{"id":459,"title":"Building a $100,000 PC for Minecraft","description":"This video details the creation of a custom, $100,000 desk PC for Minecraft YouTuber Karl Jacobs. The project involved meticulously designing and machining a solid aluminum desk to house top-tier gaming components, including a powerful CPU, GPU, and an elaborate water-cooling system. The video also highlights the high-end audio setup, monitors, and streaming peripherals, emphasizing the extreme attention to detail and cost. Despite the desk's impressive specifications, the video humorously points out that many of the high-end components offer diminishing returns for gaming performance compared to their cost. The project was sponsored by Flexispot, whose E7 desk legs were chosen for their stability, even though the final desk exceeded their weight limit.","slug":"building-a-100-000-pc-for-minecraft","creator":"LinusTechTips","duration":1148.714376,"tags":["Karl Jacobs","Minecraft","gaming PC","custom PC build","desk PC","Linus Tech Tips","Flexispot","water cooling","luxury tech","PC modding","high-end components","extreme PC"],"transcription":"Karl Jacobs, a Minecraft YouTuber with more money than brains, reached out to us because he wanted to beat Minecraft on a $100,000 PC. I can't help him beat Minecraft. But I can sure as shoot build a $100,000 PC. It took six months and our bill actually ended up exceeding the $100,000 payment we received from Karl, but I'm extremely proud of the product our team delivered. This desk PC is an ode to opulence, a portrait of prosperity, a ballad to the bourgeoisie. You guys get the point. It looks freaking awesome. But beyond the looks, every single detail of this build was meticulously thought out and executed. Let's have a closer look. At our sponsor. Huge shout out Flexispot for sponsoring this video. We decided on their E7 desk legs and if you stick around, you're going to learn more about the build and see just how much weight these legs can support. Karl was very particular that the PC needed to cost $100,000. The only problem with that is that gaming computers, even fancy ones, don't cost $100,000. Now, we could just cheat and build a server with a bunch of 30 terabyte Kioxia SSDs, or we could build an AI workstation with half a dozen GPUs in it and then just as many terabytes of RAM. But the thing is that none of those things would make it any better for playing Minecraft. In fact, it would probably be worse. Now, Minecraft does technically support SLI. As does Nvidia's workstation line of GPUs. So if we could toss four of those into a computer, that would eat up a lot of our budget. But when I tested out Quad SLI on the Comino Grando RM, it was a mixed bag to say the least. We tripled our FPS in Rise of the Tomb Raider, but the frame times were so bad and inconsistent, the experience was actually worse. And when I tried to run Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the system blue screen so hard, I needed to completely reinstall Windows. So for components then, we just picked the fastest gaming stuff that exists. A Core i9 13900KS, RTX 4090, 64 gigs of DDR5 memory, and a premium Z790 motherboard from EVGA. All of which came to $5,000. That's it? $5,000? How are we going to spend the rest of the money? By building something to put those parts in that is so damn expensive, it will blow your mind. And what better way to show off a top of the line PC like this one than a desk PC. And it kind of makes sense, right? Like furniture is crazy expensive. Like, like look at this thing. You can't even put a computer in it. What a rip off. So, with that solved, we had a new set of challenges to overcome. We were very concerned about our fancy desk surviving the 5,000 km journey to Karl. We didn't want another PewDiePie situation. Linus, I need tech support. But what if we could kill two birds with one stone. By creating a desk that is both absurdly expensive and also nearly impossible for FedEx to destroy. But don't try. By milling it out of a single solid block of aluminum. Now, designing something like that is a lot of work. So, I assigned it to Alex, who also decided that it was too much work, and assigned Gary to hire a new employee. Meet Tim. I spent the next two months of my life staring at SolidWorks and coordinating with our machinist Amish to design a computer desk that feels like you're sitting in a Thai fighter. And more importantly, is possible to machine. We decided against doing it out of a single block of aluminum because if there are internal stresses in the stock, the whole thing could banana when we take it off of the mill. And also because if we break it into three pieces, Amish will be able to get extra fancy with the machining using his five axis mill. Many, many, many revisions later, we were ready to start machining. The desk was machined by SS CADCAM in Squamish and over four weeks, Amish's machines removed a total of 1,075.2 pounds of aluminum. Don't worry, it's all getting recycled. Leaving us with possibly the most beautiful computer case ever made. Make sure to get subscribed by the way, because we're going to have a full build video for this bad boy coming out soon. It was just way too much for one video. What all are you even doing over here? No! Now, when you order from a boutique system builder, the computer comes with a checklist where they verified that everything was working as intended. For instance, this one came with the Origin we recently made a video on. And because we here at Linus Tech Tips strive for the utmost in professionalism, we have created our own checklist that will be filled out by myself, the CEO, and will be included in the package so that Karl can trust that we have tested everything that is interesting to show in a video. Uh, starting with the sound system. In total, $12,000 was spent ensuring that the auditory experience of this PC could blow the doors off of Karl's streaming room with incredibly accurate sound. To achieve this, we've used two Genelec 8341A three-way point source studio monitors. Now, normal speakers look a little something like this. We've got our woofer and we've got our tweeter here and here. But the distance between these two can actually cause minute phase problems. Well, not on the Genelecs. Here, the tweeter, the mid, and the woofer all come from exactly the same spot, which in theory improves imaging. But what these can't do is play really low notes, which is why we've also included the 7360A subwoofer. This should be able to faithfully recreate 20 hertz, which is widely considered to be the lowest note that humans can hear. Oh, we're getting some harmonics in there. Weird. Oh, that's Minecraft. And pass. Next up, Genelec claims that this system should be able to reach 110 decibels without distortion. So, to verify, We hit 98. That's pretty good. Whoa, that's really loud. We settled on Flexispot's E7 as the base of our project for two reasons. One, obviously, we want to stick with the best of the best for this project. And two, we needed something that was capable of holding up all this weight, since these legs can support up to 355 pounds. As you can see here, within the actual weight limit, it has no issues. But in this case, we underestimated just how much our end product would weigh. Our PC desk ended up being about 380 pounds. So it needs a little bit of help adjusting the height since we're pushing it to its limits. But unless you have a 370 pound plus desk at home, it shouldn't be an issue. It's built with a thicker, solid carbon steel frame to make it extra durable and extra sturdy. Like check this out. You guys are all right up there. Which is really important when your desk weighs as much as this one does, or actually just really important in general, so your monitor doesn't wobble while you're typing. The E7 also features a convenient built-in USB charging port that allows you to charge your phone or tablet while you work. And uh, what else can I say? You're welcome, Karl. Since we're here, we can verify that the KJ on the wings is still beautiful. Oh, and that the sides make that satisfying ping. It's like music to my ears. Glass top still immaculate. And if you're wondering why it cost over $11,000, I need point you only at the etching on the back, the chamfered edges to make sure that Karl doesn't cut himself, and these fine cutouts for our monitor arms. This kind of thing ain't easy, but Hopewell Works did a great job and I think Lloyd and Sarah did a fantastic job of the design too. Since we're back here, by the way, one thing that I'd recommend, Karl, is that