My Most AWKWARD Build - ROG Rig Reboot 2025
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Thanks to ASUS for sponsoring this video!
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Check out the other episodes of RIG Reboot, along with the parts from the video using our links! ROG RIG REBOOT Campaign Page: us.rog.gg ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EXTREME Motherboard - us.rog.gg ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 GPU - us.rog.gg ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum PSU - us.rog.gg ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB EXTREME AIO - us.rog.gg ROG Hyperion Case - us.rog.gg ROG Falchion Ace HFX Keyboard - us.rog.gg ROG Harpe Ace Extreme Mouse - us.rog.gg ROG Delta II Headset - us.rog.gg ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM Gaming Monitor - us.rog.gg ITS HERE! ROG RIG Reboot and our first winner is TONY! He flew up here from the United States to come build a DREAM Asus ROG computer which included a 5080 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU! 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. Affiliate links powered in part by affilimate.com Linus Sebastian is an investor in Framework Computer, Inc CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:54 What did we get outselves into 1:46 CPU 2:31 Mobo 5:00 Case 9:00 Sthort LTT Screwdriver building break 10:00 Storage 10:50 AIO 13:45 PSU 14:22 Subscribe to Floatplane! 16:04 GPU 18:00 Peripherals 18:35 But will it boot? 19:50 Gaming test 21:42 Outro
My Most AWKWARD Build - ROG Rig Reboot 2025 follows a team from Linus Tech Tips as they upgrade a 13-year-old PC into a cutting edge ROG powered system. Tony is the focal point of the submission, and the video frames his enthusiasm against a backdrop of high-end ASUS ROG parts. The opening segment establishes the premise: a dream build using a Crosshair X870E Extreme, a Ryzen 7 9800 X3D CPU, and a modern motherboard to revive an aging machine. The host banters with Tony, highlighting the challenge of fitting new components into an older chassis and the humorous missteps that come with a collaborative build on camera. The sponsor integration with ASUS ROG is present but framed around product clarity and practical use rather than pure hype. The team emphasizes curiosity, experimentation, and learning as they navigate the assembly sequence. By the end of the first 5 minutes, the build concept is clear though the execution is intentionally imperfect, signaling a fun, high-energy project rather than a perfectly polished finale.
Topics · technology · how-to · pc-building · sponsored-content · gadget-review · hardware-assembly · ltt-original-series · enthusiast-content
Questions answered
- What is Tony hoping to upgrade in the ROG Rig Reboot build?
- Tony is upgrading a 13-year-old PC with a modern Ryzen 7 9800 X3D CPU and a new ROG motherboard to create a high-performance gaming system.
- Which motherboard is used in the build?
- The build uses the Crosshair X87E Extreme motherboard.
- What storage expansion is discussed early in the build?
- One of the early storage steps involves installing an M.2 drive into the board, with attention to slot configurations and future upgrade accessibility.
- What is a notable challenge shown during the build?
- A recurring theme is the awkwardness and humor of assembling high-end parts into an older chassis while managing cable routing and tool handling on camera.
- Which GPU is showcased in this build?
- The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is highlighted as the main graphics upgrade.