This Computer is Trolling Me... - MAINGEAR MG-1

[@GregSalazar]

Expandable foam bags have made it "slightly" bearable to ship PCs, however, I've still had issues shipping via Air Freight (they love to tear apart the AIO/loop to test the liquid).

[@hippo_3976]

Never seen your channel before. Ima check it out!

[@sams_gaming_lounge]

@@hippo_3976 I personally enjoy the fix or flop series that he does, very quality stuff.

[@hippo_3976]

@@sams_gaming_lounge I’ll have to check that out!

[@genericscottishchannel1603]

why

[@UnicornGriefer]

@@sams_gaming_lounge nothing tops the PCDC series

[@cjnf11]

Linus: Shrugs when Sarah shakes the GPU Also Linus: BANGS 4090 WITH HIS FIST

[@Desteny1v1]

Haha

[@tehpanda64]

shroud is doing it right, you know... getting partial ownership in an already pretty good PC builder lmao

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

neevr heard of this shroud

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

Nope, doing it right would just be getting paid to promote.

[@jayt4801]

@@biggestthreattoyourexistence can make more money being a partial owner though.

[@vr0k3n]

@@biggestthreattoyourexistence that'd be the lazy way, not the right way

[@jayt4801]

@jackmehoff8488 of course. Gotta decide if the risk to reward is there and I'm sure buddy has an accountant who can help figure it out.

[@Just_a_commenter]

That front panel feature is pretty damn cool, but Linus, come on. You know what happens when you tell a bunch of people not to do something. You know what's going to happen now. Lmao

[@augustoalvarez6766]

Yes he knows. Free marketing.

[@Askorti]

that's exactly why he said it.

[@defeatSpace]

sun tzu marketing technique

[@gorkskoal9315]

lol next on roasting your PC.... Linus: ok wait so what's going on here this is the 200th one with that awful meme photo on the io pannel.

[@breadboi420]

he knows but i actually feel like he starts to really be done with that one picture. we should maybe really stopp

[@Matt-wc2mf]

For the GPU bracket, that's just how Cooler Master is doing their branding these days. They're doing the same minimalist branding as Starbucks and McDonalds where they no longer put text in the logo. The logo is now just the squished hexagon. You can see it on all their recent cases too like the NR200.

[@hihellothere9569]

@@iamaduckquack it's pretty good

[@Jaeeden]

@@dieselbaby they tried saying "garbage"

[@FuckGoogle502]

I have that exact bracket holding my 2080, bought from amazon a while back. Same branding.

[@Haitham0]

its not actually about the marketing. its more for saving money, not printing the words in thousands of products saves them a lot of money. same reason why you dont get a charger with phones now

[@Jaeeden]

@@Haitham0 the phone charger thing seems wrong. Like, Apple and Samsung still make and sell the charges separately. Really the only reason they removed charges from boxes is so they can make more money. Apple stopped putting chargers in boxes the same year they started shipping iPhones with USB-C to Lightning cables. Keep in mind that by this point every past iPhone has shipped with a USB-A charger...

[@wallymaingear]

Awesome video Linus! There's a switch on the RGB controller allowing you to switch from software controls to the physical remote. We recommend people use software, hence we ship it by default. Some people prefer to remove the software and use the remote, so we include it. Thank you and Happy New Year! CEO / MAINGEAR

[@ChristopherWoods]

That's a neat solution. What controllers did you end up going with for local override or did you OEM something?

[@warhammerfaction]

Great solution

[@FlyboyHelosim]

But isn't the hardware basically running through software anyway?

[@amaizen4817]

@@FlyboyHelosim software controlled runs through PC software, hardware controlled most likely runs through computing components on the little controller board itself, thus not putting further load on the cpu

[@Cosmoflips]

Is this the moment where i should ask for free PC?

[@acecalderon8376]

Linus being physically rough with tech ✔️

[@cerealport2726]

It's not as delicate as some people seem to think it is. Sure, it shouldn't be thrown around the room and dropped on the floor if it can be avoided, but, really, people are ridiculously over-sensitive about this stuff. CPU or socket pins though... that's different, but not overly so, if one is not an idiot.

