Next Gen ULTIMATE Desk PC Design! - Part 1
0 up · 0 down · 0 ratings
Promos
Sign up for Private Internet Access VPN at lmg.gg Buy the Elgato Wave 1 Streaming Mic at geni.us Buy the Elgato Wave 3 Streaming Mic at geni.us Thin isn't just for laptops, but desktops too! Do you want that CLEAN desk look? Linus sure does – so we’re rebuilding the desk PC, but smaller this time! Buy ROG Zenith II Extreme: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy Noctua 120mm fans: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy Vivo V103e: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy Nvidia RTX2080 Ti: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com GET MERCH: lttstore.com SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg Get Private Internet Access VPN at lmg.gg Get a Mech Keyboard: geni.us NEEDforSEAT Gaming Chairs: geni.us Get a Displate Metal Print at lmg.gg Use code LINUSMEDIAGROUP on Epic Games Store: lmg.gg Get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime at lmg.gg Our Gear on Amazon: geni.us FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Techquickie: lmg.gg TechLinked: lmg.gg ShortCircuit: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 lmg.gg Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 lmg.gg Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 lmg.gg
Next Gen ULTIMATE Desk PC Design! Part 1 kicks off an ambitious rebuild of a desk PC, aiming to fit a water cooled gaming system into the slim profile of a regular desk. The episode introduces the LTT D2 concept, promising a dramatic size reduction to a one U footprint while maintaining high performance. The presenters outline core goals: a 1U high, hard-lined water cooling loop with tubing routed under the desk, a redesigned front IO experience, and a compact, front-and-center motherboard and graphics card layout. They also detail the plan to use a motorized Vivo desk base to handle the weight and provide stable, adjustable positioning. Early design decisions are explained, including swapping to a newer AMD/Intel approach for power and performance, and the shift from previous front mounted components to a more integrated enclosure that keeps cables neat and accessible. The episode sets expectations for iterative CAD work, leveraging GrabCAD and manufacturer files to preempt issues, and highlights the importance of problem-solving in the design phase to avoid costly changes during fabrication. The team previews the upcoming build steps, including radiator layout trials, pump and reservoir configuration, and the plan to leak-test the custom reservoir in the next episode, inviting viewers to subscribe for updates. The video closes with a plug for the series and a brief note on the collaboration with Elgato microphones for improved on-stream audio, signaling a broader tech lifestyle integration around a high-end desk PC project.
Topics · technology · design · hardware · diy · conceptual-design · pc-build