Noob vs Pro PC Build Challenge

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 - Intro
1:10 Sponsor Spot
1:29 What are (some of) the Rules?
2:24 -Challenge Begins.. NOW!
4:35 Lifelines
6:01 Keep going
9:14 Installin' Some Coolin'
14:05 Getting that Motherboard in
15:03 More Demerits
15:45 Plug in and Bend
17:19 Demerits+
20:21 Who knows if it works or not?
21:39 Uh oh
23:08 The Final Minute
24:07 Time to Judge
27:12 Sponsor Spot
27:56 Outro

[@EliteEdgeK]

I want a race where two experienced builders are blindfolded and the only lifeline is Dennis.

[@jahnesaisquoi]

live laugh liao

[@pilotkaboom2974]

Oh goodness yes.

[@Nov1cegg]

please PLEASE

[@LegendOfTheRee]

best idea yet

[@ichijofestival2576]

The extra wrinkle of Dennis is what makes this a winner. 50-50 chance you ask for something and he hands you something like a banana instead.

[@autiebleSam]

Love how ASUS sent over their cases to demonstrate the lack of clearance for oversized GPUs and tower coolers.

[@goozebump]

Most modern pc builders use AIOs so I guess that’s what they design for

[@wiznova7053]

how kind of ASUS to show me why I shouldn't buy their product😂

[@TheDeathLove]

Not just case, GPU and Motherboard was sent by them too LMAO

[@autiebleSam]

@@TheDeathLove Love that their own GPU doesn't fit in their case.

[@TAMAMO-VIRUS]

@@goozebump Unless you are overclocking, doing intensive work, or using a top of the line CPU, you don't need water cooling. Most people use mid range CPUs and at most do some gaming.

[@THAT1ZELDAFAN]

You know what we need? Noob vs Noob, where only Noobs are the lifelines, and the only guides are the instructions and LTT videos

[@matthewjalovick]

These two were so much fun to watch! Of course we always see the “main cast” of LTT but with how many folks work there now it’s neat to see some of the other professionals :) good stuff.

[@handlemonium]

It seems now LMG has their own pair of fraternal conjoined twins! 🤗

[@cool-hk2js]

From what i can tell from the start of the video is that atleast 1 of the pins is broken when linus removes the cpu shield

[@LinusTechTips]

Yeah.... That ended up costing me a lot of time but it added some tension which is good for the content at least lol.... - LS

[@cool-hk2js]

@@LinusTechTips man still a amazing and clean build for 3 hours

[@donc-m4900]

2:45

[@godminnette2]

@@LinusTechTips And it's something that would have cost far less time had you checked the first time around - checking the board (or CPU, depending on red/blue) for bent pins is a valid step!

[@jarencascino7604]

“I can swap the motherboard in 4 minutes”

[@TheCalifornianeskimo]

Linus casually pulling out a fine ass hard line water cooling, freehand, what a video

[@DanKaschel]

That was waaaaay harder than it looked.

[@robertconner4657]

@@DanKaschel hes the goat

[@Rage_sawS]

​@@robertconner4657G.O.A.T.

[@HapPawhere]

His staffs knew that Linus win, but make the noob staff won because for fun XD

[@cortesacrawford]

@@DanKaschel Him nailing that Cpu to Gpu bend was the most "This is harder than it looked" thing he has ever done.

[@mosemister]

Linus getting distracted by snacks is the most relatable thing ive seen this man do

[@dealforbet8888]

The nostalgia I feel when watching this video is unreal. Can we bring back the one liner video intro animations? Miss those days.

[@ayoitscat]

I'm guessing they removed the intro because it decreases watch time so I get it, but those intros were so iconic

[@Metal_Maxine]

@@ayoitscat too many people where put off by having to wait about 5s for the opening credits - it was wrecking "engagement" scores

[@reeboothemad5514]

I really liked the intro! Enjoyable one-liners and the iconic music every time.

[@jayq196]

Remember when the intro went from basic to HD those where the days 😢

[@A_GodApple]

bro looks like he's 12 lol

[@OmahaGTP]

“Are you guys into POV content?” -I’ll take ‘something no human has ever said before’ for $1,000, Linus.

[@Brian-L]

HR has entered the chat

[@sorek__]

Cable womanagement killed me.

[@JoshuaCasey]

I mean...I feel like probably every sex worker has said that.

