Linus builds Linus’ new PC!
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN references it when people ask about dev machines and to show how large the CPU and cooler are.
What it is
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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What Hacker News said
Cites Shared404 · 2020-07 · on “Ask HN: Tell me about your dev machine”
I mostly use a laptop, specifically a zenbook. This LTT video is probably more useful for you though: [this video]
Cites acqq · 2020-08 · on “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"