Cases are Stupid. - XWORKS X32 "Case"

[@neekopat]

I've noticed that the LTT editors/writers have been having way more fun with the videos in the last few weeks. Keep it up guys!

[@the_unmatched_power_of_the_sun]

Yea the editors been on their game too

[@uchiaslaya7]

"World's smallest big man" Gottem

[@alphaarnob1365]

Its due to the tech upgrades. Jk they r doing very well recently

[@dantheagile5055]

And the commentators!

[@StripperVash]

Is this about the little hippo?

[@spect80r]

2:51 Linus: "You can't screw up!" Also Linus: *immediately screws up*

[@Banzaii96]

And also a flashback to the aliexpress test bench, when Anthony did the same

[@ironryomwest]

What level drop tips is this?🤣

[@lmitz]

@@Banzaii96 And linus made fun of him for it

[@Buddelbubi]

You had one job linus... xd

[@dudeomfgstfux]

I've been wheezing fro 5 miuntes

[@correctthatfilthygrammar]

I love how compact the motherboard looks when you've added all the RAM, the M.2s and the cooler.

[@justusbenning1626]

The way the Noctua perfectly fits in the square is so satisfying

[@are3287]

@@justusbenning1626 Too bad it doesnt satisfy the thermals

[@saithhenderson2781]

and it just looks like like a dense brick of performance

[@Robbaz]

Always go for the big cube cases because it's so easy to build in, also if it's bigger it most be better also paint the case red for extra speed.

[@eventhorizon447]

Hello sir. You're my favorite

[@LGBTQKEKW]

Ayyooooo Robbaz my man

[@ezragoldberg]

where are the videos?

[@Weneedaplague]

Qpack3 ftw

[@xabeastbass4011]

Red is my favorite color too. This here is genius

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

GN: "80+ efficiency is dead!" LTT: "Meet *cute* efficiency!"

[@BillyONeal]

No for real, what’s the efficiency though?

[@jyadel]

@@BillyONeal Most higher-end FlexATX PSUs like Delta or FSP will generally be 80+ Gold

[@MiIIiIIion]

@@BillyONeal It probably depends on how much you spend on one, but a lot of servers use PSUs of a similar form factor and some of them can deliver *2kW at Platinum efficiency*.

[@ambyjkl]

@@MiIIiIIion and even at titanium

[@morosis82]

@@MiIIiIIion I think it was STH recently had a 2u with dual 2.6kW PSUs, Supermicro twin. The primary reason for the size difference is noise, I believe. Gamers like their PSUs quiet, with a big arse fan, server users... mostly don't care.

[@dschaedler]

Normal cases: Dust filters, positive air pressure This case: "Hello Dust"

[@For3xampleJohn]

Could work with a generous amount of dust filters, air purifiers, having a anti dust bath for everyone coming home, people changing clothes whenever they come to the room. Dead skin makes some dust too so that would be the only hindrance, but a protective suit would fix that.

[@Away0G]

I havent had a case on my computers for a while, just blast them with compressed air every now and then. I dont, but you could.

[@For3xampleJohn]

@@Away0G all depends on the area you live in & where the desktop is placed. Good for you that your desktop(s) works fine without a case.

[@VigiHunter]

It would not be that Bad actually. I have an ncase M1 were 4 fans with no Filters are installed. In the one year I that I got this case there is practically no dust in there in comparison to my Crystal 460x. I think it really depends on the airflow. I have my fan curves so low because a small case can vent heat much easier than a big sealed Metal Container. Oh fyi my computer sits on the desk, that also helps a lot

[@For3xampleJohn]

@@VigiHunter Just looked it up. Nice Case

[@Haloweee]

“Wanna bring your pc to visit a friend?” Bold assumption of your audience there Linus.

[@MMZ_Thumper]

I've brought mine numerous times. Bold assumption of Linus's audience that they wouldn't!

[@RyoLeo]

HEY I HAVE A FRIEND. And he’s only a 2 hour drive from me

[@kristiangibson106]

Lan party bro, Lan party.

