I’ve gotta get out of this contract - Luke PC Upgrade
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Thanks to Lexar for sponsoring this video! Use code LTTXLEXAR to receive a discount on their THOR memory and NM790 SSDs. Purchase a Lexar NM790 SSD at: lmg.gg Purchase Lexar THOR DDR5 at: lmg.gg (Coupon is only available on Amazon from 2/6/2024 4:00PM PST to 2/17/2024) It’s time for Linus to give Luke another contractually-obligated free PC upgrade. And it’s another Pokemon themed one. It’s got the best gaming CPU, Graphics Card and Memory, but with a catch… Linus’ kids are putting it together. GOOD LUCK, LUKE! Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy a LIAN LI O11 Vision ATX Mid Tower Case: geni.us Buy a LIAN LI Galahad II Trinity 360 Cooler: geni.us Buy LIAN LI Strimer Plus RGB Cables: geni.us Buy an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU: lmg.gg (Canada: lmg.gg ) Buy an ASRock X670E Taichi Motherboard: geni.us Buy an ASUS x Noctua GeForce RTX 4080 Graphics Card: geni.us Buy a Seasonic Prime Titanium 1000W 80+ Titanium PSU: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM LTT: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN 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 0:57 Let the chaos begin 2:00 Craft time is fun! 2:40 CPU and Motherboard choice 4:09 Why is Luke getting a new PC? 4:50 How did this get so tangled 5:24 Motherboard decoration 6:00 RAM choice and installation 6:58 Goodbye infinity mirror 7:35 8 Terabytes of SSD storage 8:29 lttstore.com lttstore.com lttstore.com 9:01 Luke's confidence lowers 10:20 Ain't it beautiful? 10:32 AIO Fan decoration 11:05 The case 12:01 ROASTED 12:15 This is something 13:14 What is a power supply? 13:54 GPU time 18:20 The PC can almost be put together 19:18 Which Bulbasaur would you choose? 20:35 PSU Choice 21:05 It IS beautiful! 21:43 Tech tip, don't do this 22:34 Gaming 23:22 CrystalDiskMark test 23:38 Luke seeing the PC for the first time 25:43 Outro
The video documents a playful, high-energy PC upgrade underway for Luke, with Linus and family members taking a hands-on, chaotic approach to constructing a gaming rig. The narrative kicks off with a humorous motivation: Luke is strapped into a one-sided arrangement where Linus promises upgrades, and this time the build is tied to a Pokemon theme featuring Bulbasaur. We learn early that Lexar sponsors the episode, providing memory and storage gear, while the team leans into a fun, chaotic process rather than a clinical, step-by-step build. The opening segment also establishes the tone: a mix of family involvement, on-camera banter, and a bold design goal that foregrounds aesthetics as much as performance. Viewers are introduced to the selected components, including a Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and an ASRock X670-E Taichi motherboard, chosen for their performance and visual appeal. Throughout, the host repeatedly emphasizes safety, shared mischief, and the idea that the build is as much about storytelling as it is about hardware speed.
Topics · technology · pc_build · gaming · sponsorship
Questions answered
- What is the main theme of Luke's new PC build?
- The build is themed around Bulbasaur from Pokemon, with greenery and decorative elements integrated into the case to create a forest-like appearance.
- Which sponsor supports the video and what do they provide?
- Lexar sponsors the video, providing Thor DDR5 memory and NM790 SSDs for the build.
- What are the key hardware choices for performance in this build?
- The video features a Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, an ASRock X670-E Taichi motherboard, and an Asus RTX 4080 Noctua OC Edition graphics card, paired with Lexar storage and Seasonic power supply.