Sponsor: Crucial DDR5 Memory https://geni.us/XKQaQ We're hugely disappointed in Skytech for not only dropping the ball, but also failing to recognize what went wrong when the answer was right in their faces. Skytech has done well in the past, but after this experience, it's clear that the company needs some more SOPs and quality control internally for their staff. This was a $5,000 computer after shipping, making it one of the most expensive we've ever reviewed, and it's arguably worse even than Alienware's R13 efforts. The Skytech Mark 9 had backwards fans, was tested with the fans installed that way at the production line, has a bent cooler, some bloatware, and other issues. XMP isn't even on and BIOS isn't configured right. SUPPORT our efforts & ability to buy these pre-built PCs for independent reviews so that we can keep helping people choose good options -- grab a BRAND NEW GN Coaster Pack on the store, in stock and shipping now! https://store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-drink-debug-coaster-pack-4-custom-3d-coasters-100x100mm-4x4 Watch our pre-built playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtnBr-v2ufs Watch when Skytech did a good job here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYyBeYW4FX4 And watch our Alienware R13 review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnvxSkqJ8ic Bearded Hardware had a cameo! Check him out here: null The best way to support our work is through our store: https://store.gamersnexus.net/ Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links] Pre-built gaming PCs on Amazon: https://geni.us/JGCU9 Or build your own! Intel i9-13900K on Amazon: https://geni.us/LVBD Intel i5-13600K on Amazon: https://geni.us/sGMSK AMD Ryzen 9 7950X on Amazon: https://geni.us/6X1RO Intel Core i9-12900K on Amazon: https://geni.us/YAlrh9 AMD Ryzen 9 7900X on Amazon: https://geni.us/FIyuhcS AMD Ryzen 7 7700X on Amazon: https://geni.us/udIJ AMD Ryzen 5 7600X on Amazon: https://geni.us/6AdNkw Intel Core i7-12700K on Amazon: https://geni.us/MP2tSl TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - YES, THERE'S A PROBLEM 01:34 - One of the Most Disappointing Builds 02:52 - Tearing it Down 04:03 - Excellent Customer Support 04:50 - More of the Internals 08:07 - The Cooler is Also Bent 09:55 - Gluing Cables 11:47 - Loose Screws 14:10 - Thermal Testing 15:30 - GPU Thermals & Utilization 16:14 - Frequency Loss & "Certification" 19:03 - VERY LOUD 20:24 - Power Consumption Testing 21:30 - Setup, Software, & Installation 22:57 - Incorrect BIOS Settings! 24:30 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.net/ Host, Writing, Test Lead: Steve Burke Testing, Writing: Patrick Lathan Video Editing, Camera: Andrew Coleman Video Editing: Mike Gaglione