Does LTT build PCs yet?

[FrostMyFlakes]

So I tried to get a PC built from iBuyPower for almost $4k. It goes delayed for 2 months and when they sent it to me the cable management could have started a fire and the motherboard was damaged. Asking if the One The ONLY LTT peeps build PCs yet? after looking at how well they build PCs on vids Im more confident in them than companies atm lol.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Just now, FrostMyFlakes said:

So I tried to get a PC built from iBuyPower for almost $4k. It goes delayed for 2 months and when they sent it to me the cable management could have started a fire and the motherboard was damaged. Asking if the One The ONLY LTT peeps build PCs yet? after looking at how well they build PCs on vids Im more confident in them than companies atm lol.

They don't have the man power to be in the PC building business. Their delays would probably be upwards to a year. 

[Fasauceome]

Linus Media Group is just that, a media group. They don't have the resources to also be a boutique PC shop, or the interest. Imagine, fielding customer support and also product orders and also dealing with this pandemic all at once out of nowhere. 

 

Their PC building guides are pretty suitable to replace any boutique PC shops though, perhaps DIY will be your next avenue?

[FrostMyFlakes]

Yeah, The iBuyPower delay is a month or higher  this is the cable management I got given with the PC. Sorry shitty phone pic quality lol

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Also Linus himself said there isn't much in terms of margins to be made as a system integrator. And he worked as a product manager at NCIX, a local computer retailer here in Metro Vancouver so he would know the amount of money they were generating from NCIX PCs. Or lack thereof.

 

Plus it's not just about the cost of components and labor to build it, you have the time spent validating systems for stability because they have to warranty these systems. If you have two components that don't work 100% well together, they have to catch that before they get RMA requests for every unit sold. All that money, time, and effort spent means there isn't much left over in terms of profit.

[The RAM Guy]

It’s all about the money. 
I would exspect them to build my PC if I would like something like a quad xeon platinum with 6TB Ram or something other mindblowing

[The RAM Guy]

3 minutes ago, FrostMyFlakes said:

Yeah, The iBuyPower delay is a month or higher  this is the cable management I got given with the PC. Sorry shitty phone pic quality lol

Looks pretty crappy 

Maybe it was built by a trainee 

[FrostMyFlakes]

Even if it was built by a trainee theres inspections it has to pass. For it to pass 3 inspections like this after being a month late already BIG yikes

[divito]

Is that picture through a case window?

If it's the inside and there's no case window, I can see it passing an inspection like that, given they're behind. More a matter of it works, passes whatever tests they have, and having no obvious issues.

If that picture is through a case window, then that's pretty sad. With their backlog of orders, I imagine they're trying to get through as much as they can get the revenue in and avoid refunds/cancellations. Not a great look though.

[FrostMyFlakes]

Its with the windows on. Tho the wires actually come out of the case cause there is no management for it. And through the front. Also something I didnt put was that there was a broken clip on the motherboard Im going to guess they broke it when assembling it so quickly. Which should have been addressed instead of sending it like that. And they stuffed it around the PSU which can be dangerously hot for both the PSU and wires. Quality over Quantity.

[divito]

3 minutes ago, FrostMyFlakes said:

Its with the windows on. Tho the wires actually come out of the case cause there is no management for it. And through the front. Also something I didnt put was that there was a broken clip on the motherboard Im going to guess they broke it when assembling it so quickly. Which should have been addressed instead of sending it like that. And they stuffed it around the PSU which can be dangerously hot for both the PSU and wires. Quality over Quantity.

The good ol' tuck and stuff method. Definitely not advisable, especially if they're shipping systems like that, since most of that will be dislodged in transport. Properly routing and zip tying obviously takes more time, so they skipped it, but that's a bad end result for a customer.

