you guys in the future as well :) - LS
Linus!
Really do need big balls to have your brand on blast in front of your own audience. Mad props for that and for owning up to the mistakes.
LMAO
good review ls
Asmon/Zack is one of the most honest people on twitch. If you say his company fucked up he will do everything he can to rectify it just like LTT would with the screwdriver
17:04 Denial 19:59 Anger 20:23 Bargaining 27:03 Depression 39:01 Acceptance
😂😂😂😂😂😂
i am crying laughing
lmfao
Congratulations your comment made it to iFunny
This is the top comment, Linus can GTFO.
Absolutely gold. You take the criticism well. And you actually like to learn about the mistakes. This is the makings of a good company
"we fucked that up" I snorted
Not at all lol
actual legend for not skipping the ad spots in the video. good way to give back to the content creator who is giving your product a spotlight
Does it matter if you skip them?
@@uddaloknag1751 yes
@@uddaloknag1751 Yeah that one doesn't compute for me either.
Linus was incredibly fair & honestly your system came out fairly unscathed. Just look to his past “Secret Shopper” series to see how bad system integrators can actually fuck up.
Now we just need to wait for the Gamers Nexus review.
@@nordnord8141 Oh no... that might be baaaad. They're super anal
yeah, totally agree the secret shopper series could be a mandatory watch for each employee of starforge, would probably actually help them avoid some pitfalls/mistakes of other system integrators as for the ltt video, i would have loved to see them put the starforge customer service on test with a simulated fault like a loose ram stick or something (like they did for the secret shopper series)
Jnol
@@nordnord8141 If I were him I would hire as many people as necessary and pay them whatever it took to ensure that my product, no matter how good, never made it into Steve's hands. That man can smell weakness from a mile away and he shows no mercy.
The level of scrutiny you get from Linus is valuable, it's like hiring a consultant for free plus at Linus' level that's priceless.
Not to mention the Free Good Publicity! As for the C**k & B**ls Logo I Say OWN IT!!! No One Will Ever Forget It!
@@caladonn2659 I like the c+b logo, if starforge is still around when I need to replace my quarantine computer, I’ll definitely consider. Actually if they just have logos I can stick on, I’d buy one
@@caladonn2659 Exactly, since Linus mentioned it, the logo is unforgettable now!
It's even better for Star Forge cause technically Linus and the crew payed them to review their pc since they bought it
@@red_ashcroft I literally cant unsee the logo now 🤣
Imma be honest, I've never watched your channel before but seeing the way you handled linus' honest review of your PC, you handled it so graciously. I love that you admitted to the few mistakes and even took action to bring the issues up with the other creators. Most people would have gotten defensive about critical feedback but you took it in stride and are using it to improve your product. I can't praise you enough for how you reacted. Well done!
He did great, and his levity through it was amazing too.
9:15 I'm with Asmon on that. I love the peels of new stuff. That should be left for the customer enjoyment!
It may be paranoid, but I've heard peeling those after it's built can short your system through static electricity. If I ever bought a pre-built (I wouldn't), it might give me peace of mind having them already removed.
I disagree. 12 year old Timmy shouldn’t have to open up his pc case to peel the sticker off. What they should do is leave the wrapping on the case so you can peel that off
@@slimeshadetree13 TBF, 12 year old Timmy probably won't. If they order it it's with their parent's money and the parents should be expected to set the system up.
The feedback he gave you is invaluable. You couldn't have asked for a better review of your product.
Nice avatar!
literally free QA
i wouldnt buy from asmons company that is for sure
@@adamwest5006 I wouldn't either but if they listen to enough of the top tier feedback, the brand COULD mature into something decent enough.
@@adamwest5006 problem with the this video is that he's only an investor and doesn't know much of computers himself. As far as the response from business owner goes he seems to have the right attitude.
Asmon huffing on copium saying "it's not a dick" for ten minutes was just peak comedy
"I'm not stroking it!!!"
I couldnt stop laughing xD
Faaaaacts hahahaha
this HAHAHAHA
for things like that, we watch him
We need more business people like you, who don't take it as a insult but take it as a learning curve to improve for the future, so many other people would of been like "omg he's targeting our business" or "he's going to put us out of business" but u took it like a true business person should
I build my own PCs and i think the price is very reasonable, when you account for the time invested in picking the right parts, putting them together + end user support. Also I really like the custom star lights inside. Make sure the QC is strict and you can make a name for yourself. The fact that big names such as Dell and HP are unable to deliver quality and consistency shows how tough the retail pc gaming business is.
Linus spoke about how terrifying it was to watch the reviews of the screwdriver, major props to Asmon for not only going through that live on stream, but having the honesty and integrity to own the mistakes (like checking his own accessory box for the power cables and admitting the fault)
You can always improve your computer design but if you show that you can’t take criticism, no one will give you the chance to improve
Are you kidding asmonds pc’s are at least 1300$ overpriced - 1300+ for assembly and not the best assembly at that with mistakes not sure it's worth
No ? You can't compare 1300 to warranty services and suport. If you want your 1300$ buy a diy, you and you alone risl it for all.
i hated asmongold for a long time for the character and who he was. but over time and seeing zach, hes a legit good fuckin guy. respect for owning it for sure.
