This Upgrade Proved I'm Weak - AMD $5000 Ultimate Tech Upgrade Oct 15, 2026

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Thanks to AMD for being a great partner and sponsoring this series! Check out their latest offerings at https://lmg.gg/f6PMg

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Thanks to the AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade, resident graphic designer Victor gets $5,000 for a massive setup overhaul! Watch us upgrade his PC with top-tier hardware and dive into his surprising passion: competitive arm wrestling.

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Discuss on the forum: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1643639-this-upgrade-proved-im-weak-amd-5000-ultimate-tech-upgrade/

Check out the stuff from Victor's Upgrade:

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: https://geni.us/nsag2yD
G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000: https://geni.us/ss7ko
MONTECH Century II 1050W: https://geni.us/jQ9hID
Ezreal Professional Arm Wrestling Table: https://geni.us/mCoTf
Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone (Black): https://geni.us/Ou0aF
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7: https://geni.us/DyQteu
LG WM3600HWA Front Load Washer: https://geni.us/YVz87
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD: https://geni.us/xfqAAo1

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 - Intro & Arm Wrestling Stakes
01:41 - Sponsor: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
02:07 - Arm Wrestle for Washing Machine Setup
04:21 - Installing the Washing Machine
06:22 - Garage Exploration for Tools
07:22 - Water Hookup & Leak Testing
08:51 - Unveiling the Tech Upgrade Spread
10:32 - Arm Wrestle in Victor's Room
11:20 - Upgrading the Toy Story PC
12:47 - Unboxing the Bambu Lab 3D Printer
13:33 - The Motherboard & Scratched Case
16:30 - Victor's PC Specs & Upgrades
17:46 - Setting Up the Arm Wrestling Table
18:33 - PSU Swap & Bellows Dusting
20:05 - Linus Tries Arm Wrestling Training
21:35 - Arm Wrestling Match (Strap Match)
22:38 - Finding a Spot for the 3D Printer
23:07 - Toy Story PC Build Progress & Shure Mic
25:48 - Installing the GPU
26:23 - First Boot & Overcooked Test
28:25 - Victor's Setup & Haworth Soji Chair
30:15 - Upgrade Recap & AMD Giveaway