Linus Tech Tips builds a high-performance gaming PC in a Thermaltake Tower 600 case

Linus Tech Tips assembles a high-performance gaming PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and a Gigabyte Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. The build is housed in a Thermaltake Tower 600 Hydrangea Blue Edition case, which the hosts modify to optimize airflow by reorienting the cooling components. The system utilizes a Gigabyte B850 Eagle WIFI6E motherboard, 32GB of Crucial Pro DDR5 memory, and a 1TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus NVMe SSD. The build process highlights the challenges of working with the Tower 600, specifically noting the non-removable "25" branding on the top panel, which the hosts find aesthetically displeasing. The team also incorporates a Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 ARGB liquid cooler, adjusting its orientation to ensure efficient thermal management for the CPU and GPU. The project is presented as part of an AMD-sponsored "Ultimate Tech Upgrade" series, with the hosts balancing the technical assembly with a lighthearted "Buy or D.I.Why?" segment that evaluates various household items.

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Linus Tech Tips assembles a high-performance gaming PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and a Gigabyte Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. The build is housed in a Thermaltake Tower 600 Hydrangea Blue Edition case, which the hosts modify to optimize airflow by reorienting the cooling components. The system utilizes a Gigabyte B850 Eagle WIFI6E motherboard, 32GB of Crucial Pro DDR5 memory, and a 1TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus NVMe SSD. The build process highlights the challenges of working with the Tower 600, specifically noting the non-removable "25" branding on the top panel, which the hosts find aesthetically displeasing. The team also incorporates a Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 ARGB liquid cooler, adjusting its orientation to ensure efficient thermal management for the CPU and GPU. The project is presented as part of an AMD-sponsored "Ultimate Tech Upgrade" series, with the hosts balancing the technical assembly with a lighthearted "Buy or D.I.Why?" segment that evaluates various household items.

The PC build features an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and a Gigabyte Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. The system is built on a Gigabyte B850 Eagle WIFI6E motherboard with 32GB of Crucial Pro DDR5 memory.

The Thermaltake Tower 600 case includes a non-removable "25" anniversary logo on the top panel that the hosts criticize. The team modified the cooling configuration to improve airflow, opting for a top-intake setup for the liquid cooler.

The build includes a 1TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus NVMe SSD and a Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 liquid cooler. The project is part of an AMD-sponsored series showcasing high-performance hardware upgrades.

Chapter guide

IntroductionLinus and Jordan introduce the $5,000 AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade.Hardware overviewThe hosts detail the components for the gaming PC build.Case and motherboardThe team begins the build with the Thermaltake Tower 600 and Gigabyte motherboard.CPU and memory installationInstallation of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Crucial DDR5 RAM.Cooling and GPUThe hosts install the Thermalright liquid cooler and Gigabyte GPU, discussing airflow configurations.Power supply and final assemblyInstallation of the Corsair RM850e power supply and final cable management.System testingThe PC is booted into Debian and tested with Cyberpunk 2077.

Worth noting

  • This video is sponsored by AMD, which provided the hardware for the upgrade.
  • The "9070 XT" GPU mentioned in the video is not a standard retail product, and the hosts' commentary on its performance should be viewed within the context of this specific promotional build.

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