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We dig through the Mom & Pop computer shop haul, racing each other and the clock to build the best Gaming PCs we can!

Discuss on the forum: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1538093-turning-garbage-into-gaming-mom-pop-computer-shop-part-2/

Check out Linus’ build:
Case – be quiet! Dark Base 700 Mid-Tower Case: https://lmg.gg/p11uG
CPU – Intel Core i5-6500: https://geni.us/K8GUeK
PSU – EVGA SuperNOVA 850 GT 80+ Gold: https://geni.us/k0XFfz
RAM – Crucial DDR4 2400MHz 8GB: https://geni.us/n2qYf
GPU – ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080: https://geni.us/35kXg7
Storage – Crucial MX500 250GB SATA M.2 SSD: https://geni.us/T5UgSC
Motherboard – ASRock H110 Pro BTC+: https://geni.us/BC7W
Audio – Logitech Z-5450 5.1 Speakers (on eBay): https://ebay.us/rXFhgw
Monitor – Lenovo ThinkVision P24Q-10: https://geni.us/gaSor
Mouse – EVGA X17 Gaming Mouse: https://geni.us/ia24
Router – Tenda Wireless N300 Router: https://geni.us/ldjAyGv

Check out Jordan’s build:
Case – Corsair iCue 220T RGB Mid-Tower Case: https://geni.us/ZcVrR
CPU – Intel Core i5-7400: https://lmg.gg/olM5C
PSU – Corsair CX750F RGB 80+ Bronze: https://geni.us/kEg7Am
RAM – G.Skill DDR4 2666MHz CL19 2x8GB: https://geni.us/jKpXLEL
GPU – MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus 3X: https://geni.us/eoGDlI
Storage – Samsung PM961 Series 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD: https://geni.us/L5ovzOF
Audio – Sharp GF-9191X Stereo (On eBay: https://ebay.us/UPBIgs
Audio – Sennheiser RS-116 Wireless Headphones (On eBay): https://ebay.us/agH1Ne
Monitor – Samsung UN39EH5003F TV (On eBay): https://ebay.us/luhCGT
Keyboard – Sades V2020 Keyboard (On eBay): https://ebay.us/w0G0Sj
Router – ASUS RT-AC66U (On eBay): https://ebay.us/P6UZZx

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MUSIC CREDIT
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Intro: Laszlo – Supernova
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKfxmFU3lWY
iTunes Download Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/supernova/id936805712
Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/laszlomusic

Outro: Approaching Nirvana – Sugar High
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngsGBSCDwcI
Listen on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/UxWkUw
Artist Link: http://www.youtube.com/approachingnirvana

Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa https://www.instagram.com/mbarek_abdel/
Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0  https://geni.us/PgGWp
Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 https://geni.us/mj6pHk4
Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 https://geni.us/Ps3XfE

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:11 Plan Ahead
2:51 To Infinity, and Beyond!
4:05 People need this stuff!
6:11 Falling Behind
7:50 I’m pretty sure that says ‘Gaming’
9:45 Its just so…teal
12:30 Lets get building already…
13:00 Robbery!
14:30 Linus might need glasses
16:42 A lucky break
18:58 Someone is going into Overtime
20:00 High Fidelity
20:22 Who did it better?
25:18 Credits

