A Hardcore Tech Upgrade - AMD $5000 Ultimate Tech Upgrade

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:24 Elijah Safety
1:57 Stolen items check
4:11 3D Printer
5:50 PC upgrade
9:04 Home upgrade
11:53 Elijah doing his best
12:23 Back to home improvement
17:11 PC is finished
17:38 New monitor
20:05 New keyboard
20:43 More home stuff
22:46 Projector setup
25:37 Gaming time
26:50 Outro

[@flamingburritto]

The fact that he was confident about winning the speakers in the Christmas party and actually won them is an absolute *boss* move.

[@milkshake1993]

Manager* move 😂😂😂

[@VanSanProductions]

I want to know what exactly they need to do to win at the christmas party. As a manager, is he just organising it to be an activity that he excels at or is it random.

[@TheKb117]

@@VanSanProductions boss move is randomly random, negating to "order". wink, wink hahaha

[@jamiepilkey]

@@VanSanProductions the prizes are randomly drawn, all Alex had to do was put his name in. I won four different routers this year. 😂

[@VanSanProductions]

@@jamiepilkey haha nice.

[@theBoomerDoomer]

"Told ya I'd win it." The first time I actually busted out with a full-on belly laugh while watching a LTT video... perfect editing... and perhaps a little *too* perfect that Alex "won" speakers at the LMG Christmas party.

[@jakedaynes-lmg]

I think he put all of his tickets into the sound system raffle

[@Anon-tm3uh]

Or he traded with the winner.

[@jakedaynes-lmg]

@@Anon-tm3uhNah, I was there :)

[@grahameida7163]

Defo made me chuckle as well 🤣

[@Algenhirn]

​@@jakedaynes-lmgYou guys have categories in your raffle?! How much stuff is Linus giving away that that is possible? Taking into account how much stuff you get sent to review every year plus the stuff bought by Labs you probably have to do that to get rid of some of the stuff

[@KoraOSRS]

I'm getting the same kind of "hey I like this guy!" feeling with Elijah that I got with Dan when he first came around. He's a keeper! Good chemistry, good vibe, and seems to be a hard worker!

[@CoffeeKadachi]

Same! He’s goofy and chaotic in a very fun way

[@ExarchGaming]

he kinda annoys me like jake did, but i'm warming up to him in the same way I did Jake. lol

[@twodollarking8009]

​@ExarchGaming I remeber when Jake came in I saw the comments and everyone was hating on him. Now everyone likes him

[@KoraOSRS]

@@twodollarking8009 haha tbf I kinda get it, I don’t remember when Jake arrived, kinda went under the radar for me, but I could understand how ppl could have a negative first impression He’s such a babe really tho, love me some Jake videos haha

[@KoraOSRS]

@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesus huh? I can’t tell if this is a kind of joke

[@Guartorias]

Elijah is a gem. He's an innocent, seemingly oblivious troll, and has amazing screen presence.

[@StaticUnboxing]

+

[@SwainixFPV]

The zap straps killed me

[@Melan.D]

His humor is also on point.

[@birdiemaradoth]

Elijah is absolutely the best lmao hes so genuine and a mood

[@Bcap420]

Yea hes funny asf

[@birdiemaradoth]

@Bcap420 You can tell hes just a fun kid who loves the stuff he does even if hes new to some of it hes the new most precious ltt member lol

[@whitepaws60]

The "We're the try guys... Except I didn't cheat on my wife yet" lines has gone under appreciated so far

[@timvancolen]

Agreed, we definitely need more Elijah

[@Pika915]

Yeah where'd he come from? I don't remember him in any other videos.

[@Tech-Tempest]

Happy to see that Elijah is well protected!

[@MaxXxoUh]

we're joking yes, but only half-joking ! 21:40

[@sosukelele]

Poor fella needs it, actual trouble magnet in this series

[@SanderMakes]

Elijah absolutely deserves an upgrade as well. He could use that budget to upgrade his health insurance for a year! :)

[@StaticUnboxing]

100%

[@TetraSky]

He's in Canada. He has universal health insurance already. The only thing he could "upgrade" on it, is eyes and dentals insurance, since that's not covered.

