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Have you ever wondered what Chinese consumers might be buying from their version of AliExpress? We didn't, at least not initially, but when we saw the specs and price of this Frankenstein gaming PC listed all over Taobao, our tune changed completely. What's going on inside this $300 14-core xeon beast of a computer? Who makes these parts? Why is it so cheap? And why is hwinfo64 telling us that this motherboard has specs that straight up shouldn't exist?
When we fantasy-built our own workstation equivalent to the Taobao gamer special, here's what we came up with:
Build 1:
- HP Z440 ($130) + $39 shipping within US
- Updated version of the PC we used for the latest $69 PC
- Add on E5-2690 V4 $22.22
- Add on 2070 Super for $150
- Includes 700W power supply
- Uses 2133 RAM, same as the Taobao
- Has Front USB 3 x4
- RAM and SSD were included in a few of the listings we found
Build 2:
- Dell Precision T5810 ($67) + $35 shipping within US
- Add on E5-2698 V3 $24.99
- Only does E5 V3 processors
- 2698V3 is only slightly slower than 2690V4 at CPU mark
- Includes 825W PSU
- Has Front USB 3 x1 USB 2 x3
- Uses 2133 RAM, same as the Taobao
- 16gb ram included in the model we found on ebay
- Add on a 240gb Kingston A400 for $25
- Add on an RTX 3070 OC for $200 + $15 shipping on ebay
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
2:06 Mystery Case
3:32 Accessories
5:15 Cable Management & PSU
6:28 They sent the wrong unit?
6:43 SSD
6:57 RAM
7:37 Motherboard (more on that later)
8:30 Firing it up and solving some mysteries
11:03 Green Internet Explorer & Ham
12:34 Gaming
13:32 A chipset only a motherboard could love
17:15 Should you get one?
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To be fair, Taobao (China) is more like a combination of Ebay and Amazon. Wish is more like Pinduoduo in China.
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This computer isn't just running "a cracked version of Windows 10 Enterprise", it's running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC (it can be seen at around 10:00). It's a version of Windows without any Microsoft bloatware that isn't strictly necessary for the computer to run, and it's meant for servers. LTSC stands for Long Term Support Channel, and the support window is 10 years! So this computer will get updates up to at least 2026, assuming that Windows 10 came out in 2016.
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While the manufacturers surely HATE IT... I really LOVE the idea of "repurposing" old CPUs and making boards for them. ANY time we can create more use out of old hardware is VERY good for the environment AND low-cost options for people with low budgets or without other options.
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i have a screwdriver exactly like the one they recived for over 15 years now. my mind is absolutely blown away to see that the exact model is still in use
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These motherboards are not only popular in Russia. Here in Brazil, the so-called "xeon kits" are the only way for Brazilians to have decent hardware, at an affordable price.
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In fact, for players in China (like me), seldom will we such computers. The Xeon CPUs were usually abandoned by western big companies, and then shipped to China as e-wastes. Some sellers will call such CPUs âi9 Levelâ to cheat those who are not familiar with computers. If we buy the components separately, instead of the already-built computer, it can be much cheaper and maybe more reliable. As for the NVME support, I believe the chipset and bios are modified.
Anyway, it may be good for the environment â¤
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This set is quite a thing in Brazil. The cheapest way to get into gaming was to import from Aliexpress a X79/X99 Xeon kit with motherboard and 16GB Ram from around $50 and then adding a graphics card used for mining, also from China (mostly RX580s or modified RX6600Ms).
Pretty reasonable way to build a $150 entry gaming PC. Performance is not the best, but price/performance ratio is unmatched.
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That motherboard still has features like on board power buttons, post code display and vrm heatsinks, yet premium boards nowadays don't even have these features.
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In case youâre curious what the red sticker on the GPU is about,
It just says âPlug in the GPU power cable ââ
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Even though this "Frankenstein" of a computer might not be for everyone, it's heartening to see technology find a second life in unexpected ways.
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HDMI to VGA adapter included is essentially a memorial piece. And it's so thoughtful. Certain games i absolutely have to play on older monitors (CRT) are vga not hdmi. so the inclusion of this adapter is really like getting a stocking stuffer present. Very thoughtful of them.
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That... that's not bad, that turned out to be even more interesting instead
Certainly better than those seller that just put 'i7' and 'GTX' for $600 while omitting the generation
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I was pleasantly surprised by this. As long as they are honest with what they are selling I really can't say anything bad about this, just the fact that they are reusing old parts to make functional machines and selling them at a decent price then more props to them.
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11:50 and people still wonder why the first thing I do when I set up a new computer for a family member is format the HDD and install a clean OS even if it comes preloaded
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This was a fascinating video about how choosers can be repurposed and how there is a whole community behind doing these modifications. Thanks for doing the leg work!
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My mom and I are Chinese living in the United States, and my mom ships things over from Taobao sometimes. She bought tons of Chinese snacks and things, and one time, i chose out parts for a keyboard! Every time it arrives in pristine condition, since my mom has friends who owns a warehouse that can ship things over. For the keyboard nerds out there, the kit was a CIY GAS67 keyboard kit, a KTT Kang White switches, and a macha keycap set to match the green on the keyboard kit. It cost less than $40 in total, plus shipping. It's a good deal for those who has the time and patience to research and wait for the shipping.
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Ok shoutout to the guys who make chipset up-cycling possible. That is genuinely cool as hell and a pretty big W for the environment
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Well, here in Brazil, these Chinese X99 kits are extremely common. This movement started almost two years ago due to the inflated prices of hardware in Brazil, with high taxes. Importing these items from China comes with much lower taxes. While a kit with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 would cost around R$ 1,650.00 (CPU + MOBO + RAM), a kit with Xeon costs around R$ 530.00âthree times less than the price in a third-world country. The choice becomes very obvious.
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That was a really interesting look into this second tier market and the ingenuity that goes into combining used parts to get incredible bang for the buck.
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@Monique-iz8lp
5 months ago
I love how items from China packed in cheap cardboard always arrive pristine, but if you ship something to the next town over, it looks like it got ran over.
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