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The video documents the construction and optimization of a high-end, $27,000 computer with the aim to maximize performance and achieve top rankings on the 3DMark leaderboard. Initially, the heavily stressed components, including a $6100 5995 WX threadripper processor and two RTX 4090 GPUs, are installed in an air-cooled setup that places the system among the top 15%. To further enhance performance, the team transitions to a fully water-cooled system, incorporating custom solutions from Singularity PCS and extensive cooling hardware like three 480mm radiators and Corsair QX 120 fans. The rebuilding involves a push-pull configuration for maximized airflow, gold-backed distribution plates, and precise modification and installation of components such as NVMe storage and 256GB of RAM with water blocks. Despite challenges in assembly, the team successfully blocks the GPUs, integrates custom aesthetics, and fills the system with coolant, culminating in the computer achieving a rank of 66 on the 3DMark leaderboard.
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In this part of the video, the team embarks on building a $27,000 computer aiming to top the 3DMark leaderboard. The primary task involves stress testing the components, notably the 5995 WX threadripper processor, which is the most expensive CPU used at $6100. Despite using an air-cooled setup that only breaks into the top 15% of the leaderboard, the team decides to employ a fully water-cooled system. Key components include two RTX 4090 GPUs for workflow, 256GB of RAM cooled with Thermaltake memory water blocks, and extensive storage options with NVMe and hard drives. They face challenges with fitting components, ensuring precise cuts for cable routing, and installing custom distros from Singularity PCS. The setup includes three 480mm radiators paired with Corsair QX 120 fans for efficient cooling and temperature monitoring.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on rebuilding the system with a push-pull configuration to maximize airflow. The distribution plates have been upgraded with gold backings. The process of blocking graphics cards involves disassembling the GPUs, replacing thermal pads, and reassembling with active back plates. After blocking the GPUs, fittings are attached, tubes are cut, bent, and installed, and the system is filled with coolant. The artist Gerardo also customizes the back panel with a logo. The segment concludes with the system achieving a high ranking on the 3DMark leaderboard, being number 66, and a discussion on the aesthetic preference of RGB lighting.