Our Nerdiest Upgrade Yet: AMD $5,000 Ultimate Tech Overhaul

Linus Media Group teamed up with AMD to give Robert Oakes a $5,000 sponsor-funded facelift: a custom NAS for video editing (Ryzen 7 5800XT, MSI B550M-VC Wi-Fi, Jonsbo N5 case), a Samsung soundbar, Sony FX30 camera, Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface and all the streaming and desk gear you need. Expect DIY tips on cooling, storage solutions, AMD performance hacks and even a cameo from a vintage VCR—plus plenty of Funko Pops, lightsabers and other nerdy collectibles.

Along the way you’ll get a tour of budget debates (were those collectibles worth it?), sneak peeks at Linus’s screwdriver skills, and an invite to AMD’s spooky sweepstakes for Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs. It’s part product review, part build tutorial, part laugh-fest—catch the full upgrade and behind-the-scenes on LTT and their forum!

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