[@hijacked6663]

@@MMZ_Thumper Linus's audience doesn't have friends, like me

[@opt1ss]

Linus Drop Tips

[@gormauslander]

"taking a PC to visit a friend" is exactly the sort of scenario where I want a case.

[@D3nn1s]

Exactly^^

[@klartext67]

but not a tank :D You could easily get a housing for that thing but honestly I would build a thing like this from the ground up instead of paying over 100 bucks for it lmao

[@sangyoonsim]

... If you had a friend.

[@thatguyalex2835]

Imagine putting this PC in the trunk of a car, and having debris in the trunk crush the GPU when performing a hard turn in the middle of a 2020s Chip Shortage.

[@robertt9342]

Even a simple slide over outer shell would work.

[@carlsage8198]

Linus: "What could go wrong?" Linus: "Oh. Non-ferrous screws."

[@jontittley3825]

14:46 I'm shocked you caught a House Hippo on camera - they're usually so timid!

[@Excelsis27]

It's a really tiny one too, talk about luck! Really cute, too

[@wneufeld416]

True, that and the fact they sleep 16 hours a day makes it even more shocking.

[@MaxWattage]

Ref: House Hippo kzbin.info/www/bejne/mquUmYuKj9eYeNk

[@markdavy6172]

I was trying to remember the name of that... but The House Hippo is awesome...

[@OliverKehm]

how does this not have more likes lol

[@gobbel2000]

I love how neatly the CPU cooler fits into the motherboard.

[@The_Greg_5000]

It fits so neatly its almost airtight.

[@henkheijmen]

Should have a cooler with the exact same size, but with 4 tiny fans, two pushing and two pulling.

[@recreatinguniverse5278]

"I love my case!" "Hey dude, need a glass of water?" Oh shi-

[@iMind-Juris]

12:11 "I was kind of hoping to be alive at the beginning of this shot, but I guess it doesn't really matter." Truly, profound. Being alive is optional when it comes to KZbin.

[@altaccount8321]

@R Reign 😂

[@daniels-mo9ol]

"Everything is labeled so you can't screw up" Linus WILL find a way

[@TheGameBench]

Literally immediately.

[@ИльяУшаков-о7о]

Linus ALWAYS find a way

[@TheJubess]

I laughed so loud

[@lidge1994]

@@TheJubess -Life- Linus finds a way!

[@zeekjones1]

I do like the silicone floppy cabling. Braided cables wear out and grow hair, and bulky cables feel like you are going to break them if you bend too far.

[@AlpineTheHusky]

Silicone wiring (they are wires not really cables :b) can also be a higher gauge since they have finer cores

[@SmokeandSpirit]

Silicon also is incredibly heat resistant. So that’s a plus.

[@Drails]

"Let's get this out onto a tray, nice" God that brings back memories from binging MRE videos

[@arabellamadigan-clarke]

Whilst drinking some Coffee Instant

[@gogojoseph]

@@arabellamadigan-clarke type 1 no less! XD

[@arc.7758]

Steve1989MREInfo

[@AnimeAestheticYT]

LOL wow just noticed the Steve1989 reference in the time stamps. Nice

[@loki46304]

nice hiss

[@rexdink]

Linus-"lets fire it up and see if it actually runs properly." Cut to Linus shooting teammate, then gets bodied instantly. Yup, it's running fine.

[@UserOnline1324]

Linus: Oh look, labeled screw trays! Also Linus: *Proceeds to flip it upside down and opens it mixing all of them*

[@ChiralWolf]

Linus making the exact same mistake Anthony did during the budget test bench video is just perfect poetic justice

[@ukashi694]

Which mistake is that?

[@Sawzie]

@@ukashi694 opening the box of screws the wrong way so they all fall out of their organized bins

[@Mufasamarini]

“Lets get this out onto a tray: Nice.” Who ever did that needs a raise😂

[@williehrmann]

I guess the staff is watching Steve MRE.

[@104th_Fallen]

Now I want to watch Linus taste test rare 40-50 year old rations :D

[@samusaran11]

Never thought would get a Steve MRE quote on this channel.

[@Marc83Aus]

@@104th_Fallen Maybe Linus could test out some 60 year old computer hardware.

