Building in the Worst Rated Amazon PC Case
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Meet the Geometric Future Ark... a relatively new case to Amazon with an abysmal average rating. In this video we'll give you a tour of the Ark, build in it, discuss price and value, and decide whether or not the worst rated Amazon PC case actually deserves its title!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:17 - Build Quality
1:58 - Hardware Support
2:51 - Price
3:32 - Building the PC
9:08 - Additional Thoughts
9:57 - Aesthetics
11:08 - Powering On
11:55 - Criticality
13:00 - Conclusion
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@dhyaan_v Ай бұрын
How to disguise a PC as an air purifier💀
@arod2248 Ай бұрын
Literally had the same thought
@gamerdweebentertainment1616 Ай бұрын
That's a new air purifier honey :)
@bubbamoran2964 Ай бұрын
Haha good one. I was thinking along the lines of a HUGE Alexa
@ojhuk Ай бұрын
haha spot on m8
@AlexCS8 Ай бұрын
Not loudspeaker, especially those 3 vertical RGB fans as the drivers
@MidwestDefender Ай бұрын
Looks like an air purifier
@Tatoebot Ай бұрын
Copy comment
@UnselfishPath Ай бұрын
You beat me to it, I was literally about to say that!
@itsallon3 Ай бұрын
Or trash can
@TheMhannah100 Ай бұрын
Appeals to the Hepa crowd.
@chrisschanneloftechnology4743 Ай бұрын
I agree
@thelast6699 Ай бұрын
With a few improvements, it would be an interesting case: feet, built-in usb plugs, power supply plug build in the case and better materials.
@johnt.848 Ай бұрын
And alloy frame, NOT plastic.
@NukaOrQuantum... Ай бұрын
Geometric Future ❌ Roomba docking station ✅
@userunknown1030 Ай бұрын
yep but oddly enough i would still use it a buy it there isn't anything wrong with something being out there lol.
@homsey2011 Ай бұрын
The fact that you were concerned about mounting a PSU on its side was hilarious like it’s something you’ve never heard of😂😂
@userunknown1030 Ай бұрын
i know right they used to hang from the top of case i mean come on like how was it concerning at all maybe he was just not sure about air flow or the cords bending at weird angles but still lol.
@vipervidsgamingplus5723 12 күн бұрын
It's likely that he was concerned about the fact that it wasn't secured to the case. If you tilt it wrong it'll break.
@snart2195 10 күн бұрын
It's a pretty dreadful waste of space. Aside from diagonally, that's the worst way to engineer that.
@PeterBerisha Ай бұрын
It looks like one of those disposable rubbish bins that you find at an IKEA store more than a PC case!
@Mike_from_Canmore Ай бұрын
Geo Future, if you are reading this, that's a $49 case.
@skip485 9 күн бұрын
I wouldn't pay $49. Actually paid $49 for a Corsair 200R 12 years ago and it's still going. This looks like it would shatter if you stubbed your toe on it.
@GK_Squid 8 күн бұрын
There's a lot of gullible people out there. They're capitalizing on those shoppers
@aisle9 Ай бұрын
You've heard of USB-C dongles? This case comes with a USB-C dong!
@puddleduckist Ай бұрын
Lol 😂😂😂
@samanthagriffinv2.08 29 күн бұрын
💀
@davidjames6443 Ай бұрын
In the UK we would say that the mesh panel is spongy, thats putting it politely.
@babalonkie Ай бұрын
And we would call the case.... Garbage lol.
@georgiaobrien4267 Ай бұрын
Your not wrong
@M.Godfrey Ай бұрын
Flapp’n about all over the shop!
@Ysundeneth Ай бұрын
In France, we say "it's utter merde".
@Viking8888 Ай бұрын
That would be the word for it in Canada and the US too, he just couldn't think of it at the time.
@shiney_wolf0000 Ай бұрын
Bro who’s getting nervous watching it slide 😅
@freighter1097 Ай бұрын
Not here.
@minergo6216 Ай бұрын
Me
@quantumreality215 Ай бұрын
My god, I could feel my heart race every time he slid it. Can you imagine accidentally knocking your air purifier PC right off the table? :O
@userunknown1030 Ай бұрын
@@quantumreality215 that is why most people don't put their pc right next to them on the table i now some do but that is dumb no matter what case you have.
@SoMiSongbird Ай бұрын
The air purifier comments are much nice than me naming it a fancy office trash can hahaha
@janmortensen9314 Ай бұрын
Apple already owns that title
@userunknown1030 Ай бұрын
@@janmortensen9314 they sure do.