[@GAMINGOBRIEN69]

I have said that but not out loud

[@derkeksinator17]

Giving them a way longer video was a smart move as well!

[@playstationRLZ]

The way olamide was handling that cpu sent chills down my spine.

[@misimik]

I am ready to belive that she mangled the Linuses motherboard and they switched them off camera.

[@playstationRLZ]

@@misimik I never even thought of that! I don't doubt it

[@Jehty21]

​@@playstationRLZwhy would they do that?

[@BarginsGalore]

@@Jehty21”inexperienced people accidentally ruin something” is a terrible video

[@jpmckenna2942]

and the gpu!!!

[@panvlk]

My personal tech tips for first time builders from a perspective of being relatively inexperienced builder myself (only made 3 PCs from scratch, with bunch of individual upgrades and few case swaps): 1) Use a big case. Not necessarily a massive one like Fractal Torrent, but at least something of Corsair 4000D size, much easier to work with than compact cases 2) Use an air cooler for CPU 3) Use a fully modular power supply 4) Don't do RGB The only potentially painful part of the build is cabling, and these 4 steps help a lot to streamline that. Using a big case also reduce the amount of research you'll need to do on the clearance of components like air cooler height or GPU length. Air cooling CPU allows you to build everything on the board before it goes to the case, as well as removes all the potential variables and fitting issues with radiator mounting place/orientation.

[@helloukw]

Indeed, I'm more of a veteran in PC building and cabling always makes me frustrated, especially on MB that are custom with daughter boards and such. Also USB controller cables suck so bad.

[@ThePsylopAt]

I built pc for over 5 years before switching to dev and sofware and yep my pc is no rgb, quiet and resilient cpu fan, no fancy stuff and also I avoid cable managment, it makes it so much easier to swap faling component, also with the rise of m.2 it's such an easy install with no cable and that way I got my built in 2017, never switched anything other than the gpu because I'm a could afford and added some nice ssd because using full on ssd nowadays is removing so much points of failure, I think if you have to get fancy it should be with external components like monitors, keyboard, mouse and mousepad and also never neglect the sound, a good thx 2.1 or anything beyond and bam perfect workstation/gaming/content consuming tool for the next 10 years or more if you swap components when relevant

[@jaymorrison2419]

Yeah, your pretty correct, but I will usually steer people to using an AIO on their CPU. Its the one case where I fully believe that any even perceived increase in difficulty is worth the noise reduction and overall benefits it provides.

[@cortesacrawford]

I broke all of these tech tips on my 1st build. And by learning the hardway, I 100% support these tips. My 1st PC was a mini itx build in a Deepcool Tristeller with an AIO that ended up leaking, a non modular powersupply, and a bunch RGB. Absolute hell to build and maintain over the years. My current one is full size in a Meshify 2. fully modular Powersupply, no RGB, air cooler, absolute heaven. Even if it is a bit big, going with a Meshify 2 compact sized case next time.

[@sntslilhlpr6601]

​@@cortesacrawford Oof, I can't even imagine trying to do small form factor for my first build, let alone a weird one like that. Cable management comes easy to me now with my experience (worked integration for a couple years with some very complex custom builds and very anal QA), but I'm still a full tower and air cooling guy for my own systems. The space they take up is worth the versatility, longevity, and ease to me. Just recently added a top fan to my server because I was stressing the CPU more than normal and it would have been a lot more difficult if it was smaller. Building PCs should be fun, not an exercise in frustration. I can understand if someone _needs_ to save space or needs it to be portable or whatever but I would definitely caution the rookie against prioritizing stuff like that when really they should just be happy if the thing fires up the first time.

[@BoazNahumPlus]

The force jiggle in 18:25 almost had me in tears.

[@cheframsey9161]

3:58 when Linus said that 💀💀

[@mealien0808]

I love to watch on pov because it's like I'm doing it. Peter Griffin.

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

I KEKW'd

[@MichaelHickman3D]

I didn’t even catch that, you’re mind needs some serious cleansing/s

[@zetsubo2]

Brain rot

[@tj3827]

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that xD

[@MrSyoutube]

Id like to see linus vs different professionals from companies like corsair, pcspecialist, cyberpoweer etc see who can trouble shoot, fix, build a pc the fastest

[@powerviolence29]

Great idea

[@SpektrikMusic]

if professional pc builders can't build troubleshoot and fix a pc faster than linus they shouldn't have a job

[@PhaythGaming]

@@SpektrikMusicIt was Linus’ job for years. He’s built thousands of computers. Are you okay?

