ASUS ROG ZENITH EXTREME X399 Build - Ryzen Threadripper 1950X / GTX 1080 Ti (2-Way SLI)

[@SamucaSamucao]

This tutorial and the level of explanation applied to it, is by FAR the best I've found. Congratulations!

[@440diesel9]

Truly professionally done build. Nice to see someone other than a teenager with ADD symptoms taking their time to slow down and explain it step by step. Great job!

[@KyudoKun]

*This is by far the most detailed PC build guide I have ever seen on YT. Thank you for making this video, it helps a lot.*

[@OriginalJetForMe]

The driver that the CPU comes with is a torque wrench that ensures the screws are torqued down to the proper value.

[@MoysterizeMe]

"G E N T L Y Position the radiator at the top of the case" 6:22

[@DjFresh4lteFolie]

build in i/o shields should be the next thing on every motherboard

[@Marpurrsa]

but the sound of popping in an io shield is satisfying imo

[@dihydrogenmonoxide9210]

wish granted

[@spacep0d]

Except for the one goof where ye dropped the CPU block on the mobo, this was extremely satisfying to watch! Nice work!

[@francescoalbanese3974]

the best explained installation vid Iv'e seen yet.

[@kue23]

I was really surprised. Your description is really neat and easy to understand. Really best!

[@TheCAG1976]

This is crazy awesome! You’re making me want to build one of these!

[@GameGabe]

6:16 you call that gentle? oh my ...

[@bobba84]

He should have held the CPU block away from the board!

[@definitionxmk]

But did you die?

[@henrikskjolden]

I cringed so hard! :|

[@PaulMarcX]

By far the best Build-Video I ever saw. Clear, concise, explanatory, and great editing! Barely a minute, and you got my like and subscribe :)

[@nickcifarelli8887]

I've watched your videos before and was again recently reminded that your content and style is pretty good - you are no nonsense, straight to the point, well shot and well presented. Thanks for the videos. I've subscribed.

[@AindriuMacGiollaEoin]

OH MY GOD ! ! This build has just blown me away !

[@fxxx6700]

The pre applied thermal paste doesnt cover the whole chip

[@dannycanahuate1219]

Forget the thermal paste, it'll spread some. The cooling block doesn't even cover the whole IHS. I learned in pre-K that a circle won't fit on rectangle unless the circle is bigger than the rectangle. The corners of that CPU are gonna be mighty hot. Boo to PCPP for rushing this video and not getting a proper AIO water cooler made for Threadripper (Enermax makes one/the only one right now). Unless they only cared about the sponsorship. No self respecting PC enthusiast willing to spend that kinda skrilla on that pc is gonna overlook the cpu cooler

[@TripTVx]

The only heatsinks I've seen that cover the whole chip are not liquid cooled. I went for the Noctua NH-U9-TR4

[@Hans.Dewitt]

@@TripTVx the coolermaster and enermax cover the whole ihs, but they are terrible

[@akompsupport]

Finally an SLI review w/ the 1950X. Thanks for posting!

[@RyanCooper3-3]

I'm about to build the same kinda build for my uncle , i'm really excited and thanks for the helpful and straight to the point video !

[@nlmaster9811]

My car was probably a third of the cost of this PC...

[@yonezawaa]

this seems like a good cheap budget build

[@synxed6042]

Yea, but if you can afford it, I would recommend a mid range system with a 4X SLI Quadros. And if you have a bit more than a decent chunk of money go for your average mid-high end system with a few Teslas.

[@Carlit0Tit0]

Alex C why would anyone need that much just for gaming?

[@justinwade34]

W H O O S H H O O S H

[@kevlar7999]

Platypuff lol

[@elvisbest3213]

shit the 2-1080 ti worth over 2 grand just by themselves lol

[@DesignerSlashGamer]

This thing is a beast. Awesome video!

[@danielmadden1688]

you sir did a great job building that comp. built 10 myself and i still learned something from this video...........

