Linus Replaces AXI1500W with Seasonic 1000W But Why?

Hapatingjaky

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A Linus Tech Tips vid got recommended too me. Basically just Linus flexing how much money he's worth but one thing he was doing in the video had me questioning why.

Linus had a Corsai AXI 1500w inside his home system, he replaces it with a Seasonic Prime Tx 1000w. Now Linus's system is no slouch, custom LCS with multi-rad, high OC, max memory, 3090LCS OC's massive raid array etc etc.

Now Linus is probably pushing close to 1000W if not more, so why in the **** replace the PSU with a smaller one. Titanium rating is only good at 50% useage and he will probably be over that.

Can anyone come up with a reason behind it??? The Corsair and Seasonic are both single 12v rails with the Corsair have more amps available.
 
If I remember right, Seasonic was the sponsor of the episode. He can always swap it back if needed, although it looked like a hell of a hassle.
 
...who cares?

If anything it goes to show how stupid people are for taking these YouTuber morons content as gospel.
 
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The sponsor theory is probably correct, and a 1000W can handle his rig too, so it's a non-issue.
 
I seem to remember he joked about it mid episode.

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There it is. Its mentioned off the top.
 
Prime units have shown to be able to take spikes of even 500 watts over without failing. They are pretty stout units. I doubt it'd be an issue.
 
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CurrentlyPissed said:
Prime units have shown to be able to take spikes of even 500 watts over without failing. They are pretty stout units. I doubt it'd be an issue.
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Yeah, if you want your PSU to last you a total of 4 months and have the fan screaming because the PSU is running hot.

If you keep a PSU for 5+ years like most people do, the 50-65% range is the better idea. One of the few components that should never be skimped on.
 
Nunz said:
Yeah, if you want your PSU to last you a total of 4 months and have the fan screaming because the PSU is running hot.

If you keep a PSU for 5+ years like most people do, the 50-65% range is the better idea. One of the few components that should never be skimped on.
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Aye, agree 100%. I won't skimp on the PSU or motherboard as its the backbone of the enitre system.

I've had my AXI1500 now for a long time, 4+ years but it doesn't fit my case very well and I've been looking for a smaller PSU but hopefuly in the same power range. I could go to the 1600w AXI which is smaller in size but money is a little tight right now and mine works perfectly fine, knock on wood cause I say this I bet the PSU dies.

I re-watched the video and yeah its just a sponsor plug segment. I just hate these Youtubers like Linus, Jayztwocents, Pauls Hardware that are so out of touch with their viewer base now...
 
Look at SuperFlower. Pricing is extremely competitive as they break into the US market under their own name. They were the manufacturer of EVGA PSUs when EVGA actually cared about their name brand being associated with quality.

I would just keep the AXi though. They don't make the digital PSUs above 1000w unless it's the 1600 now - imo that thing is priced horridly.
 
Hapatingjaky said:
Aye, agree 100%. I won't skimp on the PSU or motherboard as its the backbone of the enitre system.

I've had my AXI1500 now for a long time, 4+ years but it doesn't fit my case very well and I've been looking for a smaller PSU but hopefuly in the same power range. I could go to the 1600w AXI which is smaller in size but money is a little tight right now and mine works perfectly fine, knock on wood cause I say this I bet the PSU dies.

I re-watched the video and yeah its just a sponsor plug segment. I just hate these Youtubers like Linus, Jayztwocents, Pauls Hardware that are so out of touch with their viewer base now...
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Imho the Wan show grounds it. But they have been doing the typical youtuber thing as well. Which is content that is getting more and more expensive/luxury in nature. So your right, it's starting to feel outta touch.
 
I feel like LTT is more like the Top Gear of tech than a regular "boring" channel like gamersnexus, the same goes for jay.

While they also do regular content, they are clearly more focused on doing dumb/fun projects.
 
Nunz said:
...who cares?

If anything it goes to show how stupid people are for taking these YouTuber morons content as gospel.
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I watch his vids sometimes and he's ok but I tend to identify more with the nerdier, more 'boring' productions from GN.
 
Riptide said:
I watch his vids sometimes and he's ok but I tend to identify more with the nerdier, more 'boring' productions from GN.
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That's because GN is more focused on the tech then flaunting the tech. Sure they will do LN2 but usually they will take superchats and donate it to charity which is fun to watch.

You don't see GN everyday flaunting a custom designed and cooled 3090 in your mansion, trying to run a 40Gbps optical Thunderbolt cable when running a 4K HDR10+ 120Hz display and you wonder why your HDMI is dropping out.... :bleh:

After re-watching the video the setup is so poorly designed....
 
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