In this collab, Linus Sebastian and Linux inventor Linus Torvalds build the ultimate open-source workstation, packing an AMD Threadripper 9960X, ECC-friendly TRX50 AERO motherboard, 2 TB Samsung SSD, Noctua NH-U14S cooler, Intel Arc GPU, all housed in a Fractal Design Torrent E-ATX case with a 1600 W Titanium PSU and a 6K ProArt monitor. They walk through each part choice, from storage needs to cooling preferences, showing why you might pick ECC RAM or a flagship GPU for your next Linux rig.
Between screw-ins and cable-management, they dive into Torvalds’ developer origin story, proudest achievements (Linux kernel vs. Git), distro fatigue vs. Fedora love, AI hot takes, Microsoft’s GitHub buy-out, plus lighthearted debates on cats vs. dogs and Jif vs. GIF. It’s a fun, candid 50-minute mix of high-end hardware tips and genuine geek chat.
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