If you do more tech repairs than just building PC's this kit may be worth it, but only for building PC's maybe not so much. Let me know what you think. Sorry for the echo in this video, I just moved into a new apartment and will sort it out over the next couple videos. :D
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!
@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.
@@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 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.
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.
@@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.
You may want to buy the ifixit MAKO kit. That one has more bits and a bendy extension tool. Also the screw driver is all metal in that kit and not only is useful for computers but also things like gaming consoles and other stuff. I bought that one instead of the kit you tried and use it almost weekly
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.
@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.
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...
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.
I bought the smaller version that didn't contain all the phone tools, and I love it. Its great for fixing pretty much all my electronic gear, like gaming controllers, headset, phones and other smaller everyday items. As a normal consumer that likes to fix your own gear you really don't need much more, the bigger sets from Ifixit is only useful for semi professionals.
The pro tech kit kits my needs as an i.t. professional. It fits in my bag nicely without the case breaking and losing all the bits. Seeing as I'm a mobile i.t. tech and my company uses laptops, desktops, iPad and iPhone. This kit is well worth the money. If youre building just a desktop all you need is a phillips screwdriver and ground yourself to the powersupply... not to mention if the price is steep you forgot to mention lifetime warranty, if a bit strips they will replace it for free.
Yes, believe it or not, the toolkit made for repairs, isn't the best choice for a job where you only need a Philips head screwdriver or two, and an ESD band. Who could've guessed.
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 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.
@@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.
Dawin: Buys a specific kit for phone repair Also Dawin: "Why an iFixit Kit is BAD value for PC builders" I mean, Dawin, it is the name... I FIX IT, it's to fix things. 3:00 I mean.. I guess this is why this kit isn't marketed for PC builders. For building a pc I guess a Phillips screwdriver is all you need, for the standard build of course ignoring any customization
You forget how useful those lifting things are for laptops. I wanted to upgrade the RAM and install an SSD in my new HP laptop and I needed at least 3 different screwheads.
@@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.
For building epairing desktop PC's you can get by with not much more than a couple screwdrivers (most of the time), but if you also play with the occasional laptop as well the IFixit is very much worth it.
even when you prefaced this as a review “from the perspective of a pc builder,” it’s still lazy and pretty bad overall. you are trying to use the wrong tool for the job then complain if it doesn’t work out 100% for you. 🤷♂️
I would agree i guess, I did buy the pro ki for my channel but when i was getting ready to hit that order now button I was like do I really want to spend that much. In the end im glad i did as i like to build and take things apart and i cant tell you how annoying it is not to have a security torx when you need it. however if you are just looking to build PC then yes i agree you dont need all that the pro kit offers. Side note, what camera do you use, and what external mic.
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.
All you need to build a pc is the Radom Philips head screwdriver you find in your shed xP it could be really useful for laptop repairs though! I like how well built the kit is but you could get better suited equipment for the same price... I personally wouldn’t buy it :P Great video as always!
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
You mention "Torx", are you thinking of "torque"? I doubt either are essential for a PC builder. Torx screwdrivers have a star shaped end, might be necessary to disassemble an old HDD drive, torque screwdrivers have a ratchet to control torque or force applied, great for car engines where you apply a lot of force. For building a PC I think you're fine with Phillips and slot head which you do mention.
It's all about use cases like you mentioned. I remembered recommending a friend to buy one and a standard mulit kits from Home depot for his PC build (new to it). Few years later, the kit ended up being an incentive to work on his Playstation 4, laptop, mini-PC, and bunch of other stuff. I used it often at work when needed and it's worth its price.
Honestly my kit is simply to have every screw head bit easily accessible in a convenient package with great quality. I don't even use it in PC builds, I find a larger, ratcheting screwdriver more useful in the PC context
I would buy this, because I repair quite al lot of devices, because I hate to throw away stuff when I can just repair it. That said I am planning to get the Pro Kit with my birthday money, just have to wait a few hours until we can get celebrating. And the 70 euro pricetag is quite steep, but in my opinion quite worth it when you factor in the quality and the lifetime warranty. I have only two brands of tools in my garage, snapon and matco, and those are also quite pricey, but worth the money considering the quality and warranty you get on them.
Tbh You can get basically the same quality for a third the price. Ive been using a cheap Jackyl set for about 6 years now with no issues (outside the case being busted but if you accidentally leave it on a car roof and drive off thatll happen to any of them lol). I got the $65 set from ifixit and returned it after two days. Not that it was bad by any means. Just it wasnt worth the cost.
