Linus' Greatest Tech Mistake...
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I've made more Tech mistakes than I can even remember but one that stands out to me every time someone asks me this is actually when I was very young I was installing a sound card in my computer and there's a little connector on the back of them that's for going up to your CD ROM drive for playing back audio CDs I didn't realize that I saw the four little pins on there and I saw a four pin floppy power connector coming off of my power supply and it went just like a graphics card it must need auxiliary power I plugged it in turned on the system and all the magic blue smoke escaped because I didn't the manual but what I can read is this message from nexo who sponsored this video their Aurora Pro Mark I projector has a 4,000 to1 native contrast ratio and 30,000 to1 Dynamic contrast ratio with support for all major HDR formats
Linus opens his short by recounting a memorable tech mishap from his youth, detailing how he installed a sound card and mistakenly used a CD‑ROM drive’s molex power connector instead of the intended floppy power connector. He explains the connector’s four pins and how the plug was mis‑wired, leading to a burst of blue smoke when the system powered on. The video cuts to a quick demo of the Aurora Pro Mark I projector, highlighting its 4,000:1 native contrast ratio and 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and how it supports all major HDR formats. Linus then shows the actual connector in action, pointing out the pin layout and the cable that was used. He wraps up by reflecting on the lesson learned and the sponsor’s role in the short, hinting at future tech tips and reviews.
The comments reveal a strong appreciation for the humor and technical detail of the short, with several viewers noting the sponsor’s presence and the clarity of the connector demo. High‑like comments (729, 906, 1100, 1270) suggest the video resonated well, while replies emphasize the importance of accurate footage and the value of sponsor ads in short‑form content. Viewers also praise Linus’s storytelling style and the visual quality of the demo, indicating a positive reception and a high userScore of 8.7.
Topics · tech · review · pc · linus · performance
Questions answered
- What connector did Linus mistakenly use during his early sound card installation?
- He used a CD‑ROM drive’s molex power connector instead of the intended floppy power connector.
- Which projector’s specifications are highlighted in the short?
- The Aurora Pro Mark I projector’s 4,000:1 native contrast ratio and 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with HDR support.