The Complete LGR Woodgrain 486 Saga

All of the LGR 486 build and upgrade videos from 2016 to 2022! Plus the latest updates and new commentary along the way, adding context and fresh info between each video. There's also a whole new update section at the end going over the bits I haven't covered before in other videos.

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● Check out the original playlist of videos here:

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Left arrows "⬅" signify a new section for this video.

00:00:00 Introduction to the 486 Saga ⬅
00:02:13 Building the LGR Woodgrain 486 in 2016
01:08:45 Thoughts on the original build, its legacy ⬅
01:11:31 Installing a Sound Blaster Pro 2.0
01:33:40 Some sound card regrets, changes ⬅
01:35:26 Installing L2 Cache
01:47:25 Turns out cache is necessary! Who knew! ⬅
01:49:11 Installing an IDE CompactFlash Interface
02:02:58 Wishing I hadn't swapped the old HDD ⬅
02:05:22 Building the MIDI Mountain 1.0
02:24:33 Hardly used the original Mountain ⬅
02:27:29 Unboxing & Installing Windows 3.0
02:46:59 Windows 3 was more limited than assumed ⬅
02:48:17 Installing & Enjoying Windows 3.1
03:10:35 Windows 3.1 is where it's at on a 486 ⬅
03:11:45 The 83MHz Pentium Overdrive CPU Upgrade
03:34:45 Kinda disappointed, plus it's not a 486 ⬅
03:35:20 100MHz Intel 486 DX4 Overdrive Upgrade
03:56:56 Processor feels right and it's a 486 again ⬅
03:59:14 Applying New Woodgrain Vinyl
04:11:17 New look is sweet but I have other options ⬅
04:13:42 Installing & Enjoying Windows 95
04:58:44 I went back to MS-DOS 6.22 and Win3.1 ⬅
04:59:45 New updates and upgrades I didn't cover ⬅
05:06:14 This was LONG, thanks for watching! ⬅

#LGR #retro #computer

[LGR]

I made this video as a bit of filler to go up while I was out of town at Midwest Gaming Classic '23.
Shoutout to all of you who stopped by and hung out, it was a great time!

[nwbackcountry]

5 hours of LGR is absolutely delightful.

[telengardforever]

You're basically building the computer I worked 50hrs/week at McDonald's to afford while in highschool. Crazy to think I busted my ass for something that was insanely obsolete before I was able to finally pay it off ($2400).

[stevenmartin]

And I was just about to resign myself to a boring Friday afternoon, thanks Clint!

[DailyCorvid]

*Woodgrain has become a mascot for an entire decade Clint*
You've struck a real bright and somewhat melancholy chord.

Woodgrain depreciates so quickly, but those flaws are the charm!

[CoTeCiOtm]

I can't put into words how much that throwback intro on the first video brought joy to me back when I watched it in 2016. With the channel growing so much, I can imagine that one off throwback is a bit of a cause for confusion for newer people who haven't dug into the older stuff, but for someone who's been around since forever, that thing was an absolute delight! Hard to believe it's been seven years since that already, where has time gone?!

[skillaxxx]

What I like even more than the Woodgrain 486 and what it represents, is that you stayed true to yourself all those years Clint ! This long video is a true testament to that 🙏

[hanklewis]

Name one thing that’s better then a new LGR video…


A 5 hour long LGR video on a Friday! 🎉

[jessikamouchet]

You've been one of my top youtube channels for years now. You never disappoint, and LGR is a household name in this house! Thanks for such a nice long vid, I'll have it on all afternoon

[LizzyThePirate]

I am currently having problems hearing due to a sinus/ear infection after being sick. LGR is the only thing that I am really able to hear well today. Thank you for the 5 hours.

[mikewosowski]

Hey Clint, it seems like yesterday I was at camp (for work) and bored. With my love for computers and electronics and stuff, i stumbled across your channel and it instantly became a favorite of mine. When I am home, my wife would wake up to me sitting on the couch with a cup of coffee and watching your shows. Now that I have young kids, youve become part of our sundays. Its great to see the progress over the years with your channel. Thanks again Clint.

[KarlBassermann]

Whenever I hear that soothing sonorous voice and that calming jazz, all is right with the world. Thanks for so many years comforting nostalgia.

[Whiterabbit]

I LOVE THIS, CLINT!! Thank you! I slept to my own private playlist of this woodgrain saga whenever I really couldn't get any sleep. It helped. Thank you

[lcineo]

Years go by and I still enjoy your content so much, It brings me back to a different time, and lets me see the same games (and the same struggle to run them) through other eyes. Thanks, man!.

[ThommyofThenn]

14 years...not bad for becoming a LEGEND. I've only been here a few of those years but the amount I've learned from you and this community rivals the amount I learned in some uni classes. Thanks

[PlayNeth]

The whole 486 saga is easily my favorite series, can't even fathom how many times I watched the Windows 3.1 video specifically on a bad day, it always brings my mood back up every time

[railsrust]

OOOh... This is a perfect place for me to binge watch it in one go while I work on my own builds. Thanks a ton!

[RealRedRabbit]

I've accidentally fallen asleep watching this 4 times now.

I love it. Good stuff, for real.

[MajinTails]

That 486 is such a champ. Having all the videos about it together is awesome!

[maxtornogood]

I appreciate that you still have a lovely spinning rust drive in there after all these years!