[@wasir3703]

I don't get it

[@austinveenstra7186]

that looks so slick, I love how the cpu fan doesn't stick much above the motherboard as well. I definitely wouldn't use it myself, I love a big case after all. but it's nice to see a build in it.

[@paulmeyer1001]

check out the xtia xproto cases

[@JusticeJanitor]

14:46 That's some deep Canada lore right there.

[@ScouterIkki]

Ah yes, the House Hippo, an old deep cut.

[@r4pld]

This is literally Lego for adults. They even mastered the "Instructions Unclear" bit

[@Oscarcat37]

That implies Lego isn't already for adults

[@ShenLong991]

@@Oscarcat37 It depends, from the point of view of pricing it's definitely for adults. In the point of view from a minor it's pretty... easy... 10years old should have no problems even with the most anticipated lego instructions, cause of the overflown of steps in the handbooks (i mean... average of 5 pieces, per page... You know what that mean, right? Okay... the "do this 5 times" instructions are a bit harder... you must detect that it is required 5 times... but then. -_/*-*\_-

[@call_me_stan5887]

I thought lego for adults was about fitting something else into something else

[@woowoo7813]

@@call_me_stan5887 NO

[@call_me_stan5887]

​@@woowoo7813 YES - are you telling me I was wrong my whole adulthood and I was constantly fitting something wrong into something wrong?

[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

Delta is the OEM for a lot of server power supplies, which are about the same size and come in 500-800W and manage a Titanium rating. Small is not necessarily inefficient.

[@atmunn]

Something like that for a mineral oil cooled PC might work. Sort out the power button, use Thunderbolt (so all your I/O is from a dock) and then you can just build it and submerge it. Easier than the older mineral oil PC builds.

[@evanjones4671]

Actually not a bad idea - Especially if you run a slot for it to slide into with the attached handle to pull it out

[@samjd261]

@@evanjones4671 In a similar manner to the Mac Pro?

[@evanjones4671]

@@samjd261 Somethin' like that but reversed so the inner part comes out instead of the outside shield

[@OmniPlatypus]

Wouldn't that nullify the portability benefits?

[@atmunn]

@@OmniPlatypus Yes, but not everybody wants a portable desktop. The fact that you would have to carry monitor and keyboard and mouse around also nullifies portability unless your intended location has them. This is just a different use case for using this configuration.

[@bobbarker1476]

I recall the Antec Skeleton case about 15 years ago. Open air design, looked futuristic and had one huge fan on top with RGB lighting. I had to blow the dust away, weekly, but it was an excellent design.

[@rkan2]

Also don't make a phonecall too close to yout caseless pc :P

[@khhnator]

@E.L. Crisler well if is a office space with AC then that explains where all the dust went, anywhere with a window thou will need a dust wiping at least once a week

[@dre4759]

@E.L. Crisler same have an open test bench type case and between the ac and HEPA filter in my office/den it accumulates very very little dust. Stays super cool and looks great.

[@specific_pseudonym]

I had this! It got a lot of attention at LAN parties, but I did have to de-dust for each and every one - and I was perpetually nervous about someone spilling their mountain dew on the thing. I would have loved this case back then. The Skeleton was great in its own way, but it was extraordinarily clunky to carry around.

[@Atticore]

The subtle editing gags are fantastic! Love to see em.

[@MiddleofKnowhere]

I like how Linus forgot to add the SATA Data cables for the 2 SSDs and then never addressed that . . .

[@NickoPorras627]

It's wireless 🤣

[@whereisthebalance5732]

hes not use to building computers

[@QuinteliusRalfus]

Was about to comment the same thing. I ended up rewatching parts of the video since when I noticed the missing cables at the end I had to go back and check if they were never there to begin with :)

[@tophatgamingk_for_karl7843]

This build looks like something a resistance member from Half Life 2 would be running around with. Portable, powerful, and concealable!

[@doggle433]

I wanna see a revisit of this case but with a 4090

[@elyad67]

Might be the best compact option, other than this open air case i do not see good compact options, was looking at the silverstone rvz 03 but some claimed it can be a hassle regarding heating issues

[@joshuadavis2062]

I actually watched this because I just did an open system build on a TV mount and have a 4090 FE. Got a little hot on Hell Divers 2 on max but never got over 80. That was before adjusting fan speeds on the GPU but didnt have time to test after fan speeds were adjusted. CPU does great though.

