The $1,000,000 PC ruined our server room
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Order the NexiGo TriVision Ultra at: https://lmg.gg/NexiGoTriVision The "million-dollar PC" isn't just powerful—it’s practically a space heater. With 9 servers pushing 7-8kW of heat, the LTT server room needed a serious cooling upgrade. The team went from cardboard ducts and salvaged towers to crafting a custom “water door” using old radiators, barbs, and a whole lot of trial and error. Will it leak? Will it work? Let’s find out. HDPlex 500W GaN Power Supply: https://lmg.gg/5NLaO Noctua industrialPPC 3000RPM Fans: https://geni.us/5ynr Noctua Home Fan Hub: https://lmg.gg/YNos6 Wago Lever Nuts: https://geni.us/FHWTG5j Shark Bite 1 Inch Pex Fittings: https://geni.us/YNGlpy ¾ NPT Barb Fittings: https://geni.us/Wcy4SN ¾ NPT Sweat Fittings: https://geni.us/vohlr ¾ NPT Swivel Barb Fittings: https://lmg.gg/5gAdC Wilo Star Stainless Steel Pumps: https://lmg.gg/ti86S Discuss on the forum: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1608399-the-1000000-pc-ruined-our-server-room/ ► GET OUR MERCH: https://lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: https://lmg.gg/lttfloatplane ► GET A VPN: http://www.piavpn.com/linus ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: https://lmg.gg/partners Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:17 - Sponsor 2:36 - Upgrading the pump 4:34 - Radiator disassembly & fittings frustration 6:00 - HVAC store rescue & soldering chaos 8:00 - Testing for leaks 10:02 - Plumbing layout planning 12:32 - Water door construction begins and leak fixes 15:52 - Mounting the water door 17:47 - Filling the system & first test 20:17 - Thermal performance results 23:20 - Heat-soaked thermals 25:52 - Sponsor 26:43 - Credits
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