Remember when AMD was on top??
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Thanks to Seasonic for sponsoring this video! Buy a Seasonic Ultra Titanium PSU On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On NewEgg (PAID LINK): lmg.gg Do you remember way, way back, when AMD and Intel were trading punches in the CPU battle? We thought it would be neat to go back, waaay back, and build the sort of machine I would have built back in the day - so we did!
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The video recreates a nostalgic look back at the era when AMD supposedly led the CPU performance race, using a retro PC build as the centerpiece. It begins with the host recalling the early YouTube era and AMD’s then-dominant position, framing the project as a time-traveling homage. The host then walks through the hardware choices, referencing a 2005 NCIX shopping experience and a Wayback Machine inspired setup to recreate period-correct components. He explains decisions around the case, motherboard, CPU, memory, and cooling, highlighting how design priorities have changed over time, such as power supply placement and airflow. The build culminates in a retro gaming test run with classic titles, showing how far hardware and software have evolved while acknowledging the enduring appeal of that era. The video closes with gratitude to Seasonic for sponsorship and a nod to future retro builds, inviting viewers to subscribe for more nostalgia-driven PC projects.
Topics · technology · computing · history · hardware · gaming
Questions answered
- What era of PC hardware is being revisited in this video?
- The video revisits the mid-2000s era when AMD and Intel were in a competitive CPU battle, around 2005.
- Why was the Wayback Machine used in this build?
- To research and recreate a period-correct shopping list from NCIX as it appeared in 2005, illustrating the original parts available at the time.
- What is notable about the CPU chosen for the build?
- The Athlon 64 4400 Plus was selected as a representative fully featured dual-core CPU from that period, priced around 800 CAD at launch.
- Which sponsor is highlighted in the video?
- Seasonic is featured as the sponsor, with a nod to their long history of power supply quality.