@@drueckglueck9918 have you seen his desk? lmao it makes sense for it to be next to him, I'm the same
Imagine if all company leadership had to livestream and respond to critic reviews, the world would be a better place.
Not only that, but the owner responding/watching the review, and taking notes. I"m sure this is what you meant too, but it's just incredible... and credits Zach for his honesty.
That'd be nice
Depends on the critic.
@@deviantdiva702 the critic is the public on the stream?
We'll only let the nice ones critique us 👍
A big add for pre-built is the warranty on the entire system. You generally won't have to deal with RMA's with every component manufacturer, you will have one-stop support. This to me is worth the extra money and the longer the warranty the higher value add.
If you want to pay an extra 1000 dollars for mark up, that's on you. Much better to build this exact same PC for only 2000 instead of 3500.
@@bofasofa9399 yeah, but for some people it's just better to pay more, and get the thing assembled already. It's just easier for them, especially when the price of a DIY build is pretty high on its own. I'm a huge DIY advocate, but I guess we all can see that it's just easier to buy a prebuilt, especially if it's nicely made and balanced, albeit for a higher price
@@bofasofa9399 You have to remember when this review was made. That configuration was not much less expensive than starforges price to diy back then. A year before that I bet it was the exact same price to diy. The prices only recently broke on computer parts. You were probably only paying a 250-500 premium which is actually worth it for the warranty, and the fact it has been built for you. The 40 series didnt even exist when that was released as well so that was top of the line when this review was done.
@@bofasofa9399So I put together a pc part picker with the same level of parts but modernized and I was getting around $3000. I would say using the exact same parts I could get it down to $2000 but that us how much computer parts drop in a year. (Edit down below with exact parts. In this pricing I priced a 4090 to match the 3090 but in their new 3500$ PC it is sporting a 3080 Super instead) I just priced their exact specs for the $3500 machine and it is about $2650 all together. I think I am a little low due to not finding exact matches so yeah your kinda right. That being said its $600 more than you were claiming so $900 premium for it being built for you with extra case mods and cablemod extensions (that I didnt price in) and an extended warranty on the PC as a whole instead of individual parts. That build also has outstanding cable management I would say thats a pretty damn good deal. Saves you quite a few hours doing great cable management, saves people who dont know how to build PCs from bricking their shit. Seems like a good deal to me.
Why would you handle RMA? If I buy the parts from my local store and let's say the RAM is bad then I will just pull it out and being it back to the store. No need to contact RAM manufacturer for RMA..
9:30 peeling off the protective plastic layer is like breaking the hymen. It should always be done by the buyer...
nah this comment is WILD 💀💀💀
Ayo pause 💀
Yoooooo 😂😂
WHAat tHE FUUUUUUcK?!
How is this comment still up, outstanding 😂
Linus might have started a permanent logo meme for Starforge, unintentionally increasing sales for them.
its a bonerfied win for starforge
i wouldnt want to buy a PC with the logo, but thats just me.
Oh Alex, it's on you
I thought it was an Atari joystick or some stuff lol
Does this mean the logo is now a Cocket?
Damn genius 1. Gets a review from LTT that gives constructive criticism as well as points out flaws with companies product. 2. Live streams a reaction video with millions of views on top of a video already with millions of views. 3. Can now take the Review back to their company and fix the problems. 4. Gave the company a far better representation than the launch from what I gather. and a hilarious video to boot Absolutely loved it GG's 👌
@@fulnaz3164 Just little things to fix and it would have been perfect.
I doubt people saving up for months to buy ~2500 dollar or euro and not build something themselves but go for a prebuilt, gonna love to check stuff they might not have a clue about what goes where. So instead of maybe have to go through an install of Windows, they have to check all cables and what not. They also have to check whether promsied parts are in there. Yeah, what a win!
PS, yeah, he owns up, but as long as he sees the W vs L as equal, the actual critic might be lost. You need like 15 W for 1 L for a product like this. It's a prebuild, anyone with knowledge would go for ordering parts they need and maybe upgrade certain items for the future. I would be so angry when finally getting a package and then some serious issues. Why was noone with actual knowledge showing people how to build? And it's not a 1 sample thing, the sample was ordered for a test and it had problems.
1 Win for 100 faults..."Asmongold TV i'm gonna clip that win"
@NLX78 i can see where your coming from because it is a bit of a hassle checking the wires and making sure all components are there but then again if you aren't checking to see if your product is in good condition and has all components regardless of what you buy and get shipped then isn't that really on yourself, especially if that product is faulty and a simple check when it arrived could have saved you a headache or two :) P.s my comment was more towards the ingenuity of the advertisement of the business rather than the product itself
This video just earned you a sub. Great move broadcasting Linus' review with your hilarious reaction. Also, props for having the balls to own upto mistakes (that are easily fixable). G
This is the same level of anxiety I feel every time EcoSure pops in when we’re understaffed during peak. In the end it’s always good feedback. You’re handling this very well.
Asmon: takes criticism about the pc from his company like a champ Also Asmon: Spend 5-10 minutes explaining that its not a Penis rocket and that its a hammer with a star XD
This video was just straight copium
I honestly thought it was a gun turret of a tank.