[@1403gavin]

@@TetraSky”eyes”, maybe he shouldn’t have taken off the goggles

[@HakimiMuhamad]

17:46 "... cuz it won't fit, you can't mount it afterward" "IS THAT A CHALLENGE ?!" Elijah asked calmly

[@D3w10n]

And someone farted...

[@dustycasual]

hilarious that elijah's protective gear isn't just a costume gimmick the helmet stays on and is a legitimate preventative measure

[@boneappletee6416]

Also love how he says "thanks buddy" when he interacted with Linus.

[@killer147896325]

When did he fall down stairs?

[@Metal_Maxine]

@@killer147896325 In the previous upgrade. He is an accident magnet.

[@1403gavin]

@@killer147896325I think it was the last upgrade for the hr girl

[@keeganphillips4067]

Elijah hitting his head with the helmet on actually protecting him is hilarious

[@patrickgillespie3321]

Even if you guys don't really use the intro anymore, I LOVE that you do it for these upgrade videos. The animation is awesome and a great throwback for long time fans.

[@KalebSDay]

18:05 was the best moment haha, great burn lol.

[@justinedzard]

18:30, "flip it in Windows" killed me for a solid minute, thanks Elijah! 😭

[@Ayane13b]

Linus and Elijah snickering at flipping the monitor over, absolutely killed me. I'd do the same thing, too. 😂

[@Supmah2007]

Too bad they got caught

[@Ayane13b]

@@Supmah2007 I know!! Would've been so worth it if they still had to switch it afterwards. So funny.

[@TrentTurnerKS]

The Bi guys ... just flip it in Windows :)

[@poletooke4691]

Absolutely killed me. They're such children 😂

[@Testifiable]

Seeing a tech upgrade go to tech, but also just house upgrades is the most human thing I swear. Just improving your day to day life with a 5k budget, but also indulging in some passions and making those better is great to see.

[@tbillington]

Every one of these gets better and better. The employees trolling Linus, Elijah the sidekick, and Linus judging every upgrade like a disappointed parent. So good.

[@RackiePromotions]

The "Told ya I'd win it" is the best part about this video. Bless you, Alex.

[@FOOTEAH]

ABSOLUTELY 😂😂😂

[@babblebam]

Years from now, $5000 is gonna be a reasonable price for a build.

[@DryPaperHammerBro]

Not that long, either

[@HaroldKuilman]

Few months ago you could barely buy a high end GPU for that money 🤷‍♂️

[@stumpymcwhiskey]

Fr fr and it's coming fast

[@maximus3294]

@@HaroldKuilman what are you talking about lol the price hikes ended over a year ago

[@ChiaroscuroxX]

2042 scrapyard wars budget lol

[@prakharchaurasiya8107]

When Elijah asked for a headbump it's like the cat understood him.

[@robertt9342]

“Who would have thought the logistics manager would have the most stuff taken from work”…. You mean the guy in charge of tracking it…. Seems like a forgotten conclusion.

[@cargo_vroom9729]

That was the joke.

[@brainlessdude]

Elijah feels like such a goofy and nice guy. I want to be friends with him!

[@budgetproducer9617]

That's why Linus hired him he makes friends by hiring people just like how Luke fell for it.

[@jamiepilkey]

Ask him about the day he showed up for his interview. Literally the smoothest thing I ever saw. "Hello I am interview Elijah".

[@BocaBola_]

​@jamiepilkey bruh way to call me out

[@pvtpain66k]

After almost dying repeatedly, I'm glad to see Elijah's safety needs are being met. 18:35 I cackled really hard

[@StephenOwen]

This is gold

[@Matisyahuwu]

These videos are honestly just a win all around. The sponsor gets advertising, Linus gets a good video, an employee gets a sick personal upgrade from work, and we get to live vicariously through said employee spending %5000 on computer stuff :)

[@haklaba]

"I only stole the small ones from work" -Nice *pause for thought* "Damn it Alex!"