[@kibels894]

Fun fact, if there's no chips on the bottom, bottom cooling a board is even more effective, because what you're making contact with is copper on the bottom of the board and not just plastic packages which can't transfer as much heat.

[@dregenius]

That's true, assuming there are a reasonable number of vias on the section of the board in contact with the thermal pad... I would imagine most motherboards are chock-a-block with vias, but I've also noticed that even fairly expensive boards (like the Asus X570 ProArt) these days seem to be surprisingly thin with fewer layers than I would have guessed... I suppose it's cost-saving?

[@Wooble57]

only if the board is made with that in mind, either through via's or the aluminum core pcb's used for led chips at times. Most pcb's use fiberglass, which isn't a great conductor of heat.

[@ShiroNekoDen]

Linus: this could have all been prevented if the instructions were clear. Also Linus in every other build video: who needs instructions!

[@danieljensen2626]

To be fair, you don't really need instructions unless it's a really unusual case like this.

[@OptimusSatanas]

You are supposed to read the entire instructions before starting to account for those situations. Not learn as you go.

[@issaciams]

Linus seems like a really genuinely fun person. I bet his employees love working for him. Thank you LTT for always keeping things fun and educational.

[@server642]

0:08 whoever spent time on that “heart” (misshapen hand thingy) transition, thank you for your effort on that small detail! 😂 Next time, could you clip Linus’ hands and do the same echo effect for extra lols?

[@Tunger]

Shout out to Team 🇨🇦 for the House Hippo reference! Throw back to the previous millennium.

[@An_aviator]

In 0:54 in the intro. "hehe got your spine" was the most life-threating thing I've seen in an intro in my life

[@DigitalN]

Cases like this are a great reason the 12V only power supply needs to become more common! That tiny PSU would be so much more efficient if it didn't need to produce anything but 12V

[@kentonian]

Also the psu could be in the floor in a separate housing with a thin wire between

[@user-Cata7sti7ma7]

12vo require that alot of DC-to-DC conversion circuit on the motherboard, these no way without massive sacrifice that you will find a ITX motherboard with 12vo >

[@javierititin]

@@kentonian like a laptop charger?

[@weasle1uk]

Similar to what Asrock did on the AM1H-ITX.

[@marshallb5210]

​@@user-Cata7sti7ma7 Thin Mini ITX motherboards have been around for years and are powered from a single DC barrel jack, most are 19V but some accept 12V, these things have a 1inch maximum Z-height and can also power sata drives alongside the builtin AIO display.

[@scarletspidernz]

4:36 Linus's face as he drops things so often, he knows crew gets mad. 🤣

[@jpaugh64]

I never noticed. Maybe the camera guy had to move out of the way of the falling part?

[@jimmysgameclips]

I had a case with MASSIVE gaps all over it (it was a weird one I designed/made in school), so it wasn't enclosed and you learn to live with the naked freedom of being without side panels, and ironically dust can be not as much of an issue as I thought it would be because dusting it is so easy you don't mind having to do it more

[@СрђанЦокић]

I love when you can just let it all hang out.

[@moki2093]

always refreshing to feel the breeze.

[@16bittango86]

Subtitles stop entirely at 12:54 Linus, if somebody is taking their time to caption your content, please make sure they do it properly! Using CC disables automatic transcription, so those of us with audio issues are completely left out of the conclusion of this specific video.

[@trollponch]

this needs more likes so that LTT do something about it!

[@LinusTechTips]

We've found the issue and implemented changes to ensure it doesn't happen again - Thank you for letting us know! -CW

[@georgeflensburg3087]

That was your smoothest transition ever! from product, to product placement add, wow!

[@swagatprasadnanda9494]

This rig would look exceptionally good on a blend in theme setup. Something that has so good cable management that you can't see how everything's connected together. Btw great video 👍🏻

[@auprotimghosh8234]

12:51 My heart stopped when the GPU fan did not start after Linus let it go

[@bencorrell]

1:15 LTT is probably the last place I expected a Steve1989MRE reference, but I'm pleasantly surprised!