[@SpektrikMusic]

@@PhaythGaming I would expect a current professional PC builder that has built the same system hundreds of times day in day out to be faster than linus, I'm not saying linus is slow but if someone is doing the same thing every single day they'll be way quicker. And I am ok thank are you?

[@JettoDz]

@@SpektrikMusic Sure, but there are things that never change in the PC Building world. Plus, the little insights you get from working with servers are incredibly helpful sometimes and can point you straight to the problem instead of going to the mandatory troubleshooting steps. So you get current, relevant experience vs trade secrets with "true-and-tested" experience; I'd say they are comparable. I hope you both are ok. Climate is kinda wacky nowadays innit?

[@aztecayt7080]

"are you guys into POV content?" who is gonna tell him?

[@GyroNitr0]

How is this top comment lmao

[@Orenchis]

It's great to see different LTT staff instead of the same 4 or 5 guys over and over and over and over again. I'm also incredibly jealous of Olamides hair, it's fantastic!

[@Drazil100]

5:56 Tech Tip: RTFM

[@alirahimi92]

Actually it's one of the best tip ever

[@sean640]

Recycle tfm, didn't need it anyways

[@TheHammerGuy94]

if you've watched both LTT's "How to build a PC" and "How to Set up a PC" videos... (That's 2 hours long omg) "RTFM" will always be thrown around. and even during Linus's "This PC is built by an AI" video, RTFM will be the default instruction by the robot. Read The (F)Ducking Manual.

[@mrmaniac3]

​@@sean640transformice is a fun platformer I'll have you know

[@zephrizi9034]

Unfortunately I've noticed some of the manuals that come with newer motherboards lacking in technical information these days.

[@DiegoEleizalde]

that fit check of the GPU at 18:25 had me dead. God gracious that pcie slot was reinforced

[@AlumarsX]

She ain't going anywhere now

[@AluminumHaste]

Oh yeah, Sara Butts doing that also made me die inside.

[@mrmaniac3]

Seconds later Linus is wrangling the water tubes in a way that's forcing the GPU around as well lol

[@DiegoEleizalde]

@@mrmaniac3 didnt realize 💀

[@crazedmonk8u]

had to do the solid dad check where you jiggle something and go. oh yeah she aint going nowhere.

[@4RILDIGITAL]

The journey of building a PC from scratch can indeed be challenging, but it's definitely rewarding once it's all set up and running.

[@lucasrem]

Why buy a new Car or Computer ? LINUS is smart, why you need him ? rewarding, what did it gave you, old Car, the smell you need ?

[@alexlowe2054]

One of the best videos in a while, and there have been a lot of bangers lately. There's just too many good things to mention. But really, I'm just jealous that Linus can freehand bend a hard line water tubing build that clean. This really does highlight the skill difference between absolute beginners and people with real skills. My first soft tubing build took me like two days, although my "whoops need more parts" trips involved more driving and less snacks. At least I can take some comfort in knowing I'm above average.

seeing the RAM pins pressed up against the notch was painful..

[@bennyjensen1]

putting the cpu in was way worse imho!

[@urgaiey1358]

Nah the wiggling of the gpu was crazy when the two ladies got it in I cringed physically cause that's a $2000 card 💀 Edit: Nice bot subs dude

[@CaptainRex332]

Imagine bot’ing your subs

[@me2olive]

@@bennyjensen1 And yet if David is correct and the board was fine, the "pro" Linus is the one who killed his CPU socket here, not them.

[@iloveshw]

After being instructed how to do it (directly and by RTFM), and having one of them put correctly so you can see something's not right by comparison... and after rating their tech-savyness as 8/10... To quote a game "overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer"

[@jojo_da_poe]

Linus just getting distracted by all the snacks is the most Linus thing ever...

[@donc-m4900]

12:50 They have snacks!

[@farish.515]

and then the very next cut he's munching on a granola bar lol

[@NinjaStreak]

I’d be distracted by food too.

[@Metal_Maxine]

Having seen some of the BTS/ day-in-the-life stuff, I have learnt that Linus can be distracted with pretty much everything.

