We weren't expecting THIS - Custom 'YTX' gaming build
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Remove your personal information from the web at joindeleteme.com and use code LTT for 20% off. Create your build at buildredux.com It might not have been what we were waiting for, but this tiny custom gaming PC from bilibili creator Xikii in his ForFun-02 Pro case is a work of art! Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com For more info on the case and motherboard: Xikii’s BiliBili video about the case (Chinese): bilibili.com APE’s video about the motherboard (Chinese): bilibili.com MaxSun DIY-APE H610 KING ‘YTX’ Motherboard: maxsun.com.cn ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► LTX 2023 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: lmg.gg ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM LTT: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN 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 Intro 0:47 Our First Clue 1:59 So pretty! 2:59 A new form factor? 5:39 Works better if you plug it in... 8:19 Will it Doom? 9:26 Let's tear it apart! 13:42 It's not screwed in?! 14:28 How much? 16:11 Outro
The video documents an unexpected unboxing and deep dive into a highly compact and unusually engineered gaming PC build that arrived from a Bilibli creator and is built around a DIY Ape style chassis. The hosts start with the surprise packaging and pivot to introducing the YTX form factor, a custom motherboard layout with back-mounted connectors, and a high level view of the case design. They discuss what makes the motherboard unique: back-facing connectors, two M.2 slots (one populated and one up to 110 mm), and an M.2 Wi-Fi module socket, all arranged in a form factor that blends open air bench aesthetics with a full case enclosure. The hosts repeatedly emphasize how the assembly looks like a single, machined block of aluminum, and marvel at the aesthetic cohesiveness as well as the practical choices around power and I/O, including a locking power connector for a risk-reducing, cable-managed setup. They also describe the curiosity around the CPU, the 12th generation Intel Alder Lake 12490F, noting its higher base clock and additional cache, and compare real-world gaming performance to initial expectations, specifically highlighting a 3060 Ti in a tiny, unusual chassis. Throughout, the team discusses cost, production scale, and practical upgradeability, while also acknowledging the ducted cooling possibilities they imagine for improved airflow. The video culminates in a teardown to reveal how tightly everything is packed, the innovations in case engineering, and reflections on the balance between form, function, and price, with the sponsor segment neatly integrated into the narrative. Finally, the hosts close with final impressions and a nod to future experiments in small-form-factor builds, inviting viewers to explore similar Chinese-made case concepts and DIY-APE style systems.
Topics · technology · hardware · pc-building · small-form-factor · modding · custom-build
Questions answered
- What is the unique form factor discussed in the video and what makes it different from standard ITX boards?
- The form factor is called YTX, and it is as wide as a full-size ATX board with ITX-like PCIe count, featuring back-mounted connectors and a cohesive chassis that blends an open bench style with a case enclosure.
- What CPU and GPU are used in the build, and how did they perform in tests?
- The build uses an Intel 12490F processor and a 3060 Ti GPU. In 1080p gaming, the system delivered surprisingly solid frame rates close to high 200s in some cases, with heat and cooling still manageable given the compact form.
- What are the notable design features that contribute to the build’s aesthetics and cooling approach?
- Key features include a machined aluminum chassis, a back-mounted motherboard, a minimal front IO setup, and an emphasis on fresh air cooling with potential ducting concepts to improve airflow to GPU and CPU. The locking power connector also helps maintain cable management and reliability.
- How much does the case and build approach cost, according to the video?
- The case MSRP is cited as about 350 USD, with the video noting that this is surprisingly affordable for a highly engineered, compact system despite the niche nature of the product.