World's CHEAPEST vs most EXPENSIVE Gaming Setup!

Setting the Challenge

• The narrator challenges Pro gaming YouTuber Vikkstar to a gaming face-off.

• The challenge involves building a gaming setup at a fraction of the price of Vikkstar's expensive setup.

"I have challenged Pro gaming YouTuber Vikkstar to a gaming Face-Off there's a catch I told him I'm so confident that I'm gonna win that I'm going to build a setup that is a fraction of the price of your setup."

Selecting Peripherals

• The narrator decides to start by selecting the peripherals for the gaming setup.

• They believe it is important to spend a bit more on a decent backlit keyboard to avoid ghosting issues.

• They explore the option of getting peripherals directly from China to reduce costs.

"So at least we know how much we have left for the gaming PC itself. I mean Addison's pretty good, it's $20 for a decent looking backlit keyboard."

Choosing a Keyboard and Mouse

• The narrator finds a mechanical backlit keyboard for $15 and decides it's worth spending a bit more for better performance.

• They prioritize getting a wired mouse for minimal latency and comfort.

• The narrator aims to find a mouse that looks cool to avoid being embarrassed.

"What do I want? I want something that's wired so it's got as little latency as possible. Something that's comfortable so that I can perform optimally. And I guess something that looks cool too because I don't want Vic to laugh at me."

Exploring Monitor Options

• The narrator sets a budget of $500 for the entire setup.

• They plan to find a monitor within that budget.

• They consider checking Facebook Marketplace for cheaper options.

"I've got to get a monitor as well, all within $500. When all else fails, Ikea! Yes, the price difference is incredible."

Discovering Bargain Deals

• The narrator finds a curved 2K monitor for £60 on Facebook Marketplace.

• They express excitement about the potential for great bargains.

• The narrator plans to reach out to the seller to confirm the purchase.

"Facebook Marketplace, this is so cheap, £60. I can get a curved 2K monitor. What if I've just discovered a gold mine?"

Seeking a Gaming PC

• The narrator realizes that the initially suggested gaming PC options are already above their budget.

• They turn to Facebook Marketplace once again, limiting the price to around $400.

• The narrator finds a PC with a Ryzen 5 2600 processor and an RTX 2060 Super within their budget.

"Facebook Marketplace is my last hope. Maybe if I limit my price to around $400, I can just see what the absolute best I can get is."

The Setup and Walkthrough

• The video starts with the narrator expressing hope that the setup will meet expectations.

"Let's hope it actually pulls through on the day."

• The video cuts to a shot of the setup accompanied by music.

"[Music]"

• The narrator comments that the walk to the setup is not particularly comfortable.

"Not one of the more comfortable walks."

• The narrator says "okay."

"Okay."

• The video cuts to another shot accompanied by music.

"[Music]"

• The narrator asks if it's possible to carry a PC on the back.

"Can you carry your PC on your back?"

• The narrator mentions the specifications of the setup, including an RTX 49t and a 24-core i9.

"This is a RTX 49t, yeah, 24-core i9."

• The narrator reveals that someone got angry with him for having a graphics card with real lighting and a clear side panel.

"You've actually got really angry with me because they're like, 'You've got a graphics card that has real Lighting in it,' and you have. Yeah, you can have a clear side panel, so you've had dummy. Oh, wait, there is no that's different. I've never seen that. It's different. It's multifunctional."

• The narrator mentions that it's finally time to assemble the $500 rig.

"But the time had come to finally piece this $500 rig together."

• The narrator states that he is setting up a super budget rig next to this setup and is experiencing some stability problems.

"I'm just setting up my super budget rig right next to his, and I'm having some slight stability problems."

"Should we tell Vik this is immersive mode?"

• The narrator comments on the LED lights around the setup.

"We'll do LEDs all the way around. This is where you feel the fact that the LED strip is a dollar."

• The narrator realizes that the LED strip is actually shorter than expected.

"I mean, technically, they weren't wrong about it being five meters, but they didn't specify how many LED bulbs you actually get for that."

• The narrator explains that they have stretched out a one-meter strip to cover more area.

"We've just basically taken, like, a one-meter strip and stretched them out further."

• The narrator mentions that the LED strip has a disco mode.

"LED strip is up, so look, I think it's got, like, a disco mode."

"Oh yeah, oh yeah, they're infrequent but they're quite bright."

Comparison and Setup Rating

• The narrator expresses curiosity about the lighting and reveals that they managed to get it at the last minute for an additional 20 pounds.

"I'm really curious about this light. I managed to get it at the last minute for an extra 20 pounds."

• The narrator admits to thinking their setup looks cooler than the expensive one.

"I'm not gonna lie, I think ours looks cooler than his."

• The narrator expresses confidence in taking home the win.

"Taking home that win very, very shortly."

• The narrator notices something unexpected and laughs.

"How did that happen? laughs"

• The narrator expresses excitement about seeing how much of a bargain they got with the quality of the monitor.

"I'm quite excited to see how much of a bargain we got with the quality of this monitor."

• The narrator comments on the overall imposing nature of the setup.

"This is becoming quite an imposing setup."

• The narrator suggests flanking the monitor with LED lights on either side.

"The mouse I should probably flank the monitor on either side with one of these LEDs."

• The narrator realizes that Vik is coming up in two minutes and suggests placing star stickers on the setup.

"He's coming up in two minutes. He's gotta get these stars on. Okay, stick them around our table."

• The narrator announces that their setup is built and it's time for Vik to rate it.