[@Omega-mr1jg]

Our comppany fr 😂😂

[@itsmilan4069]

12:22 that's a good polite "screw you" 😂

[@jeffmartinezbr]

3:57 the deadpan "are you guys into POV content" for plausible deniability.

[@StealAWalrus]

Oh hell nooo... The "short squad" poster in the beginning!! 😂😂😂 Y'all did Maria dirty! The way, just her forehead pokes into the picture at like 2'4"ft had me (as a proud member of the 160cm club!) absolutely rolling ngl.. I feel your pain Maria! 😂🤍✨

[@pineapplekun8769]

Suzuno's head type of joke

[@gamefreak2016]

mind translating 160cm to a more appropriate measure like meters or fkn Ft and inches. mm is generally better for small measurements. thats like saying youre 216 months old instead of 18 years old.

[@thorthor2844]

@@gamefreak2016 it's about 5'3"... 1 meter and 60 cm... metric is not that hard...

[@GamingXperience]

@@gamefreak2016 did you just get triggerred by that? 160cm is 1,60m Like, you don't even need a brain for that.

[@Vss077]

​@@gamefreak2016I can do it for ya: 160cm = 1,6m yw. wasn't that hard, also the comparison with 18 years is quite an unrealistic measurement. it's very common to even use 300-400cm instead of using meters since a 5 year old prob knows that 100cm = 1 meter

[@SlinkyConsumption]

seriously though the how to build a pc the last guide youl ever need carried me through! thank you ltt!

[@Zanzubaa]

22:56 No hug for David? That's savage.

[@0dayExploit]

I do IT professionally. Back in college the LTT videos got me building my first PC. I’m a pretty technical person but the videos definitely helped and were so useful

[@perseus5285]

Linus being genuinely excited about the snacks being restocked will never not be funny to me😂

[@Allurade]

I like how Linus turned around to grab a new radiator but wandered into the warehouse for fans instead of using the ones behind him.

[@AdamsWorlds]

Always nice seeing guests and other team members on the channel getting screen time. Really freshens it up. Now they can build a PC i think a scrapyard wars challenge with them might be cool. Even if that means letting them loose in the inventory store room. (obviously have some "call a friend" type things so they get compatible stuff) Although that said, having them go into say microcenter (yo microcenter sponsor this!) and buy a pc without any help from anybody but store staff and signs would be cool. No LTT help at all they are 100% reliant on staff helping them make good choices for a budget.

[@warkus123]

This video is also unintentionally a perfect representation of why you shouldn't change to a smaller case after already picking and ordering all your components.😅

[@user-vj7ec1rb4j]

27:06 Now the phrase "I built a computer all by ourselves" makes sense

[@techwolflupindo]

5:56 Oh my, the most polite way to say RTFM I have ever heard. LOL

[@NACI7]

you guys should really do more competitions, it is super enjoyable to watch these type of challenges, I love it.

[@LockDots84]

That was a really fun video to watch. Reminds me of older LTT videos. Very nicely done to everyone involved!

[@gruffyddjones8597]

I rate David doing more hosting and writing he's such a good personality

[@brandenfry4268]

is it just me or is David getting swole?

[@williams7713]

David is a great host

[@collinschofield808]

@@brandenfry4268he always has been. Being a camera operator is heavy work with their stuff, especially when you gotta chase Linus around all day.

[@HotdogSosage]

​@@brandenfry4268he's always been pretty swole if you look back

[@IanMustafa]

@@brandenfry4268 I believe he's been swole since he joined LMG

[@SDMasterYoda]

26:10 I love Linus zipping his lips after "Really hard" and "give it to us."

[@pptemplar5840]

I did my first build entirely from parts recently. One of the most frustrating experiences of my life, my case was a little cramped, the cooler and fans were an absolute pain in the ass to install and the fact that I was using a slightly sketch non modular PSU made hooking up power to everything way more difficult than it needed to be, I canbalized the non proprietary components of a prebuild and ended up having to reseat the CPU and reinstall the cooler, and it was NOT less stressful than brain surgery each time. Overall, I fucking hated it and can't wait to do it again because even though getting my ass handed to me by a big box of silicon was painful, eventually kicking IT'S ass and getting things up and running was very satisfying.

[@nriyo3]

Every time I see new team members I get a feeling the LTT culture is just really great. Everyone leans in and has fun.

[@parsazamani5956]

TBH knowing nothing about pc and trying to build one for the first time… they did a great job A for the effort, and Linus could catch up with all the hackles, respect.

