The All Transparent Gaming Setup
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Check out Nothing’s devices at Best Buy Canada today using our links! They’re actually running a few exclusive sales over the holidays, so now’s a better time than ever to upgrade. Best Buy Canada English: lmg.gg Best Buy Canada French: lmg.gg Nothing US: lmg.gg Sign up for our Prismagic Transparent Screwdriver mailing list and be notified the moment it drops: USA: lttstore.com Global: global.lttstore.com YOU CAN’T SEE THIS PC! We’re celebrating the release of our Prismagic (Colored) Transparent Screwdrivers with the all-transparent gaming setup! It’s a *clear* winner. Vibes? Check. Nostalgia? Check. Too many dad jokes? Triple check… Discuss on the forum and download design files: linustechtips.com
Check out the stuff from the setup! ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi Mobo: geni.us AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU: geni.us Corsair Dominator Titanium 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5 6000 RAM: geni.us Kingston KC3000 4TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD: geni.us Bykski CPU-XPR-MK-M-V5 High-Efficiency CPU Water Cooling Block: geni.us ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity: geni.us Alphacool Core Geforce RTX 5080 Solid + AMP GPU Water Block with Backplate: lmg.gg Corsair HX1000i 80+ Platinum PSU: geni.us 12CM Transparent PC Fans: prsm2.com Pulsar Gaming Gears X2 Super Clear Wireless Gaming Mouse: geni.us Wallhack 4.0 Glass Gaming MousePad: geni.us ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W: lmg.gg
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The video presents a highly deliberate and visually striking all transparent gaming setup, anchored by a collaboration with Nothing’s transparent hardware aesthetic. The host explains early in the segment that while some components cannot be fully transparent, white accents and laser-engraved panels help reflect lighting and preserve the see-through theme. He highlights the choice of a Ryzen 7 9800 X3D CPU, a 64GB Dominator Titanium RAM kit, and a 4 TB Kingston KC3000 SSD, emphasizing performance in a build that still prioritizes transparency where possible. Throughout this portion, the team discusses the practical challenges of transparency in hardware, including how clear substrates and etching affect glow and light distribution on the laser-cut side panel. The segment also teases the design philosophy and invites viewers to download design files for similar customization, signaling a strong emphasis on demonstrable, reproducible transparency in PC builds.
Topics · science & technology · technology & gadgets · DIY & hardware · data-driven design
Questions answered
- What makes some parts of a transparent PC not fully transparent, and how do builders work around this?
- Some components, like certain motherboards and power supplies, cannot be fully transparent due to material limits and functional needs. Builders often use white accents or nontransparent housings to maintain the aesthetic while ensuring reliability and cooling. They also select plastics engineered for transparency and adjust wall thickness to manage flow in molded parts.
- Which plastics were explored for the transparent build and why was Triton C-olyester chosen?
- The team explored acrylic, nylon, ABS, and Triton C-olyester. Triton C-olyester was chosen because it resists yellowing and offers strength, but it required adapting existing molds to new materials, making the process more complex.