Would be really cool to see the LTT Water Bottle converted into reservoir for a LTT custom PC Case! Can we make it happen?

*Timestamps* (merch messages are lines with a "-") 0:02 Intro 0:20 Unboxing 0:56 Linus' Uniform 2:22 Case overview (Cherry Tree Borg Cube Atx) 3:19 Sponsors (Xsplit) 3:42 Case overview pt 2 5:24 Did we break it? 6:19 Fiber Optic Filaments?! 7:14 Merch Messages 10:01 Motherboard Specs (ROG Maximus Z790 Hero) 12:29 CPU Install (Intel 13-9900k) 14:15 RAM Install (DDR5 6000 CL40) 16:00 CPU Cooler (Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black) 24:38 SSD Install (2 TB Sabrent Rocket) 25:37 -Tips for staying in touch 27:04 -TopSponge Mom Shout-out 28:10 -XL LTT Backpack? (probably not) 31:07 -Modern NAS 33:34 GPU Specs (Zotac 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO) 34:34 -HololSO (Steam Deck OS) Video coming soon 36:58 -Favorite Startrek Captains? 38:25 -Will humans need biotech implants in the future? 40:33 -Why aren't horizontal cases made anymore? 43:58 Wait, we made this before? 47:14 -Linus is done with Star Wars 52:53 -Noctua Cooler Drawbacks 57:10 -What do you look for in new hires? 58:52 Linus' car broke 1:01:35 -Aya Neo vs Steam Deck 1:03:34 -American vs International Standard 1:07:37 GPU Install 1:16:02 Power Supply specs (ROG THOR 1000W Platinum 2) 1:16:31 -NCIX Sign PC Update 1:16:48 -LTT Water Bottles dishwasher safe? (no) 1:22:37 -LTT 3d Printer Testing? (probably not) 1:23:36 -Does Linus use a litter box robot? 1:24:14 -Rack Mounting vs Small Form Factor 1:31:01 -What CPU is best for Rust? 1:34:34 Will it POST? 1:40:30 Troubleshooting 1:42:09 -Floatplane beta update 1:42:26 -Linus' favorite challenges 1:43:07 Blackwashing (Antiquing) R2D2 1:46:40 -The future of 3d content 1:52:47 It POSTs! 1:54:14 -Ewaste CPU fidget spinner coming soon 1:56:44 Linus rants about artists 2:03:13 Computer is on 2:04:48 Sponsors pt 2 (Videocom) 2:06:05 -Headphone/DAC content? 2:06:34 -ATX Motherboard potential changes 2:09:07 -Biggest prebuilt fail? 2:14:48 -NAS "drive not detected" error tips 2:15:02 Linus! You're missing your pips! 2:17:00 -ChatGPT in Microsoft suite effects 2:21:49 RGB Aperciation 2:29:00 PC go brrrrrrr 2:36:00 -What PC trends are going away? 2:37:51 -Good budget gaming gpu 2:38:38 -Lunchbox PC 2:39:39 -Father's Day plans 2:41:40 -Best/Worst day at LTT 2:42:52 -Tech channels using Floatplane? 2:43:26 -Anker Update 2:44:39 -Alien PC Build (not happening rip) 2:45:54 -Which Ryzen Chip is best? 2:46:33 -Thunderbolt hub troubleshooting 2:48:16 -Best Network Wiring for 100 meters 2:49:44 -AI in Mechanical Engineering 2:50:39 Halo Infinite 2:52:22 Performance 2:52:45 -Upgrades for a GTX 1080 2:53:34 End

I think that case would look better if it had its original borg cube colours - black case with green lights

The uniform pull thing (The Picard maneuver) didn't start in the beginning. The first uniforms were a single piece with elastic pulling all the way from the shoulders to the feet to keep everything nice and smooth. The tension from the elastic was causing Patrick Stewart lots of back issues and he fought hard to stop using them. They got new uniforms starting in the second season without the elastic but that meant they bunched up when going between sitting and standing. Stewart would do the tug to flatten it out so it had clean lines (which is what the elastic was doing originally).

