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He Spent 3 YEARS Begging me for a PC. Good Luck Finding it!

Linus Tech Tips@LinusTechTips1.5M viewsApr 18, 202413:25
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Thanks again to Ridge for sponsoring this video! Check them out at lmg.gg and use the code LINUS to get 10% off and free shipping! We are sick and tired of people asking Linus for a Free PC! That's why today we decided to create THE ULTIMATE PC SCAVENGER HUNT!!! Can you figure out the clues and find the PC? Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy a Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU: geni.us Buy a Gigabyte A520I AC Motherboard: geni.us Buy G.Skill Trident Z Neo 3200MTs CL14 2x16GB DDR4 RAM: geni.us Buy a Kingston NV2 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD: geni.us Buy a Noctua NH-L9A-AM4 Black Edition CPU Cooler: geni.us Buy a Fractal Terra Mini-ITX Case: geni.us Buy a Cooler Master V850 Gold PSU: geni.us Buy an ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Graphics Card: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► 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 1:17 Starting PC Build 2:31 CPU 3:03 Motherboard 3:39 RAM/Storage 4:55 Cooler 5:28 PSA: Don't ask for a free PC 6:18 Case 6:48 Linus Triggered Tips 7:21 Ridge Luggage and Swag 8:11 PSU 9:15 GPU 9:45 Gaming Time! 12:04 Conclusion - Good Luck Everyone! 13:10 Outro

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LinusTechTips opens with a high energy tease for a world-spanning PC scavenger hunt, prompted by Ridge sponsorship. The host explains the premise: a viewer named Valer has allegedly begged for a free PC for years, so the team will build a legitimate gaming PC, pack it into Ridge gear, and hide it somewhere accessible in a nearby city. The video lays out two key constraints: the computer must fit in a Ridge carry-on and be valuable enough to be exciting, yet not so expensive that it becomes a safety risk. The crew reveals a budget around 1100 USD and begins assembling the core parts, explaining the choices as a balance between cost, upgradeability, and portability. The tone stays playful but firm about not rewarding entitlement, and Ridge branding is integrated with product plugs and a formal challenge structure that includes clues and a video link for the finder. By the end of the opening section, viewers get a clear sense of the chase, the route of clues, and the goal of sending the computer around the world to the first successful claimant.

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Questions answered

What is the objective of the Ridge PC scavenger hunt?
The objective is to build a gaming PC, place it in Ridge luggage, hide it in a city, and have participants solve clues from the video link to claim the prize.
Why was the RTX 4060 chosen for the build?
The RTX 4060 was chosen because it fits the case and budget, and provides solid performance without being too bulky or power-hungry.
What policy change does Linus announce regarding begging for free PCs?
Linus announces that the community management team now has authority to shadow ban anyone who begs for free stuff or generally harasses staff.