you ensure you have at least two power circuits for this PC because it consumes a lot of power. To deliver all of it, there are a total of four power supplies. This Seasonic SPX750 handles power to the motherboard and the CPU. This second SPX750 delivers power to your RTX 4090 GPU and the pumps on this side of the desk. And then over on the right side of the table, we've got the power supply for the standing desk, and on the left, we have a dedicated power supply for the RGB lighting. This is because in addition to all the typical gamer RGB that we've included, we've thrown in five Astera Helios tubes at $800 a pop. These are filming grade lights that deliver both the brightness and color accuracy that you would expect from such a thing. No gaming grade RGB could ever hope to come close. And what's really cool is that they're controlled through Bluetooth so you can use your phone. Just make sure that you pair your phone to the three that are inside the desk before you put the glass panel on top. All four power supplies working. Finally for our physical, let's just ensure that the power button works. Feels like nuclear launch, not Minecraft. We are mostly in here to talk about how our memory has an XMP profile of 6,000 megatransfers per second, but we ended up having to slightly slow it down to 5,600. Since then, it's been rock solid. You might lose one or two FPS, but given how many you already get, I don't think that's going to be an issue. Let's go ahead and fire up Windows. Okay, latest BIOS installed. Now we're going to have to verify some of the hardware here, Karl. The password is Roblox. Oh, yeah, I can use the mousepad. Oh my God. Please tell me we're sending this to him. Now that we're in here, we just need to verify that the specs are as our customer ordered, which basically just means the absolute best. Yes, yes. Two terabytes of Samsung 980 Pro. Mhm, mhm. Another two terabytes. Seems pretty good. Ooh, Nvidia RTX 4090 courtesy of ASUS, their Strix model. Looking very RGB in there. And what you're probably wondering at this point is how on earth are we cooling all that stuff? Ah, fear not. For inside this computer is one of the best and most complicated loops ever created. To make sure that a frame is never dropped in Minecraft, we have a total of six radiators, six pumps, and three fluidically separate loops. On the right, we have three radiators and two pumps that are dedicated just to cooling the CPU. And the same goes for the GPU over here on the left. Did I mention that the pumps are gold plated? Now, it's pretty rare that you would have a task that would hit both the CPU and the GPU equally. Playing a game would mostly be on the GPU side, while rendering a video out might be all on the CPU. So, if the water in one side were to get more than 5 degrees hotter than the other, our third loop would activate in the middle. EK custom made this gold plated heat exchanger that pumps water across the tubes for both the CPU and GPU loops to equilibrate the temperatures of the CPU and GPU cooling water. How effective is it? Well, to find out, we grabbed the Maingear MG-1. Um, thank you. From ShortCircuit that despite having nearly the same components, automotive paint, and a custom front panel, costs $93,900 less than Karl's PC. To compare the cooling solutions of each machine, we fired up Prime95 and Furmark simultaneously. And if you just looked at the CPU temperatures, you might come to the wrong conclusion. Our Maingear MG-1 topped out at 80 degrees on the CPU, while Karl's desk got all the way up to 89. This isn't a problem though, because the desk was able to sustain a power bill inflating 310 watts on the CPU continuously. Even after 30 minutes of Furmark, the I wasn't going to drop it. Oh, I dropped that. Well, even after 30 minutes of Furmark, the RTX 4090 in here only reached 57 degrees. That is a a massive 28 degrees lower than the Maingear. And this one the front panel won't even fall off like that. Solid. Ow. Unfortunately, though, performance doesn't scale linearly with power draw. So even though our cooling allows Karl's CPU to draw 47% more power than the Maingear, its Cinebench score is only 5.4% higher. And in 3D Mark, the desk was only able to pull off a 3.9% higher score. So, Karl's desk is faster than a high-end pre-built, but we are certainly seeing diminishing returns at this point. The real test, though, of course, is how good it is at playing Minecraft. Okay, are we doing Java edition? No one plays Bedrock, Linus. Maybe we wanted to test RTX? I don't know. Wow. That looks freaking awesome. God, that looks good. Like, shadow doesn't just look like dark light. It looks like shade. We are using 13 gigabytes of RAM running Minecraft. Press Escape. No, I won't. No, like we can make it more beautiful. I don't think anything could look better than what I already saw. Not even my own children. Do they have path traced lighting on them? I'm sorry, did my memory usage just hit 35 gigabytes? Oh my God. This is running on a 4090. It looks absolutely magnificent though. Huh. My kingdom, Simba. Everything the light touches can be yours. Oh, no, I fell off a graveyard. Minecraft so beautiful. It brings a tear to your eye. Pass. And we would fire up something else, but one of the requirements was that no game other than Minecraft can ever have been played on it. I might play Forza on it later, though. Alex, you can For Minecraft to look this incredible, the computer not only has to be good, but so does the monitor. Here for the main screen, we've got the ASUS Strix PG42UQ, a 4K, 135 Hertz, 41 and a half inch monitor that basically spanks pretty much everything else in existence. Our display guru from the lab did a quick and dirty calibration on it and here are the settings that he found were best. And with a measured Delta E of just 1.49, this thing is more than good enough for gaming. More than color accurate enough for professional work. Now, normally, going with an OLED display means a drop in brightness. But thanks to a massive heat sink on the back, we actually verified that this thing can sustain 700 nits of brightness on 10% of the screen, meaning that HDR content is going to look properly HDR on here. Then, I mean, these are no pleb tier side monitors. Each of these is a PG32UQR capable of 144 hertz at 4K resolution. Now, they're not quite as magnificent as the main display, but they're color accurate and more than good enough for Discord, stream monitoring, and completing the ultimate battle station look. Now, we didn't fully calibrate all the monitors, but we did ensure that the white balance and gamma were matched between the three because that's the most important thing for making sure that your multi-monitor setup looks matched. Now, we've already made sure that the speakers work well, but we need to check out the rest of the streaming peripherals. For an audio interface, we went with the Fireface UCX2, which delivers such a clean sound that it'll make nearly any set of half decent headphones sound incredible. But when you connect it to the Sennheiser HD800S, you get sound so good that the menu music in Minecraft is going to make you emotional. Now, we weren't 100% sure how quiet Karl's streaming space was. So, hopefully, it's not too loud because these headphones are open back, so any ambient sounds go straight through them. We also included an Electro-Voice RE20 microphone and a Sony ZV-E10 camera to act as a webcam. How do they compare to one of the best webcam mic combos in a laptop? Well, not not very not very close. What won't be included though is the mouse and keyboard. And I would like to explain why because that was a call that I made. Yeah. What? Me? I didn't make that call. They were too personal. Ah, too personal. That makes sense. The last thing then is to have a little chat about warranty and support. This desk comes with literally none of that. I don't want to say who, but there have been creators in the past that we've made PCs for, and then people in our office become their personal troubleshooters for a couple of months, something we will not be doing again. Many of the components in here were graciously sent free of charge, like the RTX 4090, power supplies, CPU, even that absolutely amazing work of art distribution plate from EK Water Blocks, but it also means there is absolutely zero warranty. If something breaks, so you will just have to go out and buy a new one. Uh, we'd also recommend getting a good multimeter, sold separately, since troubleshooting any of the wiring in here is going to be non-trivial if something goes