I RUINED his brand new PC - ROG Rig Reboot 2018
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Thanks to ASUS Republic of Gamers for sponsoring this video!
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The video follows Nick and Linus as they assemble a high end gaming PC sponsored by ASUS ROG, with Nick taking the lead on the build under Linus’s guidance. The early segment centers on choosing components, highlighting Nick’s storage strategy with two SSDs and his reason for going with a larger capacity setup. The tone is light and educational, as Linus teases Nick about his unfamiliarity with building computers, while Nick steadily learns the process, from motherboard installation to RAM seating and power supply cable management. Moments of humor arise from the mismatch between Nick’s confidence and the real-world challenges of assembling a premium rig, including misaligned mounting and the playful banter about “sticky” stickers and chump cables. The build eventually progresses to the graphics card installation and the moment when the system powers on for the first time, accompanied by enthusiastic commentary on the hardware’s aesthetics, cooling, and RGB features. The conclusion showcases testing with Monster Hunter World and a discussion of peripherials and monitor upgrades, underscoring how a high-end rig changes the user experience and validates Nick’s growing competence, all wrapped in a sponsor integration with ASUS ROG. Throughout, the video balances humor with practical insight into PC building, cable management, component choice, and the joy and chaos of assembling a flagship gaming system. Linus and Nick reflect on Nick’s future potential at the company, while the sponsor messaging ties the technical content to real product lines from ASUS ROG. The overall arc demonstrates not just a PC build, but a playful onboarding into the world of high-performance hardware, with an emphasis on learning-by-doing and collaborative banter. The video thus serves both as entertainment and a behind-the-scenes look at how a modern gaming rig comes together in a sponsored context, offering viewers practical takeaways about component selection, assembly order, and post-build enhancements.
Topics · technology · hardware · video_podcast · sponsorship · humor · education
Questions answered
- What was Nick’s storage plan for the new PC and why?
- Nick opted for a 480 GB SSD plus a larger 1 TB SSD to ensure fast boot times and ample storage space for games and files.
- What challenge did Nick face when installing the motherboard?
- Nick incorrectly oriented the motherboard initially, attempting to install it upside down and backward before correcting the alignment.
- Which graphics card was installed and what were viewers told about its performance?
- An ASUS ROG branded 2080 Ti graphics card was installed, described as high performance with RGB, intended to deliver strong gaming performance.
- How did the team handle cable management and branding on the build?
- Cable ties and a playful LTT edition branding were used to tidy cables and add a branded, humorous touch to the build file.
- What game did they test the PC with and what did the test demonstrate?
- They tested with Monster Hunter World to showcase the system’s gaming performance and smoothness at high settings.