[@AislingPhoenix]

Elijah needs to be in more videos, he was great in this

[@hushpuppi3]

He'll show up in more, seems great behind the camera. I remember the first time Dan showed up on camera and he's still my favorite host

[@donc-m4900]

Elijah the head banger? Workmen's Comp might not go for that.

[@MarcioHuser]

That's how Dan started. Few appearences here and there and then, BOOM, "major star" 😁

[@alishahkhan2692]

The real surprise is how he manages to have a normal life while being a Factorio player.

[@MrBlackFiction]

yea thats what i thought too... Watching it while playing SE + K2 on my server :P

[@AnonUsername473]

@@MrBlackFiction That combination broke me lmao

[@Yuzuki1337]

Now the real question is: Does he enjoy Factorio because he is a logistics director or is he a logistics director because of his Factorio experience. 🤣

[@MonkeyManMods]

Elijah is an international treasure and needs to be protected at all costs lol please put him in every ltt video going forward hahaha

[@Zelement911onrs]

Alex's Christmas decorations are AMAZING! Also I love the safety gear for Elijah following his antics in the last upgrade.

[@KenKopin]

9:15 It's a lil' red truck, haulin' a christmas tree!

[@XenagarD]

This man is the first LLT employee I've seen who (Not flaming anyone or talking bad about them in this.) spent his amd upgrade like a reasonable adult.

[@the_undead]

When it's someone else's money you tend to just get things that you want no matter how logical those things are.

[@DamnitDiego]

* *spends almost half of the budget on a monitor and a 3d printer* * Ah yes, finally, a reasonable adult!

[@leonro]

While I generally agree, I don't see why you shouldn't spend the money on stupid things if you already have everything you need. For instance, people who live in a rented apartment or want to move out shouldn't get infrastructure items or bolt a projector in a room.

[@DamnitDiego]

@@leonro Perfectly summed up.

[@FryGuy1013]

It's $5k and a computer costs like $2k at most unless you get something like a 4090 (or whatever the equivilent AMD one is).. It just means there's 3k of random stuff they're going to buy. I don't know that a 3D printer is any more "adult" than a neon sign.

[@Evangelion543]

Linus's obligatory stolen items checklist is mandatory for every tech upgrade. Edit: Alex has a Gunpla!?!??!

[@MrThis_f9]

ayooo came here to say the same thing, gunpla bros unite

[@hellstraat7429]

Best gunpla strike freedom MGEX

[@diptapratisara]

Its a rg gundam

[@Majician]

B

[@xypod]

GUNPLA GAAANG

[@cooperhuntsman]

Elijah being a troll while working but when explaining something does a really good job is my new favorite thing. I want more. It is so funny

[@EricK-ff2ff]

this series is litteraly probaly my favorite videos you make right now next to apliance stuff

[@devsfan1830]

The man with a server rack full of Ubiquiti stuff balks at the employee with a 600 dollar dream machine. Also that Try Guys dig, DAYUM. 🤣

[@Lizlodude]

I mean company vs personal 🙃 But honestly with how much time I've wasted figuring out the obtuse configuration pages on random routers and APs, I can't blame him for just using what he's already familiar with. I like tinkering, but sometimes I just want the dang network to work.

[@tyrannicpuppy]

Linus always balks at price tags. Then he gets the justification spiel and buys it anyway. Just look at all the stuff Chaos Alex has bought for the workshop with Linus's money. It's one of the things that makes him a great... was gonna say boss, but I guess just owner now. He'll complain that a thing is expensive, but he gets that quality gear costs money for a reason. And if they can explain how it will improve workflow, they'll get approval for just about anything.