wrong. A final bit of laying down the law. Dear Saudi Princes, this desk is one of one and we will never build another. And in the future, any clients are going to have to pay for engineering time, since having Tim work on this for two months, more than two months. Um, he has other stuff to do. With all that said, we hope you love it, Karl. An extraordinary amount of effort was put into making this literally the best over-the-top gaming system to ever exist. And I think Tim, Amish, Alex, Hopewell Works, everyone involved did an utterly phenomenal job. Have fun beating Minecraft on it. Overall, I'm super happy with the way this collaboration turned out. Our members have been using the E7 legs for a while now and have been thoroughly impressed with their remarkable stability, and I'm sure Karl will be as well. It really is astonishing how little shaking there is when you're even when you're typing while standing. Their unique embedded junction and solid built carbon steel desk frame make it rock solid. And what's really cool is that even though our creation weighed too much for the E7, Flexispot later released the Odin E7Q legs that can support up to 440 pounds. We weren't able to switch out the legs at the last second since the PC desk chassis was custom made for the E7, but we're going to be keeping the Odin legs in mind for any future heavy builds. The E7 comes with a cable management board and cable ties to keep your workspace tidy. It's easy to assemble and can be set up in minutes, and with its sleek and modern design, the E7 is a perfect addition to any home, office setting, or wildly expensive PC desk. Don't miss Flexispot's Brand Day Sale Event from May 23rd to May 25th. You can get up to 60% off and use code LINUS50 to get an additional $50 off your purchase of $500 or more. Plus, you can try your luck at winning one of the free orders they're giving away during these days. Check them out at the link in the video description. If you guys enjoyed this video, maybe check out the last time we made an over-the-top PC for a rich person. The pyramid PC for Dbrand.","timeline":[{"t":0,"speech":"Karl Jacobs, a Minecraft YouTuber with more money than brains, reached out to us because he wanted to beat Minecraft on a $100,000 PC.","visual":{"action":"The video opens with a rapid montage of Karl Jacobs in various Minecraft-related videos, including one where a computer explodes, one where he is hunted by chickens, and another where he is surrounded by snakes while playing Minecraft. The narrator introduces Karl Jacobs and the premise of the video.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"energetic"}},{"t":10,"speech":"I can't help him beat Minecraft. But I can sure as shoot build a $100,000 PC.","visual":{"action":"Linus Sebastian, the host, is shown in a medium shot, smiling and gesturing with his hands. Behind him, a large monitor displays the Minecraft game menu, with two smaller vertical monitors on either side showing code and other content. The desk is illuminated with purple and blue RGB lighting. Text on screen announces the video's premise: building a $100,000 PC.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"enthusiastic"}},{"t":16,"speech":"It took six months and our bill actually ended up exceeding the $100,000 payment we received from Karl, but I'm extremely proud of the product our team delivered.","visual":{"action":"The scene cuts to a close-up of a transparent desk surface with intricate circuit board-like etchings and glowing RGB lights. The text 'TOOK 6 MONTHS' appears on screen. This is followed by a wide shot of the entire desk setup, now displaying the Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper with Linus's face Photoshopped onto the hill and sky across all three monitors. The text 'OVER BUDGET' appears.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"wide shot"},"mood":"proud"}},{"t":20,"speech":"This desk PC is an ode to opulence, a portrait of prosperity, a ballad to the bourgeoisie.","visual":{"action":"Linus is shown in a medium shot, standing in front of a monitor displaying a spreadsheet with green cells, indicating successful progress. He gestures with his hands as he speaks. The scene then transitions to close-ups of the desk PC's internal components, showcasing vibrant RGB lighting that shifts between blue, purple, pink, and green. The text 'Ode to opulence', 'Portrait of prosperity', and 'Ballad to the Bourgeoisie' appear sequentially in a stylized font.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"luxurious"}},{"t":32,"speech":"You guys get the point. It looks freaking awesome.","visual":{"action":"A close-up of Linus's face is shown, followed by a wide shot of the entire desk setup, again displaying the Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper with Linus's face on the monitors. He gestures towards the desk, emphasizing its impressive appearance.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"wide shot"},"mood":"impressed"}},{"t":34,"speech":"But beyond the looks, every single detail of this build was meticulously thought out and executed.","visual":{"action":"Linus is shown in a medium shot, speaking directly to the camera. The background features a geometric wall design with blue, pink, and yellow shapes. He then gestures with his hands, and the scene cuts to close-ups of the desk PC's internal components, highlighting the intricate water-cooling tubes and RGB lighting that shifts colors. The camera focuses on the custom-made distribution plate with the Linus Tech Tips logo etched into it.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":41,"speech":"Let's have a closer look. At our sponsor.","visual":{"action":"Linus smiles and gestures towards the camera, inviting the viewer to see more. He then points to the side, signaling a transition to the sponsor segment. The scene cuts to Linus in a different setting, holding a large black case, with the word 'FlexiSpot' appearing in large white letters behind him.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"inviting"}},{"t":45,"speech":"Huge shout out Flexispot for sponsoring this video. We decided on their E7 desk legs and if you stick around, you're going to learn more about the build and see just how much weight these legs can support.","visual":{"action":"Linus, wearing a black t-shirt with a circuit board design, stands in an office setting, holding a large black case. He gestures with his hands as he speaks, explaining the sponsor's role and what the audience will learn. He points to the case and then gestures with his hands to emphasize the weight capacity of the desk legs.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":56,"speech":"Karl was very particular that the PC needed to cost $100,000.","visual":{"action":"Linus, now wearing a colorful hoodie, stands in a workshop. He points his finger upwards and then makes a circular motion around his head, indicating a thought process. The text 'MUST COST $100K' appears on screen in large, bold letters.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"determined"}},{"t":103,"speech":"The only problem with that is that gaming computers, even fancy ones, don't cost $100,000.","visual":{"action":"Linus looks concerned as he explains the challenge. The scene cuts to a computer screen showing a 'Voyager Creator Elite' PC for $4,449.99, then a shopping cart with a total of $7,918.35. This illustrates that even high-end gaming PCs fall short of the $100,000 budget.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"pensive"}},{"t":110,"speech":"Now, we could just cheat and build a server with a bunch of 30 terabyte Kioxia SSDs or we could build an AI workstation with half a dozen GPUs in it and then just as many terabytes of RAM.","visual":{"action":"Linus gestures with his hands as he explains alternative ways to spend the budget. The screen shows a Kioxia 30.72TB SSD for $9,831.24, with 10 added to a cart for a total of $98,312.40. Then, a scene from a previous Linus Tech Tips video shows a large server with many GPUs and water cooling, emphasizing the complexity and cost of such a system. Close-ups of RAM modules are shown.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":124,"speech":"But the thing is that none of those things would make it any better for playing Minecraft. In fact, it would probably be worse.","visual":{"action":"Linus shakes his head, dismissing the previous ideas. The screen shows Minecraft gameplay with impressive graphics, highlighting that these expensive components wouldn't necessarily improve the experience. The camera then cuts back to Linus, who looks disappointed.