They probably use an Intel CPU because it's very hot (39.1°C air temperature) inside Borg cubes.

I absolutely love Alex's weird/nerdy sense of humor and personality

I was hoping you all were going to review this amazing case once it hit the market. Happy to see that you finally did!

there's just some people I enjoy watching doing their thing and hear em talk. Alex is once such person

Star Trek: Picard's final episode drops tomorrow! 🖖 Can't wait how the old Enterprise-D will do against the Borg.

A short piece of heat shrink tubing works really well to hold RGB cables together (the size of the connectors, of course, not the wires) and it looks much better than tape.

How did I miss this stream? As a Trekie, I would have loved to seen this live. If I had the money, i would buy that Borg case immediately but, in its original Black and Green colors. Maybe program a Rasberry Pi, to play sounds of the Borg....

I've watched a bunch of your build streams, and this might just be the funniest. Great work. The steady stream of Trek/Wars trolling was hilarious. Thanks!

2:14:48 -NAS "drive not detected" error tips I have seen (in my limited experience) that used enterprise drives can be sold by inexperienced resellers without being wiped and decrypted and it can cause all kinds of issues. I think it was Seagate constellation drives with SED (Self encrypting drive) tech the last time I saw it happen. There was a tool you could use to decrpyt them and then be able to format them properly. That may be why a simple format doesnt get it working but using a tool to completely strip the drive would work. Hopefully that helps!

I would expect to see rats nest of cables inside the Borg cube for a realistic look anyway so let them drape!

I would just like to say thank you! You have been such a support through out some of my thoug years . Love , thanks guys

First time watching. IT since 88. You guys got a real TIM and AL thing going. Good Luck.

When I saw the video's title I immediately thought of the Borg from Star Trek. You can't imagine my joy when I realized it actually was about the Borg from Star Trek. Edit: To all clowns: The thumbnail was added AFTER the livestream finished!

Having been a Star Trek fan for about 30 years I love this. This is very cool and I am so happy you guys did this. Star Trek doesnt get enough love.

That's a good fact about the shirt (I was the one with that merch message). Eventually the internet called it The Picard Maneuver even though there was an in-show space ship move called the same. And Riker putting his leg over the chair to sit down is The Riker Maneuver.

Ok Guys. I NEVER comment on a KZfaq post. 😂😂😂😂. This has been one of the most incredible KZfaq videos that I’ve seen in probably five years plus. You guys did incredible job of covering the topic which is interesting. I think the case is incredible. (In concept). However, it’s when the R2-D2 paint moment when you both are seemingly beaten and the paint step hits. I haven’t laughed so hard, felt so much like I was in a shop with some old friends doing what I love and just been actually entertained while learning a ton; well since I can remember at least. Incredible old school KZfaq ACTUALLY REAL deal feature here guys. Thank you!👌🏻

"After all this time, they still haven't learned... Resistance is inevitable." - Seven of Nine, Star Trek Online

Can I just say that Linus looks really good in the starfleet uniform.

There used to be a company called Everex that made a grey Borg Cube looking 386 PC. Huge # of add in cards, huge memory boards for the time, and tons of hard disk slots. It even had a nice sliding door to hide the floppy drives.

I just completed my first build and you were with me every step of the way haha. I watched youtube the whooole time for help. RTX 4070ti with a Ryzen 7 7800x3D. Thing is a beast!

Linus with the classic Picard maneuver at 2:58

I was born the year next generation aired. As a fan of Star Trek since I was basically a baby? It's a little bit blossomous to see a Borg cube in white. But this is quite possible one of my favorite LTT videos ever lol

I remember when I first tryed vr two years ago and I was blown away but after a couple months I had so many problems with the headset. This headset is the reason I’m getting back into vr

Best episode ever, totally want to build me a new gaming rig with this amazing case... Want one NOW !!!!

