So what should i use when im building a pc?

I will agree with that. For repair it's good. Good for taking apart laptops, tablets and phones, but for PC building you really only need a #2 phillips head driver and maybe either a needle noes pliers or small socket wrench for standoffs. iFixit's tools are a pretty good quality, but that's only really a factor when you are using them regularly. If your doing builds every now and then, ifixit is a bit pricey and you're only going to really use the driver and one or two bits.

If you want to build/repair/service all things PC/networking/laptop/IT/et al........use this: www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2841-Screwdriver-Electronic-135-Piece/dp/B008HYVG6I I do. I have 3 of them. One for the car, one for the home, and one for my backpack.

@@marzkenz1577 I know its a bit late but: He got the kit for like smartphone repairs and stuff..... Even the description says "The Essential Electronics Toolkit is what you need for the most essential electronics repairs-like screen and battery swaps-and everything you need for most household DIY fixes". This kit was NOT made specific for PC-builders. Something more appropriate is the "Mako Driver Kit" witch has all the bits you need including a Magnet to get the screws you drop.... Better than using tweezers!

what do you recommend for building a pc ? which kit ?

laptop --- definitely

I'm replacing a screen in my kids laptop at the moment. The fine pliers, jimmy tools and smaller screw bits would have been really useful

I +1 this

Fax, the kit he is showcasing is way more geared towards phone repair

I want to learn electronic stuff and be able to repair stuff, I have a lot to practice on hehe, as of now, I have a broken ps4, a broken laptop and a broken psvr headset, I imagine the problem for the ps4 was overheating so just in case I will replace the cable and if that doesn't work the power supply apart from a very needed clean, the psvr headset has broken wire, so I will get a basic soldering station (a cheap one, once it becomes my job I'll probably be able to afford buying something of a higher price tag) I hope repairing the wire will do but if it doesn't I fear I might need to go further to maybe a repair shop or get more deep into it, the laptop will in my opinion be the hardest, I have no idea what it's it's problem, it used to turn on and give a bluescreen saying that the damage was unknown, now it doesn't even do that, havent seen how it looks inside so hopefully I'll be able to see something then.

It's not an altruistic position. Of course, they want people to repair their own stuff. Their entire business model is built around it.

@@leafbelly It's true, but altruism is unsustainable, and what they're doing is the right thing.

@leafbelly yes but you're paying for a transparent service unlike certain electronic companies that hook u into spending more and more money into it. Also they provide a lifetime support.

The fuck? USA had a law that doesn't allow people to repair their gadgets on their own?!! Here in Asia, we are free to repair our own tech.

@@benjieparacale6562 it's not a law, it's companies that make the stuff saying you can't, and people want laws to make the companies let people repair their own stuff

I wish more people understood that comment 😂

First, you're gonna need a table.

We're still making references to that vid - you know it's bad when everyone still jokes about a vid that was released a few years ago!

Now we are gonna need an Allen wrench

you've completely missed the point of the video

@@rossclutterbuck1060 no he didn’t the dude literally dissing a phone repair kit for a pc

And he didn't consider laptops. These are PCs as well, just that no one would sit on them. This toolkit is not very useful for *desktop* PCs, but where was it advertised to be so? He mentiones "other reviewers", but e.g. Linus and Jay use other screwdrivers for desktop PCs.

@@craesh and they don't use this option, ifixit sells kits that only have a screwdriver and the bits, even I prefer buying separately, because if I ever need more bits I don't want to be confused with the ones I already have and end up buying ones I do have, so I prefer having tons of bits to ensure myself I ain't need nothing.

@@alannotemo2835 You missed the premise of the video where he mentions a lot of big tech youtubers (especially pc channels) shill for iFixit regardless of whether they're used for PCs or for small devices. This video helps clear that up.

Benny Biggums I build mine with just one screwdriver

The other 1/10 times is for the nvme drive which just needs a different type of a Phillips head

yah boi exactly

Boiii, i only need a knife..

@@Shadow77999 lol imagine using a knife I just use my fingars

when you dealing with 3000$ hardware...you sure will need that

@@simonk.2969 just touch the power supply and discharge. Bracelets are for noobies

@@jakewarrensford8418 said the person who thinks building a computer isn't the most nubile thing you can do. People who actually work with and build pcbs and electronics absolutely use anti-static tools like wristbands.

I use my wireless livestrong bracelette as shown by a reputable youtuber

I do lol

Other tool manufacturers offer that. Your recent living ancestors can tell you about tools from Sears. Last time I went, all their brands had great warranties. The tools, lifetime.

@X X I agree. Too bad Sears' latest executives didn't have great foresight.

But they sell individual screwdrivers.

@yeti in a thong really? i think you are missing the point of the video and all those who posted supporting this guys comment, makes me wonder how so many fans of ifixt troll REAL videos about ifixit stuff. So if you were a real technicians who worked on PC's you think that its acceptable out fo a full toolkit like this, that only ONE item is a real proposition? You are either deluded, have more money than sense or work for ifixit. It wearing seeing half baked techs on youtube salivating over items that they have clearly been sent... avoid promotional videos at all costs, they are not objective.