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters
1:16 Intro
1:45 Topic #1 – PS5 Slim requires an internet connection to pair the disc drive
4:06 30 years of pirating PS, long-term impact, game compatibility
6:40 Movie studio’s potential influence, pair games
8:10 Right to Repair, Linus on 24/7 net connectivity, FP poll
12:28 Topic #2 – Carriers block “unauthorized” Mexican phones
14:22 Linus on smuggling legitimate products
15:18 Motorola remotely disabled phones, repair shops, spoofing IMEI
19:14 Samsung disabled phones retroactively, OPPO & Xiaomi might do the same
22:20 Samsung won’t block any more, what’s the solution? ft. Regional prices
30:42 Merch Messages #1 ft. Hand cam, Dan’s MM cards
33:19 After Threadripper, will AMD continue releasing CPUs for DIY users?
42:31 Will you see storage servers filled with M2 drives?
51:26 Topic #3 – IRS to launch Direct File Pilot Program
51:58 Dark Patterns, Guess the Pattern game, discussing taxes
1:00:56 Topic #4 – Reddit threatens to block Google, claiming it can survive
1:02:24 Reddit & news articles on LLM data, Luke on restrictions
1:06:12 LTTStore’s new premium joggers
1:07:54 LTT backpacks on stock, new carabiner update
1:08:44 Free shipping for the whole order if you get the Plaid flannel
1:10:10 Magnetic cable clip signup
1:10:32 Sponsor – Green Man Gaming ft. Linus never played RE
1:12:23 Sponsor – UPDF
1:13:39 Sponsor – Savage Jerky ft. Linus knows Luke too well, “California Reaper”
1:16:38 Merch Messages #2
1:17:08 Features removed from modern PCs ft. File Share, Win11, monitors, taskbar, G-Docs, sharepoint
1:46:40 What is missing with water cooling that would make it easier?
1:51:28 Topic #5 – Linus now owns the LG Wing 5G
1:54:38 Linus on the lack of a chin bezel
1:56:17 Fingerprint unlock, gimbal mode, pop-up camera
1:59:42 SIM swap, security update, T9 dialing, Luke on fingerprint bump
2:07:50 Topic #6 – Activision’s deal with Remington for COD MW2
2:10:22 “Disclosed,” Luke’s deal scenario with Linus’s LG
2:15:32 Linus’s opinion on LG Gram, LG Wing works
2:17:09 Topic #7 – Nintendo’s new tournament guidelines
2:17:28 Nintendo’s article, Luke on the Smash scene, “F-off Nintendo”
2:21:06 LAN Smash tournament, Linus challenges Nintendo, breaking rules
2:23:09 Stupid Q&A with Nintendo, “Who CARES?!,” ALL THE SPONSORS!
2:25:11 Linus contacts dBrand, he will admit if he is in the wrong
2:28:42 Funny tournament names suggestions
2:30:49 LTT Official Folding Month VI competition ft. Konrad’s message
2:33:10 Topic #8 – 41 US states sue Meta for addictive features
2:36:18 Topic #9 – DigitalRev deleted videos on the YouTube channel
2:40:00 Topic #10 – CS2 players banned due to high-DPI spinning
2:42:35 Topic #11 – Unplugged’s UP Phone, has a physical killswitch
2:51:40 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark
2:52:39 Experiences with the Amazon One’s palm entry stores?
2:54:40 Why do you think all cotton clothing is rare?
2:55:43 Luke’s experience with his Pixel 8 Pro
2:57:52 Where would you shop to buy 60 TVs at once?
2:58:28 Chance to have signed LTTStore items? ft. LG Wing thickness
3:02:12 Final Fantasy VI discussion
3:23:47 The most detrimental to gaming – gaming as a service, microtransactions or loot boxes?
3:25:20 Opinions on hardcore mode gaming?
3:30:30 Should GPU testing include AI benchmarking suites for comparison?
3:30:51 Does Linus keep backup computers in his house?
3:36:30 Luke’s thoughts on spoonerism given his dyslexia
3:40:04 Power & running costs of the pool cooling?
3:42:35 Employees who deserve more recognition but aren’t in the spotlight?
3:46:27 What does Linus do with his excess money?
3:52:29 Blu-rays consoles are locked, it’s not up to Sony
3:54:25 Complicated tech product names that infuriate you?
3:56:43 How hard would it be for developing countries to set up fabs?
3:59:03 How does Linus turn his PC rack on remotely?
3:59:55 What do you think is the greatest game of all time?
4:16:09 Ways AR can be used in business?
4:17:29 Ever considered a collab to show how clusters are used in science?
4:19:07 What happened to Linus’s DIY water cooling bed?
4:19:39 Why didn’t you use the controlled atmospheric chamber to test the sub-ambient PC?
4:20:12 Baby steps to take to have my son start gaming?
4:21:15 Why do you think computer repair shops are a bad idea?
4:22:42 How does sourcing for LTT labs differ from creator warehouse?
4:23:02 Got the 10M subs case, any possibility to buy the play button PC?
4:23:58 Outro ft. Not-so-tall Linus

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We bought a sketchy chiller off of AliExpress and decided to limit test it. Will condensation be the end of this build though?

Discuss on the forum: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1537822-this-horribly-sketchy-chiller/

Buy an FS Thermal Spot Cooling Chiller from AliExpress: https://lmg.gg/YA9zI
Buy an Intel Core i9-14900K CPU: https://geni.us/vpeWvn
Buy an ASRock Z790 Taichi Lite Motherboard: https://lmg.gg/IGHdE
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Buy an EKWB EW Quantum Velocity² Nickle + Plexi Water Block: https://geni.us/roT9x
Buy Crucial 4800MHz CL40 32GB DDR5 RAM: https://geni.us/YnAbPQn
Buy a Noctua NH-U14S CPU Cooler: https://geni.us/cYR6CH
Buy a MEAN WELL LRS-600-24 PSU: https://lmg.gg/w3oqE
Buy a Seasonic Prime PX-1300 PSU: https://lmg.gg/Y3jAV
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MUSIC CREDIT
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Intro: Laszlo – Supernova
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKfxmFU3lWY
iTunes Download Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/supernova/id936805712
Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/laszlomusic

Outro: Approaching Nirvana – Sugar High
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngsGBSCDwcI
Listen on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/UxWkUw
Artist Link: http://www.youtube.com/approachingnirvana

Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa https://www.instagram.com/mbarek_abdel/
Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0  https://geni.us/PgGWp
Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 https://geni.us/mj6pHk4
Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 https://geni.us/Ps3XfE

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:23 The Idea
3:35 Missing Parts
4:45 It’s Going to Work (Right?)
7:43 Mounting the Chiller
8:51 Getting Greasy
13:41 The Chungus and the Chiller
16:30 Condensation and Temps
18:50 Set it to “CPU BURN!”
20:40 Still Bottlenecking
22:24 Roundabout. Roundabout.
25:00 Final Results and Thoughts