@FINNIUSORION Ай бұрын
I think anything that's not a square box or square box with clear window, and now square box with multiple clear windows, is awesome. there's a serious lack of creativity when it comes to designing cases.
@theodorevoudrislis6103 Ай бұрын
It's a good looking case with so many flaws. First of all, I would never, never, NEVER pay 170 dollars for such a thing. Whoever's willing to pay so much money for a case he's going for a high end PC. This case is by no means destined for that purpose. Secondly, air flow looks great. In fact, it looks alarmingly great. We're not just talking about little holes here. We're talking about rat sized holes. Anything from little animals, to bugs (all sorts of bugs) and a sh@t load of dust, could find shelter in this so called "case". Thirdly, cable management. This phrase is unknown to the good people of Geometric Future. Fourth, build quality. If I sneeze very close to this case, it would probably bend. I could never trust this case with my precious hardware in it. Other than that, I really like the looks of it. It's like a high end sub woofer. It could easily fit in the living room. I'm giving 1/10 for the effort and I would really love to see a better version of this case in the future. In the geometric future ;)
@macking104 Ай бұрын
Website and manual page 09 shows power supply can be installed in flat/ regular orientation. GPU up to 350mm
@CincyFlight Ай бұрын
2:27 He also showed in the manual where you can install the psu perpendicular to the motherboard, that would allow more than enough room for the gpu.
@Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch Ай бұрын
Just looked at the promo video for this case 1) The PSU needs to be oriented flat at the bottom 2) The gpu-side edge of the mobo need to be aligned as near to the plastic outer column as possible (ie. as near the outside as it will go)
@zellar1 Ай бұрын
I don't know? I love crazy builds and I love this one! I would first put some rubber stops on the bottom so it can't slide. Plus I would RGB the crap out of it. It would look like a care bear unicorn when I was done with it. I am absolutely sure I could sell it in an hour on any "Marketplace" UNI kids love that style of build. PERIOD! Great video Greg! Thanks
@Mom19 Ай бұрын
LOL
@zellar1 Ай бұрын
@@am_-ui7nv what? Hahahaha you don't like a Care Bear Unicorn Hybrid?
@user-fl4fc2gb1p 25 күн бұрын
Even tho im mad this crap of a case is being sold i cant be mad with you. You seem so positive and lovable lmao
@Skimblshanks 13 күн бұрын
LOL!
@Skimblshanks 13 күн бұрын
@@zellar1 No its just hilarious!
@PHDarren Ай бұрын
It looks like something you'd find in the Institute in Fallout 4. That kind of retro future lab machine.
@ANGRYWOLVERINE2060-ft2nc Ай бұрын
Yes like something father would have...
@bmack6386 Ай бұрын
Hey Greg. I enjoy watching your videos. I am 39 and I have been building my own personal computers since high school. I have learned a lot from your buying experiences. Thank you for the content.
@Glenn_Wackett Ай бұрын
It looks like a white plastic dustbin. Exactly where it should go too
@borgulas Ай бұрын
Thumbs up for weird cases. More entertaining than the 1000th build in the Lian-Li dynamic.
@OGDweeb Ай бұрын
Paint it like the random droids at the station Luke got R2D2 at 😂
@OcDmn Ай бұрын
i appreciate the idea. looks something you can put as decoration piece if you're looking for aesthetic. probably need a bit more polishing, adjustment fit and better build quality but the idea is there.
@thseed7 Ай бұрын
I'm hoping they keep working on revisions. The motherboard tray placement options are always nice and the vertical "air purifier" look/not seeing the interior of my PC actually appeals to me. Structural stability, non-slip footing, cable management and external access to ports would be huge improvements?
@userunknown1030 Ай бұрын
cable management isn't to high on my list but the rest would be good improvements.
@mruczyslaw50 Ай бұрын
I like how you tried get everything white to match, just so you cannot see almost anything in this case anyway.
@GregSalazar Ай бұрын
Why would you buy a pure white chassis only to shove all black components inside?
@leorelic Ай бұрын
@@GregSalazar DualSense
@mruczyslaw50 Ай бұрын
@@GregSalazar In a case that has a window and you can see, then sure, but in a white case that you cannot see anything through I wouldn't care. Not like anyone should ever buy this case anyway.
@concernedcitizen9208 Ай бұрын
@@GregSalazaris this a wish case ?
@tradingnichols2255 Ай бұрын
@@concernedcitizen9208 Sold on Amazon... maybe they sourced it cheaper from wish, that comment so fits the quality...
@danytoob Ай бұрын
Visually quite nice ... at least as it comes accross on my monitor. Minimal desk footprint is useful ... but so impractical as far as access - no rear IO? Front panel inputs? If they work out the short comings I'd actually try one.
