PewDiePie! - We built you a gaming PC!
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Check out the March Expo 2020 on Alibaba, and get the DOQAUS V9 on Alibaba.com: bit.ly We’ve secretly been building a PC for none other than PewDiePie – and its finally done! Housed inside this custom Creeper PC chassis we’ve got a SWEET gaming rig, and we’ll show you how we did it! Buy ROG Maximus Gene XI Gene Motherboard On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): lmg.gg Buy EVGA Geforce RTX 2080Ti FTW3 Ultra: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): lmg.gg Buy Intel i9-9900KF: On Best Buy (PAID LINK): shop-links.co On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): lmg.gg Buy G.Skill TridentZ RGB DC RAM: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): lmg.gg Buy Corsair H80i: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): lmg.gg Buy Silverstone SX800-LTI: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): lmg.gg Buy Noctua Fans: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): lmg.gg Buy Corsair Force MP600 SSD: On Best Buy (PAID LINK): shop-links.co On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Thanks to Protocase for the custom fabrication - protocase.com Thanks to Corsair, EVGA, Asus, Intel, G-Skill and Silverstone for providing hardware for this project corsair.com evga.com asus.com intel.com gskill.com silverstonetek.com Our Affiliates, Referral Programs, and Sponsors: lmg.gg Get Private Internet Access VPN at lmg.gg Get a Displate Metal Print at lmg.gg Get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime at lmg.gg Linus Tech Tips merchandise at lttstore.com Our Test Benches on Amazon: amazon.com Our production gear: geni.us Get your ticket to LTX 2020: ltxexpo.com Twitter - twitter.com Facebook - @LinusTech Instagram - @linustech Twitch - twitch.tv Intro Screen 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
This video documents the total surprise build of a Creeper-themed gaming PC for PewDiePie, with Linus Tech Tips taking viewers through every major step from concept to final reveal. The hosts emphasize secrecy at the outset, explaining that celebrity PC builds have been big lately but that they wanted to avoid long delays and broken promises. They describe the creative brief: a Creeper-shaped case designed in Fusion 360, optimized for top‑tier gaming hardware, and capable of delivering strong cooling without compromising the Creeper aesthetic. The plan evolves as the frame is CNC’d and aluminum parts are fabricated by Protocase, with the goal of a modular, explodable head feature that finally activates with the press of a button. Throughout, the team candidly discusses challenges such as weight balance, head release reliability, and the need for clean cable management inside a highly stylized chassis. The result is a visually striking, highly engineered PC that looks like a Minecraft Easter egg while delivering modern gaming performance, and the hosts celebrate the completion with a live on-camera stress test that validates cooling, stability, and the head’s eject mechanism. The video closes with a practical summary of the hardware choices, the build timeline, and a playful nod to PewDiePie while inviting viewers to check related content and sponsor integrations for this project.
Topics · technology · gaming · hardware · DIY · modding · design · pc-building · manufacturing
Questions answered
- What were the main design goals for the Creeper PC chassis?
- The main design goals were to ensure sufficient cooling for top‑tier hardware, maintain the authentic Creeper look without compromises, and enable a dramatic head‑eject moment that could be activated with a button.
- What hardware platform did they choose and why?
- They chose an Intel-based platform (i9-9900KF with a Z390-class board) to maximize performance and expansion, including extensive M.2 storage, while keeping within the Matx footprint for more room around the components.
- How is the head eject mechanism achieved?
- The head uses solenoids with a latch system and a spring balance, plus a remote relay boosted to around 18 volts to reliably actuate the release and eject the head.
- What challenges did the team face during assembly?
- Key challenges included achieving the correct fit for the Creeper head, balancing weight, ensuring the power supply and cables stayed secure, and adjusting the motherboard position for clean panel alignment.