[@unknownentity2352]

the moral of the story is to not use that case because there were at least 3 clearance issues during this edit: I mean in this particular build, i get the case works in other circumstances

[@ej_tech]

ASUS even wanted it in the video! Even worst that both the noobs and the pro had clearance issues. Fan height issue with a Noctua air cooler, clearance issue with a liquid cooled ASUS GPU, and needed Linus' help just to fit the comically big ASUS GPU. Someone at ASUS is in big trouble.

[@PhaythGaming]

Tbf a majority of cases have these issues. You see it across a lot of ltt content. The moral of the story is to be very cautious when compatibility checking your parts.

[@iris4547]

yeah very poor showing for the case. i went for asus parts for my build (same graphics card, similar motherboard) but opted for a lian li case instead that comfortably fits an nh-d15

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

Or measure stuff and make sure you have case compatibility.

[@martinh.8677]

I think it's more to not accept cases (components) into an already prepared video and testfit system... especially if the sponsors are msi and squarespace and Asus somehow got their stuff placed...

[@AVB40000]

These casual videos with LTT staff are awesome, reminds me of the fun nature of Scrapyard Wars

[@JustATypicalGinger]

Man, David is so good at making videos with guests/less experienced hosts. It always just feels like the shoot was a blast, and that's not an easy vibe to fake. And he stomps so good too in that intro. Give him a HUGE bonus or at least a snack from me Linus pls tyty

[@Drewbert__]

“Here’s a tech tip… find the manual” DAMN 😂

[@o0Silverwolf0o]

That was fun to watch. Sometimes, it's easy to forget that while building a pc has become easy enoughand there is enough resources online to learn from for anyone to do it, a first timer would have no idea where to even begin. Linus #1 tech tip: There's a manual in the box

[@Agant.]

Nice to see much energy from everywhere, nice and funny video. Tbh i would've been interested to see a real test with multiple no-tech savy people trying to build a modern and new computer from KZbin videos, but easily excused with that energy the video brang. Nice.

[@The8BitPianist]

8:18 Linus' expression of disbelief is priceless

[@tynova4672]

Bring back Scrapyard Wars, it's what hooked me on your channel and I really miss it! Yes.

[@TheBlaze267]

luke and linus have both said scrapyard wars are in the works.

[@cppctek]

Same

[@MrMartinSchou]

While it wouldn't be a "tech tip" as such, why not make a video where Linus is the beginner competing against the experts? E.g. have him compete against Olamide doing ... well, I'm honestly not sure what a fit technician does, but it sounded like it involved sewing machines?

[@godminnette2]

This would be cool! As for what a fit technician does, one job posting states: "Fit Tech handles product measurement details to assure the products have correct sizing, specs, scales, fits, ratios and accurate documentation of all products. The Fit Tech position will be handling all aspects of fits, grading, and spec’ing from initial concept to finished production." It then lists the specific duties of: - Executing and maintaining basic fit and construction approvals through accurate garment specification. - Measuring garments and maintaining all specifications in tech packs from PP to production sample stage meeting timelines. - Creating diagrams in Excel, including digital photos to explain fit corrections and construction details. - Identifying sample quality, colour and construction issues against proto / show samples. - Recording fit comments and garment measurements in tech packs. - Collaborating with Senior Technical Designer and other team members to ensure design and fit proficiency of products. - Quality Control Report Reviews.

[@GaetanoEsse]

This video got me back to the struggle of my first builds. No one's born with all knowledge in his mind, just keep trying and enjoy the learning process 💪

[@davidleitch76]

"Number 1: It's Lego, not Legos. The plural is Lego." At last, someone who actually knows this! Showing your class, Linus.

[@MrNeocortex]

Everyone in Europe knows this

[@Decipher13]

And Canada, for the most part. “Legos” seems to be mostly an American thing.

[@vip_bimmervip_bimmer8033]

12:51 is the most genuine excitement ive ever seen from linus

[@lucasrem]

Old Car and PC is better ? what did you meant, 5 year warenty ?

[@vip_bimmervip_bimmer8033]

@@lucasremwhat the hell is your english

[@Gothun]

The way David's left foot is all over the place while he's stomping on the pc at the beginning of the video is hilarious to me for some reason.