[@robertmartin2898]

Very good quality video and mount. One of the best I seen

[@artdirtydog88]

Regularly watch your videos and the same time studying English, very interesting and informative channel, best wishes from Russia for all your "Bearded-Crew" :)

[@Toonami30-gb7yu]

Another perfect build as always. Can't wait to see the next one.

[@delirin496]

This is just so beautiful to watch.

[@Lonchezm]

The smile at 5:10

[@pcpartpicker]

:)

[@sodiumchloride5536]

Didnt get it lol

[@bsodmike]

The screws, top left :)

[@sodiumchloride5536]

Mike S ah haha

[@drencrum]

Just an FYI about screwing down the threadripper itself, you may have to get all 3 screws threaded before tightening down or else you can't get more than one screw threaded. Also the chip comes with a torque wrench. Also I found that the ram slots on the Zenith were pretty hard to get the dimm cards installed, you may not actually get them totally in (which means the PC won't post - just unplug the machine and re-set the ram and everything will work).

[@Sphyxx]

These build videos are so informational

[@DontUSASme]

Why wasn’t the T20 screwdriver with the processor used? It’s torqued to the needed pressure for the TR4 socket.

[@jackfolloway3354]

Unfortunately, we were using an early sample when filming this build and didn't have access to the tool included in the retail package.

[@jax1492]

ThatDudeinaLude you don't need it

[@DragonProtector]

well you should of bought retale

[@maurwinkumar8715]

The perfect monster pc build

[@josebillini7830]

Great video bro, great enthusiasm!

[@Ascendance2001]

What a budget friendly build

[@sachinroy4308]

Now this is what we call a beauty, with huge amount of power though!!

[@anthonymartino403]

Nothing like 8 sticks of that RGB RAM, so beautiful

[@jbach]

Thanks for sharing. Curious why you chose to install the single M.2 using the DIMM.2 accessory instead of the primary M.2 slot?

[@Player1ZW]

Gives faster read and write speads

[@gigimzhavanadze]

i liked the video so much that i subscribed your channel before finishing the video :)

[@123OGNIAN]

And you are doing 40ºC in the bios because you shoudve removed the thermal paste and spread more by hand to cover as much area as possible.

[@feelingtardy]

this, or they could use a cooler designed for threadripper like the enermax.

[@piiidx]

It went down to 35.

[@michael22262]

@@feelingtardy I bought the Enermax 360 that you're probably thinking about. Mine lasted 2 months before the pump failed. Even during the 2 months it was very loud - even at idle. Temps were between 30-67C. Then the pump stopped working. It idled at 53C... I finally brought it in to the repair shop and that's when they told me the pump was bad. At it's last time running, it idled at 55C and max load was 80C. From a previous build, I had the very same h115i. I put that on to see how it would do with the Threadripper. If it didn't do any better than the Enermax, then I would go with a Noctua . The h115i has been on it since. Idle around 23-27C and max is around 60C. I still don't like the liquid... so will eventually go with the Noctua. Go see the reviews of the Enermax on amazon. Last time I checked the Enermax had 2 of of 5 stars. I'm not the only one who lost money on the Enermax!

[@ViniciusAlvesLima]

Best assembling video ever. It helped me a lot. Thx!!!

[@NickSanto]

Awesome. This is my next build almost to a T. Very nice!

[@yvesheinrich5013]

DAMN, finally a Threadripper build! What happened to August, though? There weren't any builds.

[@kentharris7427]

There is also a NAND adapter under one of the covers on the Motherboard. Was wondering how to put more then one NAND drive on the Computer!

[@BuildOrBuy]

Hi Kent Harris , We can also add an M.2 card for 4 more M.2 NVMe SSDs.

[@spaceagetech2289]

7:00 I can't believe you used the pre-applied thermal paste with a TR 1950x. I really want to see the thermals on this system. it has to be running hot.

[@hogihogi2842]

*yes* this is the build i want

[@RayPopescu]

You saved my build, thanks man

[@Henriette54321]

Awesome video, nice build thanks.!

[@mrkarali40]

big thanks to ryan and huge thanks to pcpartpicker

[@shaolin95]

jawdropping! Love it

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Nice High end Thread Ripper System.