@X X sears was and is still around you muppet... typical zombie generation

And game consoles

Yeah, especially newer laptops

True true I love this comment! I just wanna clean my laptop and fix my controller lol XD

yo they could make a new product line with that name

Damn, you're really gonna let the verge live in your head rent-free like that?

Seriously, "dude", you're really going to criticize someone who's first language clearly isn't English for saying something wrong that has no impact on the video itself? Also, you need to learn how TO spell PLIERS before picking on someone else for their English skills...

That Mako kit does look really nice. That bendy extender bit does seem really useful. Thanks for the comment.

hi im getting the pro limited edition ifixit hacksmith bundle@@DawidDoesTechStuff

It's also meant for more than just standard PCs. Like laptops, being able to pry backplate off is a lot easier with the jig/picks and not having to worry that something breaks is really good. Same for mobiles, a lot of tools in there are a lot more useful there. If all you do is attach screws and cables, sure, it is overpriced. But it is *NOT* meant to be just for PC building, but for all sorts of electronic repairs.

Knowing what the tool is called doesn’t automatically mean you know how to use it. Just because a person knows what a flathead screw driver is called doesn’t automatically make them more capable of repairing equipment. I know a lot of people that can tell the difference between a TIG welder and a Gas welder but still cant weld for shit. You can probably tell the difference between C++ and Python code but i bet you suck at writing code.

@@GlennLopez bruh, what are you on about

@@GlennLopez It's good to know if you ever have to work with others. I mean, asking for a "tool thingy that lifts things up and out" might get you an odd look.

@@Eng586Something you clearly don't understand.

@@GlennLopez 100% agree, not forgetting the name of a specific tool or bit you haven't used in a while doesn't change your ability to use them efficiently.

This needs to be top comment. What the fuck was this video?

I bought it to fix my friends, my tires, and my thirst.

Nice reference

so exactly which of those tools are worth it strictly for pc builds

yes. and not even for its intended use.

Hi, I hope you might give Dawid a second chance. His content changed a lot since this video and he's geniunely funny when he criticizes something in the weirdest ways when it's justified.

Yeah, unless you do other electronics repairs it's not worth it. Thanks for the comment. :)

@@DawidDoesTechStuff its good stuff for working on a laptop just not a desktop. Honestly though, you can get a toolkit with everything this has for like 7$ at your local walmart.

@@gyrz19 but is it same quality no one ever looks at that. I used to work hardware. Most all tools were made in china. I fix it are made in Taiwan. Taiwan makes better tools than china. Also the rock well hardness is likely different. Also the machining on bits might be differet.

@@gyrz19 is the 7 dollar stuff from walmart the same quality? and have a lifetime warranty?

@@htr5372 okay.

That is true, security torx can be a complete pain. At the end of the video I recommend a cheaper alternative, which is a better torx screwdriver and it comes with all those obscure screwdriver bits. It just doesn't have all the "stick in and pop out" stuff. The ifixit kit is really nice if you do use all that stuff. Congratulations on that awesome video where you water cooled an air cooler doing so well. I really enjoyed it. Good job. :D In regards to what camera I use, its a Fuji XT3. It's a great camera, I barely have to colour grade to get the result I got in this video. The mic is a Deity D3 Pro, which sounds great but has some build quality issues. Atleast on my one does.

@@DawidDoesTechStuff Glad you seen it and enjoyed it, I have started the testing video should be fun even if the ek pump just blows it apart

@@MajorHardware Haha!! If it does blow it apart you should try and film it in slow mo. :P Awesome, I can't wait to see the video.

Are you stupid? How could you forget thermal paste.

That's the thing, PC building really doesn't require much more than a Philips head. However for other tech I think this kit does do a good job, but like you said you can get better suited equipment for the same price. Thanks for the comment. :D

He literally said that on the video tho

PC's only use one kind of fastener so you most likely only need a basic screw driver. maybe cutters for the occasional zipties. But its different if you are also doing water cooling. Then you'll need a tube cutter (cleaner straight cuts matter).

Sure, but if you are pc building surely you are interested in maintaining and repairing around the home. That is where these kits, especially the larger ones, come into their own. Even if I did only need one screwdriver for pc building I wouldn't buy that one screwdriver, designate it for pc building, and never expect to use it for anything else. But I would be extremely limited with just that. I recently needed to clean out a hair dryer, it has a screw that needs a bit you don't get in any cheap sets but you do with the larger ifixit set. Without that it is just a disposible item that you buy a new one every time. A quick clean out and it was working perfectly again. And I may not need to open a phone or some other devices, but I have helped friends with repairs for things like that twice since I got one. And if one day I do have a need (more than possible in todays world) I can. Throw in lifetime replacement of all parts and it is hard to pretend it is worth stckinh to one Philips screwdriver because for one specific need (so far) you can generally get away with it. You also tend to self limit, you may find yourself expanding rather than instinctively ignoring things you could use but your one screwdriver is not enough.