[@erichubbard7754]

Has access point mounted incorrectly, Wi-Fi police will be coming

[@wobblysauce]

This is one area where spending a little bit more saves a bunch of time.

[@tailor09]

I love how Linus keeps on finding borrowed things at his employees homes 😂

[@munoobinater403]

It's a bit, the items are actually given at giveaways or parties. If not, there is a check out system of some kind to borrow or buy things from work. Nothing is actually stolen or not supposed to be there

[@Netro1992]

​@@munoobinater403 if they were actually stolen, this video wouldn't be here.

[@enjoythelegend]

"borrowed" 😂

[@StaticUnboxing]

lol

[@dawkosvk]

Man these videos are the best...I'm so happy LMG is growing with staff count cause this series will never end

[@butzmn7190]

I quickly went to really liking Elijah. Can't wait for his upgrade. I bet it'll be hillarious

[@StaticUnboxing]

It's gonna be good!

[@NovusTerminus]

We need Elijah, Dan, and Adam to lead a project video and just see how janky it turns out.

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

And feature Kyle and how much he will despair at their decisions or fall about laughing.

[@Melchirobin]

25:26 I love how Alex planned what he was going to get at the Christmas party as part of his upgrade.

[@jpro2222]

he cheated. poor coworkers.

[@AnderSixxin]

Only 1 video series I genuinely look forward to seeing a new installment of. Thank you AMD for keeping these alive

[@StaticUnboxing]

Always leave the videos for the weekend

[@robbieboyable]

This was actually a really good video, the real raw reactions and social interactions feel more genuine

[@stuartliddell2513]

Honestly, those FAIL pens are a genius idea. Being a pen enjoyer (I am a sales guy after all) this is just amazing. LOVE that this was a true AMD upgrade in every sense and he did an amazing job at getting great value for that $5000usd. Love this video so much.

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

Fits with their ethos of trying to be ecologically aware too.

[@bforster2237]

Your story made me think of a pen that when it's in a pen holder or cup looks like a pair of scissors. And it mad me laugh thinkink or all the times people tried to grab my scissor, and got a crappy pen and I do mean crappy. THANK YOU! so much 😂😅 Edit the pens are a good idea.

[@JosephCatrambone]

I checked the store and they don't sell the pens, sadly.

[@Metal_Maxine]

The first batch of pens sold out in a day, but hopefully they will be making more.

[@SpaceDroplet]

Linus is so much more chill this half of the year and quality keeps increasing

[@scopaf1662]

I've binged a bunch of these today - this could have a been a legit TV show.

[@smithy2365]

Thank you AMD!! We love this series and want to see it continue!!!

[@TAFFY5652]

The "I Told you I'd win it" section killed me 🤣🤣🤣

[@mhytos420]

Damn. Had a rough day. This is gonna help a bit, the techupgrades are just nice to forget about problems! Thx for the kind words, but shit just going downhill atm :/

[@koolaid3975]

What would you do with a $5000 ultimate tech upgrade

[@Minishcap1]

Hope things get better

[@PostinGames]

​@@koolaid3975 I don't know about him, but when converting to my currency, I could build an entire gaming room with furniture and technology, as well as a kitchen.

[@iokahoma]

It do be get better

[@djyeah-nah9781]

Look after yourself my dude

[@matt5g]

I always love when people do network upgrades. I do network management for companies and its always fun to see people's home networks

[@JustinSaysRadio]

6:29 Free 99 is the name of my internet radio station! Nice unknowingly accidental reference!

[@Tech-Tempest]

The Alienware AW3423DW(F) really is one of the best monitors. The Plouffe edit was hilarious.

[@Smorfar]

Yeah i got one a couple of weeks ago and its amazing.

[@datatron100]

Same dude just got mine a week ago and I love it!

[@ModrunOfficial]

whats best about it? arent there 200hz versions of 3440x1440 etc now?

[@matthewrreis]

The Alienware OLED monitor is selling for a very tempting $800 (open box excellent), or $900 new, at Best Buy.