[@JehaanPatell]

God damn one of the best sponsor segways in a while. Good job linus

[@SiisKolkytEuroo]

Segue - a transition made without pause or interruption Segway - a discontinued goofy two wheeled electric transportation thingy

[@darkred1686]

Why is this so expensive?! There's more packing material than case material. It's like the gamer equivalent of buying a designer g-string.

[@Muscleduck]

Small volume doesn't explain this entirely. The cost is probably not even a quarter of the sale price. It's just a given that these small cases have a ridiculous margin.

[@ffwast]

@El Dimos Karam "research" my ass, not a damn thing in this product is new.

[@karebu2]

I think I might stick to my PVC pipe rig.

[@thatguyalex2835]

I recommend getting an actual case, maybe even 2nd hand. Plus also, if you have kids, they might stick stuff into the GPU fan. Case with removable panels/easy installation. Also, when moving the PC, you may end up scratching the motherboard. I don't have kids, but this sounds like a nightmare ready to happen. :)

[@thatguyalex2835]

@@karebu2 Wait what, you have a PVC pipe computer rig? Care to show us?

[@timmy7201]

12:39 - Put banana underneath it to make it a smiley face. Put apple on top of it for archery target practice. Put in an RTX 3090 for increased excitement while trying to shoot the apple...

[@alpenfoxvideo7255]

as an XTIA X-Proto owner, I must admit these cases are more functional than one might think! and TOP-I/O is extra easy to reach

[@coltonbyu]

been wanting LTT to do a review on one of those

[@tronus98]

I'm rocking the X-Proto L and I completely agree. I love that thing!

[@age2gold]

got one too love it keeps my temps low

[@vinyfiny2019]

I have a Xproto and a XPROTO-Mini. Absolutely love the Mini for it's density; almost no free/wasted space. Although the GPU length limit in vertical orientation is rough, as is the need for a Flex-ATX PSU. Can't really use better than a 3060 Ti or a 600w PSU (which is what I'm using).

[@FriendOfaCoolFriend]

I understand this video is for fun and the item is more a novelty, conversation piece but for those who are asking the question of “case vs caseless” literally…cases are important for numerous reasons. Dust, animals, accidents, spilling drinks/food, acoustics, moving locations/homes, etc. Also, air movement over components is better than free releasing heat/air both for cooling and cleaning. Then there are physical safety reasons for children and animals from electric shock or body parts in attached moving fans.

[@MidWitPride]

If you are determined to go caseless, you are better off just building the thing into your motherboard's cardboard box it came in. Have a case fan kept in place via double sided tape/zip ties blow air towards the VRMs, and you are done. Paying some $179 for this thing doesn't make much sense. It's a pretty hobo mode PC, but if you are situating the PC somewhere it is very unlikely to get anything spilled/knocked on it, and you don't have any kids or pets running around, then sure. At least cleaning the dust off will be easy if you have no case.

[@heygek2769]

@@MidWitPride Or if you want something fancier, get a piece of wood and some brackets, paint it any color you want (or not) and just screw the components to that. you can go doublesided like the case in the video, or singleside if you want.

[@jankoodziej877]

@@heygek2769 I would not recommend wood for a PC, due to safety reasons (it could be a fire hazard).

[@Jehty_]

@@jankoodziej877 lol.

[@MidWitPride]

@@jankoodziej877 Nothing under normal use circumstances get hot enough in your PC to ignite wood or even get anywhere close to the required temperatures. Unless there's a short circuit, but at that point even most regular PC cases are in danger of catching fire, as those plastics used in them are also quite flammable under the wrong circumstances. Moral of the story really is: Don't short circuit your components.

[@ponakka]

I got to admit that this segway to your sponsor was so smooth that i had to like your video for that.

[@GivemChills]

The intro giving me JUST DO IT meme vibes

[@RoughNek72]

DOOO IT!!!!

[@jacobquestionmark]

what year are you in?

