Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Linus is on vacation so Riley steps up to showcase what PC you could build with $1,000 in this economy.

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ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 II Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard: geni.us/BAup5
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:21 CPU
2:14 Motherboard
2:50 Tools and CPU Install
4:16 Memory
5:30 CPU Cooler
7:15 Case
8:43 Storage
10:10 Power Supply
12:06 Graphics Card
13:30 Wiring
14:35 Gaming
18:23 Conclusion
19:52 Outro