[@NE3553-]

Is there a 4K version of this monitor?

[@quantumforce4791]

Im so addicted to these videos, love some Linus shenanigans!

[@StreetPreacherr]

How small are the places in Vancouver? Looked like he had to cram his PC setup and the Projector both in his Master Bedroom? Guess they've been married for a WHILE! lol

[@littlejackalo5326]

​@@StreetPreacherrthe housing market in Canada is ruined by foreign investors. That's prob a $1M house. Keep the Chinese out of US and Canadian markets.

[@pabloeskibar8076]

@@littlejackalo5326 think that's more on how ur gov wants to drive up the prices of real estate

[@SendPie42069]

Seeing Linus do all the work some how made this video better

[@mriuspopescu]

That "what?!" was perfect!! I haven't laughed like this to an LTT video in a long time! Thank you Elijah! hahahahaha

[@f1rxf1y]

The Alex and Linus chemistry is so good. I wouldn't mind seeing him more often.

[@kekwphoenix]

we love elijah he adds so much entertainment to the nerdy videos with his on-screen personality. keep him around! :D

[@skeletor_118]

I love every bit with Elijah, especially him with the kitties

[@bluecup5463]

real

[@therobotguide]

One of the best videos in ages, like hanging out with your best friends on a perfect day

[@mr.hanfblatt9152]

Sometimes i wish i had the chance on a 5000$ tech upgrade like these. thanks for sharing these moments of joy with us so that everyone can sorta indulge on the tech splurging.

[@Adrianwe44]

Just work for Linus 😂

[@markiep8477]

I love these tech upgrades so much. Get to meet the staff on their home turf, and the rest is vicarious enjoyment of spending $5K on tech.

[@Keyan9]

I will absolutely buy that pen. It's also nice to see what the chess problem J was finally used for

[@Thehermderm]

“And I only stole these small ones from work” Linus- “nice.. dang it Alex!” 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@MaybeSomeDayX]

Elijah had me dying in this. More please for sure.

[@dynohusky]

Man I just just finished rewatching all these upgrades yesterday so this was perfect timing

[@DonaldHendleyBklynvexRecords]

I've gotten so use to Linus and seeing LTT team every day to a point that I can't imagine my day w/o them, comfort content.

[@maherf768]

Good on AMD sponsoring this series. they're the best!

[@CaptDust]

The helmet paying off is golden, safety first. Also really just enjoyed this upgrade overall many good choices were made

[@stephenbaretich7166]

This was such a good episode! I really enjoyed every part. Elijah is A++ on camera, Alex too 👍

[@jamiepilkey]

I was on a plane for most of today so I missed this going up, but I'd like to shout out Alex. It is both a pleasure to work under him and call him a friend. 10/10 boss if anyone was wondering.

[@kaiperdaens7670]

The new intro is epiiiiiiic(or should i say EPYC). Also the video and the upgrade are epic as well but it looks like Alex took a chomp out of AMD's money but it was JUST $5000 it really looks like it costs more. Keep up the good work Linus.

[@DonOfAnn]

To the writers, it is my opinion that at 11:22 there was a PERFECT opportunity for the "You guys are getting paid?" line to be said by Elijah. Thank you 😊

[@notoriusc]

Writers? You realize most of if not all of this is unscripted right? Unless you meant editors, and like putting it on screen? 😊☺️

[@danielpicassomunoz2752]

Was indeed, could have put the meme there

[@notoriusc]

@@danielpicassomunoz2752 exactly! That’s what I thought of too I wonder if Elijah did that on purpose or if that natural because he’s that funny! lol 😂🤣

[@technicolourmyles]

That's exactly what Elijah did, though. That was the intent behind the "what?!"

[@BlackHoleForge]

I really do like watching these tech upgrades. Thank you AMD for taking over.

