I built the FASTEST Gaming PC on the Planet

This video documents the process of building and tuning what Linus and Splave claim is the fastest gaming PC on the planet in 2025. It begins by framing the challenge: even with top tier hardware, achieving maximum frame rates requires more than just a stock build. The team selects the ASRock X870E Taichi motherboard, the 9800 X3D CPU, and a high-end cooling and memory strategy to maximize overclocking potential, while keeping power consumption in check. Viewers are walked through the rationale behind each hardware choice, including why a specific memory kit and a liquid cooling solution were chosen, and how a contact frame, galium-based paste, and a robust PSU contribute to stability under extreme clocks. The segment also introduces the sponsor power supply and the iterative testing approach, emphasizing 1080p benchmarking to isolate CPU and memory performance during extreme overclocking. Throughout, the hosts emphasize practical takeaways for serious builders who want to push performance with attainable settings, not just theoretical maxima. The duo then demonstrates GPU scaling by adjusting voltages and clocks in real time, comparing stock results to tuned results, and highlighting the delicate balance between temperature, stability, and frame rate gains. Finally, they summarize performance gains across several benchmarks, reveal real-world power usage, and reinforce the notion that even extreme builds benefit from clean power and mindful component interaction, ending with a nod to Splave’s craft and future projects.

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