The Twitch streamer xQc breaks his gaming PC and Linus Sebastian gets on a plane to help. After a long search, the error is eventually found. It’s fascinating to watch the unlikely duo at work, but for many, the secret star of the video is the cameraman.
xQc and Linus Sebastian should be known by most:
- xQc is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch based on viewer hours. He was previously an Overwatch pro but was banned for inappropriate behavior.
- Linus Sebastian runs the most famous tech channel Linus Tech Tips and is the head of Linus Media Group. He tests hardware and gadgets with his team and explains the world of technology to the viewers.
What connection do the two have? xQc awkwardly tried to build a new gaming PC and ultimately failed. Linus had watched the video and could only shake his head. In the same breath, he offered his Canadian colleague to fix his system.
Now xQc has probably seized the opportunity and asked Linus for help. He doesn’t need to be told twice and visits him to save his computer. Over 2 million people have already seen the video on YouTube, and thousands of viewers followed xQc’s stream as well.
Linus and xQc bet 100 Canadian dollars on where the error is
Linus and the Twitch streamer initially discuss where the error lies. The streamer had recently made a change in the system and switched from an Intel processor to an AMD CPU.
xQc explained that the motherboard must be responsible for the problems and is causing a short circuit. However, Linus didn’t believe that and suspected the RAM was behind the crashes. Because AMD is using DDR5 for the first time with the AM5 platform, there can be issues. The two ultimately settle a bet: 100 dollars for the person who is right about where the error really lies at the end.
Where was the error in the end? Linus gradually disassembled the streamer’s PC to find the problem. And indeed, the issue was with the motherboard.
At 19:40 minutes, you can see that a specific connection on the motherboard is burnt and heavily damaged. This is the USB-C port on the motherboard. And this likely causes a short circuit.
In the end, Linus replaces the old motherboard with a new model and also installs a new graphics card. Twitch streamer xQc is happy with his new system, and Linus looks pretty worn out.
What are the reactions from the viewers? Many are amused by the unlikely duo seen in the video.
Some explain that the real star was the cameraman. Because he walked around for 4 hours filming the whole action. He can repeatedly be seen in xQc’s stream, having to reposition himself. Because not only Linus’s team is on site, but xQc is also running his stream simultaneously, where his viewers can also observe the event.
This especially brings a lot of praise for the editing team of Linus Tech Tips. Because in the end, they turn the 4-hour stream into a manageable 26-minute video for YouTube.
Twitch streamer is worried as the absolute tech expert disassembles the PC he sold for 3,300 euros