[@nathansimonton5163]

when you bring your boss home and almost all your tech is from work 0_0 lmao! love it! Always love you all's videos

[@elone3997]

Channel super fun Elijah coming soon..what a loveable scamp!

[@DrWhackerPHD]

Thank goodness these are honestly my favorite idk why but it makes my brain happy

[@chupapimunano6920]

FINALLY someone actually showing tech and not some random stuff that have nothing to do with the upgrade so they are actually getting the upgrade they really want.

[@hinonashi9439]

I think Linus should bring Elijah to every episode of AMD ultimate tech upgrade from now on. It’s a joy to watch Elijah become a handy man (in progress) 🎉.

[@vrlp]

I LOVE THE NEW INTRO! I loved the old one too, but this just gives LTT a new, pretty and reasabled start in a Video. Please don't get rid of it.

[@Fefo89]

15:36 Linus went to 100 to 0 in like 0.03 seconds :D

[@Acepilot8Gaming]

If the clock Is anything to go by, let me just say, good job editors, you guys are amazing!!!

[@shtrier]

I love Elijahs general being! :D Such a joy

[@MordOptiMax]

Ok, seriously love the new intro, it just doesn't snap and hit as hard with the beats of the music like the old theme does.

[@StealAWalrus]

"Ohhh noo, is THAT the front IO?" 😂 **proceeds to fail fist bump** Elijah really is the gift, that keeps on giving! 😂 I petition that a smol helmeted Elijah ⛑️ now be just as mandatory in these AMD upgrades, as the search for items which were 'creatively removed' from the office! 🌝 Also Linus was sooo exeptionally good, upbeat and in his groove aswell! 🌝✨ And Alex was amazing too! Soo many well hitting jokes! Love these AMD upgrades generally already, but really LOVED this episode! 😂🤍

[@michaelrueca9966]

18:34 - One of the funniest moments I can recall on LTT

[@Lioness_Abby_Plays]

i love watching these videos. Honestly, what i wouldn't do with a 5k upgrade

[@Chubbuluss]

Elijah has rapidly become my absolute favourite member of LTT outside of Linus. Literally any video he's in makes my day better.

[@AnAfricanShah]

Love the voice over correction! I know it's a small thing but I'm really happy that the (generally overblown, but sometimes valid) criticisms from the GN stuff have been actioned.

[@echos4240]

Always enjoy watching these videos. Love seeing Linus go to his co-workers place to see what they took

[@heavyq]

You mean Dennis getting a huge LED sign and weird AF shoulder massager wasn't an adult move?

[@FlyboyHelosim]

@@heavyq *adult movie

[@kenshinbattousai374]

Very cool of you guys to work with TactileTurn on that upcoming screwdriver

[@AwwMizi]

I just binged watched all of these episodes from this series it’s HILARIOUS

[@saulortiz3872]

25:35 LMAO

[@autismo3201]

I hope that hellhound brings you much joy. Powercolors hellhound series is Incredibly underrated imo. Best decision Ive made for a PC yet, and hopefully for you as well in your rig! -Sincerely, a Powercolor Hellhound RX7900XTX User : )

[@marsrovert]

Watching this after the Mean Comments video! Elijah is so funny in this!! Forget the comments, that's just goofy humor!!! I love it!!

[@jablue4329]

"Told ya I'd win it" That was actually hilarious.

[@spiltradiationgam3r319]

7900xtx was such a great upgrade. That card has been killing it for me lately

[@nuggetthepineapple7882]

More Elijah. Absolutely the best part of the video.

[@Breloom286]

This has been one of the funiest in the series

[@-JonnyBoy-]

having wall brackets pre drilled or installed before Linus got there. VERY SMART MOVE!

[@WatchCharter]

This is the best LTT series, alongside Secret Shopper.

[@daltonz]

OMG Elijah in padding is peak character arc.

[@albertobueno7805]

Elijah is so fucking chaotic, I love him. Always bring him for these! This video was great.

[@McKevittS]

Thanks for not hiding this one behind the subscription pay wall