[@GivemChills]

@@jacobquestionmark listen I’m old

[@RonsarLo]

Let's get this out onto a tray: Nice. ♥

[@AnimeAestheticYT]

LOL wow just noticed the Steve1989 reference in the time stamps. Nice

[@Clvisnsnvntks]

Such a niche reference

[@nerdysquirrel4039]

Linus says what can go wrong nearly every video shortly followed by a dropping of something 😂

[@JamesTheFolf]

2:57 Hey you Linus you remember the time that Anthony did the same thing you just did during the super cheap Ali express test bench. Linus you played yourself

[@lightyagami77777]

I immediately thought of this too!

[@ChapmanMain]

Wanna.... Wanna... "wanna hear about our sponsor" I lol'd that was good!

[@Mavhawk64]

It was the best transition I have ever seen for a sponsor.

[@andreibalasa745]

Cmon the one at the beginning was good too

[@charlesclymans1316]

I love how apparent Linus's Canadianness is when he almost drops the power supply and APOLOGIZES. He owns the power supply, the room, all the equipment in the room, and he even pays for the crews' time and yet HE apologizes and I love it.

[@baustinmcmanus1991]

I think that was the smoothest sponsor spot you have ever done Linus. Took me a bit to realize you were doing a sponsor spot haha Great stuff!

[@klouk77]

"Let's get this out onto a tray: nice." Loving the Steve reference there.

[@Tiamorg]

You can easily do noctua fan mod/swap for the flex psu. It's pretty common move on the sff comunity.

[@Muscleduck]

That CPU cooler is such a perfect fit. Glorious. Also, those just slap a Noctua 40 mm fan inside that PSU.

[@LinxOnlineGames]

Sometimes I wonder if there could ever be instructions clear enough for Linus. He's a great test case cause it's guaranteed he will find the right way to misinterpret a set of instructions. ; D

[@Keprion]

the perfection of the fan size to motherboard is an OCD dream

[@ts47920535]

Why wasn't an AMD cpu used for this build? The difference in thermal performance would be huge for a cooler of this size. That i5 has a TDP of 125w, while the 5600x has a TDP of 65w. That noctua wouldn't struggle!

[@zen.mn.]

beats me man, ryzen 5000's efficiency makes it top tier for small ITX builds at least he didn't put the 12900K in there

[@daniels-mo9ol]

Intel probably sponsored part of this and paid extra for them not to put the disclaimer. No way they didn't think of an AMD build first.

[@dwdadevil]

He -'s sponsored by Intel- just forgot

[@edgarrivas6438]

@@daniels-mo9ol thats, sadly, illegal. So they weren't sponsored for sure, but maybe it was a speed thing, or for Overclocking headroom? Or it was just what was compatible with that Motherboard honestly.

[@resentfulsoulofthetoilet589]

@@edgarrivas6438 I think it's because of motherboard compatibility, he wanted the most ballers motherboard and probably didn't have an amd compatible one

[@acvarthered]

I have a case almost exactly like this one, but it is just built out of foamboard, zip ties, and velcro. p.s. For those worrying about keeping a case like this clean it is really easy. Just hit the thing with some compressed air every month. This is by far the most dust free computer I have ever owned.

[@Marc83Aus]

I imagine running a decent air purifier in the room would help too.

[@sharpfang]

I think the dust problem is easily offset by how accessible everything is. Blowing compressed air to remove dust is no longer a 20-minute disruption with diving under your desk, unplugging, unscrewing, carrying outside, blowing air in all the nooks and crannies then reassembling everything. You'll need to do it much more often but the whole work will be 10 seconds without ever unplugging anything or even switching it off.

[@james_craven]

Linus is just the GOAT at sponsorship transitions

[@jaredvanliew7955]

I would love to see ltt design and 3d print an sff LAN case that is as small as possible and can fit decent enough hardware for competitive fps games but portable enough to easily lug into a suitcase to a convention or a friends house!