[@stanleybochenek1862]

Linus sad face

[@thekingfd]

The tech: "harder daddy"

[@VRavTech]

TechDaddy

[@cerealport2726]

@nosoyallowed828 Yes, I watched the video.... and I really don't see a problem. The card was supported by the case, plus the extra GPU support. The PC worked when he plugged it in (as if it wouldn't...). I'm not saying anyone should be deliberately rough with hardware, but it's far less delicate than the majority of histrionic whiners seem to understand. I spent 3+ years working in a mobile gas laboratory built into a 40ft shipping container. Every week or 2, the lab would be moved on the back of a truck over extremely rough dirt roads, then dumped on the ground at the new site. Far from delicate handling. The only thing we put in a Pelican case for a move was a Chromatograph, and even that stayed in the lab under a bench, None of the standard rack mounted computers, or the desktop computers (all with spinning drives) failed due to loose connections, or bits breaking off. Never had monitors fall off the walls either. Had a couple of monitor power cables come loose, and an unsecured air-conditioner come out of the wall and smash itself on the floor half way across the lab, but that was it. Toughen up, "dude".

[@TheDragonGuyYT]

"if they wanted it unboxed carefully they would have given it to someone else" 🤣🤣🤣

[@KamiFrost99]

Linus woke up and chose violence 😂

[@llamavoid7696]

Sarah: hold my coffee

[@jts0221]

When I worked at a local IT/Computer repair shop and one of our longest business clients called and asked if we could get his grandsons PC setup as they ordered him one. I was not expecting to arrive at a huge house and then be greeted with a monster sized MainGear with a custom loop that I needed to fill. At first I was a bit offput because... damn you're spoiled kid... but after working with it I was astounded at the attention to detail. There was the fluid, the instructions that anyone could follow, a recovery media and all the manuals needed. The build itself was immaculate and the entire time I was there I was in awe. It was like seeing a Ferrari and getting to drive it a bit too ha!, had to test it out to make sure everything was good! Nonetheless. it left a very positive view of that company; definitely seemed like quality. Not for me though, I like to build mine too much

[@JimmyMak]

8:16 Oh hi Mark. 🤣 Should have been with “I did not hit her, it's not true, I did not.”

[@maingear]

What design should we send next for the Short Circuit MG-1?

[@TheGulfryd]

make a side panel of him dropping something

[@thebloon9061]

Please Collab with noctua for the 50s series GPUs

[@explodatedfaces]

It's pretty cool, as configured that PC is $5656 USD (7674.91 Canadian), to build a similarly situated PC without the custom graphic and in a more streamlined but still acceptable case (Corsair iCUE 5000x) will cost you about $4600 Freedom Dollars (6241.97 Canadian). Honestly, given the price of the components splitting $500 to custom graphics and $500 to warranty that is better than the independent manufacturer warranties might be a good deal for someone looking for a cool, more custom PC but lacks the building experience to dare try with the price of these parts. Not too bad of an option, it could be a little lower in price as competitors offer similar PCs without the custom graphic and with the same warranty at around the home-build price, Cyberpowerpc for instance comes in at $4763 in good old American currency (6463.15 Canadian). One competitor known for being overpriced, OriginPC does come in higher for the same deal including a custom graphic at $5,663 USD, which is a whole $7 more expensive. I'd give this a 5/10, probably just build it yourself but if you got hands like Linus and you drop everything spend the cash to not have your GPU slam into the floor at mach-7

[@IscariottActual]

Is that with MSRP for the 4090? I can't find anywhere close to MSRP IRL right now

[@explodatedfaces]

@@IscariottActual No every price there is real world pricing at the moment that I sent it with either the exact same parts of comparable performance parts. I don't care about MSRP, I care about the actual price you know? The GPU these days is usually more than half the price of the total build. It's a great way to estimate your build cost, just double your GPU price and add $50 for contingency. I did however build this one out on pcpartspicker and got the price from there.

[@GSP-76]

This case is very basic..for that price, it should have been in an 011 EVO that could be upgraded to house a custom loop.

[@explodatedfaces]

@@GSP-76 with this new generation of parts I don't know that a custom loop is an upgrade anymore than a water bucket would be an upgrade over a cup when fighting a wildfire. Sure, it's technically better, but your parts will still run 100c+ and any performance increase at that level is unnecessary. It'd be like adding 3% more top speed to a Veyron so you can get to work on time, but the roads you use are packed with traffic and you can't even get to half of your top speed anyway. It just doesn't make a lot of sense, but hey some people only want the best right?

