Unboxing the Maingear Turbo: A Golden Masterpiece

As I eagerly unwrapped the package containing the Maingear Turbo, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and curiosity. The promise of an "extremely special" machine from Maingear had piqued my interest, and I was eager to see what this behemoth of a computer had in store for me. According to my wild guesses, the specs included a 5950X 16-core processor, 64 gigs of RAM, and a custom-crafted RTX 3090 GPU, all housed within a stunning gold-plated casing.

As I carefully removed the covering from the machine, I couldn't help but gasp in awe at the sheer audacity of it all. The inside was just as impressive, with the CPU block nestled snugly into its golden pedestal and the motherboard gleaming like polished metal. I couldn't resist reaching out to touch the surface, marveling at the intricate details that had gone into crafting this masterpiece.

The Maingear Turbo's build quality is truly exceptional, with each component carefully selected and precision-crafted to create a seamless fusion of form and function. Even the humble USB port has been elevated to new heights, boasting an impressive 32 gigs of storage space for your Windows recovery drive. As I explored the machine further, I couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden beneath its gleaming surface.

To my surprise, it wasn't just the exterior that had been plated in gold – even the interior details, such as the CPU block and motherboard, had been treated to a luxurious golden finish. It's clear that Maingear has spared no expense in creating an unparalleled level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. As I delved deeper into the machine's innards, I began to appreciate the sheer artistry involved in its construction.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the Maingear Turbo is its history – or rather, the history of similar machines that have come before it. Voodoo PC, an early pioneer in the world of gold-plated computers, had once offered a gold-plated tower as part of their offerings. It's heartening to see that this tradition has continued in some form with Maingear's creation.

For those who might be thinking that such a machine is simply tacky or over-the-top, I would argue that it's anything but. The Maingear Turbo represents the pinnacle of technical achievement and aesthetic innovation – a testament to human ingenuity and creativity. As I gazed upon its golden surfaces, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and reverence for the skill and craftsmanship that had gone into creating this masterpiece.

As I began to explore the machine's inner workings further, I discovered some fascinating details about its construction. The power supply, for example, was surprisingly modest at 750 watts, yet it seemed capable of handling even the most demanding tasks with ease. I also noticed that certain areas of the casing had been left unpolished – a reminder that even in this world of precision engineering, there's still room for human imperfection and character.

For those who might be considering purchasing one of these machines, it's worth noting that they come at a price – a hefty $13,000 to be exact. While some might view this as excessive, I would argue that it's a small price to pay for the privilege of owning such an extraordinary piece of technology. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, the Maingear Turbo is sure to leave a lasting impression.

And now, with my sponsorship agreement revealed, I must confess that I've been tasked with finding four hidden D-Brands air tags around the set – a challenge I'm more than happy to take on. With the help of my trusty sidekick David and some careful searching, I managed to track down the first one relatively quickly. The others proved a bit more elusive, but eventually, I managed to uncover them all with a combination of persistence and skill.

