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Linus builds Linus’ new PC!

Linus Tech Tips · 3.7M views · 2020-07-02 · 17:39

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Overview

Linus Tech Tips replicates the Threadripper workstation Linus Torvalds built for himself, discussing the parts such as the CPU and cooler.

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HN references it when people ask about dev machines and to show how large the CPU and cooler are.

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1970-01-01 · 2022-10 · Joke / meme

Didn't Linus S. build this system? [VIDEO] "Good enough" is what he was told. It sure was, until it wasn't.

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acqq · 2020-08 · Reference

Correct. Torvalds built his PC himself and his words are quoted in the ZdNet's article to which the video author refers to as he builds a "copy" for his youtube channel. The worth of the video is seeing how huge the CPU (1) and the cooler (2) are. 1) [VIDEO] 2) [VIDEO] Which is less surprising once one reads the specs: [LINK] "Default TDP / TDP 280W"

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Shared404 · 2020-07 · Reference

I mostly use a laptop, specifically a zenbook. This LTT video is probably more useful for you though: [VIDEO]

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