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"disappointed"}},{"t":130,"speech":"Now Minecraft does technically support SLI. As does Nvidia's workstation line of GPUs. So if we could toss four of those into a computer, that would eat up a lot of our budget.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains that Minecraft supports SLI, and the scene cuts to a previous Linus Tech Tips video where a team member is installing multiple GPUs into a large server, illustrating the concept of SLI and its potential cost.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":140,"speech":"But when I tested out Quad SLI on the Comino Grando RM, it was a mixed bag to say the least. We tripled our FPS in Rise of the Tomb Raider, but the frame times were so bad and inconsistent, the experience was actually worse. And when I tried to run Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the system blue screen so hard, I needed to completely reinstall Windows.","visual":{"action":"Alex, another team member, explains the issues with Quad SLI. The screen shows a bar graph comparing FPS with and without Quad SLI, highlighting inconsistent frame times. This is followed by a blue screen of death, emphasizing the instability.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"disappointed"}},{"t":203,"speech":"So for components then, we just picked the fastest gaming stuff that exists. A Core i9 13900KS, RTX 4090, 64 gigs of DDR5 memory, and a premium Z790 motherboard from EVGA. All of which came to $5,000.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains the chosen components, and the screen rapidly displays images and prices of an Intel Core i9-13900KS CPU, an ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 64GB DDR5 RAM, and an EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N motherboard. He gestures with his hands, emphasizing the total cost.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":220,"speech":"That's it? $5,000? How are we going to spend the rest of the money?","visual":{"action":"Linus looks surprised and frustrated, questioning how to spend the remaining budget. He throws his hands up in exasperation.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"frustrated"}},{"t":226,"speech":"By building something to put those parts in that is so damn expensive, it will blow your mind. And what better way to show off a top of the line PC like this one than a desk PC.","visual":{"action":"Linus gestures dramatically towards a large, unfinished aluminum desk frame, explaining the plan to build an expensive enclosure. The scene cuts to a close-up of the desk, then to a shot of a finished desk PC with glowing RGB lights and a circular water-cooling reservoir. The text 'Next Gen Desk PC: The Final Chapter' is displayed.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"ambitious"}},{"t":239,"speech":"And it kind of makes sense, right? Like furniture is crazy expensive. Like, like look at this thing. You can't even put a computer in it. What a rip off!","visual":{"action":"Linus gestures, explaining the high cost of furniture. The screen shows a 'CARDIN DESK' priced at $12,875, highlighting its impracticality for a computer. He looks exasperated, calling it a 'rip off'.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"sarcastic"}},{"t":248,"speech":"So, with that solved, we had a new set of challenges to overcome. We were very concerned about our fancy desk surviving the 5,000 km journey to Karl. We didn't want another PewDiePie situation.","visual":{"action":"Linus, with two other team members in the background, explains the new challenges. The screen shows a map of North America, tracing a long journey from Canada to the US. A clip from a PewDiePie video shows a damaged computer, illustrating the concern about shipping.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"concerned"}},{"t":298,"speech":"Linus, I need tech support. But what if we could kill two birds with one stone. By creating a desk that is both absurdly expensive and also nearly impossible for FedEx to destroy. But don't try. By milling it out of a single solid block of aluminum.","visual":{"action":"Linus looks determined, suggesting a solution. He gestures dramatically towards the aluminum desk frame, emphasizing its strength and cost. He then taps the desk with a small yellow object, producing a metallic 'ping' sound, to demonstrate its solidity.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"determined"}},{"t":316,"speech":"Now designing something like that is a lot of work. So, I assigned it to Alex, who also decided that it was too much work, and assigned Gary to hire a new employee. Meet Tim.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains the design process and delegates tasks. Alex is seen in the background, then Gary is introduced with a red arrow pointing to him and the text 'Gary' on screen. Finally, Tim is introduced, with the text 'TIM HOLOWACHUK not an engineer' appearing.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"humorous"}},{"t":329,"speech":"I spent the next two months of my life staring at SolidWorks and coordinating with our machinist Amish to design a computer desk that feels like you're sitting in a Thai fighter. And more importantly, is possible to machine.","visual":{"action":"Tim explains his role in designing the desk. The screen shows a 3D model of the desk in SolidWorks, followed by an image of a Muay Thai fighter, emphasizing the desk's design inspiration. The scene cuts to a close-up of various machining tools, highlighting the precision involved.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":339,"speech":"We decided against doing it out of a single block of aluminum because if there are internal stresses in the stock, the whole thing could banana when we take it off of the mill. And also because if we break it into three pieces, Amish will be able to get extra fancy with the machining using his five axis mill.","visual":{"action":"Tim explains the design choices. The screen shows a 3D model of the desk with stress analysis, illustrating potential issues with a single block of aluminum. The scene then shows a large CNC milling machine, followed by close-ups of the machine cutting the aluminum with coolant spraying. The Linus Tech Tips logo is seen being etched into the metal.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":355,"speech":"Many, many, many revisions later, we were ready to start machining.","visual":{"action":"Tim smiles, pointing to the control panel of the CNC machine. He presses the green 'start' button, and the machine begins to mill the aluminum, spraying coolant. The camera shows various close-ups of the machining process, highlighting the precision and power of the machine.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"determined"}},{"t":410,"speech":"The desk was machined by SS CADCAM in Squamish and over four weeks, Amish's machines removed a total of 1,075.2 pounds of aluminum. Don't worry, it's all getting recycled.","visual":{"action":"The video shows the exterior of the SS CADCAM building, then moves inside to show the large CNC milling machine in operation. A close-up shows a large pile of aluminum shavings, which are then shown being recycled. Linus's face appears in a circular inset, reassuring the viewer that the materials are being recycled.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"wide shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":423,"speech":"Leaving us with possibly the most beautiful computer case ever made. Make sure to get subscribed by the way, because we're going to have a full build video for this bad boy coming out soon. It was just way too much for one video.","visual":{"action":"The scene cuts to a close-up of the finished desk PC's internal components, glowing with vibrant RGB lights. The text 'SUBSCRIBE' appears on screen. Linus then appears in a medium shot, gesturing towards the desk and explaining that a full build video is coming soon. The text 'Coming soon...' appears on screen, followed by quick cuts of someone drilling into a component and a close-up of a checklist for the 'Karl Desk'.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"excited"}},{"t":434,"speech":"What all are you even doing over here? No!","visual":{"action":"Linus looks over his shoulder, surprised by something off-camera. He quickly turns back to the camera, looking slightly flustered. The scene then cuts to a wide shot of the desk setup, with Linus sitting in his chair, holding a clipboard. He gestures with his hands as he speaks.