Linus Tech Tips upgrades a staff member's home office and motorcycle seat

Linus Tech Tips performed a comprehensive $5,000 technology and lifestyle upgrade for a staff member, Robert Lau. The project included a complete PC overhaul, transitioning from a large tower to a compact Jonsbo D32 Pro Micro-ATX chassis. The new build features an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X processor, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and an ASRock A620AI Wi-Fi motherboard. To optimize thermals in the small form factor case, the team installed a Noctua NH-L9a-AM5 low-profile cooler with a custom fan duct kit. Beyond the PC, the upgrade addressed home office aesthetics and functionality, incorporating Govee Neon Rope Light 2 for ambient lighting and an Epomaker Galaxy 100 mechanical keyboard. The project also extended to personal maintenance, with the installation of a custom multi-paneled seat cover from Kelpi Custom Moto on Lau’s Triumph Trident 660 motorcycle. The team also integrated a Eufy 3-in-1 robot vacuum for pet hair management and WeatherTech floor mats for his vehicle, demonstrating a holistic approach to improving both professional and personal environments.

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Linus Tech Tips performed a comprehensive $5,000 technology and lifestyle upgrade for a staff member, Robert Lau. The project included a complete PC overhaul, transitioning from a large tower to a compact Jonsbo D32 Pro Micro-ATX chassis. The new build features an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X processor, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and an ASRock A620AI Wi-Fi motherboard. To optimize thermals in the small form factor case, the team installed a Noctua NH-L9a-AM5 low-profile cooler with a custom fan duct kit. Beyond the PC, the upgrade addressed home office aesthetics and functionality, incorporating Govee Neon Rope Light 2 for ambient lighting and an Epomaker Galaxy 100 mechanical keyboard. The project also extended to personal maintenance, with the installation of a custom multi-paneled seat cover from Kelpi Custom Moto on Lau’s Triumph Trident 660 motorcycle. The team also integrated a Eufy 3-in-1 robot vacuum for pet hair management and WeatherTech floor mats for his vehicle, demonstrating a holistic approach to improving both professional and personal environments.

The PC build utilizes an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X processor on an ASRock A620AI Wi-Fi motherboard. The system was migrated to a compact Jonsbo D32 Pro Micro-ATX case to save desk space.

A Noctua NH-L9a-AM5 cooler was installed with a custom fan duct to improve airflow in the small chassis. The office setup was updated with an Epomaker Galaxy 100 mechanical keyboard and Govee Neon Rope Light 2.

The motorcycle upgrade involved replacing the stock seat with a padded, multi-paneled cover from Kelpi Custom Moto. A Eufy 3-in-1 robot vacuum was deployed to assist with pet hair management in the home.

Chapter guide

IntroductionLinus Sebastian introduces the $5,000 ultimate tech upgrade for staff member Robert Lau.Coffee and PC ComponentsThe team discusses the Flair 58+2 espresso maker and begins selecting components for the PC build.Office Setup and LightingThe team evaluates the current office setup and installs Govee Neon Rope Light 2.PC AssemblyThe team assembles the new PC build using the Jonsbo D32 Pro case and Noctua cooling solutions.Keyboard and Motorcycle SeatThe team unboxes the Epomaker Galaxy 100 keyboard and installs the custom motorcycle seat cover.Motorcycle Seat and WelderThe team inspects the new motorcycle seat and demonstrates the PrimeWeld TIG225X welder.

Worth noting

  • The project is sponsored by AMD.
  • The PC build uses internal components salvaged from a previous company event.

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