His impassioned plea that it was not a dick was from the heart. I thought there were going to be tears.
This issue could have been easily solved just by inverting the Forging HAMMER in the logo.....
Honestly I thought it was an old school analog on arcade games
Dude took the criticism like a champ and owned up, but melted down at the dickrocket. Much fun was had and I wish the Starforge Team all the best buildin up!
Tbh, if he was in charge of it and took it personally knowing he’s as immature as a kid like he implied with these kinds of jokes, it shows how dedicated and serious he’s taking the job if he melts down trying to perfect even the branding so he 110% took some of Linus’ critiques to the others about the quality after this, that’s a good owner right there imo.
It looks just like what you see on the stall in the men's room.
glad to see this kinda backup. my thoughts exactly.
@@Artryom Its a stream for average 14 - 23 year olds, you need to act a certain way to retain attention of that age group(i.e constantly make jokes and be childish). you cannot be serious all the time. He probably acts a different way when the cameras are off, to be able to attract industry veterans to work for him under his leadership. don't judge a book by its cover. Immature people don't have accountability and throw tantrums, this guy showed extreme accountability that i have rarely seen and also integrity. and he stayed true to himself. watch the whole video. If you think this is immature, i'd say you don't know what maturity actually even means.
@@swapnilmankame No, I’m pretty sure he said it himself at some point, that he was immature and would notice if he looked like a PP Rocket like Linus kept calling it meaning he’d laugh at those kinds of immature jokes, so take off those tight panties for a moment, read what I say and pay attention to the video, get off my case. Also, immaturity comes in many different forms, not just those specific acts and it’s pretty subjective. We all have immature tendencies so it’s not really an insult. Also tf? 14-23 year olds require acting childish to be entertaining? This is hilarious, I don’t think you can have a valid say on what qualifies as immature or not. 😂 18:49 is where he says it I think…
15:37 - memory lights are same like "crystals" from star gate sg1 and star gate atlantis" (Puddle Jumper's)
This was a pleasure to watch, I can see review reactions like this getting very heated/hateful. Handled so well, constructive criticism & brilliant entertainment value🎉
Linus didn't ask for a 3rd insert. He meant that the water pump head is RGB, So if you had made the inserts clear where there is colour the end user could change it to whatever colour they liked with the RGB software on their computer
Regardless of that, Asmon input was super super funny.
Thank you, I was going to comment this as well!
Yeah those deep cool castle coolers come with like a mirror puck and one other, I forget. Those weren't included with it, but instead just the custom pucks.
What he meant was there was only green and blue inserts missing the red, instead of having the RGB inserts you have just G and B inserts. dry af joke
@@vsRaiden regardless of that, linus didnt ask for a 3rd insert
never seen this man so nervous. shows how much ppl respect linus in the hardware game
There are ‘two horsemen of the apocalypse’ when it comes to this: LTT and Gamers Nexus lol
@@DrVagax LTT might be more entertaining, but they’re still experts on this sort of thing. They have a ton of people on staff who know their stuff.
@@tiestofalljays the four horsemen: LTT, Level1Tech, Gamers Nexus, and JayzTwoCents.
@@downloadableram4212 yeah and Linus is there to f stuff up and be the clown
he IS the OG at this
I think it was really great to see your reaction to stuff and wanting to address issues.. Perhaps have Linus review new builds every now and again - see if any check list items aren't being done.
Can't believe I missed this. It was hilarious, and taken in good will. Well done.
Asmon trying to convince everyone it's not a penis rocket is the funniest thing I've seen all day 🤣
17:08-21:38 - almost 5 minutes of "it's not a dick. I swear, it's not a dick!" 🤣
It's the official Starforge Cockrocket™©
IM NOT STROKING IT!!!
I was laughing my ass off. 🤣
No kidding, the first thing I thought was that it's a phallus...... then he goes off for 5 minutes that it's not...... LOL.
That AIO puck should be clear acrylic with the logo printed on it, so you can shine the light through it. Then you'll only need one puck, and the colour can be changed via RGB.
Makes you wonder if they have a model or that is only white light.
This is what Linus and them where getting at but articulated poorly.
Yeah that's the point Linus is trying to get across, they definitely went the long way to have it be different colors.
Yeah, that's what Linus was saying. The system already freaking has RGB, just let the user choose.
is there another backing thing to peel that lets the light go through the puck? i do like peeling things but had a thing happen where the peeling did damage a product box.
38:50 PC Part Picker does not, include software as in windows. Nor does it account for working out the box, burn in testing, building, extras like branding and time or labour.
I agree with having to peel off the protective film it's SOOOOOO satisfying
I think everyone can agree, the concept of a company owner being a streamer and then reacting to product reviews brings a whole new dynamic to accountability and entertainment in one! groundbreaking Asmon, Big W
whats asmon gonna do other than react, he doesnt have a creative bone in his body,
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@@juliewhitehouse3908 I see you are being creative with the use of commas
@@mawteen805 goteeem!
Same as Linus reacting to reviews by Project Farm for their LTT screwdriver.
As a former builder for several years .. Linus gave a good critique and Asmon good for you for taking notes and hopefully you get your team on board.
asmon is one of the few streamers i trust to do shit right
I wanted to say the same thing. Also funny af to see this reaction because when I first started I made a lot of the same mistakes.
