A build that is IMPOSSIBLE for Linus to build.

[CRikhard]

You know how Linus made the video about the AMD R9 295X2 rated at 500W? I just realized it'd be impossible to make a build with four of those because, as far as I know, there are no 2000W+ power supplies.

 

 

 

 

Then again, they did do 8 Titan Xs

[Tieox]

http://www.legitreviews.com/sneak-peak-ultra-products-2000w-atx-power-supply_436

 

 

[Nacho Marco Segui]

You answered yourself lmao 

[Electronics Wizardy]

3 minutes ago, CRikhard said:

You know how Linus made the video about the AMD R9 295X2 rated at 500W? I just realized it'd be impossible to make a build with four of those because, as far as I know, there are no 2000W+ power supplies.

 

 

 

 

Then again, they did do 8 Titan Xs

You can get systems with mulitiple powersupplys. 

 

You can also get also get chassis with 6x 3000w psu's. 

[DildorTheDecent]

5 minutes ago, CRikhard said:

You know how Linus made the video about the AMD R9 295X2 rated at 500W? I just realized it'd be impossible to make a build with four of those because, as far as I know, there are no 2000W+ power supplies.

 

 

 

 

Then again, they did do 8 Titan Xs

No 2000W PSUs in the US maybe... http://www.super-flower.com.tw/products_detail.php?class=2&sn=16&ID=119&lang=en

[r00tH4cK3r]

I don't think anything is impossible with Linus. Some of the systems he has built were nuts........like the 7 gamers 1 PC build.......like seriously, Linus could build anything

[Tieox]

I want to see him make a waterproof computer.  Then drive through a carwash with it running in the bed of a pickup.  While doing the Crysis 3 benchmark!

[WkdPaul]

2 minutes ago, DildorTheDecent said:

No 2000W PSUs in the US maybe... http://www.super-flower.com.tw/products_detail.php?class=2&sn=16&ID=119&lang=en

What makes it complicated (but not impossible) is the "standard" wiring we have in north america, it's usually 120V/15A circuits, so technically it's max 1800w.

 

But like I said, it's not impossible (higher amps wires, fuse/breakers and wall plug do exist, but it's not standard).

[Tieox]

1 minute ago, wkdpaul said:

What makes it complicated (but not impossible) is the "standard" wiring we have in north america, it's usually 120V/15A circuits, so technically it's max 1800w.

 

But like I said, it's not impossible (higher amps wires, fuse/breakers and wall plug do exist, but it's not standard).

 

So more excuse to laugh like an evil James Bond villain as you flip the switch to power the beast up?

 

 

[DildorTheDecent]

Just now, wkdpaul said:

What makes it complicated (but not impossible) is the "standard" wiring we have in north america, it's usually 120V/15A circuits, so technically it's max 1800w.

 

But like I said, it's not impossible (higher amps wires, fuse/breakers and wall plug do exist, but it's not standard).

kek

[Master Disaster]

1 minute ago, wkdpaul said:

What makes it complicated (but not impossible) is the "standard" wiring we have in north america, it's usually 120V/15A circuits, so technically it's max 1800w.

 

But like I said, it's not impossible (higher amps wires, fuse/breakers and wall plug do exist, but it's not standard).

230v Master race

[squirrl]

Your definition of impossible is a bit weak...

It's (currently) impossible for him to put together a build while on Pluto. Or on the surface of the Sun.

 

Even if there wasn't any 2000w PSUs (not even in the server land), and using multiple ones wasn't a thing, I wouldn't say it's impossible at all. He could just get someone to build a custom one for him. or even try it himself... He (the company) has money, and contacts.

[Tieox]

2 minutes ago, squirrl said:

Your definition of impossible is a bit weak...

It's (currently) impossible for him to put together a build while on Pluto. Or on the surface of the Sun.

 

Even if there wasn't any 2000w PSUs (not even in the server land), and using multiple ones wasn't a thing, I wouldn't say it's impossible at all. He could just get someone to build a custom one for him. or even try it himself... He (the company) has money, and contacts.

 

Build a gaming computer, inside a gaming computer, that both fit inside a micro ATX case. 

[vorticalbox]

49 minutes ago, Kierax said:

I want to see him make a waterproof computer.  Then drive through a carwash with it running in the bed of a pickup.  While doing the Crysis 3 benchmark!

the computer would be easy the hard part would be the monitor

[PlayStation 2]

Seems that they can't do competent budget builds either.