[@technews5020]

Hmm would it be rgb

[@jaredvanliew7955]

@@technews5020 it's a LAN pc to show off... And rgb is just free fps, so more rgb = more everything

[@efeloteishe4675]

Hmm maybe if they sent it for a review then told him to give it back when finished

[@toxarii]

Linus opening the screwbox after pointing out how everything was sorted so nicely at 2:55, is the most frustrating thing I ever had to witness

[@MrCh0o]

Love whoever made the *actual* "heart" outline that Linus was making with his hands. It's always just so ridiculously off with that gesture :D Also... A Steve1989MREInfo reference in the video chapters, huh

[@DWHGWIHW]

I absolutely love these open itx cases I've been seeing. I'm actually building my own custom mATX open "spine style" case now on my works water jet table 🙌🏼

[@Akedanai100]

Been watching this guy for over 10 years and still can't figure it out when the ad is coming.

[@LiveForGoodMusic]

Wow, I love how clean that CPU cooler looks on that motherboard.

[@maaingan]

Yeah except it's shitty and doesn't work hard enough. Definitely needs a tower. There's no brackets anywhere to float a radiator, so you can't liquid cool unless you just set the radiator on the table or something

[@liquid_cryptid]

I thought the Antec Skeleton was the most awesome case ever back in the day. When I was able to get one, I was very excited, until I turned it on. Ung, the coil whine was unbearable, like having tinnitus. This was with components that where silent in my regular full sized case with a plexi side panel. Never getting an open air case again. Though, this looks cool and my latest build is a mini-ITX.

[@liquid_cryptid]

@@HadenBlake I only had the case for about 6 months before putting the computer back in it's original case (which I still have and use for my daily driver to this day). I do remember having to hit it with some duster every few weeks, I don't know that it gets dirtier or it's just way more noticeable. Though, it would make sense that the components would be dirtier without grills, fans, and filters to collect up some of the gunk.

[@johnathanfowlds7587]

Always like the sudden segways. Nice work keeping me on my toes.

[@VernonsGroenewald]

This PC is amazing, I love these small form factors. Maybe one day I will build my own.

[@lordofstrandhill]

Anyone wanna talk about the 2 SSDs never actually being connected via any S-ATA cables whatsoever xD

[@Randon_Tain]

He hooked up the power cables but forgot the data cables, I think Linus has gotten a little to used to installing m.2 drives.

[@soupwizard]

Motherboard has Wireless SATA from 2026

[@Brandon-dj9cq]

Data? no need data if you can charge your SSD to be faster

[@1whospeaks]

As someone who hates the dust on open cases, the sheer tinyness and compatibility with strong and hot components kind of outweighs that. Mod the fan on the flex psu and it can be quiet, small, cool, poweful, and accessible ALL IN ONE.

[@boban250]

Now I want to see a build with those huge passive coolers for both CPU and GPU!

[@LionStark]

"Everything is labeled so you can't screw up" well how the screws have flipped!

[@charlesjmouse]

$179:00..? That's actually not nearly as bad as I expected, but is still waaaay more than it should be. "Aw, man! My teammate got in the way of my bullets." 'Murica!!! Are you sure you're Canadian?

[@theslamjamfrincisco2820]

I’d want this case to have a small “carrying case” of sorts, if I’m transporting it, I’d want it to be safe when in a car. Not applying to airflow since it’d be to protect the exposed internals, only larger enough to fit most builds without mega gpus

[@Muscleduck]

That's what I was thinking. If you have this for on the go you could pair it with a pelican case.

[@itwasntmebro2669]

​@@Muscleduck I really want to do a version of that build, I just can't find that case kit anywhere.

[@firstname565]

You mean you want it to actually be a "case"... By definition and function this is not.

[@muditahlawat]

I can't even imagine using such a case. The dust would get in all the nooks and crannies on this thing.

[@Macky4941]

It would be fine unless the buyer has a super dusty house.

[@ablet85]

@@Macky4941 Or anyone with a pet.

[@ev2477]

Well, it’s way to clean.

[@maoraharon21]

But with a case like this it's easier to clean so there's that.

[@theslamjamfrincisco2820]

Compresses air

[@mndlessdrwer]

I 100% support companies moving to a silicone PSU cable sleeving future. Silicone insulated cables are just SO NICE to route because of how flexible they are compared to standard plastic polymer insulation. There is a slight problem of cable droop if you're trying to span a particularly wide distance, but that's what cable management routing is for in case design. Also, if you were to find a copper low-profile cooler, you'd get better cooling performance out of it in about the same form factor.