[@GSP-76]

@@explodatedfaces It's a huge upgrade over an AIO when done right. Regardless, even if you don't do that, for the price being charged, an 011 EVO should have been used or a case in that class. You can still install custom RGB plates to the front of that case too.

[@NoahBuehler]

I'm sad, the Nerdforge PC looked so much better, can't you just run the LED's at a lower Voltage to dimm them? or as you are in a Light controlled envirement, I imageine it could also be possible to make the rest of the Studio lights brighter. I think the showcase buld should be something special, a alternative to the Nerdforge PC could also be a super stylish Sleeper...

[@swimmerboy172]

I bet they are getting some financial compensation for having the maingear pc and logo behind them. The nerd forge isn’t providing that.

[@yoshi-cs6ib]

Yeah I'm sorry but this PC is simply lame in comparison

[@noxiousophidian9634]

I felt the same. That was sooooo much cooler!!

[@vsmash2]

Hear me out. I am glad they got the Nerdforge PC out of the danger zone. It is really and art piece but its position was too precarious. There is too much flying debris on that set. It deserves better.

[@TroublesomeOwl]

They are auctioning off the Nerdforge PC at LTX anyways, so it has to go eventually

[@nightcorefusion3884]

I am 100% convinced that Linus hired a guy named Mark just to make that reference.

[@krinniv7898]

"Tis better to crush one's memes than to crush one's dreams" -Kant

[@oldfrend]

nah bruh, kant totally stole that from plato.

[@a.pigeon]

@@oldfrend plato stole that quote from Jesus

[@oldfrend]

@@a.pigeon joke doesn't work if plato lived and died long before jesus my dude.

[@a.pigeon]

@@oldfrend damnit you're right. I meant god, not jesus

[@flashbacker8935]

As a recent purchaser of a customer maingear mg-1, i luuuuuvv it. went with a 360mm aio cooler, gtx 4060ti 16gb (yes i know bad choice), and an amd 7800x3d, complimented with 32gb of ram and all that for only around 300-400 more than what pcpartpicker was saying I'd pay to build myself. Definitely worth the cost for the build quality, and I can certify that mine also came with 2 sets of internal packing foam even though my gpu isnt even a big one! All i know is modifying such a well-organized and documented PC, especially considering all experiences ive had with customer support have been phenomenal, some of the nicest and most helpful people ever!

[@wh1teraa]

please save up for a gpu upgrade. i don't know much about computers but that bottleneck sounds nasty

[@DylanClarkSallee]

The print quality on those front panels is *really* good. I wonder if you can just buy that case!

[@bim_2587]

Yeah that would be nice

[@JackMott]

order the cheapest PC, part it out, profit?

[@hubert701ify]

You can't buy just the case. It's their own company made exclusive case. Very cool case though.

[@hotnoodletruck8796]

they have a limited run of cases for sale under the "drops" section of preconfig's for 250$ with a mouse mat and custom panel.

[@aegixxer1]

I've had a 5900x/3080 Maingear system for almost 2 years now. It's been rock solid.

[@chimpo131]

make sure you update your motherboard bios!

[@aegixxer1]

@@chimpo131 oh I did. I'm actually thinking about upgrading the mb soon. The board isn't bad but I want to jazz it up a little. Maybe gain a few more USB ports.

[@fynkozari9271]

@@aegixxer1 Lame, 2 years and already switching parts. My PC will be 6 years this August 2023. Ryzen 1700 rtx 2070 1440p 144hz. It was vega56 for 2 years.

[@azin6732]

@@fynkozari9271 so you switched parts after 2 years as well

[@fynkozari9271]

@@azin6732 yeah, a gpu. In 2019 I figured, had a bunch of AMD gpus but only 1 Nvidia. Vega56 reference 2017 tech, rtx 2070 2018 tech. So why not buy the second one. Shadowplay is so much better than relive. Might be better than any software in terms of file size and quality.

[@litrick5471]

1:08 this is exactly me when moving around pelican cases at my engineering job (if they don't have anything valuable inside).

