This PC is TERRIFYING - Intel Extreme Tech Upgrade
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Thanks to Intel for sponsoring this video! You can purchase an Intel 12700K at geni.us Alex is hosting his first Intel Extreme Tech Upgrade, and we couldn't just make it easy for him. Tynan came ready to go with copper hardline tubing, a sick case and even an induction forge to make it all happen. Will these guys be able to make our most intense ETU yet? Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy an 011 Dynamic Evo Case: geni.us Buy an MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk: geni.us Buy an Intel 12700K: geni.us Buy an EK Quantum Velocity2 Water Block: geni.us Buy an EK Quantum Surface: geni.us Buy a kit of Crucial Ballistix DDR4: geni.us Buy a Sony A7000 Soundbar: geni.us Buy Samsung 980 Pro SSD: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Because Intel Let Me 0:45 Invading the Space 2:37 The Parts 5:11 Linus Isn't Even Here 5:34 Starting the Build 7:54 "Managing" Cables 10:19 A Computer that Can Kill 14:19 Don't Try this at Home 18:37 The Hardline Tubing 20:50 The Door Behind the Door 21:55 Glam Shots 23:01 Outro
This video follows the whirlwind Intel Extreme Tech Upgrade hosted in part by Linus Tech Tips, featuring Alex and Tynan as they escalate a standard PC build into a full tilt, copper-tubing hardline water cooling showcase. The opening segments establish the tone, with the hosts describing the challenge as a “hardest way to build a computer” and introducing a dramatic forge-like capacitor setup that promises both spectacle and risk. What follows is a contrast between the chaos of a messy prior setup and the meticulous planning of a high-end build, including a tour of the old rig that serves as a cautionary counterpoint to the new project. The crew walks through component choices, highlighting the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo case, MSI Mag Z690 Tomahawk motherboard, Intel 12700K CPU, and EK Quantum cooling hardware, while debating the tradeoffs of DDR4 compatibility and cost in a DDR5 era. The build process itself is a blend of craft, engineering problem solving, and on-camera banter, with moments of tension around cable management and precise mounting, punctuated by reverent appreciation for the hardware aesthetics and the precision of copper tubing fabrication. As the project advances, the team experiments with an induction forge to demonstrate power and heat dynamics, explores the practical limits of high-power testing, and closes with striking visuals of the fully lit, dramatic PC alongside a wall-mounted Sony soundbar, concluding with a celebratory note on the machine’s potential despite the chaos and risk involved. The overall arc blends spectacle with technical detail, delivering a memorable fusion of engineering bravado, high-performance hardware, and a celebration of creative problem solving in the realm of extreme PC building. The video positions sponsorship by Intel as a catalyst for the challenge, while also showcasing the personalities and camaraderie of the LTT crew as they push hardware to the edge and invite the audience to discuss and learn from the high-stakes setup. The result is a standout ETU entry that blends awe-inspiring fabrication, practical water-cooling insights, and the kind of bold experimentation that defines the series, leaving viewers amused, impressed, and curious about what comes next in this overpowered, overbuilt PC project.
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Questions answered
- What CPU and motherboard are used in this Intel Extreme Tech Upgrade build?
- The build uses an Intel Core i7-12700K processor and an MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk motherboard.
- What is the purpose of the induction forge in the build process?
- The induction forge is used to demonstrate heating of metals as part of the high-power setup, illustrating power transfer and heat generation in conjunction with the copper tubing and cooling system, though it is primarily a spectacle and demonstration tool in this context.
- Why is cable management a significant focus in this build?
- Cable management is crucial to ensure space for the water-cooling tubes, airflow, and overall rigidity of the chassis, especially given the high-power components and the extensive custom cooling loop.
- What are some of the key components involved in the water-cooling system aside from the CPU block?
- Key components include EK Quantum Velocity squared CPU water block, EK 360 radiator, copper hardline tubing, and associated fittings, with memory and storage components like Crucial Ballistix DDR4 and Samsung 980 Pro also mentioned as part of the system.