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Linus builds Linus’ new PC!

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Cited on HN 3 times, 2020–2022, never outright recommended score 0
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026

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

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

“The worth of the video is seeing how huge the CPU (1) and the cooler (2) are.” (HN, 2020)

2 citations · 1 jokes · Demos · partly dated

3 Hacker News comments

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@acqq Aug 2020 Cites it
on HN thread Linus (from LinusTechTips) builds Linus Torvald's new PC [Video]
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"
Shows how huge the CPU and cooler are.
@1970-01-01 Oct 2022 Makes a joke
on HN thread A DRAM Failure
Didn't Linus S. build this system? [this video] "Good enough" is what he was told. It sure was, until it wasn't.

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