[Tieox]

Just now, vorticalbox said:

the computer would be easy the hard part would be the monitor

Good point, I'd want to see him use his personal OLED TV. 

[vorticalbox]

8 minutes ago, Dan Castellaneta said:

Seems that they can't do competent budget builds either.

they seems to go good at gaming/high end and as low as you can go. I would say its down to the amount or products in the low mid where as the higher builds have clear tiers of hardware.

[NavyCuda]

1 hour ago, wkdpaul said:

What makes it complicated (but not impossible) is the "standard" wiring we have in north america, it's usually 120V/15A circuits, so technically it's max 1800w.

 

But like I said, it's not impossible (higher amps wires, fuse/breakers and wall plug do exist, but it's not standard).

Every power supply I've used, admittingly a small sample size, can be switched between 120/240VAC.  240V 15amp outlets are pretty common and not hard to wire in.  I believe that would open up about 3.6kW of available power.

[WkdPaul]

30 minutes ago, NavyCuda said:

Every power supply I've used, admittingly a small sample size, can be switched between 120/240VAC.  240V 15amp outlets are pretty common and not hard to wire in.  I believe that would open up about 3.6kW of available power.

In North America it would be easier and cheaper to get a 120v 20A circuit than a 240v circuit and outlet (not sure we have "regular" 3 prongs 240v outlet here, but don't quote me on this).

[Fetzie]

2 hours ago, wkdpaul said:

What makes it complicated (but not impossible) is the "standard" wiring we have in north america, it's usually 120V/15A circuits, so technically it's max 1800w.

 

But like I said, it's not impossible (higher amps wires, fuse/breakers and wall plug do exist, but it's not standard).

Run it off two circuits

[NavyCuda]

23 minutes ago, wkdpaul said:

In North America it would be easier and cheaper to get a 120v 20A circuit than a 240v circuit and outlet (not sure we have "regular" 3 prongs 240v outlet here, but don't quote me on this).

Home depot stocks 3 prong, 2 socket 240v outlets.  If you have one 120v outlet on a breaker of its own it would be very straightforward to rewire it to 240v.

[WkdPaul]

2 hours ago, NavyCuda said:

Home depot stocks 3 prong, 2 socket 240v outlets.  If you have one 120v outlet on a breaker of its own it would be very straightforward to rewire it to 240v.

HEY! I said "don't quote me on this"

 

Good to know we also have 240v 3 prong outlets available!

 

[NavyCuda]

14 minutes ago, wkdpaul said:

HEY! I said "don't quote me on this"

 

Good to know we also have 240v 3 prong outlets available!

 

If memory serves me correctly, they are the plugs that have both spades horizontal, with earth ground on the bottom.  I believe Nema 6-15.

 

240v has become much more interesting to me now that I have an electric car.  At home I charge off 120v which makes the car usable once per day as I'm in a rural area.  Also charge at work, but have a 32amp 240v EVSE at work.

[johnny5c]

1 minute ago, NavyCuda said:

If memory serves me correctly, they are the plugs that have both spades horizontal, with earth ground on the bottom.  I believe Nema 6-15.

 

240v has become much more interesting to me now that I have an electric car.  At home I charge off 120v which makes the car usable once per day as I'm in a rural area.  Also charge at work, but have a 32amp 240v EVSE at work.

Correct, NEMA 6-15 is what you'd want for a 15amp circuit.  I just changed over a outlet for a mini-mill I have in my basement, took about 10 minutes to do the swap.  You can use the same wiring as long as you're using a 220v breaker with the same amp rating as the 110v one it's replacing.

[NavyCuda]

13 minutes ago, johnny5c said:

Correct, NEMA 6-15 is what you'd want for a 15amp circuit.  I just changed over a outlet for a mini-mill I have in my basement, took about 10 minutes to do the swap.  You can use the same wiring as long as you're using a 220v breaker with the same amp rating as the 110v one it's replacing.

It's a little more simple than that.  For 240v, one breaker on each leg, so two 15amp breakers. 110v is just one breaker on one leg, with a neutral wire and an earth ground. 

 

I'm not an engineer, just recently replaced my electric hot water tank!