[@dtmoskar]

As soon as you looked at that case of hardware and flipped it over my secondhand embarrassment detector went crazy 🤣

[@joshua41175]

Since we haven't seen a Linus reacts video in a while, linus reacting to professional mod builds would be really cool and insightful imo. Like the wood and rope PC that use two nocutuas for cooking or going through build.gg's top voted builds.

[@danielbarnes3406]

2:46 "Hopefully this is long enough to go where it needs to go." LOL

[@dregenius]

That definitely looks like silicone jacketed wire, and if it's the same stuff I remember, it also uses *super* fine stranded wire which I believe is also responsible for it's "extra supple" feel and flexibility lol. It's kinda ornery to have to strip and crimp but since that's already done for you, it's *so* nice to route, manage and work with!

[@corzahazard444]

I think this might have to be tested with an AMD CPU as less power required required and doesn't put out as much heat, so it might be good to see how it compares with that cooler if it's got an amd bracket, I haven't looked into low profile coolers in, well, ever

[@satibel]

I suppose they went with what they had in stock and didn't have an amd itx on hand, but yeah the 65w ryzens are pretty good. Also maybe went with igpu to setup the pcie extension. Because it's a pita to configure sometimes, and since they want to make videos fast, saving the hassle might be worth it.

[@omarfmercado]

Same thing I was thinking, 5600X would have been nice in there.

[@seanflanagan1362]

I don't know who added the hippo at 14:46 but I absolutely love that little guy.

[@multiplepersons2171]

I’ve been wanting to build an open air for so long but for $180 US I can’t justify it

[@Cloudrak]

GPU mining rig

[@Castaa]

You could buy 25% of a GPU for that price!

[@heygek2769]

Get a piece of wood and some brackets. paint it any color you want. add some side stands. Done

[@gormauslander]

Is that seriously the price of this tiny piece of folded metal?

[@soupwizard]

Deconstruct an old ATX case and reconstruct into a test bench type open air case for cheap. How-to videos on youtube.

[@jamesp5923]

It would be cool if there were a hard shell case for you to put it in for travel, I would feel so anxious about the components being hit, etc.

[@thedrumman2019]

Just get a small pelican case

[@kwtan0628]

I wonder if temps would be better if fan on the L9A was pulling air through the fins of the heatsink and exhausting it out into the surroundings instead of pushing it down and through.

[@Sturmgechu]

This is perfect considering I want a portable desktop that I can beef up. I usually take my laptop to my friends place but the screen is small and not a lot of comparability (also I only wish to use a laptop if I really need to) but this would be perfect for traveling with.

[@heygek2769]

this is perfect for damaging your components while travelling. plenty of other cases that arent much bigger than this.

[@noonenoesbutme]

This would GREAT with some black metal mesh custom formed to cover the sensitive bits. Same size, better protection. Just remove the mesh occasionally to hit with an air duster.

[@Incommensurabilities]

Totally. And a plex PSU which is a silent and gives 400w (if not more) which would be fine for a 3060 and AMD 65w CPU

[@Yoonoh]

man, I love the way that mobo looks with the cooler

[@stuartlunsford7556]

Come on man! The RX 6800 would be perfect on that 500w PSU. Efficiency is one of the few real advantages AMD has lol.

[@ablet85]

And why go 11th gen over AMD CPU when cooling was going to be an issue?

[@dizzydaisy909]

@@ablet85 I bet both of these is because Linus gets paid big time by Intel and NVIDIA.

[@user-di8ue5hb7o]

@@ablet85 amd is overrated trash lol

[@ablet85]

@@user-di8ue5hb7o like your comment.

[@LadBooboo]

Every few months I get the urge to try an ITX build until I see the prices of cases.

[@MuffinMammoth]

That CPU cooler on that motherboard is so satisfying. It just fits so perfectly.

[@benjohn626]

In addition to the dust and hair floating around that may end up in the fins, you have to watch for hippos randomly trying to enter the system as well!