[@jefez75]

it looks like he wishes that it was someone instead

[@blutonic2524]

This is the first LTT video I've watched completely in years because I love helping people build their first gaming PC setups, I'd always want to help people learn and solve their own technical issues which gives them the satisfaction and convenience of troubleshooting instead of calling someone to fix it. Always have thought like this since building my first PC in middle school because if people DON'T call me to fix their computer, it gives me more time to game online. ...this is why I can't make money anymore with computers, I teach people too much because it's so fun. XD

[@JJFlores197]

Oh man. You should come work for our IT dept. at the school district I work at. No matter how much you teach certain people that the "out of paper" light on the printer indicates that they need to put paper in the paper tray, they'll forget how to do it or not understand what that means.... Its maddening at times.

[@XDM_Studios]

That really is impressive that people who have zero experience in building computers were able to build a functional one with very little outside help. This should help ease other beginners who are doubting their computer building skills and to giving it a shot.

[@questionm2786]

I love how charismatic everyone is at the company

[@benwu7980]

It is honestly amazing seeing the type of team they've built up over the years. There's so many that only rarely appear on camera, but when do, it's like some cameo scene in a movie where they steal the scene

[@panvlk]

Or more likely the only people they put on camera is the charismatic minority:).

[@costafilh0]

I see you haven't met Dan yet! lol

[@cortesacrawford]

@@panvlk I would agree. Linus recently said on the WAN that it doesn't matter how bad someone is on camera, they can have a great section in a video if it's short enough. So since this is a long shoot, I imagine these 2 were selected for being PC building newbs and their camera presence.

[@unholydonuts]

Seems like a fun place to work at.

[@agentb42]

this video has such a great manic energy, also a great workplace camaraderie showcase, good stuff

[@lufferov]

So the TL:DW is Asus sponsored the case for these builds and the video demonstrated how crap the case was in both builds with components not fitting.... GOOD JOB ASUS!

[@Nixsy924]

Linus, I can tell when the format casually changes and i have to say, the lack of cutting in this video and the PC MAC KILLER around some segments had me rolling, like after you did the "okay segway", keep doing that, thanks

[@darkenblade986]

12:30 is a gem of a clip

[@trevorbeingtrevor]

Linus having to going toe to toe with two people who have help, LTT videos, a simpler build with a good motherboard AND host the video most of the time is wild. Besides all the fun, the mastery of his craft was on display in this one. Great video!

[@melbuilt]

The excitement the girls had as time rolled on was just wholesome. They really came together to try and win. My kudos to Linus for taking the harder approach and making the competition more even, in the end they had fun and we all became winners.

[@kngkunaat]

5:55 love that RTFM with feeling :D

[@somedrunkdude6804]

Lol, I've taught 5 people how to build PC's now, and 99% of the time that consists of me drinking beer watching something on TV, and just saying "Read the manual" over and over.

[@sebastiansander7626]

So you haven't taught anyone then...?

[@somedrunkdude6804]

@@sebastiansander7626 My job was to teach them to build a computer, not hold their hand, and they learned a lot. They learned the most valuable lesson anyone can teach them when it comes to building things. Read the manual. If I taught them how to build their specific machine, then they would feel confident with only that machine. When they were done... they were confident that they could build pretty much any computer I put in front of them, because they knew where to find the answers. Maybe your parents should have taught you manners. Or were they just sitting there drinking beer and watching TV while you failed to put together your Lego car because you didn't read the manual?

[@sebastiansander7626]

@@somedrunkdude6804 I was taught to explain something to the individual I was teaching, demonstrate it to them, guide them through doing so themselves, then "enable", I. E. Supervise afterwards. Not only does this result in a more confident and self reliant builder, but it allows them to teach in the same effective way I taught them. To finish this pointless argument about teaching differences, I, too, am an avid drunk, because I'm a German national. So let's drink one and perhaps agree to disagree 😂

[@sebastiansander7626]

@@somedrunkdude6804 also the comment about my manners was out of left field, you're the one getting heated over an internet argument, stooge 😭😭😭 Shoulda fully read your comment earlier, now I know for a fact you're here to disagree no matter what🤣😭

[@somedrunkdude6804]

@@sebastiansander7626 I have no interest in disagreeing just to disagree. I just found your comment rude. Quite possibly an overreaction on my part, but that was how it was interpreted. I'm used to normal social media where everything is combative. I made sure they didn't mess anything up and inspected their work afterward. I also gave them video tutorials to watch before even coming to my house for the build. My "99%" comment was an exaggeration for comedic effect. Of course, if they got super nervous about something I would make sure they wouldn't hurt anything. I agree, this is a pointless argument over teaching differences, and my family is originally from Germany on my mom's side, so yes, I will raise a beer, call it a difference of teaching styles, and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. *cheers*

[@lathrael7152]

Please bring back the the one liner video intro animations. I miss those.

