Linus Tech Tips Live Show Archive - December 28, 2012
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0:1:00 Linus Tech Tips forum update 0:5:40 8 pin EPS vs 8 pin PCIe connector 0:12:45 Boutique gaming machines vs DIY gaming machines 0:25:10 Sandia cooler technology discussion 0:30:15 Cooler Master Quickfire TK keyboard is awesome 0:38:30 NZXT Kraken review upcoming 0:43:20 Why could you possibly need 96GB of RAM?? 1:07:00 Windows 8 giveaway sponsored by youtube.com/timmytechtv!! 1:25:40 Surface RT vs iPad 1:27:30 Parrot AR.Drone being hung on the "Wall of Legends" for reaching 1M views!
Paragraph 1: The December 28, 2012 Linus Tech Tips live show opens with Linus acknowledging Slick’s absence due to illness and explaining that the forum setup is still in beta and being hosted locally. He outlines a plan to accompany videos with articles and pictures when at events like CES, and introduces the team lineup for the content push. He demonstrates a Pelican case unboxing for the FS700 camera, praising its protective foam layout and modular space for gear. The mood is instructional and audience-facing, with Linus inviting feedback on whether to include text blurbs and editorial notes alongside the videos. He also teases a broader forum strategy and a post-video content ecosystem as a goal for future coverage.
Topics · science_and_technology · live_stream · hardware_reviews · pc_building · community_and_forums
Questions answered
- What is the main purpose of Linus discussing the forum and accompanying articles?
- To accompany video content with editorial text and pictures, creating a richer, article-style companion experience for CES coverage and beyond.
- What hardware topics get covered in this episode?
- 8 pin EPS versus 8 pin PCIe connectors, boutique gaming machines versus DIY builds, Sandia cooler concept, NZXT Kraken, memory capacity questions, and various components like keyboards and power supplies.
- What is the stance on boutique builders versus DIY builds?
- Linus discusses the value and trade-offs, noting the premium for boutique builds and expressing skepticism about the price-to-performance benefits for most buyers.