The only real issue with the case, for those who'd be willing, I think is the flexible and brittle plastic as demonstrated early on. That's not cool.

I recently went through the trouble of making a 3.1 speaker setup on my computer using the rear audio jacks. Made some DML speakers, got a powered sub, an external amp, and a bit of headache trying to get my system to send all the sounds to the proper speakers depending on the frequencies like a real multi speaker setup should.

I absolutely love Alex's weird/nerdy sense of humor and personality

Rainbow Borg - Resistance is FABULOUS!

Linus: let's build a Star Trek themes computer Also Linus: storm troopers are star trek, right?

Well as a Graphic Designer who went through nine semesters of design school to get a degree and has been drawing since she was five I can tell you it does not come easy. Like every skill it takes a lot of practice and experience, that is what makes it look simple and easy. My mind is blown when I see Linus just pops in a CPU. Every time I ever built a system I sweated bullets over not damaging any pins. So there is that. ;)

glad he finly revewed it i have been waiting for him to do one i have the black one for about 2 years now

Regarding rack cases for gaming, I put a MSI MEG z690 ACE, i9-12900k, Noctua NH-C14S and GTX 1080 Hybrid in a Silverstone RM42-502. No regerts! Could probably boost a little higher with an AIO, but temps are definitely under control @ ~40C idle.

I guess The Rise of Skywalker really did a number on Linus’ views on the entire Star Wars franchise.

It's a Borg cube. It should be painted dark green (almost black) and be weathered looking, but other than that it's very cool.

2:07:45 I wish the front panel things were all standardized into a single plug. Well especially the power sw+led, reset sw, hdd led, pc beeper (if available).

I had the exact same problem with mine. Couldn't even test with the onboard because I was using a 14700kf. I ended up returning and getting a dark hero instead and eventually got it to work on hdmi, used the windows key+shift +d reset or whatever it is and finally display port worked from there on the dark hero.

I would walk into Micro Centre and say "We will add your technological distinctiveness to our PC" to the cashier

Regarding the 7.1 audio out, I'm actually currently using 5.1 analog out to my ancient Logitech Z-5500 surround system that I use as PC speakers. They're "good enough" still, and the metal volume knob is something else.

I recently purchased a set of second-hand Logitech 5.1 speakers to plug into those old plugs. The whole thing still sounds great!

For the HDD in question, you need SGformat, I am betting the sector size is not 512 but insted 518 or some other weird value used by some systems for in sector error correction data

Got to say that the Borg cube is the perfect Trek ship to use, I'd be interested to see them try and fit a computer into the 1701-D.

Nice Picard maneuver!

2:21:15 One of my aunts actually have this as "mood light" installed in their bathroom ceiling. They obviously have regular lights in there as well, but that's gotta be cool for when you're just soaking in the tub!

the stormtrooper chilling casually in the background. Very fitting to put a star trek character in a star trek themed video

Imagine knowing nothing about the Borg, so you order the case in white.. in White?..yes.. why does it exist?

Linus I use the surround jacks on my mobo. To be perfectly honest modern circuits are good enough that you don't need a sound card.

For reliable, 25 years ago I bought a 2.1 Logitech speaker system, far from cheap back then but pretty solid speakers in plastic laminated wood. They are still going strong. A pretty beefy base unit on them too.

I've got I bad day. And Linus his happy surprise reaction around 5-7 minutes into the video (fiberoptic rgb) was what I need it at lunchtime 😊😊 glad I started the video.

Six minutes in and Linus has already cracked the decorative casing - what I have come to enjoy and expect about viewing recorded live stream VODs from Linus and Linus Teh Tips - keep being you Linus!! :)

STAR TREK! This case is awesome. Reminds me of my old borg cube mini fridge.

