My Assistant became my Boss for the Day - AMD $5000 Ultimate Tech Upgrade
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Thanks to AMD for being a great partner and keeping this series going!
Check out their latest offerings at lmg.gg and head over to bit.ly to enter for a chance to win an AMD Ultimate Gaming Bundle for you and a friend! Vance is the executive assistant to the higher ups here at Linus Media Group, but today its his time to shine having Linus build him a new computer, a new NAS, and even installing posters! Linus also attempts to make coffee, but we will just tell him he did a good job even though it turned out… not great!
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Check out the items from the Vance's upgrade: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 5.2 GHz 8-core CPU: geni.us GIGABYTE Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GPU: geni.us LG 65" C4 OLED TV: geni.us Fractal Design Node 804 Micro ATX Case: geni.us Roborock QX Revo Robot Vacuum and Mop: lmg.gg Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB Icyblue: geni.us ASUS TUF B-650-PLUS Motherboard: geni.us RM850x White, 850 Watt, 80+ Plus Gold PSU: geni.us Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE CPU Air Cooler: geni.us T-Force Vulcan DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL30 RAM: geni.us Acer Nitro XV275U 165 Hz LED Monitor: geni.us 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller: geni.us Seagate 8TB 7.2k 256MB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5 512e SED Enterprise HDD lmg.gg BaBylissPRO Ceramix Xtreme Curling Iron and Flat Iron Duo: lmg.gg Flying Appa Displate Poster: lmg.gg Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com ► GET OUR MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:20 AMD Giveaway! 1:49 What has Vance stolen? 3:03 Lets start upgrading 4:21 Linus tries to make Coffee 6:26 Computer upgrade! 11:25 Vance gets TOO Comfortable 12:36 Linus Sketch Tips 13:39 Continue the Build 16:43 Swapping the TV 17:40 Some final Touches 19:15 The computer has issues... 21:59 The Final Setup
The video centers on Linus attempting to run a full tech upgrade for his executive assistant Vance, turning the tables so that Vance becomes the boss for a day. It begins with a playful premise where AMD sponsors a 5000 upgrade package that includes a new gaming PC, a NAS, and posters, while Linus plays the role of the assistant trying to execute the vision. The first segment focuses on unboxing and selecting fresh parts, replacing mismatched monitors, and humorously managing tasks while fending off distractions like a flawed coffee attempt. As the build progresses, the team tackles the PC upgrade by upgrading to an AMD Ryzen 9800 X3D, a Radeon RX 9070 XT, a Fractal Node 804 case, and a robust RAM and cooling stack, all while debating cable management and space constraints in the NAS and desk setup. The middle portion delves into the delicate art of hardware installation, including mounting a large GPU, seating arrangements, and a debugging moment where a back panel and loose cables threaten the aesthetic and airflow. The narrative continues with Vance getting “too comfortable” in the role, while Linus pushes through challenges like a questionable backplate, a stubborn heat sink, and the addition of a 65 inch OLED TV as a centerpiece, culminating in a dramatic test of a NAS and multimedia streaming setup. The finale highlights the upgraded environment: a 9800 X3D CPU, 9070 XT GPU, a new monitor array, a reimagined living room gaming setup, and a fully configured NAS with RAID and SMB sharing, all while keeping the AMD partnership front and center and celebrating the collaborative chaos that produced a striking, high-end workspace for gaming and content creation.
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