THE $30,000 7 GAMERS 1 CPU BUILD IS NO MORE! - Disassembly Stream
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We killed it. We took it apart. What a sad day, but as they say, the parts must go on :'( ... Cooler Master link: linustechtips.com Pricing & discussion: linustechtips.com Support us: linustechtips.com Join our community forum: bit.ly twitter.com @LinusTech Intro Screen Music Credit: Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com Sound effects provided by freesfx.co.uk
In this disassembly stream, LinusTechTips revisits the infamous seven gamers one CPU build, which has become a legendary multimachine showpiece for high end PC hardware. He opens with a candid note about the heaviness of the Cooler Master MasterCase 5 and explains that today’s focus is on taking the entire seven-GPU, dual-socket machine apart while streaming live for the audience. He starts by describing the tools on hand, including iix hit kits and a magnetic parts tray, and he emphasizes the practical realities of maintaining water cooling while dismantling the rig. He also jokes about previous streaming mishaps, including hydration issues during a prior build session, and uses that humor to set a light, engaging tone for the disassembly to follow. As the session unfolds, Linus transitions to camera angles that improve detail on the components and introduces a new format aimed at showing the teardown more transparently to viewers while still highlighting the technical challenges involved.
Topics · technology · hardware_disassembly · live_streaming · pc_building · computing_q_a
Questions answered
- What is the main activity of this livestream?
- The main activity is the live disassembly of the seven gamers one CPU build, tearing apart the system to examine and remove components while discussing hardware choices and challenges.
- Why is water cooling a focus of this teardown?
- Water cooling is central because the system used multiple GPU blocks and a custom loop, which Linus describes as both heavy and prone to leaks, requiring careful draining and component removal during the teardown.
- What is one of the key hardware considerations discussed?
- A key point is the motherboard and its ability to support seven PCIe slots, dual sockets, onboard video, and multiple USB controllers to support virtual machines and future storage/ingest workflows.