[@argielou69]

This is exactly what all my parts would be. :)

[@InputEmitter]

That screwdriver footage though, that's what I look for in a build video.

[@spacep0d]

I never had screwdriver envy, until this video.

[@nydabeats]

all that ram looks DOPE!

[@giftspinne]

Why dont you use the threeadripper tool?

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

The only thing I'd swap from this build is the h115i for a Kraken X62. I had to change my underwear several times during this video

[@neoqueto]

iTz_DaNiiLo I wish I could swap my Kraken X62 for an Enermax Liqtech TR4 360 :(

[@mataznuiz]

iTz_DaNiiLo and get noctua fans

[@trashcant4678]

Kraken X62 + 4 Noctua high performance fans (push pull). Someone has to do that.

[@neoqueto]

I would if I didn't have 2 HDDs.

[@TCDF22]

noctua for sure

[@coinsagE46m3]

Why would you guys leave the pre-applied TIM on the cooler and not at least add more?!? That 1950X is not going to be adequately cooled the way you installed that H115i.

[@kristofkaye5483]

coinsagE46m3 it hurts man

[@nicholasreif3443]

WRONG. FAKE NEWS

[@judsonupchurch3544]

Yeah, the Tim may cover a third of the 1950X. The H115I may have problems keepers my it cool

[@nydabeats]

first thing I thought was that is not enough thermal paste lol

[@Geekzmo]

It is not bad, but I rather take it out and put some artic silver 5.

[@buhmann329]

nice budget build!

[@Royaleah]

I would have like to see you guys use the M.2 on the Mobo, because I couldn't get the cover to come off would have like to see your experience.

[@cam70980]

Where are you clipping your anti static band at the beginning when your putting things on the motherboard and later on when putting things in the case, its going off to the side but no idea where.

[@pursang360]

no benchmark tests???

[@Shadow_of_Christ]

I would like to point out you only need to use the dimm.2 card if you plan on using 2 or 3 m.2 SSD's because he didnt even take off the heatsink for the primary m.2 the card is used if you want to use 2 or 3. it doesn't mean it will mess up the computer but if you don't need to use the card why use it

[@SantoshSingh-kq8pd]

that is my dream setup...i am crying...

[@gerv55]

Pretty sure this pc was a bit on the noisy side, 2 gpu's with axial "open air" fans do not generally get on well together in the same case. 1 card basically ends up recycling the air the other is dumping so it leads to one always being hotter and louder.

[@TripleIllini]

so ASMR. much happy.

[@bobbywinchester7425]

I really enjoyed this video. Nice build for sure. I was wondering how you came across choosing such a high watt power supply. Did you calculate your needs or did you just get the biggest one you could find. Anyhow, great build. Thanks for posting, Bob

[@zynergygames]

I'm here for the screwdriver

[@mnaufalalauddin]

What do you mean??

[@zynergygames]

Are you serious? The sound of that screwdriver.. it is so orgasmic

[@mnaufalalauddin]

-_-

[@mickthedick5743]

i agree

[@HarryHeck2020]

Here, sheesh. Ak like you aint seen a screwdriver before. www.amazon.com/Williams-WRS-1-Magnetic-Ratcheting-Screwdriver/dp/B002NI1LZK/

[@TheyDivideOfficial]

What do you have your antistatic bracelet attached to?

[@PreludeSon]

Holy smoke, its a beast.

[@giovannivittorioambrosini6621]

what about the enbadded 10GBe card and the WiFi antennas that comes with the Motherboard?

[@robodog7610]

Most of the people just cheap out on psu, as this was something mediocre. Glad to see high end Seasonic in this build.

[@TheOzzyOzan]

Amazing build video, immediately subscribed. 1 question; why didn't you select Asus Poseidon gtx1080ti's for this build ?

[@Quicken2k]

Is the I/O Shield fixed to the back of the board?, or did you do that?

[@alexgost3522]

what is the "mounting screw" for the SSD? I cant find that screw in any of my parts!

[@BuildOrBuy]

Hi alex gost , Mounting screw for the M.2 SSD... 3 x M.2 Screw Package.