@MyDigitalParadise Ай бұрын
I still build in full size cases usually from well known companies. It is just a personal preference but I'm always looking for expansion capability.
@HazewinDog Ай бұрын
1:56 "Still not a good impression"... oh the pun. it is a great pun. unintentional puns are the best.
@zerocentury Ай бұрын
Do you happen to have a link to that usb hub that you are using in replacing for the absence of the front panel io?
@userunknown1030 Ай бұрын
no it came with the case he didn't have to buy it.
@-_JayR_- Ай бұрын
I have the entry level mesh Montech pc case, the OG before they updated the glass panel to have hinges. What I'm getting at is, that case was $150, shipping included. It's cheap, easy to build in, and fairly sturdy. It's not hard to make a decent, yet cheap pc case. I fully believe some companies don't even try.
@anumeon Ай бұрын
A neo futuristic wastepaper bin from an episode of Startrek or something. That is what this case makes me think of. :D
@milescarter7803 Ай бұрын
This might be a perfect use case for the Jiushark JF13K Diamond cooler. It normally would not fit ITX, but since you are recessed in the chassis it could hang over the IO. You get 2x120mm fans that way.
@kingcrackedhen3572 Ай бұрын
The power supply is supposed to be 90 rotated as far as I can think, (point the cables toward to 3fans) a shift psu is what I think they had in mind too?
@hd-bild1513 Ай бұрын
Honestly. With a more proper build and some cable management. I love the idea of one of those big fans at the top and bottom and then possibly intakes at the sides with a up/down facing CPU cooler. The case design and vibe is overall pretty cool imo. Just needs some polish
@ritchierennie8556 Ай бұрын
Whats the cable hanging out?
@garrettwilde2798 Ай бұрын
Love the vids!
@robertlucke4964 Ай бұрын
You had me dieing with the it looks like a tail and your playing with it 😅great content
@patchkids5381 Ай бұрын
I need more of you reviewing the cheapest parts. Fans, ram, case, etc
@arbez.nation Ай бұрын
Paint it to look like a Companion Cube, Companion Cuboid, or whatever.
@paulwestphal7336 Ай бұрын
I think it looks cool. The cables sticking out kinda suck though.
@ThisSteveGuy Ай бұрын
It looks like the love child of a mesh waste basket and a Companion Cube.
@rajamicitrenti1374 Ай бұрын
How can this not be worth $170, with all of that (unfiltered) airflow!
@shannonrhoads7099 Ай бұрын
Not enough RGB... XD
@conyo985 Ай бұрын
Just get a cheap open test bench.
@userunknown1030 Ай бұрын
@@conyo985 but that isn't as fun
@legendarysly6990 Ай бұрын
About a month ago, it was $100 on Newegg. It actually looks pretty cool but it being all plastic is kinda crazy
@Wavepush Ай бұрын
I remember one of the other big Techtubers reviewed this case before(or 1 exactly like it but another brand), but I can't find it anymore. Can someone help?
@1luxsupreme Ай бұрын
"I'm sorry WHAT?!!!" 😂😂😂 2:25
@iamsargon Ай бұрын
I remember having to put the stand offs in my first build way back in the late 90's
@Trainbuff26 Ай бұрын
When the Computer Engineer who used ChatGPT to get through college designs a computer case
@mindinversions4487 27 күн бұрын
I like the shape of this actually. With some more premium materials, a complete redesign of the internal, and a 2-tone brush silver/colored side pane option? As is, though, there is WAY too much extra space in that case to have that much spaghetti hanging out all over. They had plenty of room, just an underpaid designer or something....
@stumpythedwarf8712 Ай бұрын
Sound you don't want to hear in space: Sssssss! Sound you don't want to hear the first time you turn on a new computer: Bbzzzzztt!!
@coreygraft799 Ай бұрын
3:14 dang Salazar we almost saw your Slytherin 😂
@JFHeroux Ай бұрын
Thanks @Greg Salazar. Interesting. Two things though: 1- In my case (see what I did there?), I like the less gamery look of it. Some of us build our PCs to be our main, do-it-all computers. And that clean aesthetics is nice. 2- When you build in one of those PC formats, you normally go with a SFX PSU. Maybe you could have shown what space was left when a SFX PSU was used in it, even if it was a black one... and then install that ATX form factor PSU for the look? Overall though, I think you are right top say this is not a good value for the money! You can get a much better case for much less money! Those guys are competing against products like Corsair's line-up and entering the market with an unknown brand that is way off the mark with pricing and way off the mark with quality. This brand has no future.