@@fade2black001 Right, the whole purpose of an SI for them to build and configure a computer for you, because you don't want too. You pay for the convenience and you pay for their service. It literally says in the video that their prices are good relative to the competition.
@@fade2black001 Linus talked about this late in the video and starforge's system wasn’t the most expensive system on the market by a long shot. Expensive, yes. Grossly overpriced? Not quite.
@@fade2black001 YOU BUILT ONE COMPUTER - do it for 10 friends for FREE > then Manage their hardware faults, their software mistakes for as LONG 24 MONTHS and with your phone perpetually ringing. How much will you ask .... your ELEVENTH FRIEND For building ONE ALSO FOR HIM. I do build PC ONLY FOR FRIEND - and never ask for building or managing costs. The last one cost me 60% of the total price to repair it. ...and yes, it was a simple thing but my friend was not able to do it by himself with me on videochat. Highways are not free in Italy, nor the fuel, and doing 700km for free in one day is what you do for a friend, not for a customer.
How linus can talk any crap on pricing when he sells a 10 dollar screw driver for 80 bucks is beyond me. I have a snap on screw driver that does exactly the same functions and i paid less for it than his would cost.
Just started the vid and however this turns out I gotta say it's awesome that Asmond has the balls to watch this and stream it on his channel. Asmond is a lot of things...but he's also a real one. I respect the hell out of that.
honestly this was a huge win for asmon; not only did he get really good feedback from a legend among tech, also just got a free ad to millions of viewers
It wasnt tho lol. Overpriced and so many oversights.
@@joshchaplin3705 overpriced? did you not watch the video? hes cheaper or the same with every other pre build company and obviously when you buy a pre built computer you are paying for labor not just parts...and please explain these oversights maybe with some timestamps
@@clips5552 yes overpriced. are you blind ?
@@foodbikesadventure5739 compared to what ?
@@foodbikesadventure5739 like fucking explain give a little elaboration just say overpriced without anything to back it up
Asmon arguing that his logo isn't a dick is the biggest copium overdose I've ever seen
Maximum Cope Overdrive
LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣
"I see dicks everywhere!" Does Asmon realize that he spends 12 hours a day talking into one?
It's not tho, it's so obviously a hammer.
Weird I immediately only saw the hammer :/
Awesome video. Admirable how you took the few hits on the chin, and I love the look of your pc's!
I personally think this was a great way to advertise lol, open and honest customer service
This is actually really great for Starforge... Linus is clearly very well trusted in the community, and this kind of information and criticism going straight to the CEO and the rest of the company is something other companies would pay millions for in product reviews and consumer satisfaction data. Nothing but a big fat W here.
The ONLY real problem with LTT is his UNASHAMELESSNESS of CONSTANT HAWKING of his OWN products that now sometimes eats into whatever he is doing to the 25% mark of the entire segment! At this point I myself have UNSUBSCRIBED HIM for this VERY reason some months back. He seems MORE interested in doing this than actually reviewing things now a days. And that's another reason that I like Gamer's Nexus as well, they show ONCE their main sponsor at the VERY beginning and MAYBE their own thing WHILE doing whatever is the subject of the day is. Then it's ALL about the subject at hand... PERIOD!!! LTT frankly is more interested in HAWING CRAP than doing real reviews - it's like this for YEARS now and frankly I think the ENTIRE fan base is FED UP with LTT for this VERY reason!
If LTT says ur doing OK as a custom PC builder, there is no bigger stamp of approval
@@timbaumann9046 bro relax it aint that deep lmao
@@timbaumann9046 I always find it funny when someone's in the minority, yet says something like "ALL of his fans are fed up with him". In fact, for most fans the LTT Store segues are kind of a running joke.
LTT IS THE COMMUNITY of DIY and System builders
This is some next level standing by-your-product. Own it - proud of you.
I AM THE BEEST YOUUTUBER YOU'RE ALL TRAASH COMPARED TO ME IM THE BEEST 😕😕😕
Watching the LTT and this immediately after is really hilarious and wholesome. Asmon is a solid dude, I do hope this works out for him and his fans.
penis rocket company, own it
Simp harder
@@johnmaurer3097 for his fans? He's ripping them off to an EXTREME. All pre-built PCs are these days. He's buying computer parts and reselling them at a MASSIVE markup. He doesn't even know ANYTHING about the hobby
This is why you have someone put together your PC who considers it like their own. I just saw the Power Led Reversed and am Laughing as someone who has put together thousands of systems and always checked every connection 3 times. As you build a PC, things do get pulled or knocked. 1. Always seat a connector fully and check to make sure it is. 2. Before applying power, double check every connection so nothing releases the magic smoke. 3. Before packaging the PC, TRIPLE Check every connection, Because people always make mistakes and I'm not going to be one of them. Always factor in the unexpected. Triple Check everything as you go, especially at the end.
This is legit the best video I've ever seen either of you make 😂
Long time LTT watcher here, and i can say this is high praise. This 'review' is so much better then the others (in the secret shopper thing), so for a new company. This is a huge win, and put's you on number 1 for SI's Also very much loved the reaction to the video. hehehe Best of luck with your streams and company!