[@ethanshank4687]

Please! I loved those!

[@shawnsmith3741]

Right!

[@donc-m4900]

Agree. Ls has said that views drop when that plays, so I don't think they will.

[@HotdogSosage]

Nah I'm glad not to have to sit through it

[@jarencascino7604]

Hadnt even noticed they were gone

[@SariusxX]

5:09 phrasing!

[@tenisen549]

Always like a classic computer build Linus. This episode was my favorite. My favorite episode, Good Work! 🙂

[@Saxm13]

9:00 Also Lego generally aren't fire hazards with electricity running through them. Also also Lego don't have tiny pins and chips that can destroy the entire thing if not careful. There are so many reasons for new builders to be timid during a first build. Patience is the best trait to have for a newbie.

[@killingtimeitself]

hence why adult lego. Though lets be honest, if you're building lego, you aren't speedrunning, speed is never exactly a defining factor with lego. And the amount of time it takes doesnt correspond to the difficulty of something either, just the invested effort.

[@XBitX]

Plus, as was literally the most evident in this entire video, even experienced people get things wrong. Like how the cases couldn't fit most of the hardware. And the age old, sometimes stuff just goes wrong, like the CPU pins on Linus' build. Building a computer is not easy. Period. The people that made those comments definitely made mistakes and just conveniently didn't mention them.

[@masrfaker]

Also if you want to build an optimized build for a certain workflow (gaming / work station), then it is no longer lego. You will have to refer the motherboard diagram to figure out which parts will have bottlenecks, and then decide what to buy and where to insert it. Some parts can even prevent other parts from working altogether. It's not that simple. And there are also some pitfalls with technology compatibility, that are not mentioned in the manuals, and you are just supposed to know about this sort of stuff and google it.

[@TheHammerGuy94]

The first build will always be the hardest. ofc it feels cakewalk if you rebuilt yours at least 5 times trying to do maintainance. or at least 3 PCs.

[@alangarde2928]

It's a lot more expensive (and potentially catastrophic) if you mash a PC part over a lego brick. It's a lot more straightforward than it was many years ago, but it's still not something I'll take for granted and rush.

[@EpicwaterGamer]

12:51 Oh the pure joy was felt through the screen :D

[@sabermajora408]

I also used the last guide I need to buid my current rig! It helped a lot!

[@oagilenamoshe1831]

First LTT video that has had me chickling from start to finish!!! Maria & Olamide are gems

[@ajlambo1995]

25:03 not just the cable management, but the cable womanagement and childrenagement too

[@TherapyGel]

Maria's a natural on-camera tbh, she could be the resident noob of LTT lmao

[@sherr6847]

but then she'll no longer be the resident noob of LTT

[@lordmoos3]

@@sherr6847 But then they can get a new noob, and Maria would be the mentor. Like Sith, but with technology... and maybe less killing.

[@smallqwaro]

​@@lordmoos3rflmao 😂😂😂 sith? 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

It's the short energy

[@ToneHutt]

@@xahst Always two, there is. No more, no less. 🤣

[@ItsMias_]

One of the most fun LLT vids in a while imo! Good job tram

[@NickoTyn]

ASUS sending those PC Cases for this video was their worst idea ever. Nothing fits in that PC Case.

[@valtarg1299]

4:29 : Good bad ad for Crucial bc the P5 plus has a Dram cache and is a good SSD that can be had at a reasonable price for its performance and endurance

[@topmandog1]

They are updating the video soon

[@Daniel-zy1ir]

Also poor Asus - they sent in cases that were used in the video and only caused problems. Too little clearance for a big tower cooler and along with other incompatibilities bad for big gpu's. Felt like an anti-sponsorship given that it is not a small case and still caused so many hiccups

[@WilliamHaisch]

@@Daniel-zy1ir Yes! My thoughts exactly! 😂

[@benwu7980]

@@Daniel-zy1ir They also sent those 4080's, though maybe not at the same time. It's quite informative though when seeing that the builds were spec'd by non-noobs, yet both gfx cards wouldn't fit in, and neither would the cpu air-cooler. I've had it happen once, so not throwing too much shade, and that was in a Thermaltake Armor case which is massive. The Coolermaster V8 GTS cpu cooler was massive too, but sidepanel of case has a 250mm fan that eats into internal depth clearance

[@chrisrnz]

Lol Linus saying just read the manual and yet that EK hole mount guide has been included with EK packaging for like ... ever.