So im going to review this set of cleaning products for washing my windows. First theres floor cleaner, not super useful for my windows. Next we have toilet cleaner, also not super useful for cleaning windows. It DOES come with cloths, they say "all purpose cloths" but I COULD probably use those for windows. Next theres the scrubbing brush... now... some of you may have very dirty windows and you dont mind scratching them but for me and how I clean windows thats not very useful. Finally we have window cleaner which is really the only useful product in this range.
I fixed my Xbox one wireless (PC) Contoller with this kit. The kit was cheaper then buying a new Controller ;) And that was only the 1st fix. So there it is for me, definately worth it.
The kits are actually pretty great, but if you're just building a desktop PC, all you really need is a screwdriver and a lamp/flashlight. The only other thing I've ever NEEDED was a needle... No pun intended.
For building pc.... all you need is a Philips (+) screw driver. In most some cases you don't even need one as you can turn the screws by hand. This is more like a tinkering kit. If you want to DIY then things like this will be quite handy.
That set is actually made for phones and such. Not PCs. If you want a set for PCs, you should get the Mako Kit for $34, It doesn't have the useless jimmying tools or suction cup, instead it's purely comprised of a Screwdriver, 64 bits, and a Flexible Extension.
i remember putting my recent pc build back together with my DeWalt xrp, works fine with torque control. far from ideal but it does the job just like any tool but I'll admit the ifixit is a handy bit of kit to have for general DIY electronics repairs, especially the security drivers
Your arguments are valid. Two points though: as one other user wrote, those "pop off" tools looks useful to open laptops, and (at least some) m.2 drives have really small pesky screws that standard screwdriver is a bit too big. And don't forget GPU coolers, those require other screwdrivers often. Overall, solid video!
You need a few tools to fix things. I bought a pro set from home depot that I have been using for 18 years. I agree with you that for PC you only need 2-3 tools only.
The Torx ones are used to open up HDDs for headswaps or to swap a PCB. Some of the 2.5" Slim-HDDs have the head stack assembly fixed with a Pentalope screw. The plastic-tools can be used to pop out ribbon cabels ein laptop repairs or on a HDD. And my HP workstation has the motherboard bolted down with a T8 or T10 screws. That set may be not the best one for building PCs but if you work also on Workstations and Servers you may need more then just a Phillips head. To have a collection of the most unusual screwdrivers on hand in case you may need it the Mako kit is nice value for money. And the suction cup can help to get a screen of an iMac out but for that I would use personally a bigger one - if you have no bigger one that will do the job as well. I have both and we are not talking about a crazy amount of money - one cost me here aprox. 25 EUR and the other one 35 EUR - that are 60 EUR in total and I rather have a tool which I don't need then a job which I can't fix because I don't have the right tool and I can't get it in time.
Not sure if they had it when this video was released but they now sell a minnow set only the screw driver and a few bits useful for desktop pc and laptops.
I got it, I feel like it was worth it(not as a pc builder) but for someone who fixes phones, laptops, and random electronics. Since electronic manufactures keep using random screw bits to stop people from fixing things, it really helps. But yea, for pcs you can just use a screwdriver with a neodymium magnet attached to the side of it. That'll both help you screw things in and pick up screws you drop.
A computer builder needs 2-filips screwdrivers. one regular and one smaller. One flathead screwdriver and a high-quality thermal paste. Very useful is the PSU tester. A professional pc repairman still needs a multimeter, cheap Chinese soldering station with a soldering iron and a hot air gun. It is possible to replace a bad PSU or motherboard capacitors, mosfets, inductors or IO chip
so, you buy a phone repair kit and come to the conclusion it's not worth it for pc building? wow, that was a tough one. not the sharpest tool in the shed are ya? or ifixit refused you sponsorship and you just were butt hurt? ridiculous
for building PC you really only need the Ifixit Minnow if you must have a ifixit kit and don't have any screw drivers laying around, it's their cheapest kit but still more expensive since for PC building you really only need 1 screw driver anyways.