The balls on this dude to watch this live on his stream. Linus will absolutely light you up if your product sucks. Getting a relative W from the tech GOAT is fantastic for them.
I can't wait for the Gamers Nexus review of Star Forge. - A lot less c*ck and b*ls jokes, but they would be more critical about thermals and build.
@@SouthernCross_ that's Asmond for you dude can be infuriating but he's honest...can't help but to like the guy....however I'd never play wow with him
@@SouthernCross_ bruh.. Nick dankner.. google, and learn. Asmon prewatched it aswell
The reaction was pretty hilarious, but overall I thought linus had a fair review with actionable improvements.
Asmongold you're a gentleman for not skipping LTT's sponsor spots.
He never skips them. Absolute bro
ikr I skip them even tho i just dont stream
indubitably class move
I agree about peeling the plastic protector I do installs for a internet provider n we use eeros n i always leave the plastic films till I enter the customers home with them to show its brand new
Asmon, make the tip of the logo pointy like a hammer with a pointy sharp metal for pommelling or for some use with opponents. Something like that.
This was by far way more entertaining then I ever expected it... watching Asmongold defend his penis rocket was by far the highlight of this year for me lol!
That shit was funny I was dying the entire time 🤣🤣🤣
yeah. i was laughing when i watched linus's video on it. and the cherry on top of the proverbial sundae was watching how asmon defended the cock and balls logo. lol
From bird's point of view it does look like it!
highlight of your entire year? oof... damn
@@lil_zimmie Yeah bro it’s been a shitty year
Great job man. An owner taking accountability, criticism and working on fixing it. You got balls doing it live
You could almost say he has rocket balls...
@@SSZaris GOOD ONE
If course he's the owner of the penis rocket company. What did you think? It's in the logo :))))
Price matched b&h deal at microcenter for a legion pro 7i for 2099. Was rocking a 3060 laptop before and getting 40ish on medium settings 1080p 15inch. Now I can rock every setting pretty much rock almost max settings with rt at 100+ fps at all times or still get 70ish with frame gen etc all at 1600p Anyone gets the chance and is looking to upgrade I highly suggest.
I love how he just watches the review discovering for the first time what the hell his company is doing
Y'know. it's so like Asmon to take every single criticism on the chin, address them for the most part and then continue, not getting mad at anyone anyone in the company, or mad at Linus, or trying to brush off his criticisms at all. Asmon is a very intelligent man. I've said it in several comments. He has this constant awareness of what to say and what not to. This video was really interesting to watch for that reason.
Right on
Very true. Would be very curious to see what he would say if Linus have a failing review
Not taking any respect away from Asmon, he's a favorite, but this is just called being an adult. It's just becoming more rare as people behave more and more like children, especially internet personalities.
Appropriate approach like an adult and if you don't mind me asking how old are you?
Can I just say I appreciate that Asmongold, immediately recognises they messed up and was like "Okay we need to fix this right now". It is the advantage of having twitch streamers as the face, in that they get the good and bad, so try to deal with it ASAP. Props to you.
Seeing him take accountability and showing a genuine effort to improve was pretty nice
They already sold them n made money off them but couldnt be fixed until it reached linus tech tips? kinda weird.
@@hasea0295 not weird. Just bugs to be ironed out in the way of quality control. Zach being the way he is will undoubtedly be following up with the spare parts thing with other customers and ensure that it is covered in the future. I think others will be a bit like me in expecting these guys to be learning on the go as they mess things up and work to cover themselves to keep the goodwill with the community.
they're aware of most of the problems since they work with someone who knows them. Stop defending them. He's only doing it to make himself look good.
I like Asmon, but he does have a history of saying he'll do something and come to find out 6 months later he's still complaining or hasn't done a single thing to remedy it. I hope it doesn't take him that long to send a message/make sure these things get ironed out.
Also about the Starforge Logo, the "rounded" handle end should've been more square.
Good old LTT leaving out the windows key purchase in the identical specs PC builder lol
It's so refreshing to see someone be so open to constructive criticism of their company. Major respect.
'being open' ? So just saying the bad stuff happened because of other streamers, is being open? these are only individuals who try to be a company together, while still being individuals. They should held eachother responsible
Well they didn’t have a choice because if they acted like they didn’t see this review it wouldn’t help them at all
@@jenkscx3766 so then show your crowd the colleagues don't work together and blame shit on eachother. Thats a 101 in biz uni on how not to do shit xd
@@djt-lex3962 cope
Well they have to be now as they got shit on for trying to silence criticism at the start by banning people and then going on the offensive with some silly slideshow presentation on Emiru's stream making out like all the critics were dumb. They focused on the small minority of people comparing their prices to DIY, when a lot of the criticism was down to their prices and specs being worse than competitor pre-buits. They then reduced the prices and increased specs so were obviously wrong in the first place.
"I thought he was complaining and now he wants 3?" best line in the whole thing. I appreciate that this twitch guy was able to watch his own product get reviewed. That had to be nerve racking.
A bit sad that Linus didn't communicate a bit better that he wanted a clear one that changed colour depending on the lighting behind it rather than just a paper slip. It's super weird that their logo on the centre piece is the darkest in the entire computer.
