Linus Tech Tips: The video showcases the transformation of an unused space under the stairs into a private gaming hideaway using Origin PC's sponsorship.
Linus Tech Tips - I Built The Ultimate Hidden Gaming Room
The project involves converting an unused space under the stairs into a private gaming area. The transformation includes installing a pre-built PC from Origin PC, a 42-inch OLED screen, and various amenities like shelves, a mini fridge, and mood lighting. The space is designed to be stealthy and comfortable, with features like a switchable film for privacy, ventilation, and padded flooring. The team also added creative touches like RGB signs and a custom door for the PC. The project highlights the practical use of space and the integration of technology to create a functional and enjoyable gaming environment.
Key Points:
- Transform unused space into a gaming hideaway with Origin PC.
- Install a 42-inch OLED screen and pre-built PC for optimal gaming.
- Utilize vertical space with shelves for storage and consoles.
- Ensure comfort with padded flooring and ventilation.
- Incorporate privacy features like switchable film and stealthy design.
Details:
1. 🎮 Creating a Private Gaming Sanctuary
1.1. Planning the Gaming Sanctuary
1.2. Executing the Transformation
2. 🔨 Crafting the Secret Hideaway
- The design effectively camouflages the alcove within the wall, using innovative concealment techniques that make it indistinguishable from its surroundings.
- The project expanded the kitchenette space by over one foot, increasing functionality and offering a more spacious environment.
- Despite the increased space, the area lacks a cozy, game-like atmosphere, indicating a need for further design adjustments to enhance comfort and thematic engagement.
3. 📦 Smart Space and Storage Solutions
- Install vertical shelves to maximize space for items like controllers and game consoles, enhancing organization and accessibility.
- Create a triangular chest of drawers with sliding drawers to utilize low, underutilized spaces effectively.
- Mount display units directly onto studs by cutting out drywall to minimize wasted space, ensuring a sleek and seamless installation.
- Integrate a PC into the wall space by cutting a section and adding a board, achieving a perfect fit and reducing clutter.
- Ensure precise measurement and planning to guarantee that a mini fridge fits through the door, avoiding installation issues.
- Improve comfort on concrete floors by adding floor padding and comfortable seating, particularly in small spaces.
- Enhance ventilation by installing stealthy air intakes under stairs to prevent stuffiness, optimizing airflow efficiency.
- Incorporate switchable film from Smart Tint for dynamic privacy control, allowing for adjustable visibility or opacity.
- Consider smart technology integration, such as automated shelving or app-controlled lighting, to further enhance functionality.
4. 🖥️ Advanced Tech Setup
- Installed exhaust fan and intake for improved ventilation and cooling.
- Installed privacy windows to monitor incoming traffic.
- Preparation for mounting a 42-inch OLED display.
- Installation of a mini fridge for convenience.
- Installation of softer flooring for comfort, utilizing leftover gym mats from LTX.
5. 🎨 Final Touches and Complete Reveal
- RGB signs emit more light than expected, enhancing room lighting significantly.
- A 42-inch OLED screen was installed using a French cleat, ensuring a sharp and flush appearance against the wall.
- The setup includes an Origin PC with high specs: Core Ultra 9 285k CPU, MSI z890 P Wi-Fi motherboard, 96GB DDR5 RAM at 6,400 MT/s, NVIDIA 4090 GPU, 4TB SSD storage, powered by a Corsair RM 1200X Shift 80 Plus Gold power supply.
- Aluminum machining was done for the PC casing with effective ventilation, ensuring cooling for the high-performance NVIDIA 4090 GPU.
- Remaining tasks include cable management, pipe wrapping for aesthetics, tunnel improvement, and adding upholstered material to soften surfaces.
- Final touches involve filling drawers with snacks, adding consoles, and decorative elements before final review.
6. 🛠️ Upholstery and Finishing Details
- The upholstery process required attaching a piece to a door without using traditional methods due to time constraints, highlighting a practical challenge.
- Traditional methods involved screwing a main board, foam, and fabric to the door, which was not feasible, leading to an innovative solution using Velcro.
- Using Velcro, although challenging and less ideal, allowed for quick attachment, demonstrating adaptability under constraints.
- The choice of Velcro impacted the durability and aesthetics, making it a temporary solution focused on immediate needs.
- Efforts to enhance interior aesthetics were made by adding black ducting, reflecting a priority on visual appeal despite limitations.
7. 🚪 Hidden Room Features and Completion
7.1. Project Completion, Initial Reactions, and Room Design
7.2. Technology, Entertainment Setup, and Product Promotion
7.3. Ventilation, Power Management, and Comfort Features
7.4. Team Contributions and Future Improvements
8. 🔍 Innovative Features and Testing
- Voltage-controlled windows were implemented to switch between opaque and clear states, providing privacy control with a simple switch.
- The peephole design was integrated to blend seamlessly into the environment, resembling standard wall elements to avoid drawing attention.
- Additional pictures of LTT store products were used to enhance aesthetics and camouflage functional elements.
- RGB lighting required adjustments to ensure it enhanced rather than detracted from the space, preventing excessive visual effects.
- Powered vents using 120 mm fans were installed to improve airflow without a full HVAC system, enhancing comfort in the space.
- The project highlighted significant team collaboration in the innovation process.
- A French cleat mount was used for flat-mounting the TV, optimizing space by integrating it into the wall structure.
- Space optimization was achieved by cutting out a pillar for computer placement, preventing floor space consumption and ensuring adequate cooling for high-performance components like the 4090 origin.
9. 🏆 Enjoyment and Final Thoughts
- The 42-inch OLED display provides exceptional visual quality, even at 1440p resolution, significantly enhancing both viewing and gaming experiences.
- The room is designed for comfort and productivity, allowing users to easily transition between work and relaxation, highlighting its multifunctional appeal.
- A stealthy, pull-cord door mechanism adds to the room's functional design, emphasizing privacy and user convenience.
- Origin PC is recognized for its exceptional customer service, offering systems with lifetime technical support, which is a major selling point for consumers.
- Personal enjoyment is heightened by the seamless integration of technology and design, creating an optimal environment for both work and play.
10. 🎥 Conclusion and Next Steps
- Origin sponsored a video where their system continued to function after a can of Coke was poured over it, demonstrating the robustness and resilience of their technology.
- The demonstration shows the practical reliability of Origin's system in unexpected situations, which can increase consumer confidence and trust.
- Future directions may include further stress-testing scenarios and expanding the demonstration to a wider audience to showcase the durability of Origin's technology.