WHAT?! As a PC builder, as a PC builder.... you sure you are one? I NEEDED a specific hex sized bit to dissasemble my gtx 1070 reference to put an accelero xtreme 3 on it (silent as fuck with noctua fans now and never above 60 degrees). I checked out shops near me, none had a hex bit of the size I needed. Got an ifixit Manta kit. I removed the links on my watch with it, I dissasembled my gtx 1070, I can open up my PS4, PS3 for cleaing (PS4 has bent hdmi port, so now I can open it and fix it) - fixed a Xiaomi Redmi phone. I recommend you check out Gamer Nexus when he tears down those RTX reference cards. You will need some special bits there my boy. That's pc building. If you're talking only about, opening a GPU box and putting it in the PCI slot. then yes, you don't need one :3, you're putting togheter a PC, not building a waterloop or disassembling a gpu (which I would call building) What I'm trying to say is, as a whole they are worth it, you're not just building PC your whole life, other things will break and you might need it, thankfully you can have just one KIT and you'll be ready for anything.
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.
Id say if you also like digging into laptops to upgrade them and stuff then its a bit more worth it but not by much the only reason I say that is because the little prying things can help get the back of the laptop to snap off.
:^) buys a phone and tablet repair kit complays its not worth the money. Easy... for building a normal PC all you need is Philips 2 and 1. Ifixit kits are worth if you want to work on all sorts of things and they are cheaper then pro precision screw drivers from Wera or Wiha, if you wan quality and long time waranty. You can use no name brands bits and accessories with ifixit stuff too, they use standard bit sizes.
Great video. I know it's 4 years old by now.. But I bought the pro tech toolkit, which is great! Which is better than the pro kit. It's not for PC building.. it's for repairing devices...!!
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).
only reasion why they say it is the best is because remember big youtubers are contrant too say yes and if they say bad things about it they will not get free things
If you buy a product whose selling point is unrivalled versatility and you only ever need to use one fillips bit, of course it's going to be bad value. You're not using what you've paid for. In this case, what you want is one permanent, cheap and reliable screwdriver. This is the wrong tool for the job.
"this smartphone repair kit is not worth it for a pc builder" ya think, Sherlock? Why not buy a blow torch and tell us how it's useless in your line of work too?
So, for building PC's you do only really need a regular screwdriver and that's it. Unless you are opening apart anything else, all PC components are either phillips screws or just thumbscrews. Now, I'd see it's utility for opening an LCD monitor, or anything else besides putting a PC together, as in, removing the cooler from a GPU, those usually have tiny screws.
All the screw bit sizes are wrong for PC building. all of them. But I have used the ifixit kit for things like smaller electronics and even a 3D printer.
I have modded games it’s with it and even replaced thermals pastes of consoles that are 8-11 years old and are loud enough to have me worry about it. Now they are quiet.
For PC building you don't need a set of tools. I did the whole thing with a kitchen knife few times when I forgot my leatherman. As for Ifixit - Its definitely not cheap but its good quality. I'm pleased with mine set and its not only god with microelelectronics. It's also very usefull with Laptops repairs.
I use my iFixit tool kit for dismantling knives. I have found that the small torx are the most accurate to the size screw. there seems to always be play with other tips.
If it just building PC's then the best bet is to just use a screwdriver I do believe they sell just the full sized screwdriver and a bigger driver kit but for the most part u r right of ur just building then no it's not
Lol. Just watched this video after youtube recommended it. Now thank youtube for forcing me to click "don't recommend this channel". Dude, you don't need these kinds of tools for just building pc - that's why it's called "IFIXIT". You use this for repairs and FIXING tech stuff. Seriously.
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.
I know this is a bit of a old video but ive been going and watching all his old videos. I actually bought the pro kit and Magnetic map and there more useful for like laptop repair, & tablets and of course phones & consoles since they use those menssed up security screws or whatever they are. rather than desktop building. Thats why i bought mine and got pretty good use out it.
I see your perspective, it really doesn't seem to be worth the price. At least everything seems well built, solid stuff. Maybe this version (and specially the Pro one) could be useful for people like me that travel a lot with their tools, they seem pretty easy to transport and difficult to lose the small parts. After saying all this I think I still prefer my random old cheap kit ;D GREATEST chair ever.
That server makes a comfortable chair! :P Thats the thing, it is a really nice kit. My point is just that for building PC's in particular, there isn't much point because most of the stuff in there is for a different purpose. Random cheap old kits for the win! Thanks for the comment. :D
The mahi kit is actually for pc building they made a video explaining all the products i kinda need the mahi kit cause who knows maybe we need it for a furniture or opening something to repair it