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"wide shot"},"mood":"surprised"}},{"t":438,"speech":"Now, when you order from a boutique system builder, the computer comes with a checklist where they verified that everything was working as intended. For instance, this one came with the Origin we recently made a video on.","visual":{"action":"Linus holds a clipboard and explains the concept of a checklist from boutique system builders. A hand reaches in to give him a clipboard. The scene cuts to a previous Linus Tech Tips video showing a white PC case with RGB fans, illustrating a pre-built system.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":450,"speech":"And because we here at Linus Tech Tips strive for the utmost in professionalism, we have created our own checklist that will be filled out by myself, the CEO, and will be included in the package so that Karl can trust that we have tested everything that is interesting to show in a video. Uh, starting with the sound system.","visual":{"action":"Linus holds up his own clipboard, explaining that he personally created and will fill out a checklist for Karl. He points to himself, emphasizing his role as CEO. The text 'CERTIFIED BY THE CEO' appears on screen. He then gestures towards the sound system components on his desk.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"professional"}},{"t":508,"speech":"In total, $12,000 was spent ensuring that the auditory experience of this PC could blow the doors off of Karl's streaming room with incredibly accurate sound.","visual":{"action":"Linus gestures dramatically towards the desk, with the text '$12,000' appearing on screen. The scene cuts to a previous Karl Jacobs video where an explosion occurs, symbolizing the powerful sound. This is followed by a close-up of a black Genelec studio monitor, emphasizing the audio quality.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"impressive"}},{"t":527,"speech":"Now, normal speakers look a little something like this. We've got our woofer and we've got our tweeter here and here. But the distance between these two can actually cause minute phase problems. Well, not on the Genelecs. Here, the tweeter, the mid, and the woofer all come from exactly the same spot, which in theory improves imaging.","visual":{"action":"Linus holds up a normal black speaker, pointing out the woofer and tweeter. He then gestures towards the Genelec monitor, explaining its unique design where all three drivers are co-located. The screen shows an animated diagram of the Genelec speaker, illustrating how the drivers are aligned.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":553,"speech":"But what these can't do is play really low notes, which is why we've also included the 7360A subwoofer.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains the limitations of the Genelec monitors for low frequencies. He then crawls under the desk, revealing a large black subwoofer. He gestures towards it, emphasizing its role in the audio setup.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":600,"speech":"This should be able to faithfully recreate 20 hertz, which is widely considered to be the lowest note that humans can hear.","visual":{"action":"The screen displays a black and white image of various Genelec speakers, including subwoofers, emphasizing their audio capabilities. Linus then appears from under the desk, looking directly at the camera with a surprised expression, as if he just heard a very low note. Alex leans over his shoulder, also reacting to the sound.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"surprised"}},{"t":610,"speech":"Oh, we're getting some harmonics in there, weird. Oh, that's Minecraft. And pass.","visual":{"action":"Alex points to the monitor, commenting on the harmonics. Linus then realizes it's Minecraft and marks 'pass' on his checklist. He gives a thumbs up, indicating the sound system passed the test.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"amused"}},{"t":618,"speech":"Next up, Genelec claims that this system should be able to reach 110 decibels without distortion. So, to verify,","visual":{"action":"Linus puts on headphones and holds a sound level meter, preparing to test the decibel output. He gestures towards the monitors, explaining the test. The scene cuts to a wide shot of Linus at his desk, holding the sound level meter, with Alex standing nearby.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"wide shot"},"mood":"anticipatory"}},{"t":626,"speech":"We hit 98. That's pretty good. Whoa, that's really loud.","visual":{"action":"Linus plays loud music, and the sound level meter displays '96.3'. Alex looks impressed, and Linus reacts to the loudness, covering his ears. He then marks 'pass' on his checklist, indicating the system passed the decibel test.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"impressed"}},{"t":638,"speech":"We settled on Flexispot's E7 as the base of our project for two reasons. One, obviously, we want to stick with the best of the best for this project. And two, we needed something that was capable of holding up all this weight, since these legs can support up to 355 pounds.","visual":{"action":"The screen shows Flexispot's E7 desk legs. A wide shot of a black Flexispot desk is shown in a warehouse setting, with people working in the background. Linus, now in a black t-shirt, sits on a desk with two other team members, demonstrating the weight capacity. The text 'Up to 355lbs' appears on screen.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"wide shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":694,"speech":"As you can see here, within the actual weight limit, it has no issues. But in this case, we underestimated just how much our end product would weigh. Our PC desk ended up being about 380 pounds. So it needs a little bit of help adjusting the height since we're pushing it to its limits. But unless you have a 370 pound plus desk at home, it shouldn't be an issue.","visual":{"action":"A close-up shows a hand pressing a button on the desk's control panel, with the weight display increasing. The text 'These guys weigh around 360lbs.' appears. The scene cuts to the finished desk PC, with the text 'The desk weighs around 380lbs.' Linus then appears, explaining the weight issue and reassuring the viewer that it won't be a problem for normal use.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":717,"speech":"It's built with a thicker, solid carbon steel frame to make it extra durable and extra sturdy. Like check this out. You guys all right up there? Which is really important when your desk weighs as much as this one does, or actually just really important in general, so your monitor doesn't wobble while you're typing. The E7 also features a convenient built-in USB charging port that allows you to charge your phone or tablet while you work. And uh, what else can I say? You're welcome, Karl.","visual":{"action":"The screen shows a close-up of the desk's sturdy black legs. Linus, with two team members sitting on the desk, demonstrates its stability. He points to the desk's control panel, highlighting the USB charging port and custom height presets. He then smiles at the camera, concluding the segment.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"proud"}},{"t":740,"speech":"Since we're here, we can verify that the KJ on the wings is still beautiful.","visual":{"action":"Linus, holding a clipboard, points to the desk, verifying the 'KJ' etching on the side. He smiles, pleased with the aesthetic.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"satisfied"}},{"t":745,"speech":"Oh, and that the sides make that satisfying ping.","visual":{"action":"Linus taps the side of the desk, producing a metallic 'ping' sound. He closes his eyes, savoring the sound, and then marks 'pass' on his checklist.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"satisfied"}},{"t":752,"speech":"Glass top still immaculate. And if you're wondering why it cost over $11,000, I need point you only at the etching on the back, the chamfered edges to make sure that Karl doesn't cut himself, and these fine cutouts for our monitor arms. This kind of thing ain't easy, but Hopewell Works did a great job and I think Lloyd and Sarah did a fantastic job of the design too.","visual":{"action":"Linus looks under the glass top, verifying its condition. The screen shows close-ups of the etched circuit board design, the chamfered edges, and the monitor arm cutouts, highlighting the intricate details. The text 'Giving form to ideas' and 'Hopewell Works is a custom fabrication studio' appear on screen. The scene cuts to Lloyd and Sarah, who worked on the design, looking pleased.