@michaelthompson9798 Ай бұрын
I like the aesthetic 🥰👍 The price, build quality and lack of front panel i/o ports is appalling 🙈🤦♂🤦♀🤦🙈
@OlaftheGreat 18 күн бұрын
"I just don't have enough length...not super satisfied with this."
@bassdrop4420 Ай бұрын
It looks like a cellular antenna that gets mounted on the huge towers!! You should paint it to look like the Cube from Portal or Halo!!
@trexxzy_ Ай бұрын
how you going to plug hdmi and DP for that case
@TheCoasterSerpent 9 күн бұрын
I am so confused, given the position of the GPU, I thought all the rear I/O would come out of the top. I wish you would have shown off how everything looks when hooked up and plugged into a monitor. The lack of any I/O and that power tail is so weird.
@apoco_lips9957 Ай бұрын
Your almost ready to design a pc case i reckon, theres a lot of cool 3d printed cases on youtube that would be fun to see on the channel
@willfultrain6779 Ай бұрын
Reminds me of one of those cheap "fashionable" trash cans you could find in dollar general or walmart.
@Caderynwolf Ай бұрын
just started watching the video and 2 things I will note as first impression, love the case design/style... at the same time disappointed that it seems like it's as flimsy as a straw house, as in one good huff and you'll blow the case in. This is the sort of case you'd have in your living-room.
@fuzzylumpkins6034 Ай бұрын
This reminds me of these knock construction bricks we bought. It was an x-wing and slave 1 and AT-AT. Well I was sure all the parts were in each set. The instructions sure weren't. Between the 3 builds we had 10K bricks to figure out how to make the 3 vehicles. The X wing was the easiest of them. The Slave 1 looked like Jaba The huts boob and the AT AT is in 5072 pieces still. I feel like this would be in the same closet those are. Maybe draw a schematic or template and piece it out before building? Who am I kidding, I love building and tinkering but am not paying over £130 for a case and have 2 pro king 95s and a pano as back ups already that I hide from my worse half. Fun? watching though. Like a puzzle with no rounded edges and is only a circle.
@subbookkeeper Ай бұрын
it resembles a sidewalk trash can my city had few years ago. Though they were painted dark green.
@OcihEvE Ай бұрын
It has a kind of futuristic, corporate, deco vibe. Make for a good movie set piece or an office trying to impress. I'm sure if you gave it a chance it could bring you joy joy feelings. Be well Greg Zalazar and have a peachy day.
@parhamgholipoor3201 Ай бұрын
I wanted to ask about my own pc I have a i511400f and rx6900xt I Knows it have high bottleneck And well since i have to upgrade both mb and cpu to upgrade What you'll suggest to lower bottleneck and enhance my pc?
@userunknown1030 Ай бұрын
i mean there is so many options what are you looking at getting sticking with intel or moving to amd are you looking for cheap options or are you ready to go sky the limit.
@parhamgholipoor3201 Ай бұрын
@@userunknown1030 i do almost any kind of work with my pc Normal stuff like word and etc etc to autocad and some programming stuff But mostly gaming Right now I don't see any serious issues that push me to change cpu and mb immediately But i prefer a valuable deal for long term use It doesn't really matter about amd or intel I am more interested in having the best performance at a sensible price
@kaseyboles30 Ай бұрын
I like variability of the mounting options for psu and mb.
@jayc5942 Ай бұрын
Is it 3D printed? Is there any metal with the case?
@JohnPamplin Ай бұрын
How do you plug USB devices into the logic board? JANKY.
@ominence9761 Ай бұрын
Waiting for a low Amazon score review next time with at least a 100 reviews. Will feel a little more genuine and be a lot more fun knowing you'd really struggle to build in it.
@yackemup Ай бұрын
Looks like all it actually needs is just a dedicated psu bay to clean up the cables and it would be a nice setup
@408civettethreat Ай бұрын
My first thought was a Rubbermaid mini trash can you find at the dollar store. As for the looks of it 😂
@Kyleplier Ай бұрын
I went with the Corsair 4000D Airflow for my upcoming build. It’s my first white case.
@Artemis_WR Ай бұрын
it kinda looks ok, but yea, is not worth it's price. and as you said, it really feels cheap. awesome review as usual!
@hamidraza4297 Ай бұрын
What CPU cooler is that ?
@moorhen6156 Ай бұрын
that case looks like a dustbin from a futuristic hospital
@liamingta Ай бұрын
i got a zalman p30 that's a matx case and i want to vertical mount my rtx 4060 eagle Can someone Help Me?
