What happens when you let an AI build your PC? This is what the famous YouTuber Linus TechTips wanted to find out and tried it. But what was planned as a cool experiment takes him on an emotional rollercoaster. Nevertheless, the final result of the AI is quite usable, even though not everything goes according to plan.
Artificial intelligence is now used in many situations. For example, AI can generate images that even win art prizes. Or it appears as a streamer on Twitch, where it can excite thousands of viewers.
The famous tech YouTuber Linus Sebastian, head of Linus TechTips, wanted to find out whether it was possible to assemble a PC with the help of an AI. We have embedded the entire video here for you:
Tech YouTuber builds gaming PC with instructions from chatbot
What exactly was the goal? The YouTuber used the AI “ChatGPT” to assemble a gaming PC.
In his video, he wants to do everything the AI prescribes:
- He chooses the components offered to him by the AI
- He assembles the computer as the chatbot instructs.
- At the same time, he also takes the liberty to ask certain questions.
How did the YouTuber proceed? Linus asked the AI which hardware he should buy for his new gaming PC. The only condition is that the entire computer, including peripherals (mouse, keyboard, monitor), should cost no more than 1,500 euros.
Accordingly, the AI then also suggests hardware. The AI selects a Ryzen 9 5800X and an RTX 3070Ti and also all other components like power supply, case, or motherboard.
However, Linus explains that one can clearly see that the AI was trained a few years ago: because the AI recommends hardware that, while absolutely correct, would not correspond to the current state of 2022/2023.
How does he proceed with the assembly? He then follows the individual steps that the chatbot prescribes during the build. And that works more or less well.
- For example, the AI explains to him that he must pay attention to certain cabling and which parts he must install in which order.
- Moreover, it names the right components that fit into the price range of 1,500 euros.
- Other “tips” come too late: he has to install the graphics card, although there is still a slot cover in the way.
- The “easy-to-install” CPU cooler turns out to be a fairly complex chunk, which would completely overwhelm a beginner.
- Additionally, the AI recommends a combination of HDD and SSD, which Linus finds outdated.
- For the monitor, the AI also overshoots the target. Here it offers him a high-end monitor that does not fit within the budget. The next options are already significantly better in price.
The biggest mistake the AI makes, however, is the recommendation of the case. Because ChatGPT recommends a mini-ITX case – however, the ATX motherboard selected by the AI does not fit in there.
What is the outcome? In the end, Linus still has a functioning gaming PC ready to go and can easily play with it. The AI even has tips for game issues, such as lowering the details or installing the current software for the graphics card.
What does the YouTuber think? Linus is quite impressed with the performance. In 1:43 minutes, he expresses surprise that the AI provides him not only with basic information but also more in-depth instructions. The answers from the AI are “coherent, well formatted, and encouraging,” he claims.
At 4:56 minutes, the chatbot points out that he needs to pay attention to the pins of the CPU and sensitive parts on the motherboard. Here, too, Linus can only agree:
This is a great piece of advice. It is a great summary of the precautions one should take when handling sensitive electronics.
At another point (13:22 minutes), the AI reminds him that he must use the right screws. Linus also thinks this is an important and sensible tip.
More about Linus Tech Tips: Recently, Linus and his team tested the new gaming PC from Asmongold, which costs around 3,000 euros. The streamer is concerned that the well-known YouTuber will find plenty of mistakes in his PC. How the matter turns out can be read on MeinMMO:
Twitch streamer is uneasy when the absolute tech expert takes apart the PC
