Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A few months ago, Apex Gaming PCs asked me to do a sponsored review. I said no, went undercover, and spent nearly $2,000 of my own money to see how they treat real customers. What I found wasn't just an overpriced PC with 5-year-old parts—it was a highly sophisticated pricing trap.
Even though they are based right here in Texas with me, shipping took way longer than it should have. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. I caught them with a false Better Business Bureau (BBB) A+ badge, an illegal return policy withholding state sales tax, and a massive federal recall on almost 18,000 of their power supplies.
The pre-built PC market is a minefield right now. Do not spend a single dime until you watch this video. To make sure you don't get ripped off, I've put together my official 2026 Safe List—the exact PCs I actually recommend for every budget.
Archived link to Apex's Fake BBB Claim: geni.us/APEX-Fake-BBB-Claim
👇 MY 2026 SAFE LIST (Check Live Prices):
⚠️ HOW TO FIND THE PCs IN THIS VIDEO:
Mobile: Tap the white "View Products" 🛍️ button hovering over the video.
Desktop: Click the Shopping Shelf directly to the right of the video player.
I have linked all the specific models directly in the video player for your convenience!
• Best $1000 Entry Option (AVGPC Max w/ 5600X & 5060):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
• Best $1500 Budget Option (Lenovo Legion Tower 5i w/ 5060Ti):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
• The $2000 Sweet Spot (Skytech King 95 w/ 7800X3D & 9070xt):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
• The 2-Year Warranty Option (Andromeda Insights w/ 5080):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
• The Top Tier Beast (Skytech O11V w/ RTX 5090):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
📚 Link to the book I mentioned at the end: geni.us/Case-For-Christ
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Apex Gaming and Their Shady History
01:21 - Unboxing the Illusion
02:23 - Design & Internals
03:18 - Thermals
04:08 - Performance
04:41 - The Undercover Sting & The Twist
07:48 - Pricing and Recommendations for Every Budget
09:58 - Where to Buy
DISCLAIMER: This video contains affiliate links. Purchasing through the YouTube Shopping tags helps support the Just!N Tech channel and allows us to continue making transparent reviews like this at no additional cost to you. Thank you for the support!
I am NOT a private investigator. Claims of Apex Gaming engaging in illegal practices are my sole opinion based on the facts I presented and personal experience and should only be used for entertainment purposes.
#ApexGaming #GamingPC #PCScam #PrebuiltPC #PCGaming #JustINTech #TechReview #RTX5060 #BestBuy #PCBuild #Exposed
A few months ago, Apex Gaming PCs asked me to do a sponsored review. I said no, went undercover, and spent nearly $2,000 of my own money to see how they treat real customers. What I found wasn't just an overpriced PC with 5-year-old parts—it was a highly sophisticated pricing trap.
Even though they are based right here in Texas with me, shipping took way longer than it should have. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. I caught them with a false Better Business Bureau (BBB) A+ badge, an illegal return policy withholding state sales tax, and a massive federal recall on almost 18,000 of their power supplies.
The pre-built PC market is a minefield right now. Do not spend a single dime until you watch this video. To make sure you don't get ripped off, I've put together my official 2026 Safe List—the exact PCs I actually recommend for every budget.
Archived link to Apex's Fake BBB Claim: geni.us/APEX-Fake-BBB-Claim
👇 MY 2026 SAFE LIST (Check Live Prices):
⚠️ HOW TO FIND THE PCs IN THIS VIDEO:
Mobile: Tap the white "View Products" 🛍️ button hovering over the video.
Desktop: Click the Shopping Shelf directly to the right of the video player.
I have linked all the specific models directly in the video player for your convenience!
• Best $1000 Entry Option (AVGPC Max w/ 5600X & 5060):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
• Best $1500 Budget Option (Lenovo Legion Tower 5i w/ 5060Ti):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
• The $2000 Sweet Spot (Skytech King 95 w/ 7800X3D & 9070xt):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
• The 2-Year Warranty Option (Andromeda Insights w/ 5080):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
• The Top Tier Beast (Skytech O11V w/ RTX 5090):
↳ 🛍️ Tap "View Products" on screen for current price & stock
📚 Link to the book I mentioned at the end: geni.us/Case-For-Christ
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Apex Gaming and Their Shady History
01:21 - Unboxing the Illusion
02:23 - Design & Internals
03:18 - Thermals
04:08 - Performance
04:41 - The Undercover Sting & The Twist
07:48 - Pricing and Recommendations for Every Budget
09:58 - Where to Buy
DISCLAIMER: This video contains affiliate links. Purchasing through the YouTube Shopping tags helps support the Just!N Tech channel and allows us to continue making transparent reviews like this at no additional cost to you. Thank you for the support!
I am NOT a private investigator. Claims of Apex Gaming engaging in illegal practices are my sole opinion based on the facts I presented and personal experience and should only be used for entertainment purposes.
#ApexGaming #GamingPC #PCScam #PrebuiltPC #PCGaming #JustINTech #TechReview #RTX5060 #BestBuy #PCBuild #Exposed