[@beau2418]

Can you do a video on motion blur? If someone with influence could explain the effects it can have with causing motion sickness/headaches, and advocate for all console games to include the option to disable it, that would be great. Or even better, if Microsoft/Sony could include a filter in the store to show if a game has the ability to disable motion blur. For some people (like me), disabling motion blur is not just a preference, it's an accessibility issue. The most recent Gears of War game (for example) has motion blur, no option to turn it off on Xbox, and I couldn't tolerate playing it unless I used my PC. I would literally get sick and have a migraine after about 15 minutes of gaming. Edit: Sorry this is somewhat irrelevant, but I saw you disable motion blur when trying Cyberpunk on this Maingear PC. If this could get the attention that Windows Modern Standby gets, maybe something could change.

[@tbunreall]

I find no motion blur and too much motion blur can cause me problems. The slightest bit where you don't really notice it, but it helps smooth out motion is the best. Some games can be a bit jittery in general

[@zero_gravity5861]

motion blur is a regrettable consequence of camera technology and should be avoided as such. why import the physical constraints of cinema into the world of gaming?

[@JeskidoYT]

@@zero_gravity5861 animators and artists use motion blur to make animations look smoother. So the inverse of gaming

[@rdmz135]

Motion blur is great on a controller, terrible on mouse n keyboard

[@superscatman4236]

@@zero_gravity5861 No, it's part of having eyes lol. Take you hand and put it in front of your face. Now shake it back and forth. You will see motion blur. Games having shitty full screen motion blur sucks. Having per object motion blur is realistic.

[@trig]

Was that a Linus Glory Hole face mask at 10:37?

[@thissideup521]

Now THAT'S the kind of merch I can get behind. And in front of.

[@games68775]

0:26 almost made a great addition to Linus Drop Tips

[@toxicturkeyy]

Definitely one of the better prebuilts, though i'd still argue for just building your own.

[@mrducky179]

Yeah the 1500 price tag for a 12400 and a 3060 is absurd, i hope they didn't just use that budget to just make it look baller

[@adaml3010]

@@mrducky179 13700k with a 4090 comes to over $7250 CAD (after taxes and conversion) from maingear lol

[@SamLoki]

@Hudson Hamman Yes, but more often then not, it's going to be at *least* a $400-500 upcharge (for mid-high specs) and could be more than $1000 for more premium specs. On top of the parts' market value alone.

[@Kenshinhugo]

I think they are hitting a cool target for gamer who don't want the hassle on owning a selfbuilt pc and are willing to pay more for quality and good service.

[@yellowbat79]

I think this argument is is gonna go forever but it's pretty simple, if you're not comfortable with building a pc on your own, and are okay with spending the extra money for that ease of mind, going with pre-builts is fine... Just watch secret shopper beforehand so you know which to choose

[@MadCowOnFire]

I picked up a maingear system a year ago and yeah I had a similar experience with my build. Everything was solid. I did have to send it back, but their support is excellent.

[@cardinalpepe]

really liked the chillness of this video

[@Nicc93]

Banging on that 4090 was so chill lol

[@cardinalpepe]

@@Nicc93 yeah that part not so much...

[@JulianDanzerHAL9001]

4:10 though to be really sure I'd put that o na sticker covering either the power button or the cable plug

[@DaimyoD0]

I need a whole video elaborating on software-controlled RGB's profound impact on performance.

[@diskreet]

Got my MG-1 Legendary (13900K, 4080) yesterday and it lives up to the high expectations. Packaging and build quality are excellent, and live up to this video (minus the hard case for shipping). No bloatware. In 3DMark benchmarks that I've run it's consistently exceeded the average score for this hardware. Running games the temps and fan speeds are well below what I expected from this hardware. The custom front plate is an awesome touch too. Their blacks on the printed plate err more toward grey than true black, but it's not bad. Brighter colors look very nice. Overall, highly recommend if you're willing to spend a bit more to have the build quality, warranty, customization, and ease they offer.

[@Synclon]

How much did you bought it?

[@toddthegod3221]

3,300

[@mtmccornack]

@ 10:25.... Totally missed opportunity. Front panel RGB should have had cutouts for Linus's eyes.

[@goqwertygo]

1:53 YEP YEP YEP!! absolute best RGB case control NO adware/bloatware required!! mine is an RF remote, so I don't even have to point it at anything to change the colors

[@thexgamer8240]

Linus’ face in the front piece is me when I’m looking at the price tag of this PC.