"Now that our setup is built, it's time for Vik to rate it."

• The narrator presents their setup to Vik, mentioning that it was done on a slim budget.

"What I want to do is I want to show you what I've done here, and I'm quite proud of myself because I've done it on a slim budget."

"You even put the stars on. For a Vik star, oh, you knew. LEDs, okay. I'm quite impressed actually."

Guessing the Total Price

• The narrator asks Vik to guess the total price of everything in the setup.

"The question is, if you have a little fiddle, what do you think is the total price we've paid for everything in this setup?"

• Vik makes some guesses, mentioning the desk and chair separately.

"What is this, like, a Transformer? It's like Optimus Mouse. Yeah, that's what it is."

• The narrator suggests a range of £800 - £900.

"Maybe, like, between 800 and 900 pounds for the total rig. Oh, the desk maybe an extra, like, 50. The chair, this is sturdy. I still think, yeah, maybe around 850, 800, uh, would be my guess."

• The narrator reveals that the actual cost was £495.

"So, the answer is £495."

• Vik expresses surprise at the low price and the narrator mentions that it was purchased from a Facebook marketplace.

"Oh, wow. I guess, actually, because if you can't downgrade, yes."

• The narrator explains that buying it pre-built would have increased the cost to around £600 - £700, but they were able to find a deal.

"If it was pre-built, it was pre-built. Oh, wow. Okay, that is impressive. Yeah, I've got a deal on that, surely."

• The narrator comments on a smudge on the back of the setup and suggests that the loser of their face-off will lick it.

"We Facebook marketplaced it, and it came with a nice little smudge on the back, which we've decided the loser of our face-off is gonna lick. Oh, that's an unappetizing-looking smudge."

"Yeah, maybe that's why the price was low."

Comparing Setups

• The narrator suggests comparing their setup to Vik's.

"But, what I thought we could do is just compare it quickly to yours. 'Cause I have not seen your setup fully on."

• The narrator shows Vik the room setup during the day and with different lighting.

"Okay, this is not how the room is

Gaming setup features

• The setup includes different monitors: a main one and two Samsung monitors on the sides. The main monitor is the most important for gaming, while the other two are used for displaying information.

"Actually got different monitors, you've got a main one and then Samsung's on either side."

Challenging setup strength and weaknesses

• After the first person gets three kills in the game of Deathmatch Halo infinite, extra challenges are introduced to test the strengths and weaknesses of each gaming setup.

"After the first person gets three kills, my team has prepared some extra challenges to test the strengths and weaknesses of each of our setups."

Trash talk before the game

• There is some friendly trash talking between the players before the game starts.

"Okay, I've got a bigger remote than you. There you go, and so with the trash talk out of the way, time to whoop this guy once and for all."

Introduction to the game

• The game being played is Halo Infinite, and the players discuss their gaming setups and strategies.

"Nerves are starting to set in. Big star one, two, three versus Mr Boss. Mr Boss, gee, the name of Master Chief is in your name. Exactly, it's got to give you something."

Gameplay and sound effects

• The players engage in gameplay, discussing their strategies, and the importance of sound effects in identifying enemy movements.

"See, I could headshot you and kill you right now. I'm aiming at your head with a sniper, but I didn't. No, because I'm doing the sound. Yeah, you know, I'll let you do yourself. I'm gonna have to find me, sucker."

Knowledge of game tactics

• The players discuss game tactics, such as the best course of action when faced with an opponent wielding a sniper rifle.

"You've got a game knowledge. You know when big star's got the sniper, you don't want to be outside."

Switching setups and gameplay experience

• The players swap gaming setups to compare the impact on gameplay experience. They find that a powerful PC and high-quality monitor deliver better visuals, control, and overall experience.

"It feels incredible, and I've got the mouse cord like catching, so I can tell, like, one of the things that makes such a difference here is the contrast and the sharpness of your monitor."

Limitations of budget setup

• Despite being at a disadvantage with a budget setup, the player utilizes game strategies and movement to compensate for the limitations in setup quality.

"Even if your setup's not great, you can use hover in the game, use movement."

PC gaming vs console gaming

• The discussion revolves around the advantages of PC gaming over console gaming, including access to more games and greater flexibility.

"PC gaming is the way to go. There are more games that you can play. I think it just gives you a lot more options."

Differences in gaming experience

• The players discuss the importance of factors like monitor quality, PC power, frame rate, and control in determining the gaming experience.

"Even if you're on a budget setup, if you know your game, this is different out here."

The importance of equipment in gaming

• The video highlights the importance of having good gaming equipment to improve performance.

• The speaker reminisces about the lost practice of couch co-op gaming and split-screen gaming with friends and family.

• The speaker believes that having high-quality equipment enhances the gaming experience.

"I miss couch Co-op gaming... it becomes much more real... just don't think anyone does it anymore."

Tense moment in the gameplay

• The speaker expresses anxiety and lack of awareness during a high-stakes moment in the gameplay.

• The game is currently tied at 99, making it a crucial kill to determine the winner.

• Despite having two power weapons, the speaker feels uncertain about the outcome.

"I just have no awareness of what's going on around... it is anyone's game on this next kill."

The impact of equipment on gameplay

• The speaker reflects on the difference equipment can make in gaming.

• Although the speaker initially downplays the significance of the setup, they admit that it made a difference in this specific scenario.

• The speaker suggests that the setup contributed to the viewer's success in defeating a professional gamer.

"So maybe the setup does matter... it did make a difference."