Live Video Recap: AMD Llano Blindfolded PC Build
Subject: General Tech, Systems | June 23, 2012 - 06:04 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: video, llano, blindfolded, APU, amd
Well, we did it! Today I successfully built an AMD A-series APU based computer while blindfolded LIVE. At the start of the event I went over the various components used for the build including the AMD A8-3800 APU, MSI A75 motherboard, Corsair 550D case and 650 watt power supply and more. After showing it all, I wrapped a scarf around my head and went to work.
There were quite a few more hurdles than I expected including spreading the thermal paste correctly, screwing the motherboard into the case and finding the pins for the front panel power button. I was surprised at how easily I was able to install the APU, memory and heatsink, but that likely comes with years of practice and experience with the hardware.
In all, it took me 1 hour and 18 minutes to get to a Windows screen using a pre-installed OS on a Western Digital 1TB hard drive. That was MUCH longer than I had originally thought it would take, so I have been humbled by those DIY PC users that build their own on without sight a regular basis!
If you missed the live event we hosted at http://pcper.com/live you can find the replay hosted right here below. Enjoy watching me completely make a fool of myself!
Update: The winner of the blindfolded system was selected, congrats goes to Darren who gets the task of rebuilding this rig! :D
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i want to win these so badly
1:18mins I'm impressed. I'd love to own this one-of-a-kind build by Ryan!
ooowee I love to get that system.
If people were blind, they wouldn't be watching you build a PC lmao...
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Nice system Sir Ryan
That is amazing you could do that in an hour and eighteen minutes. I would have had to give up just putting the mother board together.
Ryan, you did better blindfolded, then some do with full sight. Fun video.
Good job Ryan
God i Need this Pc Sooo Bad i had ano Old dell dimention pc for yearz and it finally pooped out and i cant aford a New one even if it Was Build By A Blind Man...
loan a pc and a man will learn for a day Give a Man A pc and He will Learn For Life!
Heh, when I was young a blind (from birth) friend of my Dad's used to build all our family PCs. Pretty beast.
I wanna win :D
Best show EVAR!
-though must admit I was expecting much more bloodloss
Yeah, I haven't watched the video yet (am about to in a few mins), but did he give a blood sacrifice? Otherwise it's likely to catch fire or not boot ;) lol jk
no spoilers - but with 2200 views already on youtube my chances of personally cleaning up any bloodstains are dwindling fast :(
i want it
Great setup.
Can I have this system please?
Also, this proves that building computers just takes effort. It's very accessible even for the average computer user.
I have built numerous computers. The thought of doing it blind scares the fuck out of me.
Fucking amazing. I am in awe.
Nice one PC Perspective!The best review web site on the internet!
Thanks :D
omg guys I just found a hardcore pc hardware website where they build computers blind!!!!!
Awesome video, next pick a motherboard with the power and rest buttons ON the board heh.
Good job guys.
Now its Joshs turn.
Has anyone won this system yet? Good video. :) Thermal paste, I thought you required a little more?
It ended last night, so we should find out today who won :).
AMD.com homepage links back here, but they call Ryan, "Ryan Shroud". Also, has Josh been fired yet?
hehe, yeah apparently they find Ryan to be a man of mystery :P
Nope, he's still around! :D
Yeah, I saw that link and the name being incorrect.
Doh!
Awesomeness ensues, you rock!!!! JJJ
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