[@rajivrddadke5014]

8:15 - I UNDERSTOOD THAT REFERENCE!!! Linus has watched The Room!

[@ImpmanPDX]

That's one of the cleanest and best done pre-builds I've seen in a while.

[@LadBooboo]

2:18 anyone know what that antenna is actually called? I've been looking to replace the one that came with my motherboard which is the one Linus shows after that one

[@TheSjuris]

The first one is the shark fin moving antenna which comes with the motherboard; the other one is an aftermarket one designed to be hidden by the pc. The downside of the latter is that the pc has the potential to hinder signal quality.

[@LadBooboo]

@@TheSjuris that's kinda the reason why i wanna buy a replacement antenna

[@TheSjuris]

@@LadBooboo it’s up to you of course, but there’s a reason that the hidden antenna usually comes with the cheaper motherboards.

[@LadBooboo]

@@TheSjuris actually getting one for an X570 steel legend. It has the slot for a m.2 wifi card and holes in the I/O shield for the wires but I'm using a pair of rando antennas from an old router

[@TheSjuris]

@@LadBooboo that makes more sense then replacing the better antenna. They aren’t that expensive at all.

[@neilwilliams7376]

That's a really pretty build. I love it. Wish I could afford it!

[@erelpc]

just be richer, mate.

[@neilwilliams7376]

@@erelpc thanks mate! Great advice!

[@trowawayacc]

Just run for office. Or become a crypto scammer. 😆

[@neilwilliams7376]

@@trowawayacc Brilliant!

[@formes2388]

Depending on where you live - it can certainly be easier or harder. But to start: What is the "latte factor" - Latte, Cocacola, big mac or whatever else. In other words: What is the thing you consistently spend small amounts of money on, that you could realistically do without? If you can figure that out - you can absolutely put the money for nice system together in a year or two. That being said - where income is low vs. the price of things, it can be extremely tough and I don't have a good answer for that situation. Breaking into content creation is a difficult up hill battle - but is possible. Starting a business takes investment and figuring out a market (and if you live in a low population area, it's really tough). This being said - if you are willing to scavange old furniture, and put some work into sanding / refinishing it - you might very well be able to put together a decent side hustle, and even pick up odd jobs here and there to squirrel away money. Shy of being lucky AF, there aren't any short cuts - but the first step is asking "how can I" - and going through and figuring out the path(s) that will help you. Get out there and do it.

[@CartoonHangout]

0:49 almost snorted my soda out my nose here lol

[@snektophat9403]

wish I had my color block ltt hoodie I ordered it mid Nov and it still isnt here, missed christmas

[@failomas1443]

I hear: "playing Carmageddon here" I see you're a man of culture as well

[@ezikagirl]

you have to be a psychpath to hit a 4090- 6:11

[@n3k0lein]

04:56 i saw that plexi glass drop, don't try to hide it by cutting it out

[@Unleashed75]

Personally I say bring back the other PC. It looks so much better in that spot. Screw the editors problems

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Off topic but: I love linus. Took me many years to finally realize it but a few months ago I saw him laughing at himself for the crying on livestream from the "im thinking of retiring" thing. It was such a vulnerable moment and I am glad he now can laugh at it. Also his breakdown of LMG spending and what not and being transparent gave me a lot of respect for him.

[@hippieduck]

Totally agree with you 🤙

[@MrPointmidget]

The only thing I could see on that build is the AIO positioning. I would NOT put the radiator with the inlet and outlet on the top, while also being the highest point in the loop. If there is any air, you will airlock the loop.

[@jamiea9047]

The positioning is fine, its not optimal but it is fine (tubes at the bottom would be optimal but the 4090 is in the way, and don't think 360mm will fit in the top of the case). The only definitely bad positioning is having the pump at the top of the loop, with the positioning of having the tubes at the top you might get some extra gurgling noise but that should be it. If there is sufficient air in the aio in the loop to be causing a problem in that orientation then the aio needs to be RMA'd.

[@ChristopherWoods]

isn't it better to have a little air in the rad than have an airlock in the pump head?

[@carlwillows]

@Christopher Woods yes, there is very little air in an aio and you just need to keep it away from the pump.

