Our LAN Parties will be INSANE
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Check out the progress we’ve made and take a sneak peek at the size of the screen we are going to be using for our Console Gaming Corner! It’s gonna be sick! Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy a Ubiquiti Dream Machine Special Edition: lmg.gg Buy a Ubiquiti Switch 48 PoE: lmg.gg Buy an Epson LS12000 4K PRO-UHD Laser Projector: geni.us
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The video chronicles a massive update to Linus Tech Tips’ LAN gaming and badminton center, focusing on the ambitious infrastructure build and the evolving gameplay showcase. The team dives into the server room expansion, revealing a wider rack configuration and a plan to double up on critical networking gear. They discuss redundancy through bonded Ubiquiti Dream Machines and multiple 48-port PoE switches to power access points, cameras, and speakers across the facility. The segment emphasizes how cabling and fiber decisions shape reliability for hundreds of simultaneous users, with demonstrations of armored fiber runs, six-strand cabling, and the challenges of meeting layout requirements in a sprawling space. Sponsorship with Narwal introduces the Freo X Ultra robot vacuum, used to illustrate real-world facility cleanliness and workflow during the build, including its mapping accuracy and autonomous mop system. The video then shifts to the entertainment side, showing the plan for a colossal projector gaming corner and a high-pinpoint display strategy using a pair of laser projectors to achieve a brighter, larger doom Eternal experience. The team experiments with screen sizes, wall paint choices for optimal light handling, and the logistics of mounting and aligning projectors, all while debating the dream of a wall-to-wall ultrawide gaming setup. In summary, the video blends a comprehensive technical build with aspirational gaming experiences, underscoring both the technical hurdles and the exciting potential of a next-level LAN party venue.
Topics · technology · gaming · networking · live events · office renovation
Questions answered
- What networking gear is planned for redundancy in the LAN center, and why is redundancy important?
- Two Ubiquiti Dream Machines are planned to be bonded for failover, along with multiple 48-port PoE switches to power access points and security devices. Redundancy is important to keep the LAN center online for up to 300 people and to prevent outages that could disrupt gaming and events.
- What projector setup is being explored for the gaming corner, and what challenges are they testing?
- They are testing a dual laser projector setup (two Epson LS12000B projectors) to achieve brighter and larger displays. They are experimenting with alignment, brightness, and potential HDR performance to determine if a wall-to-wall 300-inch or larger screen is feasible for Doom Eternal and other games.