System Upgrade I've been Working On Linus Tech Tips
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People have been bugging me incessantly to do a video about my personal rig. Maybe I'll do another update when it's finally done. Highlights include liquid cooling, a Core i7 980X, 12GB OCZ RAM, MSI GTX 480, OCZ Vertex LE 200GB SSD, and an Enermax 80PLUS Silver modular power supply.
The video documents Linus Tech Tips host Linus’s ongoing personal PC upgrade, focusing on a high-end water-cooled rig designed for silence and future expandability. He explains his choice of components, starting with the MSI Big Bang Xpower motherboard for its extensive PCI Express slots and robust feature set, then details the 6-core Core i7 980X processor and 12GB of OCZ RAM with a blue and black theme. A single MSI GeForce GTX 480 is highlighted, with the potential to add another card later, complemented by an Enermax Revolution 85 Plus modular power supply to accommodate future cable management needs. The cooling system is centered on a ThermoChill PA 120.4 radiator and an EK GTX 480 water block, with careful attention to noise reduction through strategic fan control, voltage regulation, and dampening mounts. Linus also discusses the aesthetic and practical aspects, such as sleeving changes, UV lighting, and perforated front drive bays to optimize airflow, while acknowledging remaining tasks like mounting a pump and reservoir. The narrative emphasizes the rig as a balance between performance and quiet operation, rather than pure speed, and closes with a reflective note on the progress and the hope to showcase the completed build in the future.
Topics · technology · hardware · computers · silence-optimized cooling · custom_pc_building