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"proud"}},{"t":811,"speech":"Since we're back here, by the way, one thing that I'd recommend, Karl, is that you ensure you have at least two power circuits for this PC because it consumes a lot of power. To deliver all of it, there are a total of four power supplies.","visual":{"action":"Linus stands behind the desk, warning Karl about the power consumption. The text '4x PSUs' appears on screen. The scene cuts to a close-up of a Seasonic power supply, illustrating the multiple power sources.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":828,"speech":"This Seasonic SPX750 handles power to the motherboard and the CPU. This second SPX750 delivers power to your RTX 4090 GPU and the pumps on this side of the desk. And then over on the right side of the table, we've got the power supply for the standing desk, and on the left, we have a dedicated power supply for the RGB lighting.","visual":{"action":"The camera shows close-ups of two Seasonic power supplies, explaining their functions. It then pans to the right side of the desk, showing the power supply for the standing desk, and then to the left, revealing a dedicated power supply for the RGB lighting. Linus gestures to each component as he speaks.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":845,"speech":"This is because in addition to all the typical gamer RGB that we've included, we've thrown in five Astera Helios tubes at $800 a pop. These are filming grade lights that deliver both the brightness and color accuracy that you would expect from such a thing. No gaming grade RGB could ever hope to come close.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains the high-end RGB lighting. The scene cuts to a close-up of the desk PC's internal components, showcasing the Astera Helios tubes glowing with various colors. The camera pans across the desk, highlighting the vibrant and dynamic lighting.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"impressive"}},{"t":903,"speech":"And what's really cool is that they're controlled through Bluetooth so you can use your phone. Just make sure that you pair your phone to the three that are inside the desk before you put the glass panel on top.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains the Bluetooth control for the RGB lighting, gesturing with his hands. He then gives a cautionary tip, emphasizing the importance of pairing the phone before installing the glass panel. He marks 'pass' on his checklist.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":914,"speech":"All four power supplies working. Finally for our physical, let's just ensure that the power button works.","visual":{"action":"Linus marks 'pass' for the power supplies on his checklist. He then presses a red power button on the side of the desk, which glows blue. He smiles, satisfied that it works.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"satisfied"}},{"t":920,"speech":"Feels like nuclear launch, not Minecraft. We are mostly in here to talk about how our memory has an XMP profile of 6,000 megatransfers per second, but we ended up having to slightly slow it down to 5,600. Since then, it's been rock solid. You might lose one or two FPS, but given how many you already get, I don't think that's going to be an issue.","visual":{"action":"Linus presses the power button again, and the screen shows a nuclear explosion animation, followed by a Minecraft-themed explosion. He then sits at his desk, pointing to the monitor displaying the BIOS settings, explaining the memory configuration. He holds up his checklist, emphasizing the stability of the system.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":942,"speech":"Let's go ahead and fire up Windows. Okay, latest BIOS installed. Now we're going to have to verify some of the hardware here, Karl. The password is Roblox.","visual":{"action":"Linus types on his keyboard, firing up Windows. He marks 'latest BIOS installed' on his checklist. The screen shows the Windows 11 desktop with the Linus Tech Tips logo. He then leans into the camera, whispering 'Roblox' as the password, and then looks at the screen.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"humorous"}},{"t":950,"speech":"Oh, yeah, I can use the mousepad. Oh my God. Please tell me we're sending this to him. Now that we're in here, we just need to verify that the specs are as our customer ordered, which basically just means the absolute best. Yes, yes. Two terabytes of Samsung 980 Pro. Mhm, mhm. Another two terabytes. Seems pretty good. Ooh, Nvidia RTX 4090 courtesy of ASUS, their Strix model.","visual":{"action":"Linus uses a mousepad with his face on it, which Alex throws at him. He then uses the mouse to navigate the Task Manager, verifying the CPU, memory, and disk specifications. He marks 'pass' on his checklist for each component, confirming they meet the customer's order. The screen shows the Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU usage.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"satisfied"}},{"t":1013,"speech":"Looking very RGB in there. And what you're probably wondering at this point is how on earth are we cooling all that stuff?","visual":{"action":"Linus marks 'pass' on his checklist, then looks at the camera, posing a question about the cooling system. The scene cuts to close-ups of the desk PC's internal components, showcasing the intricate water-cooling loops and RGB lighting. The camera highlights the gold-plated tubes and the custom distribution plate.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"curious"}},{"t":1020,"speech":"Ah, fear not. For inside this computer is one of the best and most complicated loops ever created. To make sure that a frame is never dropped in Minecraft, we have a total of six radiators, six pumps, and three fluidically separate loops.","visual":{"action":"Linus reassures the viewer, explaining the advanced cooling system. He holds up his fingers to count the components. The scene cuts to close-ups of the desk PC's internal components, highlighting the radiators, pumps, and three separate fluid loops. The camera focuses on the gold-plated heat exchanger and the custom distribution plate.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1037,"speech":"On the right, we have three radiators and two pumps that are dedicated just to cooling the CPU. And the same goes for the GPU over here on the left. Did I mention that the pumps are gold plated?","visual":{"action":"The camera pans across the desk PC's internal components, highlighting the dedicated cooling loops for the CPU and GPU. Linus then smiles, asking if he mentioned the gold-plated pumps.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"proud"}},{"t":1048,"speech":"Now, it's pretty rare that you would have a task that would hit both the CPU and the GPU equally. Playing a game would mostly be on the GPU side, while rendering a video out might be all on the CPU. So, if the water in one side were to get more than 5 degrees hotter than the other, our third loop would activate in the middle.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains the function of the third cooling loop. The screen shows close-ups of the water-cooling components, with RGB lights changing colors to illustrate the temperature differences. He points to the middle of the desk, indicating where the third loop activates.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1108,"speech":"EK custom made this gold plated heat exchanger that pumps water across the tubes for both the CPU and GPU loops to equilibrate the temperatures of the CPU and GPU cooling water.","visual":{"action":"The camera focuses on the gold-plated heat exchanger, illustrating how it pumps water to balance the temperatures of the CPU and GPU cooling loops. The RGB lights continue to shift colors, highlighting the intricate design.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1124,"speech":"How effective is it? Well, to find out, we grabbed the Maingear MG-1.","visual":{"action":"Linus poses a question about the cooling system's effectiveness. The scene cuts to him holding a Maingear MG-1 PC, preparing to test its cooling capabilities. He then gestures to Alex, who is holding the PC.