Here’s the rundown on Linus Tech Tips’ wild experiment, “The All Home Depot Setup,” breaking down what went down in 10 bullet points:
- Home Depot Gear Selection: The video dives into the idea of piecing together a gaming rig exclusively with products from Home Depot. Their hardware section offers a variety of PC components, but how do they stack up?
- Desk & Chair Fail: To kick things off, they picked out a black desk and a pink massage recliner chair. Unfortunately, both items turned out to be total flops—way below par for serious gaming setups.
- Chair Woes: Although the chair had a massage feature, it was far from comfortable. Poorly constructed, it led to major back pain, making long gaming sessions a real struggle.
- Desk Problems: Moving on to the desk, it was made from flimsy materials like hollow metal and MDF. The design flaws included a shallow monitor shelf and a height mismatch with the chair, creating an awkward setup.
- Fixing It Up: Due to the height issues, several adjustments were necessary. They improvised with scrap wood for an aftermarket keyboard tray and used an LED desk mat to cover up drill mistakes.
- Peripheral Letdown: Next up, the peripherals—keyboard, mouse, and headset—were a major letdown. The mouse had poor tracking, and the headphones were uncomfortable, dragging down the whole experience.
- Monitor Arm Struggles: They added a PR mounts monitor arm to improve ergonomics. However, it faced issues with leverage and needed some makeshift support to hold up.
- Speakers & Sound: The speakers came with counterweight problems and a quirky design that resulted in mediocre sound quality. The overall functionality was pretty awkward.
- Webcam & Mic: The webcam was another letdown, with blurry and out-of-focus visuals. On the bright side, the Audio-Technica ATG M1 USB mic performed somewhat better, but it was still not top-notch.
- Overall Vibe: In conclusion, the entire setup was a hot mess of “functionally manufactured garbage.” Combining all these underwhelming pieces resulted in a setup that was far worse than the sum of its parts—a real bummer.