[@Freestyle80]

let me guess u will link that bullshit GN video now to say “oMG thIs iS wRoNg” another person who DIDNT WATCH that video

[@ChristopherWoods]

@@Freestyle80 that video is fine, the issue is some people skimreading the video or skipping to the end ;)

[@zengrath]

Lmao 7:14 the RGB of the PC matches Linus's shirt! His shirt is the classic rainbow RGP colors, haha.

[@paulct91]

0:20 - The DISREPECT!!

[@carpelunam]

"oh, hiiii Mark" 8:16

[@killerexe007]

I'm always surprised by how ridiculously big the 4090 is

[@TheCerealHobbyist]

I bought a small form factor from MainGear and had the very same experience! I have built my own machines since my first 286 and have never been so happy with a PC!

[@meqativ]

0:56 LinusNotDropTips

[@azure224]

Evil linus

[@xxDrain]

That front panel is a very wise development. I love that it's magnetic AND the panel's ARGB is pin and pad connected to the PC. No wires, no hassle. I bet many people order more than 2 custom panels. Maybe you can modify the ARGB loop to create some patterns on the panel too!

[@SamiKankaristo]

Editors definitely missed a beat not editing 8:36-8:41 before 8:16

[@ImmanuelWoodworking]

1:34 I almost snorted my New Year’s Eve margarita 😂

[@OotoriKyouya]

I would like to give these companies a chance, but they don't have a lot of options for gaming pc with fan cooling only. Majority are liquid cooling

[@TheNpcNoob]

Liquid cooling is better, which is why the majority employ it on higher end systems

[@testjeaapiel9707]

if a pc cooled by fans is enough for you, you shouldnt by these configs to begin with :)

[@liamhop6148]

@@TheNpcNoob agreed, i got a fan cooled 3090 trinity pc from nzxt and had to downgrade to a 3080 ti fe just to run games without my gpu overheating and crashing

[@OotoriKyouya]

@@TheNpcNoob That's debatable. Remember, Linus did a video on liquid cooling vs fans and the conclusion was fans were better. The main reason why I want fan cooling are for two reasons: Longevity and Maintenance.

[@TheNpcNoob]

@@OotoriKyouya you forget, with the heat generated by the latest CPU & GPUs being pushed to the max, air cooling is inadequate. You’ll be pushing hot air into hot air, but with liquid cooling (at least one component), you can drastically reduces temps and/or prevent one component from hampering the cooling of another. However, for lesser heat generating components, air cooling can be better. Especially depending on the case and airflow pressure.

[@ThisIsNotMyHandle]

What's up with the 4:56 cut? The plastic thingy clearly falls out but then there's a retake where the bag is put back and the plastic thingy is untouched.

[@S666GRJ]

"Look if they wanted it be unboxed carefully they'd have sent it to someone else" - Linus

[@Ikxi]

7:45 Hope those spring pins are actually good. My room's quite dusty, so I clean the filters on the PC at least every month. I wonder how many cycles those springs can handle. I heard that they aren't the greatest for many cycles.

[@Neoxon619]

At first, I thought it'd be dbrand who made this PC given how often they troll Linus.

[@A7XNoiD]

8:16 was a reference to The Room?

[@piratetaurussackinhaff9402]

1300 watt potential is like running a high powered microwave all the time 🌩. I wonder what it actually uses at various loads. I'm an efficiency fanatic. Does it show?

[@testjeaapiel9707]

it be running as 1300 watt, no more no less, efficiency fanatic? so you underclock your cpu/gpu? or do you think your a fanatic :P?

[@scott420]

@@testjeaapiel9707 I think he means what kind of power it draws from the wall socket because the conversion isnt 100% efficient, thats why ratings such as 80 plus gold exist to show how efficient it is

[@testjeaapiel9707]

​@@scott420 If its 1300 watt, its max 1300 watt, its never gonna be 1500 watt. the higher efficiency you have, less power goes up into heat. but its still max 1300 watt.

