Personal Rig Update 2015 Part 1 - New Parts and HUGE Plans
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The video documents LinusTechTips host Linus as he unveils the 2015 personal rig update, Part 1, detailing major hardware replacements and ambitious future plans. He begins by recounting the goal of creating a significantly faster and quieter workstation, setting the stage with a recap of the prior build and the benchmarks that guided the upgrades. The core changes include moving to a Rampage 5 Extreme motherboard, upgrading from a 4960X to a 5960X, and refreshing the RAM to 32 GB of Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 at 2400 MHz. He also introduces a new PCIe NVMe SSD, the Intel 750 Series 1.2 TB, and a high-end PCIe card for storage, aiming for improved speed, boot times, and space efficiency. Aesthetics are considered as well, with custom laser-cut logos to replace the ROG badge and a plan to mount two rigs in a rack for ultimate silence, connected via Thunderbolt to a shared peripherals hub. The host emphasizes that this is a multi-part series, with upcoming videos to showcase further refinements, including a potential graphics card upgrade later on. Overall, the video blends technical detail with humor and a clear vision for a high-performance, organized workspace that minimizes cable mess and maximizes speed.
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Questions answered
- Why did Linus choose a Rampage 5 Extreme over a WS board for this build?
- He preferred the Rampage 5 Extreme because it includes a PS2 port which is helpful for troubleshooting, and it offers a fast 3x3 wireless solution that fit his needs for this update.
- What storage upgrade is introduced, and why is it significant?
- An Intel 750 Series 1.2 TB NVMe PCIe SSD is added, offering higher capacity and speed while enabling a more compact setup without a large array of SSDs, improving trim support and overall performance.
- What are the next planned steps for the rig after this Part 1 update?
- Plans include finishing the final upgrade steps, exploring a rack-mounted case solution with Protoas e, moving both rigs to a dedicated quiet rack room, and potentially adding a graphics card upgrade later.