The Gaming PC that Cools YOU down!

The video documents an ambitious build by Linus Tech Tips to hide a gaming PC inside a Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier, turning it into a stealthy living room gaming setup. The team explains the initial goal of placing all components inside the purifier housing, leveraging Dyson's design language, and routing cables while preserving core functions like 350 degree oscillation and a functional hepa filter. They encounter practical challenges, including fitting standard PC parts, avoiding overheating the latte panda single-board computer, and managing a 1500 watt heating element, which pushes them toward a plan B that preserves both aesthetics and performance. The crew then reveals a revised approach: mount the PC underneath the purifier rather than inside, and 3D print a dedicated case that mimics Dyson styling while keeping the system accessible. The build emphasizes stealth, easy access via a removable bottom panel, and a push-pull fan arrangement using small 40 mm fans to maximize heat dissipation without compromising the purifier’s look. They also discuss the customization of an IO shield to minimize footprint, and the practical hurdles of printing the pedestal on a small a Ultimaker 3, ultimately resolving print quality concerns with a home solution and a modest filament investment. Throughout, the video showcases the iterative process, including painting, priming, and using the Dyson unit as a drying and air-flow aid, while clarifying that the purifier is not a shop fan and is intended primarily for home use. Once assembled, they test the system under light Blender renders and real gaming, reporting sub-80 degree temperatures during reduced turbo operation, and demonstrate the purifier’s airflow directing features to create a strong breeze or a room-cleansing mode. The final reveal highlights the compact footprint, the hidden PC under the purifier, and the option to 3D print the base; the video ends with reflections on the design choice, practical usage in a living space, and a nod to Dyson sponsorship with additional resources for print files and related gear. The overall takeaway is a proof-of-concept that blends form and function: a compact gaming PC that remains visually unobtrusive in a living room while maintaining respectable gaming performance and thermal management. The hosts emphasize that while the approach is niche and not universally practical, it demonstrates a creative route to integrate high-performance components into home environments. They also discuss accessory choices and future fabrication projects for fans of DIY builds, inviting viewers to subscribe for more 3D printing and stealth-focused hardware experiments, and they acknowledge Dyson for supporting the project while keeping the practicalities and limitations of the build front and center.

Topics · hardware · technology · modding · 3d printing · home electronics