[@ChristopherWoods]

The PSU will just draw as much as it requires for that moment based on the hardware demands, so if the system only needs 250 watt at idle that's all you'll use. It won't always draw 1300 watts. The 80+ rating is a good indicator to overall efficiency of the PSU. What a higher rated PSU does do is let you benefit from greater efficiency at higher current draw (and improved power factor at midrange loads). So as you begin to approach 1 kilowatt your PSU won't be starting to sag across its rails as much, nor should it struggle as much to deal with very brief but very high transient load spikes which seem to be becoming the norm with chungus GPUs. If you undervolt and underclock the GPU and undervolt the CPU, you'll probably never draw more than 500-600 watts at the wall during almost all workloads. Best way to find out is to run your machine off a UPS with some monitoring built in (or through an inline power monitor socket). I strongly suggest a good UPS with Active Power Factor Correction as insurance for your $$$ rig. But with the beefier PSUs, having the headroom is a big benefit when you want to open the taps or seriously overclock and remove power limits.

[@Real.eKolin]

@@testjeaapiel9707 the psu is rated for 1300W, it should be able to pull 1500W without any issues but then you are risking tripping the security or straight up frying it.

[@mascal0047]

10:11 has Linus forgotten how the internet works coz that's what everyone is getting 😂😂😂

[@pirulino396]

Dear Linus Can you please gift me a gaming setup for this new year? Kind Regard and Happy New Year.

[@johndicus123]

I've never had so much fun watching an unboxing video! And that seems an excellent computer. When you pulled the packing from the PU I went "Ooohhhh, ahhhh" and then you looked at it and did the same, LOL.

[@Bynming]

No one's going to notice the quick cut at 4:55 just ship it

[@Gatorade69]

Quick cut ? I don't see it.

[@bgezal]

@@Gatorade69 The GPU support was pushed off, then reattached.

[@RimelightX]

I was looking at how that foam was placed and had a feeling it was going to fall when he removed it and as expected from Linus Drop Tips, it did fall, but it got edited out.

[@smeemcgee8414]

love the fact that he mentioned Carmageddon one of my fav old games

[@Eli-zb2yj]

When I see expensive pc I know that Linus will drop it

[@yakitatefreak]

Either that or a horrible segue into a sponsorship spot

[@Pichufan172]

8:16 that slick Room reference

[@ludacrisxml]

THE AMOUNT OF ANXIETY I GOT WHEN HE SMACKED THE 4090.... DONT DO IT TO ME

[@cerealport2726]

Seems it was so intense that your caps-lock is stuck in the 'on' position. Perhaps you should consult someone about abnormal levels of anxiety caused by, well, nothing, really. Good luck, and I hope you find the help you need.

[@marhensa]

not anxiety for me, it was like "what are you doing wtf!?" moment.

[@scorchthelost]

I ordered a Maingear a couple years ago because of how well they did in the secret shopper videos. Solid PC.

[@resean2727]

What prebuilt tier did u get and how was it so far?

[@scorchthelost]

@@resean2727 It was called the VYBE stage 3. Ryzen 5 5600x, 16 gb Ram, 3060ti. I've since upgrade the motherboard, ram, and case (needed more space)

[@shannonolivas9524]

I liked the Cyberpunk PC Martina made for you guys a lot more. Seeing it get replaced with Shroud's more generic looking (cute front panels aside) new PC builder PC is a disappointment.

[@tehshadowy]

that Cooler Master gpu anti sag tower doesn't have logo on retail ones too. I have one and its the same as in Maingear PC.

[@paulbradburn4707]

its so funny that he is just punching a 4090😄

[@drbrofessor7956]

The Case where it is delivered in is sick

[@magnasson]

I bought a Maingear PC during the pandemic when finding parts for a reasonable price was nearly impossible. I've been very happy with my choice. Price was reasonable and I got exactly what I wanted with no issues except 1 of my RGB Fan headers came loose in shipping.

[@michaelyang838]

One thing I’ll say from my previous main gear build is that they didn’t change the its ram os settings, so it was not at full performance for when i received it

[@surft]

So did Main Gear pay so that their computer would be the showcase computer for Short Circuit?

[@The_Noblest_Roman]

If they paid, they would be explicitly listed as the sponsor. In a video like this (and most ShortCircuit videos) it's a more symbiotic arrangement where the companies send their product for free to get exposure to the audience for advertising purposes, while the channel gets a hopefully compelling source of content for their video. Some manufacturers may even want the review product back afterwards, depending on the item. The big difference is that if the video is sponsored, the manufacturer gets some editorial control and can dictate certain talking points. In a regular video like this they're providing the "topic" (the product to be showcased) while the host gives their first impressions, and the manufacturer has no editorial control.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

@@The_Noblest_Roman It's far from ideal when the supplier knows exactly which PC is going to the reviewer though.