I miss cube PCs. I have a Thermaltake Core V21, used it for a long time and I love this case. The option to position the mainboard vertically would make even more sense in a modern PC with super heavy GPUs. I mean... most servers and mining rigs go for vertical mainboards for a good reason. And all the cooling area protected by actually good magnetic dust mesh. Sadly I need something that fits at least a full ATX, because I'm going for dual GPU on my next deeplearning workstation. Would love to go for a (bigger) cube or vertical cube-ish case again. But there aren't any with modern tooling that fit a modern system and offer good modularity or convenience. I can't even find any modern case with easy to remove external dust mesh which was one of the most convenient features introduced in the last 10 years...

Great series. Hope we get to see another installment.

Sees Stormtrooper, is Star Trek. Screw you Linux.

I love how Alex knows how to deal with Linus in his way. Another fun build stream!

I loved the part in the movie when the Borg rolled up in the RGB Cube talkin bout "where we droppin boys?".

Glad you kept on brand with the stormtrooper in the backgroiund. Gandalf would be proud :P

amd stock fan mounting for am2 came out in 2006 so if you got an amd cpu cooler factory/ aftermarket with the 2 point clip it will work all the way to the current am5 motherboards thats 17 years

Watching the cable management and all I can think is that some of the tricks and methods from the early-mid 00s could actually fit a Borg cube theme. For example, the corrugated plastic split wire loom would actually fit. Heck, I saw computers back then with those plasma lights and a green one is actually in a Borg cube. Cases are so much better now, but a part of me does miss the creativity required in those early gaming builds.

Ive been enjoying watching you all. Ive been in the PC game since 1991. This channel is proof you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Much appreciated and do any of you know the where abouts of Bob and Doug Mckenzie? They owe me for some beer.

I really appreciate you advocating for people to be safe and make appropriate decisions over promoting them to buy your product. IE the jacket for motorcycle riding.

Your black wash is most likely to thin. Sometimes you just have to add a little more paint and try it on a test piece and then add a little bit more until you have a result you want. Also black washing that much surface area is going to take longer than you might want for video to get right. Some time you also have to do 3 or 4 layers to look good.

I love how despite not being a Star Trek fan, he puts on the shirt and instantly does the "Picard Maneuver", pulling down on the bottom of his shirt. I bought CherryTree's other Star Trek Case, a more standard case that has tempered glass front and side panels, and an interchangeable acrylic LED-Lit Star Trek graphic on the front. I highly recommend it for any Star Trek fan that doesn't have the money for the Cube. The only complaint I have with them is that I bought their "House Branded" case fans, (really just cheap UpHere RGB fans with CherryTree sitckers on them). The Red and Black CherryTree logo clashes with the look of the system, and the fans themselves are very loud. If you do order a case from them, spring for the better fan options, or supply your own.

i have to agree that the Noctua coolers are pretty big, but worth it. you would be fairly hard pressed to find a cooler that has the same performance, same quietness, and same price as the DH-15. its not impossible, but hard enough that you may as well go with the name brand anyway which in this case is Noctua

Here's a case from 2006 that still works, no mods needed: LIAN LI PC-7B plus II I'm *still* rocking it over 15 years later. I actually wish it had one more 5.25 bay, so I could use another HDD enclosure in it.

Leave it to Alex to put a rounded edge gpu in a borg cube lol

I suppose I'm expected to wear this for the video, all right fine. I love how little convincing you needed to agree to that

1:05:00 i got a jacket with the zipper pull on the "wrong" side and it took me a long time to get used to the variety. It's just been so consistently on the one side my whole life until that jacket lol

You know, this thing is pretty cool looking (if it was the dark grey/black with green lights) and would be something i would consider getting as a huge Trek fan, ... but the pricing just KILLS it sadly!

I have multiple vacuum sealed water bottles that are dishwasher safe so apparently you didn't look hard enough. They have all been through the dishwasher multiple times and still work the way they're supposed to. ThermoFlask if you were wondering.

I use the fiber optic digital audio out exclusively. Best Feature ever. I know alot of people don't use it. I do and I avoid motherboards without it.

