I went AMD!! - Personal Rig Update Late 2019

The video documents a major milestone in Linus Tech Tips’ personal rig journey as he switches from Intel to AMD within a late 2019 hardware update. He begins with a candid retrospective on his long path with Intel, explaining that while AMD has offered compelling value, his upgrades had historically prioritized top-end performance. The core reveal centers on installing the ASRock X570 Aqua motherboard, a feature rich platform that supports dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and a robust set of connectivity options. The host walks through the dramatic hardware changes, including removing and upgrading components, prepping a water cooling loop, and validating that all parts cohere in a single operating system environment. The segment emphasizes the novelty and complexity of integrating Thunderbolt across a wall-to-room setup, a purpose-built solution to isolate noise and thermals in a non-air conditioned home. The build culminates in a test run where memory, PCIe, and the Thunderbolt path come together, revealing a fully functional AMD-based workstation that Linus is eager to explore further. Finally, the video closes with a preview of forthcoming content around next-gen CPUs and potential buyer’s remorse, while inviting viewers to subscribe for ongoing coverage of the upgrade journey and related hardware reviews.

Topics · hardware · pc-build · tech-review · amd · motherboard