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Overpriced Computers! - WAN Show July 22, 2022

Overpriced Computers! - WAN Show July 22, 2022

FromThe WAN Show


Overpriced Computers! - WAN Show July 22, 2022

FromThe WAN Show

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Length:
111 minutes
Released:
Jul 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - Note: timing may be off due to change in sponsors)
1:13 Intro
1:48 Superchats and bits are ignored, use merch messages
2:22 Topic #1 - OverKill computers, now with financing...
3:53 Reviewing computer projects and configurator
6:40 Project "Unknown", custom request form & pricing
8:16 Comparing to Maingear, cooling, colors & configs
12:50 Maingear's pricing to upgrade SSD
15:40 Linus's system specification, comparing to OverKill
17:02 Linus on the costs of watercooling
19:48 TikTokker compares pricing to expensive companies
22:20 OverKill's response, customers on delays & NDA
25:20 OverKill PC giveaways on patreon; is it a lottery?
26:46 OverKill sends a cease & desist to a TikTokker
27:48 Marine vet of OverKill goes on TikTok
30:32 A neutral take on the system integrator & website
32:56 Alex's notes on the topic, mentioning Intel
34:02 Topic #2 - Discord & voice chatting is now on Xbox
36:22 Luke on not supporting APIs for third-party apps
38:46 Cross-playing, browser apps are not native apps
40:02 Merch Messages #1 ft Colton
40:16 Biggest ask from the 40 series cards
42:18 Thoughts on LMG Autobench going open-source
45:30 Labs expectation, success and failure
47:02 Products besides the socks to be excited about
48:50 LTTStore Linus sandals idea
49:40 Labs data & sphere of influence
52:28 LTTStore swim trunks, a great photo shoot
55:20 LTTStore mystery cable ties, backpack reviews
59:04 Verification for the backpack
1:00:34 Merch Messages #2
1:00:44 Pick for a competition game for Whale LAN
1:03:56 LMG dedicated workshop for maker content idea
1:05:14 Unbiased benchmark reviews for vacuums idea
1:07:03 Luke's future if he didn't go to NCIX
1:10:50 Linus owes The Spiffing Brit a tea-powered PC
1:13:30 Linus not able to watch Backstreet Boys live
1:14:30 Intel ARC for Linux as a good value
1:15:56 Sponsor - Corsair
1:17:03 Sponsor - Zoho Desk
1:17:52 Sponsor - PolyArc ft Linus screwing up the spot
1:18:40 Merch Messages #3
1:19:10 What infuriates Linus
1:20:26 WAN topics that stand out, IRL rocket league
1:22:32 Linus's favorite type of cheese
1:23:48 Sponsor - PolyArc Moss: Book II on Meta Quest 2
1:24:56 Topic #3 - Hive "fights" climate change via e-waste
1:27:58 Topic #4 - FUTO on taking back control of PCs
1:30:35 FUTO's projects, GrapheneOS
1:32:36 Topic #5 - Robot dog with an assault rifle
1:35:26 Discussing modern warfare
1:36:28 Topic #6 - Emails with allegations against Linus
1:38:26 Linus's reply & his relationship history
1:44:42 Merch Messages #4
1:44:50 Plans for AddOns on the LTTStore backpack
1:46:20 Testing desk-mats & tempered glass
1:47:12 Plans to collaborate with GN & Labs
1:48:44 Display cable testing incorporated into Labs
1:50:11 Colton reads a curated message to himself
1:50:56 Favorite game franchise
1:51:48 Outro
Released:
Jul 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Every week, Linus and Luke take some time to discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.