@Adam-fz6sj Ай бұрын
Why is the diaper genie lighting up when I push the open button and why is it plugged into the wall? Oh, I see it has a usb hub cool.
@Miniputt_999 Ай бұрын
A laundry basket as a pc case... Looking forward to the next video :D
@mj1s735 Ай бұрын
I wish you had at least showed how you would connect connections to the video card video outputs and the USB ports of the motherboard?
@PixTure Ай бұрын
Funny you make a video on this brand as I was looking at another case they make, the M4 Caliburn as I thought it looked nice. Although, I'm not liking where a 360mm aio would fit on to the case so I'm hesitant
@ndf8095 Ай бұрын
brand and model of heatsink???
@DidYouReadEULA Ай бұрын
I think I'll not be getting rid of my white Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo XL anytime soon!! 😂😂
@jttech44 Ай бұрын
I like how it looks, but, it's clearly half baked. For the money, double the thickness of the material, and give it a basement to hide the cables, and full gucci RGB on those inside rails. Oh, and also include front IO somehow, probably in the basement.
@tonylynn7972 Ай бұрын
Gaming air Purifier that's the Vibe I get lol. ❤❤❤❤
@qT_p13 Ай бұрын
This kind of design is popular in Asia, it fits the pure, white, clean type of future look that is being pushed with devices from that region. I know the in west it isnt that popular, and would look weird, but its the same esthetic that the ps5 launched with. White and weird shapes.
@BoomNoBastic Ай бұрын
I bet the airflow and temps are fantastic. It's a shame that it wasn't really thought out well.
@aramil200 Ай бұрын
Pressing on the panels sounds like it’s made of styrofoam. 😂
@jamesevans3492 Ай бұрын
If You Haven't Already Done 1 Of The Pyramid Styled Computer Cases, Kindly Get 1, And Give It A Shot Here Greg Salazar . . . lol . . .
@randallperkins7944 Ай бұрын
Was fun watching this but I am an ole H5 Flow kind of guy.. Small amount of RGB shining on matte black components.
@ndragunov Ай бұрын
There is potential there, I think. It isn't entirely off putting in the visual department when lit up with RGB. I think it could be just a tad bit larger, use aluminum parts instead of plastic to get it sturdier, some actual feet for it to rest on, better built in's so you don't have random cables popping out (that was REALLY unappealing). Yeah, with a redesign like that it might actually be worth the higher price tag. As it stands, not really worth more than $50-$75 and even though not a good option in its current configuration.
@TheHrb1234 Ай бұрын
I think it having wires sticking out of the "sir vents" bugs me the most - makes it feel unfinished.
@0o9ijnbhytgr Ай бұрын
To be honest, I think this video is a bit overdramatized. Finally a computer case that is not a square box. Too bad because the end product looks quite nice.
@alexlockard8075 Ай бұрын
I really want to see this case in a room that it fits in aesthetically. IDK hang it from the ceiling or something.
@dawn1berlitz Ай бұрын
greg im still skeptical of vip-scdkey but im rebuilding my server this year not sure if i will stick with win server 2019 or go to 2022 or switch it to regular windows but i enjoy server as it cant auto restart on its own unless i configured my server to have auto restart disabled where microsoft cant restart my home server.....i would give that case a SUPER F
@mtgcardzandreview2756 Ай бұрын
You could always add rubber feet to the case, but would be nice if they'd include the feet as a optional choose.
@BlargGargle Ай бұрын
I can just hear the quality every time this thing is touched
@cmja09 Ай бұрын
the appliances cases are being completed: Geometric Air Purifier Segotep Slath Coffee Maker Silverstone Sugo Microwave Thermaltake Tower Popcorn Machine
@mrguitarguy40 Ай бұрын
I like how it creaks when you move it
@savage5128 Ай бұрын
This is one of those cases where I will take a cue from my time as a mechanic and stay away from anything that says geo or metro.
@watercannonscollaboration2281 Ай бұрын
And I thought the side panels on the Meshroom S compared to the OG Meshlicious was bad Also Raymond’s reaction when he saw that PSU in the manual
@someguy6062 Ай бұрын
Great content as always
@Karldin83 Ай бұрын
Looks more like those fancy Bang & Olufsen type speakers than a computer. So maybe your audiophile friend would appreciate a pc case like this. If it wasn't so cheap and flimsy of course
@arthilas_ Ай бұрын
Especially because of how crystal clear the sound of the fans in this case is. In all the metal and tempered glass cases, the fan sound gets dampened way too much.
@velko-live Ай бұрын
Greg if this case is expensive you need to see it have same case on a diffent brand that is close to $300 but i can't remember which one was. Just remember was brown color and totally same case.
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