@@JusticeInGaming_JIG I have no clue who these twitch people are. This video was the first that I’d ever heard of them.
@@JusticeInGaming_JIG this was in a livestream, how would this be scripted lol
@@JusticeInGaming_JIG What makes you think that?
@@JusticeInGaming_JIG No. I don't think his reaction to the penis thing would be that intense if this were scripted.
I would be EXTREMELY wary of warranty issues. You better know the expected life on all those parts and be super cautious of manufacturer quality issues.
You should use medium strength thread locker on important screws (like the ones holding the motherboard). The pre-set torque screwdrivers are good and all, but honestly, just getting the screws finger-tight is plenty if you've got threadlocker on them. The screws will NOT back out with threadlocker on them, and you don't have to risk over-torquing unless you've got assemblers who are really cranking on them. No reason to get those screws any tighter than you can get them with two fingers and a thumb on a standard screwdriver. I would also recommend using a magnetized screwdriver to help prevent dropping those tiny suckers (if you're not already using them).
A tip I would give is a "before you get started" sheet like some SIs do. It tells you to check connections that may have come loose in shipping etc. It does happen quite often with the abuse that is the shipping industry.
pin this shizz
@@nateg.6187 You mean the business model of literally being a tech reviewer? His literal job is to review and critique tech which includes pre-built computers. You certainly seem to have a strong opinion of him having never watched any of his videos or apparently even know what most of his videos are about.
Yep, shipping can jar cables. Is True.
This
@@nateg.6187 Stop dude, you have no idea what you're talking about. It's embarrassing and obvious that you haven't watched their videos.
As stated by others, the CPU waterblock is rgb, all you need is to supply 2 pucks, the first one completely clear and the 2nd one clear but with the Starforge logo etched into it. That way with the custom Starforge puck the logo will show no matter what colour they set the back light to.
This. Not sure who thought it was a great idea to make nonclear pucks for a RGB watercoolingblock which actually blocks out the light
This is the best RGB related commend possible. I hate RGB, But even I support the above OP.
@@IcecalGamer caus it just makes sense... you cant beat common sense.
This. Simple solution. Cost effective.
It boggles my mind that I'm a complete novice in the grand scheme of PC building compared to guys who have experience in previous businesses that built and shipped PCs and even I was like "why the fuck didn't they just include 1 etched clear cap and 1 plain cap?".
I'm with you there 1000%, peeling the plastic film off new electronics is one of the finer things in life. I would be disappointed if I opened up my new PC only to find the plastic films had already been peeled off. It's also proof that the parts are brand new.
Love how you played down all the system builder issues and bigged up the fact it was an end user product for non system builders. A non system builder would be stuck with a potential fire and lights not working as they should. good one.
Been watching Linus since 2011, this was by far the best QC you could have ever hoped for to find all the shortcomings and for free too.
Truth. Linus is fair but also critical. It would have been truly amazing to get a much better review than this.
@@nateg.6187 watching reviews second hand😭. Give his channel a try
@@nateg.6187 How can you truly know his reviews are unfair if you don't actually watch them?
@@nateg.6187 That’s ok. Nobody is going to force you to watch Linus if you don’t want to. I think you’re being too hasty in judging him after watching a second-hand video but maybe that’s just my ego talking. This is the internet, do what you want.
@@nateg.6187 Lmao
Asmon always shows respect to the OG content creator by watching their ads. I love that
I bet he has the password thingy by now.
that pays for his 1 view, roughy $0.0004 dollars per view, not the 10-20k watching on twitch, basically ripping off the original video.
@@weebtrash9356 Unless people follow the link in the video and indicate Linus as their exposure. Which is measured in dollars per follow-up and not thousandths of a cent.
idk Asmon but i thought the same thing when i saw that.
@@G-man420 if KZhead gave creators a dollar per view, which is what your implying, Google would have left it to die as it would be far too expensive to run, LTT does not have regular videos surpass low five figure income in the first month they were posted (based on rough CPM numbers and excluding sponsors who pay for the expected traffic sent by the LTT video). Individuals clicking on the link and leaving a like and comment on the original gives the creator basically no money, literally thousandths of a cent.
the only problem with the sticker being on inside the case is that over time that sticker is gonna gather dust or bubble up becoming ugly, and on your supposed plug and play goal of buying a prebuilt system it makes the end user open their case and try to fix something down the line.
When I used to work in retail building and configuring new systems or like setting up new off the shelf systems for clients I used to always give them the option if they wanted to peel the plastic protectors off because that’s like the best part of buying new shit, so when I checked them in I’d give them the option of unboxing it or I’d leave on the ones I could while still doing the job and allow them to peel it off when I sat down with them at pick up time to go over the system and show them what all we did and set up anything that needed logins and stuff. Only a few customers really took advantage of it but the ones that did liked that I saved that for them or gave them the option.
I appreciate the constructive criticism and the willingness to accept it and learn from it. I wish your company great success!
similar here
He didn't accept the ol' clock n" balls though
@@AlexK-sk4qb To be fair that is subjective.
