I Resisted Building This… It was Futile

CherryTree have created an officially licensed Star Trek PC case that looks SWEET… only problem is we’ve got a hand built prototype.. with no instructions.. or hardware.. so let’s built it live!

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[Andrewligan]

*Timestamps*
(merch messages are lines with a "-")
0:02 Intro
0:20 Unboxing
0:56 Linus' Uniform
2:22 Case overview (Cherry Tree Borg Cube Atx)
3:19 Sponsors (Xsplit)
3:42 Case overview pt 2
5:24 Did we break it?
6:19 Fiber Optic Filaments?!
7:14 Merch Messages
10:01 Motherboard Specs (ROG Maximus Z790 Hero)
12:29 CPU Install (Intel 13-9900k)
14:15 RAM Install (DDR5 6000 CL40)
16:00 CPU Cooler (Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black)
24:38 SSD Install (2 TB Sabrent Rocket)
25:37 -Tips for staying in touch
27:04 -TopSponge Mom Shout-out
28:10 -XL LTT Backpack? (probably not)
31:07 -Modern NAS
33:34 GPU Specs (Zotac 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO)
34:34 -HololSO (Steam Deck OS) Video coming soon
36:58 -Favorite Startrek Captains?
38:25 -Will humans need biotech implants in the future?
40:33 -Why aren't horizontal cases made anymore?
43:58 Wait, we made this before?
47:14 -Linus is done with Star Wars
52:53 -Noctua Cooler Drawbacks
57:10 -What do you look for in new hires?
58:52 Linus' car broke
1:01:35 -Aya Neo vs Steam Deck
1:03:34 -American vs International Standard
1:07:37 GPU Install
1:16:02 Power Supply specs (ROG THOR 1000W Platinum 2)
1:16:31 -NCIX Sign PC Update
1:16:48 -LTT Water Bottles dishwasher safe? (no)
1:22:37 -LTT 3d Printer Testing? (probably not)
1:23:36 -Does Linus use a litter box robot?
1:24:14 -Rack Mounting vs Small Form Factor
1:31:01 -What CPU is best for Rust?
1:34:34 Will it POST?
1:40:30 Troubleshooting
1:42:09 -Floatplane beta update
1:42:26 -Linus' favorite challenges
1:43:07 Blackwashing (Antiquing) R2D2
1:46:40 -The future of 3d content
1:52:47 It POSTs!
1:54:14 -Ewaste CPU fidget spinner coming soon
1:56:44 Linus rants about artists
2:03:13 Computer is on
2:04:48 Sponsors pt 2 (Videocom)
2:06:05 -Headphone/DAC content?
2:06:34 -ATX Motherboard potential changes
2:09:07 -Biggest prebuilt fail?
2:14:48 -NAS "drive not detected" error tips
2:15:02 Linus! You're missing your pips!
2:17:00 -ChatGPT in Microsoft suite effects
2:21:49 RGB Aperciation
2:29:00 PC go
2:36:00 -What PC trends are going away?
2:37:51 -Good budget gaming gpu
2:38:38 -Lunchbox PC
2:39:39 -Father's Day plans
2:41:40 -Best/Worst day at LTT
2:42:52 -Tech channels using Floatplane?
2:43:26 -Anker Update
2:44:39 -Alien PC Build (not happening rip)
2:45:54 -Which Ryzen Chip is best?
2:46:33 -Thunderbolt hub troubleshooting
2:48:16 -Best Network Wiring for 100 meters
2:49:44 -AI in Mechanical Engineering
2:50:39 Halo Infinite
2:52:22 Performance
2:52:45 -Upgrades for a GTX 1080
2:53:34 End

[Duny]

The uniform pull thing (The Picard maneuver) didn't start in the beginning. The first uniforms were a single piece with elastic pulling all the way from the shoulders to the feet to keep everything nice and smooth. The tension from the elastic was causing Patrick Stewart lots of back issues and he fought hard to stop using them. They got new uniforms starting in the second season without the elastic but that meant they bunched up when going between sitting and standing. Stewart would do the tug to flatten it out so it had clean lines (which is what the elastic was doing originally).

[theseus]

Would be really cool to see the LTT Water Bottle converted into reservoir for a LTT custom PC Case! Can we make it happen?

[aaclovern]

I think that case would look better if it had its original borg cube colours - black case with green lights

[vrkn]

I absolutely love Alex's weird/nerdy sense of humor and personality <3

[ScullyBrewing]

2:14:48 -NAS "drive not detected" error tips

I have seen (in my limited experience) that used enterprise drives can be sold by inexperienced resellers without being wiped and decrypted and it can cause all kinds of issues. I think it was Seagate constellation drives with SED (Self encrypting drive) tech the last time I saw it happen. There was a tool you could use to decrpyt them and then be able to format them properly. That may be why a simple format doesnt get it working but using a tool to completely strip the drive would work. Hopefully that helps!

[Zeruyu]

They probably use an Intel CPU because it's very hot (39.1°C air temperature) inside Borg cubes.

[Valdyr_Hrafn]

there's just some people I enjoy watching doing their thing and hear em talk. Alex is once such person

[Commanderson]

Having been a Star Trek fan for about 30 years I love this. This is very cool and I am so happy you guys did this. Star Trek doesnt get enough love.

[StarTrekLife]

How did I miss this stream? As a Trekie, I would have loved to seen this live. If I had the money, i would buy that Borg case immediately but, in its original Black and Green colors. Maybe program a Rasberry Pi, to play sounds of the Borg....

[Calango]

A short piece of heat shrink tubing works really well to hold RGB cables together (the size of the connectors, of course, not the wires) and it looks much better than tape.

[ocudagledam]

Regarding the talk at around 17:30, my case is close to 20 years old and my GPU fits in it quite nicely (it's a 5700 XT). Also, my power supply is 13-ish years old, so not quite 15, but close, it's modular, it has PCIe connectors, an efficiency certificate (although it's just 80+ Bronze)...

[Zeruyu]

Star Trek: Picard's final episode drops tomorrow! 🖖 Can't wait how the old Enterprise-D will do against the Borg.

[GamersUnitedOnline]

I would expect to see rats nest of cables inside the Borg cube for a realistic look anyway so let them drape!

[mellertid]

The only real issue with the case, for those who'd be willing, I think is the flexible and brittle plastic as demonstrated early on. That's not cool.

[colinstu]

2:07:45 I wish the front panel things were all standardized into a single plug. Well especially the power sw+led, reset sw, hdd led, pc beeper (if available).

[Zeruyu]

When I saw the video's title I immediately thought of the Borg from Star Trek. You can't imagine my joy when I realized it actually was about the Borg from Star Trek.

Edit: To all clowns: The thumbnail was added AFTER the livestream finished!

[KnightHawkJosh]

Ok Guys. I NEVER comment on a YouTube post. 😂😂😂😂. This has been one of the most incredible YouTube videos that I’ve seen in probably five years plus. You guys did incredible job of covering the topic which is interesting. I think the case is incredible. (In concept). However, it’s when the R2-D2 paint moment when you both are seemingly beaten and the paint step hits. I haven’t laughed so hard, felt so much like I was in a shop with some old friends doing what I love and just been actually entertained while learning a ton; well since I can remember at least. Incredible old school YouTube ACTUALLY REAL deal feature here guys. Thank you!👌🏻

[rokku]

I was born the year next generation aired. As a fan of Star Trek since I was basically a baby? It's a little bit blossomous to see a Borg cube in white. But this is quite possible one of my favorite LTT videos ever lol

[andy_warb]

Rainbow Borg - Resistance is FABULOUS!