[@noahluppe]

Why though is the RGB in the changeable front cover, not on a separate (changeable) one, so if you wanna change the design it's both cheaper and less wasteful as you only switch out a printed plate. The diffuser could be on the design plate to give a smooth surface, so it still would look monolithic.

[@Chexmaster]

Wow there selling a 2500 PC with a 3050 in it.

[@arutezza]

honestly the idea of previewing parts and doing a custom front pannel seems really cool, wish i had that option when i was building mine

[@DJ_Penguin]

Honestly I'm thinking of just buying the case and psu. That front panel is honestly priceless. It instantly changes the look of your PC, and you can make it whatever you want. I'd honestly just get a fully built one just for that feature, and that's saying something coming from a person adamant on just Frankensteining builds for cheap

[@evelynashe8701]

I've bought two maingear PCs in years past and had excellent experiences both time. The price was a less pleasant experience, but it was well worth it!

[@gamertrem1884]

Thats some really well done RGB and the swappable front panels is pretty awesome. They did a good job with the custom artwork on it.

[@io3220]

Happy new year Linus!

[@JackHalfTheMan]

8:15 "Oh, hi Mark" Your joke was not lost on me!

[@Jake-sg1xr]

Confused as to why the MG-1 Shroud edition comes with a 1000w power supply (according to their website) and yet they sent you one with a 1300w EVGA?

[@plamen5358]

Weren't the tubes supposed to be on the bottom side of the radiator? Seems like a problem that can lead to more noise or even dying pump. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong

[@TheSjuris]

That will not kill or damage any pump. Might get a little noise when you start b

[@jorgebustillos8469]

The old one was the best ever, I bet your editors can make it work

[@yylion]

nice to see the teacup hand in the background at 7:00

[@massam9343]

what case is that from? i search pelican and different result come out. also is the front panel have zero airflow?? isnt that bad for a 4090??

[@VintageFenrir]

Wait, are those expanding foam bags really that expensive? I work at a place that does packing (general packing for shipping) and we'll throw a bunch of those into some boxes to fill space.

[@MaXwellFalstein]

Is the Nerd Forge PC going to be auctioned at LTX2023? If not, can I buy it? If yes, I will bid at the auction. I would love to work with both LTT and Nerd Forge to upgrade the displays to OLED and use Crestron for IP video-walling.

[@mechbest8685]

The main gear laptop Linus reviewed two years is still going strong over here. I got a few others to buy one too and theirs are still going! Great brand

[@louieavi]

This was the video that ultimately pushed me to buy the Shroud Ultimate Boost (2 days old as of this writing). I cringed at the 0% for 18mon price paid as I waited for it to come in but once I started using the machine my buyers remorse went away completely. I'm not a huge gamer (occasional weekends) but I did get it for when I play Star Citizen and maybe DCS in the future to work with my HOTAS/HOSAS setup. Its not a Maingear issue but my GOXLR Mini stopped working due to driver support for Windows 11 so I hope my Bridge Case works well. With all there search I did before and after my purchase, I feel confident my Maingear purchase was the best pick, especially are gone the days of me putting together my own build to save a penny. One note is my rig did not come with shipping bags and the oval magnetic CPU heat sync cover (??) was flopping around freely. That could have been bad if you shook the PC like a snow globe :)

[@pandoo____]

The remote literally has a RC/MB button at the top... so you can choose if its remote controlled or motherboard controlled

[@christophergriffis7019]

Don't know if I'd call the maingear a showcase pc but they looking like a solid prebuilt option!

[@nate_23]

3:20 I wish the cables were actually long enough on my pc so I could Cable manage like this

[@bushmaori]

I love how much of a good sport Linus is when it comes to his own image

[@HyPeDCommando]

Sorry for the stupid question, but what software or program was he using to determine the lows and 1%s of the gpu in the top right? I know steam has a built in one, but i wanna be able to monitor the temp if possible and frames. Thanks!

[@timg2655]

4:46 Linus tucking his hair in futility. It doesn't even stay tucked for a second

[@ThomasBreus]

Ha! The Room reference at 8:16 :D

[@manoz6194]

Lovely mirror finish on that last panel