As I looked back upon the Maingear Turbo's stunning features and innovative design, I couldn't help but feel grateful for this incredible piece of technology. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, the Maingear Turbo is sure to leave a lasting impression – a testament to human ingenuity and creativity in all its golden glory.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en(gasps)- Okay guys I don't knowwhat's in here, exactly,but Maingear has promised me thatit is something very special.This is a Maingear Turboand I don't know the specs,but I can take some wild guesses,I'm going to say 5950X 16 core.I'm going to say 64 gigs of Ram,clocked at some speed, 3,200 or 3,600,that's kinda sensible speeds.I'm going to say RTX 3090.They go 3090? They're going to 3090?Have I got it all right so far?- Pretty much yeah.- Pretty much. Okay, (gasps)(upbeat music)Now I knew it was gonna be high end.What I didn't know was why they asked meto bring my gold X-Boxcontroller to work todayfor this shoot, because Maingear hasapparently built me,this is for me, right?A gold, a golden computer. Oh, my word.The inside is gold too. I need gloves.We will get to this, first,this is important stuff. Okay.I'm going to keep it safe. The cables,manuals, not automatics. (giggles)Got the RGB remote, surprise it's notcontrolled through software, but I canalso see why they might do that.You don't want thembackground tasks running.Got a USB. How premium is that?32 gig USB to store yourwindows recovery on.Okay, all right, we'reready. Let's open this up.Is it just me? Or is it heavier?Is this, no, no, it can'tbe actually made of gold.This has to be just plated.It's gotta be plated.Okay now, let's do the peel first.What a fantastic finish they got on it.Like check this out, David.Is that a golden mirror oris that a golden mirror?That's a good answer. I mean,you only had one option really.Hi.(David giggles)They even did the bottom, the mad lads.Now, to be clear, this is not a new idea.Voodoo PC, way back inthe day, I'm talking likethis must have been early2000s or something like that.Voodoo PC used to havea gold plated tower,gold plated version of their tower.We've got a dual 140 millimeterradiator here on the top.Yeah. Main gear wantedour other turbo back,and I basically just kept it.And so Jonno was asking ifthey're getting this one back andthe answer is now they canhave their old one back.You could make the argument thata gold finish on everything is tacky.But I ask you ladies and gentlemen, oh,is it not a beautifulkind of tech? (giggles)Even the holt down for theCPU block is gold-plated.I don't even know how to show that to you.It's buried so deep in the system.Disassemble it?(people laughing)This is art, I mean I would tear apartalmost any system, but not this one.Well look, where else are you goingto store your 10 terabytesof Call of Duty, okay.On SSDs. I mean, that's fair.Okay. There is a screwrolling around in here,We're panning for nuggets.Here's a screw in a standoff.Here's the standoff.(people exclaiming)There are definitely some areas wherethey didn't polish that you can't see.So the bottom layer. If you're planningto order one of these, youshould know about this, okay.I'm just out there looking afterwhat consumers need to know. Okay.(laughing)How'd they manage to power this thingwith a Corsair SF750 watt. Uh huh, okay.Custom plated 3090 GPUblock, custom gold-plated...13,000 US dollars. You know what?That's not actually ascrazy as I was expecting.All right. Let's golden game.Oh, sure. I can do a sponsor thing.Thanks to DBrand forsponsoring this video.They make tons of stuff tocustomize your devices like skinsand cases for Apple's newair tags and to celebrate.Colton and Jonno have hiddenfour air tags around the set.And I need to find them withoutusing an iPhone in order fordbrand to pay us for the sponsorship.I'm sorry. Did you guys agree to this?What do I pay you people for?Okay, fine. I'll findyour stupid air tags.Well, there's one. Is thatan easy one or a hard one?Okay. Ow!Ow!(people laughing)Oh, I can feel it. (laughing)All right under the carpet.All right, those weren't that hard.Yeah, it got a little, got a little,a cute little D brand things.Do they actually sell this skin?Guys if they don't sell this skin,you got to make sure that you demand it.Send their customer service a request forthis skin right herefor your air tags. Okay?They love getting lotsof spam (beep) questionsto their customer service.That's DBrand's favorite.Check them out at the link down below.We ready?- Yep.- Oh, ho, ho, it looks sick. Right?- I'm sure non-geek people are watchingthe screen like \"What?It's a gold computer.\"Kind of like how I would watch a car videoand be like, that's like, it's an engine.Okay car people, this, it's likehaving a really cool engine. Okay.You know what I'm going tostop pretending that I've onlybeen using this controller with gloves.I've been, I've been raw dogging it.If someone wants to buy it, by the wayit is for sale, straight up guys.Put it on LTT store.All right, there we go.I got this. I got this, this is likethe first level, it's not exactly hard.Oh! Oh, I have lost connection,I have lost connection.Come on, come on. Is it back?Come on. No, I died.Golden gaming set up.I mean, I shot, how many times you gotto shoot someone in the...what are they even doing?Do you see them moving around here?The AI is fairly dumb though.Oh oh, bad timing, badtiming, gold controller.Well, I think we're done here.The top of this is like hot to the touch.Two 140 millimeter rads is not enough.It might be enough for theparts to run within spec,but it is not enough to have thisthing not be like fricking hot.I don't know if I've everfelt quite like that before.Thanks for watching guys.Check out main gear,I promise they make systemsthat are ever so slightly moresensible than this one, butthis is definitely super cool.And I really enjoyedplaying around with it.This is their turbo gold edition.And it's something. (beep) you DBrand.\n"