Personal Rig Update 2012 Part 12 TJ07 Unboxing Linus Tech Tips

The video opens with Linus giving an enthusiastic unboxing update for his personal TJ07 case, explaining that Mountain Mods sent the chassis for powder coating in a black wrinkle finish. He notes the challenges of unboxing a large package and shares the initial impression of the finish, which he describes as his favorite among powder-coated textures. The discussion dives into the cost and rationale behind sticking with the TJ07 a second time, including the roughly 250 to 250 dollars charged for the powder coating service and the sentimental value of the case as a gift from his wife. Linus walks through the visible blemishes on the coated panels, acknowledging that this is a large, one-shot project and that some imperfections will be present after powder coating. He contrasts the new look with the original paint, highlighting improved aesthetics on the ANCH 900 grills that will be black-wrinkle coated to match the case, and previews how the radiators and fans will be arranged behind them for a clean, cohesive appearance. The host emphasizes Mountain Mods’ expertise, mentioning how their PC-centric approach ensures proper masking of standoffs and threads, which helps avoid paint intrusion and preserves serviceability. He also calls out the modernized motherboard tray with a CPU cutout and cable management holes, expressing optimism about future videos showing him building the rig either on a live stream or as a traditional build video. The episode closes with a small finishing touch, including a hold-down plate for a limited edition gold-plated Apple hardware piece, setting the stage for a striking centerpiece, and thanking viewers for checking out the unboxing and previewing the next steps toward completing the build.

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