PC Building Simulator 2 is AMAZING!
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Thanks to Epic Games for sponsoring - PC Building Simulator 2 is out now on Epic Games Store: store.epicgames.com Linus vs Dennis wasn't exactly fair, so this time Jake is going to see if he can do a better job than Linus when it comes to virtually building computers in the new and improved PC Building Simulator 2. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy an MSI MEG Z690 Godlike: geni.us Buy a GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: geni.us Buy an EVGA GeForce GTX 970: geni.us Buy an IceGiant ProSiphon Elite: geni.us Buy some Thermal Grizzly Thermal Paste: geni.us Buy a HYTE Y60 Dual Chamber Case: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:30 Our first challenge: The Tutorial 7:49 Decorating their shops 11:12 Linus scams while Jake messes up 12:16 Sick PCs and shops 13:48 Challenge 2: Free Build 15:45 Jake Messes Up AGAIN 16:45 Benchmarking and custom hardlining 17:27 Floatplane 18:38 The real challenge: Wormy 19:20 Their final builds 20:42 Conclusion
PC Building Simulator 2 is AMAZING! Linus and Jake dive into the new PC Building Simulator 2 together, turning what appears to be a straightforward tutorial into a surprisingly deep, comedy-filled tech session. The video kicks off with a sponsor mention and a playful rivalry, as both hosts pledge to build better PCs than they did in the previous challenge. They immediately start career mode, trying to reach a point where their in-game shop can be renamed, which sets up a running thread about progression, shop management, and branding in the simulator. As they work through the tutorial, the hosts explore both the core building mechanics and the game’s surprisingly robust realism, including realistic screw threads, cable management, and even BIOS-like overclocking interfaces. The tone shifts between lighthearted banter and genuine appreciation for the game’s attention to detail, with moments where Linus and Jake marvel at features like 180-degree PC rotation, realistic CAD models, and accurate temperature readouts. The video gradually reveals the game’s depth: decorating and upgrading shops, managing customer expectations, and experimenting with overclocking before diving into Free Build and benchmarking. By the middle sections, the hosts are clearly hooked on the stack of features, from parts inventories and labor budgets to the ability to sell finished builds and manage branding through shop names and decor. Viewers are treated to a running commentary on the hardware ecosystem echoed in-game, including mentions of MSI, EVGA, AMD, and NVIDIA, while still keeping the focus on the entertainment of watching two tech personalities experiment with everything from cable routing to aesthetic lighting. The conclusion loops back to the sponsor and highlights the game’s availability on Epic Games Store with a discount, emphasizing that the surface you see in the video is just scratching the surface of a surprisingly deep simulator that’s likely to reward players who enjoy PC assembly realism, tinkering, and friendly competition.
Topics · technology · gaming · simulation-games · hardware-building · software-simulation
Questions answered
- What is the main objective Linus and Jake pursue in the career mode at the start of the video?
- They aim to start a new game in career mode and grow their shop enough to rename it.
- What platform is PC Building Simulator 2 released on in this video, and what promo do they mention?
- The game is released on the Epic Games Store, with a 10 percent launch discount and a further discount for beta participants.