[@ZeAngryGerman]

Even after repeated tests showing that you shouldn't rely on just that tiny dot of pre-applied TIM... You actually didn't apply more? Or use a TR specific block???

[@hatemware3376]

very nice & easy video , i had my doubts about the mounting bracket of the TR4 provided with the CPu if it might fit with H115i , i am about to build one for a Customer now i feel better, THUMBS UP

[@PaperPlateParody]

Where can I get a copy of the manual? My box didn't come with a manual. Also, it looks like some of the parts are missing. On the outside of the package it says "Used - Very Good" I thought I was getting this brand new, but wow. Feels like I really got screwed over.

[@sushh1]

sick case.

[@dipperq]

Extreme... overkill!

[@fredlaruccia4813]

What is the use of the strap on your wrist?

[@BuildOrBuy]

Hi Fred Laruccia , ESD - Grounding Strap. ESD will kill a Motherboard. Seems the x399 Motherboards are more susceptible to ESD. I think that' why we read about Motherboards dying after 2 months.

[@MatrixJockey]

FINALLY A GOOD BUILD

[@johnqsak]

Did your motherboard not come with the ROG Areion expansion card-- 10 Gbps NIC? It says it is included with the board on ASUS' website. Also that looks like a system I woul like to have in my arsenal, but I will stick with my Fractal D S R5-1600X build.

[@obiquinn1522]

I want this pc so badly i actual need one

[@venividivici4253]

Also, why didn't you use the included screw driver from the threadripper kit dude?

[@jackfolloway3354]

This video was filmed before the processor actually launched at retail. Unfortunately, the loaner sample we received didn't include the screw driver.

[@krishnat5230]

Great Video

[@deadspeedv]

This is very near identical to my build. I agree with most of the comments get rid of the pre-applied thermal paste and put something like a Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut on it. I did the credit card method just to be sure since the heat spreader is massive

[@Marpurrsa]

just wondering even if you have a smaller cpu (the 8700k) its still best to use a higher end thermal paste right? cause the stock, being exposed to air, probably not great quality

[@Nick550]

PCPartPicker builds > Ironside PC builds also, PLEASE BENCHMARK THIS BEAST!

[@jackfolloway3354]

here ya go: pcpartpicker.com/b/24gwrH

[@illstateofmind]

Can you play solitaire on this build?

[@mozzinator]

illstateofmind only if you dial down the in game setting to its lowest.

[@yaseen6442]

nah u need a more powerful PC with another 4 more gtx 1080 ti's.

[@ag9403]

Love you man

[@MoysterizeMe]

@PCPartpicker,What do you do with all those other builds and what do you use them for? (thxs)

[@andrewwright2069]

moist me up papi jeff they get disassembled and all parts are placed back in their storage before the video is uploaded

[@DannDano]

This motherboard could have 4 video cards?

[@claystudiofx]

0:31 according to the zenith website, it's only 3 sata cable included not 6. Am i right?

[@jackfolloway3354]

That does seem a bit confusing on their website, but I think the "Accessories" list is probably referring to them as three 2-packs since that's how they are actually packaged (we pulled them out of their bags to show them in the video).

[@DragonProtector]

was wondering same thing and they also forgot molex plug

[@gameplaypvh370]

Esse ai está top demais, parabéns.

[@StaccatoDDS]

Why didn’t you use the m.2 slot with the heat sync?

[@mashrurhasan6612]

Hey... You didnt Install those Wifi antenna...

[@sumitasingh9809]

Superbbbb build

[@MrRdt1970]

I got this setup case is nice compact

[@Bbreezy3900]

Why no sleeved cables?

[@timjacobs8255]

What memspeed you able to run at with that kit?

[@AvocaSingleTrack]

Thunderbolt add in card possible on the Asus X399 , now or future ?

[@gmcenroe]

I guess he didn't know about the Nvme slot already on the motherboard under the cover?

[@thenatnatboy]

is that case a full size ATX or mid-tower?

[@xiangzhu3609]

Where can I buy that TR4 mounting bracket