The All COSTCO Gaming Setup

Video summary

Linus builds a Costco gaming setup, finding $150 180 Hz MSI monitors and a $399 KEF speaker system that refuses to pair.

Linus and Reese assemble a gaming setup from Costco finds, weighing bargain prices against some awkward products. The Terrasanti Aurora 47-inch sit-stand desk costs $299 but is rated for just 100 pounds; the $149 gaming chair is uncomfortable, though its price wins them over. Costco Canada’s dual monitor arm is a struggle to install, but the two MSI 1440p IPS monitors deliver up to 180 Hz for $150 each, making the display setup a standout deal. A Logitech keyboard-and-mouse combo costs $199, though the MX Anywhere 2S feels comically small. The $399 KEF wireless speakers offer Wi-Fi, AirPlay and Chromecast, but prove maddening to pair; Bose QuietComfort headphones work immediately despite costing $329. Hexagon garage lights cost $109, and a CyberPower UPS is $209. They conclude Costco’s selection is limited but generally good value, with its return policy as a safety net—and sometimes clearance gaming PCs are an especially good deal.

Chapters

1. 0:00Intro: Costco setup starts with a $299 Terrasanti Aurora desk rated for 100 pounds
2. 2:09The Chair: $149 gaming chair has cheap foam and struggles to fit under the desk
3. 3:29Monitors & Mounts: Costco Canada’s $114 Fellows arm pairs with $150 MSI 1440p 180 Hz monitors
4. 7:29Mounting to the Desk: Grippers, loose adhesive, and a front-heavy monitor arm install
5. 10:05Keyboard and Mouse: $199 Logitech MX Anywhere 2S set draws complaints about the tiny mouse
6. 11:40The Speakers: $399 KEF wireless pair offers 200 watts, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but no subwoofer
7. 14:06Headphones: Costco’s $329 Bose QuietComforts draw foam complaints but sound good
8. 15:30Garage Lights: $109 non-RGB hexagon set gets stuck diagonally onto the studio wall
9. 18:36UPS Battery Backup: $209 CyberPower unit provides time to save work during an outage
10. 19:40Costco Gaming PC and finished setup: Linus’s Costco PC deal and a well-tracking MX Anywhere 2S
11. 21:58Why won't these speakers pair: confusing KEF input cycling makes Linus give up
12. 24:24At least the Bose work: QC headphones connect instantly and restore gaming audio

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