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"curious"}},{"t":1130,"speech":"Um, thank you. From ShortCircuit that despite having nearly the same components, automotive paint, and a custom front panel, costs $93,900 less than Karl's PC.","visual":{"action":"Alex hands Linus the Maingear MG-1 PC. Linus explains that the Maingear has similar components but costs significantly less. The screen displays the Maingear MG-1's specifications and price, highlighting the large price difference.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1143,"speech":"To compare the cooling solutions of each machine, we fired up Prime95 and Furmark simultaneously.","visual":{"action":"Linus holds the Maingear MG-1, explaining the cooling comparison test. The scene cuts to close-ups of the desk PC's internal components, with RGB lights changing colors, illustrating the active cooling. The camera focuses on the water-cooling tubes and the motherboard.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1152,"speech":"And if you just looked at the CPU temperatures, you might come to the wrong conclusion. Our Maingear MG-1 topped out at 80 degrees on the CPU, while Karl's desk got all the way up to 89.","visual":{"action":"Linus holds the Maingear MG-1, explaining the CPU temperature results. The screen displays a graph comparing the CPU temperatures of both PCs, showing the Maingear performing better. The RGB lights on the desk PC continue to shift colors.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1199,"speech":"This isn't a problem though, because the desk was able to sustain a power bill inflating 310 watts on the CPU continuously. Even after 30 minutes of Furmark, the I wasn't going to drop it. Oh, I dropped that. Well, even after 30 minutes of Furmark, the RTX 4090 in here only reached 57 degrees. That is a a massive 28 degrees lower than the Maingear. And this one the front panel won't even fall off like that.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains that the desk PC can sustain high power draw. He then accidentally drops the Maingear MG-1, and David, another team member, comments on it. Linus picks it up, holding it triumphantly, and explains that the desk PC's GPU temperatures are significantly lower than the Maingear's. He then taps the front panel of the desk PC, showing its solid construction.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"triumphant"}},{"t":1230,"speech":"Solid. Ow. Unfortunately, though, performance doesn't scale linearly with power draw. So even though our cooling allows Karl's CPU to draw 47% more power than the Maingear, its Cinebench score is only 5.4% higher. And in 3D Mark, the desk was only able to pull off a 3.9% higher score. So, Karl's desk is faster than a high-end pre-built, but we are certainly seeing diminishing returns at this point.","visual":{"action":"Linus winces in pain, then explains that performance doesn't scale linearly with power draw. The screen displays bar graphs comparing Cinebench and 3D Mark scores, showing only slight improvements despite the higher power consumption. He marks 'good enough' on his checklist, acknowledging the diminishing returns.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1256,"speech":"The real test, though, of course, is how good it is at playing Minecraft.","visual":{"action":"Linus smiles, stating that the real test is Minecraft. He then looks at the monitor, which displays Minecraft gameplay with stunning graphics. He reacts with awe and excitement.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"excited"}},{"t":1301,"speech":"Okay, are we doing Java edition? No one plays Bedrock, Linus. Maybe we wanted to test RTX? I don't know. Wow.","visual":{"action":"Linus asks if they're playing Java edition, and Alex replies that no one plays Bedrock. Linus then looks at the screen, reacting with awe to the Minecraft graphics. He smiles, impressed by the visuals.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"impressed"}},{"t":1307,"speech":"That looks freaking awesome. God, that looks good. Like shadow doesn't just look like dark light. It looks like shade. We are using 13 gigabytes of RAM running Minecraft.","visual":{"action":"Linus expresses his excitement about the Minecraft graphics, emphasizing the realistic shadows. The screen shows the Task Manager, indicating 13 gigabytes of RAM being used for Minecraft. He then looks at Alex, who is looking at the screen.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"amazed"}},{"t":1325,"speech":"Press Escape. No, I won't. No, like we can make it more beautiful. I don't think anything could look better than what I already saw. Not even my own children. Do they have path traced lighting on them? I'm sorry, did my memory usage just hit 35 gigabytes?","visual":{"action":"Alex tells Linus to press escape, but Linus refuses, stating that nothing could look better. He then looks at the screen, surprised that Minecraft is using 35 gigabytes of RAM. He reacts with a mix of awe and disbelief.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"disbelief"}},{"t":1339,"speech":"Oh my God. This is running on a 4090. It looks absolutely magnificent though.","visual":{"action":"Linus exclaims in disbelief, then states that Minecraft is running on an RTX 4090. The scene cuts to a close-up of a magnificent castle in Minecraft, highlighting the stunning graphics. He smiles, impressed by the visual fidelity.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"amazed"}},{"t":1348,"speech":"Huh. My kingdom, Simba. Everything the light touches can be yours. Oh no, I fell off a graveyard.","visual":{"action":"Linus laughs, then quotes 'The Lion King' as he looks at the Minecraft world. He then accidentally falls off a cliff in the game and dies. He reacts with a surprised expression.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"playful"}},{"t":1358,"speech":"Minecraft so beautiful. It brings a tear to your eye. Pass. And we would fire up something else, but one of the requirements was that no game other than Minecraft can ever have been played on it.","visual":{"action":"Linus wipes away a tear, overcome by the beauty of Minecraft. He marks 'pass' on his checklist, then explains that they can't play any other games on the PC due to a requirement. He looks at Alex, who is looking at the monitor.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"emotional"}},{"t":1409,"speech":"I might play Forza on it later, though. Alex, you can For Minecraft to look this incredible, the computer not only has to be good, but so does the monitor. Here for the main screen, we've got the ASUS Strix PG42UQ, a 4K, 135 Hertz, 41 and a half inch monitor that basically spanks pretty much everything else in existence.","visual":{"action":"Alex whispers that he might play Forza later. Linus then explains the importance of a good monitor for Minecraft. He gestures towards the main monitor, highlighting its specifications and impressive performance. The screen displays the Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper with Linus's face on the monitors.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1431,"speech":"Our display guru from the lab did a quick and dirty calibration on it and here are the settings that he found were best. And with a measured Delta E of just 1.49, this thing is more than good enough for gaming. More than color accurate enough for professional work. Now, normally, going with an OLED display means a drop in brightness. But thanks to a massive heat sink on the back, we actually verified that this thing can sustain 700 nits of brightness on 10% of the screen, meaning that HDR content is going to look properly HDR on here.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains the monitor's calibration settings and color accuracy. The screen displays various color calibration charts and graphs, illustrating the monitor's performance. He gestures with his hands, emphasizing the monitor's suitability for both gaming and professional work, particularly its HDR capabilities.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1500,"speech":"Then, I mean, these are no pleb tier side monitors. Each of these is a PG32UQR capable of 144 hertz at 4K resolution. Now, they're not quite as magnificent as the main display, but they're color accurate and more than good enough for Discord, stream monitoring, and completing the ultimate battle station look. Now, we didn't fully calibrate all the monitors, but we did ensure that the white balance and gamma were matched between the three because that's the most important thing for making sure that your multi-monitor setup looks matched.","visual":{"action":"Linus gestures towards the side monitors, highlighting their specifications and color accuracy. The screen displays the Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper with Linus's face on the monitors. He explains the importance of matching white balance and gamma for a multi-monitor setup.