World's First Intel ARC PC Build! (A770)
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Thanks to LTT for sponsoring today's video! Pre-order your screwdriver today at geni.us If you want to win the MKBHD edition screwdriver giveaway, enter at twitter.com Get an MKBHD Desk Mat: mkbhd.com Get the JerryRigEverything Razor Knife at geni.us PC Part List Intel A770 limited edition: geni.us Intel i9-12900k CPU Processor: geni.us Corsair H150i Elite LCD CPU Cooler: geni.us ASUS ProArt Z690 Motherboard: geni.us G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64GB DDR5 Ram: geni.us Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus NVMe SSD: geni.us Corsair 4000X RGB PC Case: geni.us ASUS Thor 1200W PSU: geni.us CableMod RT-Series Pro ModMesh PSU Cable Kit: geni.us Tech I'm using right now: amazon.com Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: goo.gl ~ twitter.com @MKBHD @MKBHD
The video captures Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, returning to PC building after many years and delivering a full on camera build using YouTuber merch, a sponsored Linus Tech Tips screwdriver, and a suite of high end components. The setup kicks off with an unboxing of the Linus Tech Tips Creator Edition screwdriver, highlighting its build quality, included bits, magnetized shaft, and a quick giveaway plan. Then the focus shifts to the actual parts list for the build, including Corsair 4000X case, ASUS ProArt Z690 motherboard, Intel Core i9-12900K CPU, Corsair H150i Elite LCD cooler, G.Skill DDR5 RAM, multiple Sabrent NVMe SSDs, and a 1200W ASUS PSU with CableMod cables, all arranged for a first pass through the installation. Marques explains the design intent, such as an all black red accent theme and the intention to boot and test early, while noting the need to adapt to space constraints inside the case. As the build progresses, he installs the CPU, RAM, and M.2 drives, then wrestles with radiator size and orientation, ultimately making a few compromises to fit a three fan radiator in the Corsair 4000X chassis. With the motherboard mounted and the cooler installed, he adds the Intel Arc A770 GPU and configures lighting and PCIe clearance, describing the visual and functional aspects as the system comes together. The video wraps with a fast forward look at cable management, a first boot, and a demonstration of gaming performance showing solid frames at 1440p, concluding that the build is a stylish, capable daily driver and that the Arc A770 handles modern gaming reasonably well for its time. The creator also teases a one-of-a-kind red and black screwdriver giveaway tied to this specific build, inviting viewers to check the description for entry details. The overall tone emphasizes practical build techniques, the excitement of assembling from scratch, and pride in achieving a clean, high-end result that embodies the LTT aesthetic.
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Questions answered
- What components were used for the core CPU, motherboard, and GPU in this build?
- The build used an Intel Core i9-12900K CPU, an ASUS ProArt Z690 motherboard, and an Intel Arc A770 GPU.
- What cooling solution was employed and did it fit the case as planned?
- A Corsair H150i Elite LCD liquid cooler was used, and fitting it required adjusting the radiator setup because the case originally supported only a 240mm radiator, not a full 360mm unit.