Linus builds Linus’ new PC!
Linus Tech TipsCited 3× on HN, 2020–2022
demo · general · 2020–2022 on HN
Linus Tech Tips replicates the Threadripper workstation Linus Torvalds built for himself, discussing the parts such as the CPU and cooler.
HN references it when people ask about dev machines and to show how large the CPU and cooler are.
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3 comments from Hacker News
Didn't Linus S. build this system? ▶ this video "Good enough" is what he was told. It sure was, until it wasn't.
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) ▶ this video 2) ▶ this video Which is less surprising once one reads the specs: link "Default TDP / TDP 280W"
I mostly use a laptop, specifically a zenbook. This LTT video is probably more useful for you though: ▶ this video