The Highest PC Build EVER - World Record
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Get AppControl today and see what's slowing down your system. Download for free at: appcontrol.com It wouldn't be Linus Tech Tips if we didnt try something stupid, and today we took the Falcon on a trip to Virginia and on the way decided to build a PC at 40,000 FT breaking a world record for the Highest PC build! But with the plane being as old as it is, how does power work? Can we even game on it once we are up there? Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com
Check out the parts from the build: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: geni.us ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI : geni.us msi Gaming RTX 5060 Ti 16G Ventus : geni.us Fractal Design Terra Graphite: geni.us
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The video chronicles Linus and the team attempting to set a world record for the highest PC build at 40,000 feet aboard a private jet. The episode blends aviation constraints with PC optimization, highlighting weight and power considerations as they assemble a compact system using a mini-ITX motherboard, a Ryzen 5 9600X, and a RTX 5060 Ti variant. Early on, the hosts justify the experiment as a thorough test of engineering under extreme conditions rather than mere spectacle, noting the limitations imposed by cabin power and FAA regulations. Throughout the setup, they discuss the challenge of power budgets in flight, the need for compact hardware, and the compromises necessary to keep components within the aircraft’s electrical constraints. The team documents the process with a mix of humor and technical notes, including matting for safe modification, RAM choices, and cooling strategies, while screening for feasible power and cooling solutions within the plane. The narrative moves toward booting and testing, including a flight-sim session, network challenges, and attempts to stream or capture gameplay from altitude, all while adjusting power profiles to stay within a few hundred watts. The video closes with reflections on the feasibility of high-performance computing in flight, potential future stunts, and invites viewer participation for even more ambitious endeavors in upcoming content.
Topics · technology · gaming · aviation · DIY · science
Questions answered
- What processor did the team choose for the highest PC build at 40,000 feet?
- They selected a Ryzen 5 9600X, chosen for efficiency and lower power draw despite not being the absolute fastest option.
- How did the team manage power in the aircraft to run a PC at altitude?
- They planned to minimize power consumption by selecting a compact system, modest cooling, and careful power budgeting within the cabin’s limited 120-volt supply, including using a 650 W fully modular PSU and tuned GPU power settings.
- What testing was performed to evaluate performance at flight altitude?
- They booted the system, attempted to run Flight Sim and CS2, and measured FPS and Watts after adjusting power profiles, while dealing with in-flight Wi‑Fi limitations and offline mode when necessary.