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Check out the Crucial Gaming products at crucial.gg Linus' bathroom is pretty much the only room in his house that doesn't have a gaming PC in it...until now. After this long-awaited upgrade, Linus will be able to watch Netflix and play games from the comfort of his bathtub- at 4K thanks to a new RTX 3080! Buy the TUF 3080 Video Card On Amazon (PAID Link): geni.us On Newegg (PAID Link): geni.us On Memory Express: lmg.gg On Newegg CA (PAID Link): geni.us On Canada Computers: lmg.gg Buy the TUF 3080 OC Edition Video Card On Amazon (PAID Link): geni.us On Newegg (PAID Link): geni.us On Memory Express: lmg.gg On Newegg CA (PAID Link): geni.us On Canada Computers: lmg.gg
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In this episode, Linus Tech Tips takes on an audacious project: turning Linus’s bathroom into a fully functional high-performance gaming and entertainment hub. The team explains the plan to add a wall outlet and TV above the bathtub, wiring through the wall, and mounting a pull-down TV to ensure comfortable viewing while soaking or gaming. The build revolves around a ASUS TUF RTX 3080 GPU inside a compact GT301 case, a strong cooling solution with an NH-D15, and Crucial Extreme Speed memory to push system performance. Early on, Brian the electrician demonstrates the practical constraints of working in an interior wall, highlighting braces and plumbing stacks that influence wall cavity choice and wiring routes. The video sets up a narrative of balancing practicality and spectacle, with the promise of a 4K gaming and streaming setup that can be enjoyed from the tub rather than a traditional desk layout. As the project progresses, the team details hardware choices and performance expectations. The RTX 3080 from ASUS TUF offers factory overclocking and advanced cooling to handle thermals in a hot attic environment, paired with a sturdy GT301 case and a high-end NH-D15 cooler to keep components cool in summer heat. Crucial’s kit adds 5100 MHz memory and an over-the-top RAM bundle that includes a quirky tooling set, a LEGO piece, and an energy drink accessory, underscoring the playful sponsor integration. The crew experiments with memory speed and motherboard compatibility, ultimately dialing in the RAM to 4666 MHz as a balanced middle ground, while acknowledging that CPU and memory controller interactions shape real-world performance. The bathroom setup also encompasses a wall-mounted soundbar and a retractable TV mount for flexible viewing angles, plus a 2.4 GHz wireless keyboard and mouse solution to avoid cables in wet environments. Toward the latter part of the video, the team tests the system with a real-time display of 130 FPS in 4K, while discussing safety and practical considerations such as conformal coating to resist humidity and the potential risk of water exposure. The project culminates with the TV and soundbar fully integrated into a single pull-down unit, enabling easy positioning above the tub. The sponsor integration with ASUS TUF is framed as a bold, three-year-long effort to bring this concept to life, with the final setup promising a practical yet flamboyant bath-time gaming and streaming experience for viewers who enjoy watching tech come to life in unexpected places.
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