I tried building a PC in the 3rd person.
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Check out ASUS ROG XREAL R1 Gaming Glasses here: rog.gg And Preorder at: rog.gg We teamed up with ASUS and challenged Linus to build a PC like he’s never done it before - while watching himself in the 3rd person with ASUS’ new ROG XREAL R1 Gaming Glasses! Will an out-of-body new perspective negate decades of PC building experience, or will the gamer in him rise to the challenge? There’s only one way to find out! Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com
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The video kicks off with Linus and the team pitching a playful twist on PC building: constructing a full gaming PC in a third-person perspective while wearing ASUS ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses. The glasses are demonstrated as they feed a DisplayPort Alt Mode signal from a device above Linus, creating a floating, giant-screen viewing experience about four meters away. Early on, the crew jokes about the challenge and immediately begins assembling parts while narrating the process as if in a video game, highlighting the novelty and potential drawbacks of the setup. The build list is introduced, including an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and a budget-friendly B850 Pro Wi Fi 7 Neo motherboard, chosen to balance performance with affordability, along with a 1 TB Crucial P5 Plus SSD and 32 GB of DDR5 RAM for speed and headroom. As the assembly unfolds, Linus and the team encounter typical hardware hurdles such as aligning standoffs, dealing with front-panel connectors, and cable routing, all while maintaining the third-person viewpoint and playful banter. The video then shifts to the chassis and power supply stage, using an ASUS A31 Plus case and a mix of Asus Prime power components, interspersed with moments of humor about the ergonomic aspects of the backpack and the unconventional setup. With the system finally coming together, they test the display options on the ROG XREAL R1, exploring anchor mode, follow-head mode, and instant 3D mode, and assess latency and usability, noting that the 5060 Ti GPU doesn’t deliver 240 Hz gameplay but still provides a surprisingly responsive experience. The team concludes by reflecting on the viability of third-person PC building as a concept, acknowledging that while the glasses offer a dramatic viewing experience, direct headset-to-PC connections would improve performance, and they tease further integration with other ASUS products and related accessory content. The overall takeaway is that this is a fun, niche exploration of how new wearable tech can alter traditional PC-building narratives, offering entertainment value and fresh perspectives for tech enthusiasts while leaving room for improvements in future iterations.
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