I went from using S/PDIF for the last 20+ years to using analog surround outputs just recently, reason being that I ditched my absolute power hog of an AV receiver and went with individual efficient class D amps instead, and since I cut out the device that's managing all the surround audio I now do that on my PC and use the individual speaker outputs on my sound card, so not unheard of :p

Why would you ever get a white Borg Cube......

Was Alex under the delusion that he had a live microphone the entire time?

Trolling us with a Storm Trooper in the background is the chef's kiss.

I'm actually modding a Thermaltake Core V21 into a Borg themed computer, complete with miniature regeneration chambers on the inside. I had no idea this was a thing.

It’s about time!!!!!!! To clarify, I’ve been on the fence about buying one of these. I’m happy to finally hear Linus’s thoughts on it! ❤

I use 7.1 all the time. The MB output is wired to three separate amps, then to the speakers. I use the MB outputs as a preamp.

Should have gone with the liquid cooler with lcd screen and set the gif to a green lumin disk, change all rgb to green, maybe a few to a fade pulse and if have digital argb setting for a plasma flow on the board that could look sick.

Hey, I still use my awesome, 20-year-old, Logitech Z series THX 5.1 surround sound system. I need those audio ports. Any board that doesn't have them is a deal breaker. Until a system that sounds better comes along. 5.1 on the back of the board is a must! MSI MAG Z790 Max has them, as well as a bios reset button, bios flash back, CPU-less flashing, MSI light load bios feature, best bang for the buck board for the 14900K I've come across. I've tried nearly anything worth its salt.

Borg cube is black with green shining through. Would look awesome!.

never thought I needed a Borg cube case but clearly I do.

Cool cube case! If you guys get the new dual screen Lenovo Yoga 9i, that's something I'd love to see.

Wait, has LTT not heard about the machine learning program that designed a super car? They used an additive metal 3d printer and it made some really organic looking suspension components that are like 1/3 the weight of standard design. If you guys did a factory tour there, it would probably be a banger.

Very cool case. Wanted to see it lit up green.

Regarding the water bottle, I have Hydroflask bottles which are vacuum sealed and dishwasher safe. At least Hydroflask says they are dishwasher safe. So there must be alternative manufacturing techniques which can handle the temperature fluctuation. Maybe LTT could partner with Hydroflask to sell a dishwasher safe bottle!

18:26 yeah I got rid of my old case because it had 1 case fan. They were designed for much less intense heat.

Cool to hear about the possibility of camelback or similar because any backpack that doesn't have one is just not usable for me.

I remember the borg cube being black with green lighting, not a rainbow spectrum of lights. Maybe they should include a light that is a cone shape like the tractor beam.

Love the Stormtrooper in the back for this star trek build

Regarding the talk at around 17:30, my case is close to 20 years old and my GPU fits in it quite nicely (it's a 5700 XT). Also, my power supply is 13-ish years old, so not quite 15, but close, it's modular, it has PCIe connectors, an efficiency certificate (although it's just 80+ Bronze)...

Just mailed Thermalright to get an AM5 mount (that's not for sale yet) for my HR-02 Rev. B from 2008. I'm not complaining about GPU form factors as long as I'm still rocking that chunky boi.

optical prevents ground interference from moving between devices which is a great way to fix those "why does it make this sound sometimes" issues that most people never solve.

Man, I've still got my Creative SBS 4.1 surround speakers in the original box. That was the last time I had a "traditional" desk set-up that could support them. Maybe one day. :D

For clearing a hard drive so it will be detected you can load a Linux live cd/USB. Go through the install to the point where it asks about the hard drive to install to. Select manual configuration. Remove all partitions. Write changes. Then back out of the install / turn it off.

Would actually Really like a non vac sealed WB. The metal would mean I could cool it off fast by resting it in a stream. Great for camping!

Like the white, but definitely more authentic if dark grey/black (especially with green LED highlights)