Mac User Builds Linux Gaming PC

Video Description

I attempt to build my first PC in 20 years. Last time I built a PC it was a slugfest between Intel's Pentium III and AMD's Athlon, and I went team red way back then. Let's see if I can put together over $3,000 in parts and build a great PC for gaming and creative work—but more importantly: how fast will it compile the Linux kernel? Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy Sponsor me on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy Merch: https://redshirtjeff.com 2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeerlingEngineering Parts list (some are affiliate links): - AMD Ryzen 5 5600x 6-core CPU: https://amzn.to/3posFRQ - AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT: https://amzn.to/3tgPV5B - Gigabyte B550 AORUS Elite Motherboard: https://amzn.to/3K0pmbq - Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM kit: https://amzn.to/3tgQwnR - Asus TUF Gaming GT501 eATX Case: https://amzn.to/36JaSON - Corsair RM650x 650W 80+ Gold ATX PSU: https://amzn.to/3srWvXt - Sabrent Rocket Q 8TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD: https://amzn.to/3MdNtoT - Samsung 870 QVO 8TB 2.5" SSD: https://amzn.to/3C2dSl9 - ASUS XG-C100C PCIe 10 Gbps Ethernet Adapter: https://amzn.to/3IwVSSg - MSI Optix G241 24" 1080p 144 Hz IPS monitor: https://amzn.to/3K0rUX2 - Scythe Kaze Flex 140mm PWM RGB Fan: https://amzn.to/3C3lNPa - Raspberry Pi Keyboard (Black/Grey): https://amzn.to/3IyvxTL - Raspberry Pi Mouse (Black/Grey): https://amzn.to/36ETdru Referenced in the live stream: - PCPartsPicker listing: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/geerlingguy/saved/cXdDjX - How to flash Ubuntu ISO to a USB drive: https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-macos - How to benchmark with Phoronix Test Suite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXf5R1AOkCk - My website: https://www.jeffgeerling.com #AMD #PCBuild Contents: 00:00:00 - Build intro 00:05:00 - Parts I picked 00:10:45 - RGB 00:18:05 - Dropping, then installing the CPU 00:25:58 - Installing Memory and NVMe SSD 00:38:55 - Case Notes 00:46:51 - PSU and front panel connectors 01:11:30 - Cable management 01:14:45 - Installing 10 GbE Ethernet 01:18:16 - Installing RX 6700 XT 01:34:38 - More cable management 01:35:20 - Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse 01:42:33 - Will it POST? 01:45:50 - BIOS and Ubuntu Installer 01:54:12 - Installing Ubuntu 20.04 02:01:04 - OpenRGB Setup 02:08:21 - Phoronix Test Suite 02:12:35 - 10 GbE Ethernet Benchmarking 02:14:45 - Graphics card not detected 02:15:46 - x264 Benchmark 02:18:14 - Unengine Heaven Benchmark 02:21:13 - RX 6700 XT Drivers 02:32:50 - Linux Compile Benchmark 02:42:34 - RX 6700 XT Drivers Again 02:51:10 - RGB closeup (delay tactic) 02:52:55 - Viewer questions 02:59:30 - I think I broke the driver 03:06:30 - Giving up (for now) 03:11:04 - Gotcha!