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1532,"speech":"Now, we've already made sure that the speakers work well, but we need to check out the rest of the streaming peripherals. For an audio interface, we went with the Fireface UCX2, which delivers such a clean sound that it'll make nearly any set of half decent headphones sound incredible. But when you connect it to the Sennheiser HD800S, you get sound so good that the menu music in Minecraft is going to make you emotional.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains the streaming peripherals, starting with the audio interface. The camera focuses on the Fireface UCX2 audio interface and a Sennheiser HD800S headphone. Linus puts on the headphones, and the screen displays the Minecraft menu, with Linus reacting emotionally to the music.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"emotional"}},{"t":1555,"speech":"Now, we weren't 100% sure how quiet Karl's streaming space was. So, hopefully, it's not too loud because these headphones are open back, so any ambient sounds goes straight through them. We also included an Electro-Voice RE20 microphone and a Sony ZV-E10 camera to act as a webcam. How do they compare to one of the best webcam mic combos in a laptop? Well, not not very not very close.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains the open-back headphones and their susceptibility to ambient noise. The camera focuses on an Electro-Voice RE20 microphone and a Sony ZV-E10 camera, highlighting the streaming setup. The screen then shows a split view comparing the webcam quality of an HP Dragonfly laptop and the Sony camera, with Linus looking disappointed at the laptop's quality.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"disappointed"}},{"t":1621,"speech":"What won't be included though is the mouse and keyboard. And I would like to explain why because that was a call that I made. Yeah. What? Me? I didn't make that call. They were too personal. Ah, too personal. That makes sense.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains that the mouse and keyboard are not included, and takes responsibility for the decision. Tim, another team member, interjects, saying the items were 'too personal'. Linus then agrees, understanding the reasoning.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"humorous"}},{"t":1633,"speech":"The last thing then is to have a little chat about warranty and support. This desk comes with literally none of that. I don't want to say who, but there have been creators in the past that we've made PCs for, and then people in our office become their personal troubleshooters for a couple of months, something we will not be doing again.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains that the desk comes with no warranty or support, citing past experiences with creators. The screen shows clips of people troubleshooting computers, illustrating the problem. He looks stern, emphasizing that they will not be providing personal tech support again.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"stern"}},{"t":1695,"speech":"Many of the components in here were graciously sent free of charge, like the RTX 4090, power supplies, CPU, even that absolutely amazing work of art distribution plate from EK Water Blocks, but it also means there is absolutely zero warranty. If something breaks, so you will just have to go out and buy a new one. Uh, we'd also recommend getting a good multimeter, sold separately, since troubleshooting any of the wiring in here is going to be non-trivial if something goes wrong. A final bit of laying down the law. Dear Saudi Princes, this desk is one of one and we will never build another. And in the future, any clients are going to have to pay for engineering time, since having Tim work on this for two months, more than two months. Um, he has other stuff to do. With all that said, we hope you love it, Karl. An extraordinary amount of effort was put into making this literally the best over-the-top gaming system to ever exist. And I think Tim, Amish, Alex, Hopewell Works, everyone involved did an utterly phenomenal job.","visual":{"action":"Linus explains that many components were free, but this means no warranty. He advises getting a multimeter for troubleshooting. He then addresses 'Saudi Princes', stating the desk is a unique, one-of-a-kind creation. He gestures towards the desk, emphasizing the effort put into it. The scene cuts to Tim, Amish, and Alex, who all smile, proud of their work.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"proud"}},{"t":1747,"speech":"Have fun beating Minecraft on it. Overall, I'm super happy with the way this collaboration turned out. Our members have been using the E7 legs for a while now and have been thoroughly impressed with their remarkable stability, and I'm sure Karl will be as well. It really is astonishing how little shaking there is when you're even when you're typing while standing.","visual":{"action":"Linus congratulates Karl, then expresses his happiness with the collaboration. The screen displays Flexispot's E7 desk legs, highlighting their stability. He gestures with his hands, emphasizing the desk's solid construction.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"satisfied"}},{"t":1804,"speech":"Their unique embedded junction and solid built carbon steel desk frame make it rock solid. And what's really cool is that even though our creation weighed too much for the E7, Flexispot later released the Odin E7Q legs that can support up to 440 pounds.","visual":{"action":"The screen displays images of the E7 desk legs, highlighting their stability and solid construction. Linus explains that Flexispot released the Odin E7Q legs, which can support more weight. The screen shows the Odin E7Q specifications, emphasizing its higher weight capacity.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1821,"speech":"We weren't able to switch out the legs at the last second since the PC desk chassis was custom made for the E7s, but we're going to be keeping the Odin legs in mind for any future heavy builds. The E7 comes with a cable management board and cable ties to keep your workspace tidy. It's easy to assemble and can be set up in minutes, and with its sleek and modern design, the E7 is a perfect addition to any home, office setting, or wildly expensive PC desk.","visual":{"action":"The scene shows the team working on the aluminum desk chassis, illustrating the custom fit for the E7 legs. Linus explains the features of the E7, including cable management and ease of assembly. The screen displays various customization options for the E7 desk, highlighting its versatility and modern design.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"informative"}},{"t":1844,"speech":"Don't miss Flexispot's Brand Day Sale Event from May 23rd to May 25th. You can get up to 60% off and use code LINUS50 to get an additional $50 off your purchase of $500 or more. Plus, you can try your luck at winning one of the free orders they're giving away during these days. Check them out at the link in the video description.","visual":{"action":"Linus announces Flexispot's Brand Day Sale Event, offering discounts and free orders. The screen displays the sale details, including dates, discounts, and a promotional code. He gestures towards the camera, encouraging viewers to check out the sale.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"promotional"}},{"t":1901,"speech":"If you guys enjoyed this video, maybe check out the last time we made an over-the-top PC for a rich person. The pyramid PC for Dbrand.","visual":{"action":"Linus encourages viewers to watch another video about an over-the-top PC build. The screen displays a thumbnail for the 'Pyramid PC for Dbrand' video, with Linus smiling in the corner.","colors":{"dominant":"#181818","palette":["#181818","#000000","#F8F8F8","#282828","#404040","#606060","#888888"]},"composition":{"angle":"eye-level","focus":"sharp","framing":"medium shot"},"mood":"promotional"}}],"created_at":"2026-06-24 09:09:34","processed_at":"2026-06-26 12:03:29","view_count":5,"thumbnail":"/data/videos/479cd1cd-07af-41cb-82ee-688bd4174cf7/thumbnail.jpg","video":"/data/videos/479cd1cd-07af-41cb-82ee-688bd4174cf7/web.mp4","urls":{"page":"/v/building-a-100-000-pc-for-minecraft","api":"/api/v1/videos/building-a-100-000-pc-for-minecraft","timeline_file":"/data/videos/479cd1cd-07af-41cb-82ee-688bd4174cf7/timeline.json"}}