AliExpress “Laptop i7” Desktop CPU: Too Good for $149? (i7 13650HX)

Two weeks ago you guys loved the “mystery i9” video… and the i9-12900HX listing basically sold out. So today I tested the next best thing: this time a “laptop i7” 13650HX adapted to LGA1700 with a dual-PCB mod. In this quick review: what it actually is, how the socket mod works, DDR4 motherboard compatibility, benchmarks, and my suggested GPU pairings. 🧩 Parts used • i7-13650HX Desktop Mod (AliExpress): • DDR4 LGA1700 B760 board options: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZfGgfN • Board used in this video (B760M-K WiFi DDR4): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Tdfijd • My undervolt/overclock guide for these ES laptop CPUs: https://youtu.be/7QO2AJ0i47c • Previous “Mystery i9” (12900HX) video: https://youtu.be/Y90kKD4yA0U 0:00 The “mystery i7” after the i9 sold out 0:55 What this CPU actually is (dual PCB, IHS) 2:05 Install + socket mod (washers/screws) 3:20 DDR4 board & BIOS compatibility 4:25 Benchmarks + tuning potential 5:25 GPU pairing + who should buy it 6:20 Verdict + comment section reliability check 📷 Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imwateringpsus Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/imwateringpsus ⚙️ Gear & Recommendations: Thermal Paste I use: https://amzn.to/4l646mG Electric screwdriver for PC building: https://amzn.to/3IRfndi Mini Air Duster for PC cleaning: https://amzn.to/4l12fzx Deskmat: https://deskmat.io/imwateringpsus DISCLOSURE: Some links are affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.