@@AlexK-sk4qb He was smirking the whole time. I looked at that as more of a bit of banter and entertainment. Asmon is an entertainer after all. :)
Mad respect for Asmon watching this vid and not going into hyper defensive mode
he did go into defensive mode
Linus is a respected figure in the PC industry. There was nothing Asmon could do about it if he trashed it fairly.
he did though about the hammer looking like a peni5 lol
Yea, but he has integrity and humility
@@nemtudom5074 it’s why I watch him, he’s hilariously honest
Peeling makes me feel lien the product im getting is new and ensure it has been tampered with. Actually some of of my things even have the tape still, helps with resale.
This was fun to watch you guys are doing great! Roll with the punches and keep doing what you’re doing!
I’ve never watched a streamer have such a human reaction to something. It wasn’t full of over the top reactions that didn’t need to be there, and it wasn’t dismissive of the criticism that was given. By the end I felt so happy for him because he seemed so happy that his company succeeded. Needless to say I loved the video.
Yeah Asmongold does seem a very genuine guy.
Man watching asmonds during the johnny depp was amazing.
My favorite part was how he took the “penis rocket” reaction. He should make a new gpu block cover that has squirts coming out the top, just for Linus.
His company didn't succeed mate
Ironically he’s a pretty stoic/introvert guy, but even still gives a much more entertaining “reaction” to such videos than most “charismatic”/extrovert streamers
Honestly as a Product development and production optimization engineer, the fact that You throughly go through all the points and take them to heart, and take action to resolve the issues, is better than 90% of businesses out there, dont take it personal, but take the information and evolve from it, very good man!
Asmongold.exe has stopped responding to logo.jpg Aside from the logo, it was great to see/watch!
Nice to see him taking the critic in stride instead of melting down.
i do have this case and the power light for mine seems to be for hard drive usage. mine was set up correctly as a side note
This was an extremely positive review by LTT, out of all the prebuilt PC companies I've seen him review I think only ibuypower came out about as well as this. Most had at least one major issue to be addressed but there were only really a few minor ones here. Not what I was expecting at all.
And honestly, minor problems are ones you expect from a new company. These sort of QC items are just a matter of updating a few small practices rather than having to overhaul any major component of the company itself. If they keep it up, then it's mostly up to their marketing and sales.
Yeah there was an issue, the price. It isn't that hard to build a pc and they are charging out of the ass for their pc's..
@@GreenSlug420 Obviously people are willing to spend the additional money on having their PC prebuilt, otherwise these companies/services would no longer be provided/exist. Also, the fact that people are willing to spend thousands solely for a GPU should be a fair indication that people are willing to spend the extra money to have someone build their PC for them, and for it to be covered by a warranty, as opposed to saving money and potentially destroying parts or the PC itself.
Asmond is such a legend for being honest about everything and admitting fault where their PCs had issues. Gained a lot of respect from me
is normal who pll will be lisen controversial streamer or one top tech review
Its literal cope tho. Find it weird that an employee doesn't even know what's wrong or missing about their system is worrying.
@@junatah5903 What do you do for a living?
@@Petrixxxxxxx not reacting to other peoples hard work and making money from it.
@@czikos100 its basically damage control, however I do also respect it because if it was a dumpsterfire then it would be an akward 30 minutes :D
Stumbling across this video was the funniest thing I've seen in a year. Thanks Asmon! 🤣
That was my gate, my grandparents bought my my first tower in 13ish, I've built off of that since, and this computer is still going today, though not recognizable from the tower it started as a decade ago!
Massive respect for the transparency, honesty and authenticity. So difficult to find these days. Never seen any of your content before but instant-subscribed based on this alone.
Same here, I've been watching Linus for a while, I'll buy this PC someday
same.edit this help make it a very good campony did not know of it but looks like you guys just started but will get better if you go on like this keep up the good work i always build my own pc but maybe one day i will order one just for easy use
THAT'S A MOOD THOUGH. I've never heard of him before, saw this video recommended from an LTT video, and SMASHED subscribe in the first few minutes.
Same
I am crying over the logo part 🤣🤣🤣 But seriously kudos to you for doing this live and taking criticism very well and mature. The fact you was eager to contact your company about changes based off feedback is very telling and welcoming. Nothing but best wishes to this company and you ❤️
@@jacksjong Woah, what's with the hostility?
No, he didn't take the criticism well. Were you watching the same video? His face shows he was freaking out.
I died
That part was so funny
Even still knowing it's a hammer... it still looks like a Blue Origin penis rocket. If there had been some horizontal lines breaking up the grip of the handle, it would definitely read better as a hammer, but as one solid piece, it is too vague.
Asmon, even if I'm not a follower, big big thumbs up for putting your face on it. Very stressful, and honest. Easy to bask in glory when there sre praises, but showing your face in streaming when a reviewer is tearing your efforts to pieces shows courage.
My favorite video all time of yours granted I've haven't watched alot but so far this is at the top.
I love how asmon is so pleased for a passing grade from Linus
I AM THE BEEST YOUUTUBER YOU'RE ALL TRAASH COMPARED TO ME IM THE BEEST 😕😕😕
This is a first for them and they are new to it so all that considering he should be proud.
He should be pleased, LTT is one of the largest tech channels on KZhead
Just wait 'till Steve "GamersNexus" Burke gets his hands on a Starforge Systems computer and see terror in his eyes.