[@Kirsty_McKay]

Such a fun video and you can tell everyone involved was having a great time. Really loved it.

[@kylosalvesen]

How the HECK is this, the only video in the world that features people shorter than Linus, not sponsored by dbrand?

[@thezwordguy]

I love David's more writer role recently it feels like its his destiny. He's genuinely one of the most entertaining LTT people

[@Aldarris]

Shoutout to PCWizKids Tech Talk, taught me how to build a PC on youtube back in 2010. We've got a lot of great guides since then.

[@brucepreston3927]

I was just thinking back to when they did a blindfolded building competition but they had someone telling them what to do...I remember Dennis trying to install the CPU blindfolded and just mushing every pin in the socket! lol...I really enjoy these types of videos

[@lordkazzakgeneral]

Love that David has started writing. Him being in front of the camera more is partially filling a TJM-shaped hole.

[@anumeon]

"Ohh.. I am afraid that the coolant loop will be quite operational, when your time expires.." Darth Linus

[@darkenblade986]

18:15 linus sigma moment

[@scottcondie1363]

I appreciated the difficulties you faced with parts that dont fit together. A lot of the time in speccing out a system is ensuring compatibility of all the parts, well that and wasting time dreaming of the parts you cant afford

[@elone3997]

Nice feel good vid - always dig the Linus/David collabs ☺️

[@Sethfilms]

This will make great shorts content! So many fun SMALL moments.

[@SamuelKeller-cn8xe]

GREAT content Linus! Would you consider making an updated How to build a pc video? (the last one was a bit older and the new tech is beginning to make it obsolete)

[@shawnsmith3741]

In a recent WAN show they said they would be updating the "Last PC Build Guide You Will Ever Need" periodically. I think they are working on updating it pretty soon from the way he was talking about it.

[@SamuelKeller-cn8xe]

@@shawnsmith3741 Ok! Thanks for the Info! :)

[@Jessev741]

8:42 I'm so glad Linus corrected people saying 'LEGOs'

[@piratetv1]

It's always been Legos to me.

[@Jessev741]

@@piratetv1 you've always been wrong 👍

[@piratetv1]

@@Jessev741 and yet perfectly happy as long as i don't step on them

[@jeepdave]

but he's still wrong... there is actually no plural of Lego... as Lego is the name for the 'system of interconnecting blocks'... Lego pieces are what you actually have many of and use when you play "Lego".

[@danishprince2760]

08:44 - You just scored a lot of points with your Danish viewers

[@yo.adrian]

Even for a seasoned veteran computer building as myself (I built computers for people at a computer store) I still read a guide just in case things change. It's a little more complicated than putting a square peg into the circle hole (or something like that).

[@Quokkat7]

We need more Maria and Olamide! they are GREAT!

[@meta7517]

I like that Linus suggests another guide before "the last guide you'll ever need"

[@xunfrayxunfray1482]

What would be an interesting idea is have this but add into it the purchasing of parts, the people that are less knowledgeable about computer parts would get maybe 2000 dollars and Linus would get 1000-1500 dollars to buy parts. And after the building part we could compare the specs to see how knowledge impacts PC part picking. The less knowledgable individuals would only have access to the internet to find the parts they want and they can't ask for help from other co-workers.

[@jcto6013]

"are you trying to troll with us?" awesome!

[@sturdybutter]

You know it’s gonna be good when Game-Master David is running the show

[@DrToonhattan]

Hey, Linus! I have an idea for a video: Get an elderly relative who doesn't have the first clue about computers, and they have to build one themselves using only yourself on the phone as help. You can't see what they're doing or know what parts they have.

[@424kristofer]

i'm pretty sure youtube's video lenght limit is 24 hours

[@jimmyadaro]

@@424kristofer 💀 😂

[@tcrv84]

Nice video. Always love to see pc builds with someone that didn't build one ever. would be cool in live video.