[FrostMyFlakes]

They shouldnt take any shortcuts in any build I believe. Especially one that cost almost $4k XD

[LinusTech]

We have no interest in the PC building business at this time. For the reason, see: https://netcapital.com/files/79756669-2bc2-454d-b4a5-c11022f14b6f/otherfinancial.pdf

[SansVarnic]

7 minutes ago, LinusTech said:

We have no interest in the PC building business at this time. For the reason, see: https://netcapital.com/files/79756669-2bc2-454d-b4a5-c11022f14b6f/otherfinancial.pdf

Makes sense. Steep profit loss in that one year.

:beard_rubbing_ensues: 

[LinusTech]

1 minute ago, SansVarnic said:

Makes sense. Steep profit loss in that one year.

:beard_rubbing_ensues:

Even in 2016... $300k net profit on $8M of revenue???

 

That's less than 4% net profit

 

Like, what?

[FrostMyFlakes]

Yikes expensive ! Yeah I understand that wow!

[George Vella]

On 8/26/2020 at 2:42 AM, LinusTech said:

Like, what?

Yeah but recently, haven't you build a PC for a customer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCMKqA3lCJg&t=769s)? Was that for a youtuber or a one off? Would be quite interesting to know since the 'Customer' wasn't disclosed in the video

[LinusTech]

4 hours ago, George Vella said:

Yeah but recently, haven't you build a PC for a customer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCMKqA3lCJg&t=769s)? Was that for a youtuber or a one off? Would be quite interesting to know since the 'Customer' wasn't disclosed in the video

It will be disclosed later

[SansVarnic]

2 hours ago, LinusTech said:

It will be disclosed later

:turnip:

[Kisai]

I think they would have to build up to it. Like how artists take commissions, just start with "We are going to build X PC's this month, but only if you're going to buy them." And when it gets to a point where the pre-orders are regularly filled as fast as they are made available, then you move on to making them in advance.

 

Though if I were doing it, I'd probably only build edge-case systems that use the current/best parts on a "manufacturer warranty only" basis, because if you're just looking for a cheap PC, you are better off buying one from Dell or HP, at least you have their warranty system. 

 

Though, IMO, getting brand labeling for LTT parts might be an easier first step. Parts like cable management straps.

[XGoodGuyFitz]

he got linus to reply. jeez

[XGoodGuyFitz]

2 hours ago, Kisai said:

I think they would have to build up to it. Like how artists take commissions, just start with "We are going to build X PC's this month, but only if you're going to buy them." And when it gets to a point where the pre-orders are regularly filled as fast as they are made available, then you move on to making them in advance.

 

Though if I were doing it, I'd probably only build edge-case systems that use the current/best parts on a "manufacturer warranty only" basis, because if you're just looking for a cheap PC, you are better off buying one from Dell or HP, at least you have their warranty system. 

 

Though, IMO, getting brand labeling for LTT parts might be an easier first step. Parts like cable management straps.

they have cable management straps, dont they?

[Kisai]

43 minutes ago, xXFitzXx said:

they have cable management straps, dont they?

Yep.

https://www.lttstore.com/products/ltt-cable-ties-20-pack-orange-printing-black-tie-first-edition

 

Though I said that without checking first, lol.

[Guest]

On 8/25/2020 at 6:08 PM, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Also Linus himself said there isn't much in terms of margins to be made as a system integrator. And he worked as a product manager at NCIX, a local computer retailer here in Metro Vancouver so he would know the amount of money they were generating from NCIX PCs. Or lack thereof.

 

Plus it's not just about the cost of components and labor to build it, you have the time spent validating systems for stability because they have to warranty these systems. If you have two components that don't work 100% well together, they have to catch that before they get RMA requests for every unit sold. All that money, time, and effort spent means there isn't much left over in terms of profit.

Video idea. 

 

“INCOMPATIBILITY? 

PART 1: SEE WHAT DOESN’T WORK IN YOUR COMPUTER!”

 

then a picture of Linus holding a screw driver with the cross out symbol like it can’t be fixed & a sad face and empty wallet. 

[Radium_Angel]

On 8/25/2020 at 6:03 PM, FrostMyFlakes said:

LTT peeps build PCs yet?

Yeah but it'll be *drop*shipped to you