@@bloodangel13 who?
The reaction where he went into the box to see if he has the cables... Absolutely perfect. Respect for that.
Walked into Microcenter in Madison heights , MI.. Applied for a Credit card , bought a pre build and since then ive rebiult and built over 20 plus computers for people and myself. Its a hobby. that was 10 years ago o
He pointed out a few minor issues, but all in all I felt he gave you guys a solid review that can only help your company in the long run
This comment was before they were revealed to be a cesspool of fake reviews and sexual assault I guess.
where was this revealed?@@volundrfrey896
Well, they're "minor" issues to people who know how to fix them themselves, but to people who don't know about PCs, this can cost tons of money and time to resolve. You're not going to succeed being sloppy.
These issues are minor because they cause no real problems, not because they are easy to fix @@AnimeBeefRandoms
@@AnimeBeefRandoms Huh? The only serious issue were the cables that weren't seated properly, all of which is covered under their warranty. I'd be annoying as hell to have to send it back if you weren't able to spot and fix it yourself, but that's just a matter of time lost. You aren't paying for the shipping for repairs while under warranty, at least not according to this very video.
I think its really cool that he reviewed your computer AND gave you a lot of constructive feedback on what needs to be fixed. (which he didnt have to do)
This is how all these types of reviews go from a variety of creators, so yeah he kinda had to.
What do you mean by he didnt have to? It's a review, ofc he has to give a constructive feedback, whether it's positive or negative
Didnt have too? what make no video about a streamers pc for view for money....yh
@@Greyat92he probably means he didnt have to give the review the approach that he did and he gave a lot of constructive criticism instead of flat out pointing flaws because its a start up company instead of a flagship company which he would probably be more harsh on
He had to, otherwise it wouldn't be a review..
just a little advise for future leaders (and managers): you can not EXPECT, if you do not INSPECT. in other words, by PERSONALLY checking, inspecting, examining, and reviewing the product and work ( and services) of your subordinates (ie underlings and workers) , this will ensure that those you have hired and assigned work tasks are meeting your standards and EXPECTATIONS. thus "quality control / assurance " can not always be delegated without sacrificing the final result and desired outcome of your objectives and expectations.
It's more expensive but for newer pc users I would recommend buying a pre built for your first build as if you put it together and something not working it's really hard for new users to troubleshoot where as if you buy a pre built if it not working you send it back and the company sends you a working unit
Huge props from doing this video and showing good sportsmanship. Your response to the video was understandable, relatable and you addressed it well. It is cool to see a company willing to take criticism, are willing to change and have actual customer service.
companies with human face are always better than the ones that act super robotic
This collab brings me more joy than it should.
It’s not a collaboration. They purchased it anonymously. 😅
I AM THE BEEST YOUUTUBER YOU'RE ALL TRAASH COMPARED TO ME IM THE BEEST 😕😕😕
17:02 the cope is real
@@hermannlakehuntdream7678 nobody cares
@@retrorewind6042 I second this motion.
As a customer it's satisfying to Peel off the plastic, but I will agree with LS on a pc I want zero risk of a plastic film on any parts if I buying a pre build
crowd sourcing is the best way to do anything.
As a guy who used to make custom computers for people as well as doing repairs. Linus is very good at his job and pretty fair in his reviews. That said, building computers and shipping them is very hard to do and ensure the cables always arrive connected.
Im not into streaming so admittedly I dont know very much about your team or company. I watched this video on LTT and enjoyed it, even the jokes. I am glad I got to see your reaction to their video. No BS, no excuses and you guys seem to want to learn from any mistakes big or small. Your PCs do seem like something I would want for one of my other channels. I wish you all a lot of success in the future. I think both videos are a huge win for your company.
@@mercster Chinese made PCs? You realize logistically why that statement makes no sense?
@@mercster Not even close. Cope.
@@jonniestevenslok And you don't have anything better to comment. *shrugs*
@@jonniestevenslok not sure your thought process, but I do have another channel. No its not a big channel at all, but Im proud of it. Thanks for your 2 cents, if only it was worth that much.
i got really confused when linus said he didn't see a windows sticker with the pk on it. they haven't done that since around 2016, and this is from someone who supposedly builds / receives a lot of systems =x
One year later, it's still awesome how he gets worked up about Linus trolling him for the company logo xD
like others said, as a long time LTT fan and as one who saw their video, your company actually got a rather high praise from Linus ! To get that from him mean you're doing something right man
it's not a scam but a money grab. ok settled
@@nateg.6187 as far as i'm aware, he endorse none of the budget one i've seen him review . He got good reason though as what he had reviewed in the past was utter garbage. As someone who do build computers for myself, friends and family, none of what Dell nor Wal-mart did would be near to be "good enough" to be qualified as sellable, even less with a profit. Even neweggs pre-built, at the time, i wouldn't have touched with a stick.
of what i've come to understand, he's as critic with others as he is with himself. He trive on quality and others botching piss him off, which i totally understand.
@@OfficialCANVAS Isn't that the point of business, to make a profit, otherwise it's a charity.
@@leadpaintchips9461 $900 for labor, and 2 years warrantee and free servicing, and free postage etc etc etc. If you think you can do it cheaper and make a profit, prove us wrong.