The Most Permanent Tech Upgrade of All Time - AMD $5000 Ultimate Tech Upgrade
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Video Summary
A creator known for "unmistakably cool" designs, Lisa from Creator Warehouse, faces a challenge spending a $5,000 AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade, admitting, "I'm not a spender. I'm not a shopper." Despite her hesitation, the upgrade includes a NAS for data ownership, an iPad and Pencil Pro for drawing, upgrades for her children, and surprisingly, a tattoo gun and ink.
The video chronicles the installation of these items, highlighting Lisa's initial apprehension about using the tattoo gun, even admitting, "I've never actually touched one." She practices by applying a stencil to herself using tattoo transfer paper and a special printer, a process that involves gel on the skin and heat from an iron. The build also includes assembling IKEA furniture, setting up a new wall mount, and building a NAS with a Ryzen 5 8500G, showcasing Lisa's first computer build experience. The highlight of the tattoo segment involves practicing on fake skin, with Lisa expressing discomfort but also excitement about the potential to tattoo a friend.
Short Highlights
- Lisa, a designer for Creator Warehouse, struggles to spend her $5,000 AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade.
- The upgrade includes a NAS, iPad with Pencil Pro, kids' upgrades, and a tattoo gun with ink.
- Lisa practices using the tattoo gun on fake skin after initially admitting she's never touched one.
- A NAS is built using a Ryzen 5 8500G, marking Lisa's first computer build.
- New furniture and a wall mount are also installed.
- Lisa reveals her artistic talent by showing Procreate designs, including drawings of the presenter.
- The video features a collaboration with AMD for the tech upgrade.
Key Details
The $5,000 AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade [0:00]
- Lisa from Creator Warehouse receives a significant tech upgrade.
- She admits to being "not a spender" and "not a shopper," finding it a struggle to spend the allotted amount.
- The upgrade package includes a NAS, an iPad and Pencil Pro, upgrades for her children, and a tattoo gun with ink.
"I don't want anybody to take this the wrong way, but it isn't very often that we get to provide a $5,000 AMB Ultimate tech upgrade for someone as unmistakably cool as Lisa from Creator Warehouse."
AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade Giveaway Announcement [1:11]
- A promotion for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X 3D CPU and Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite Wi-Fi 7 motherboard is announced.
- Viewers are encouraged to enter for a chance to win this hardware combo.
"AMD is giving one lucky winner a brand new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X 3D CPU plus a gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite Wi-Fi 7 motherboard."
The Tattoo Gun Excitement [1:51]
- Lisa expresses interest in the tattoo gun, contemplating getting one for a friend's birthday.
- She admits to having no prior experience with tattoo guns, stating, "I've never actually touched one."
- The plan is to practice applying a stencil using tattoo transfer paper and a special printer.
"I kind of want to start with the tattoo gun because I'm going to be honest with you, I was thinking of getting Yvonne one for her 40th birthday."
Setting Up the Tattoo Printer [3:00]
- Lisa and the presenter discuss the tattoo transfer paper and the specialized printer.
- The process involves applying a gel to the skin, printing the design, and then transferring it.
- Lisa realizes she sold her iMac and doesn't have a computer, planning to use her work iPad.
"Basically, you have to put like a gel on the skin. And then you'll print your design out on the tattoo paper and then you rub that onto the skin so that you're not going in blind."
iPad and Pencil Pro Usage [4:50]
- The iPad Air and Pencil Pro are unboxed and discussed.
- The Pencil Pro is highlighted for its capabilities, suitable for a "professional" like Lisa.
- Lisa shows off her design skills, including a drawing of a troll and repurposing excess inventory.
"The, yeah. Right. So you just got the like pro one. Because it's a pro. Yeah. I mean, she is a professional."
Furniture Assembly and Tattoo Practice [6:00]
- The presenter and David begin assembling IKEA furniture while Lisa sets up the tattoo equipment.
- Lisa learns to use the Fomomomo app and Bluetooth printer for tattoo stencils.
- She discusses potential "recipients" for her first tattoos, including colleagues.
"Find Bluetooth devices and a boopity boopity Bluetooth printer. Sweet."
Tattoo Machine and Fake Skin [8:00]
- The tattoo machine, a newer battery-powered model, is examined.
- They discuss the machine's components and the need for sanitation.
- Sample fake skin is ordered, and the possibility of tattooing it is considered.
"This is a new kind, relatively new kind. That is, they used to always be, I think it was coil. They always had to be like, wired in. And these are new ones that are, that have batteries."
NAS Build Process [14:00]
- The NAS build begins, with Lisa's first computer build experience.
- Parts selected include a Ryzen 5 8500G CPU and a 50M Pro RS motherboard.
- The process involves installing the CPU, RAM, and an ADATA Legend 700 256GB SSD.
"Why did you choose the Ryzen 5 8500 G? Because I was recommended it."
Tattooing the Fake Skin [23:00]
- Lisa, wearing gloves and setting up a sterile area, prepares to tattoo the fake skin.
- She expresses discomfort and uncertainty about the depth of the needle.
- Despite initial hesitation, she finds the process "pretty cool" after making a mark.
"I don't like this. I don't like doing this. See, I don't even know. Cause I have no idea how deep to go."
Additional Installations and Gifts [27:00]
- A mini-fridge is installed in an ensuite bathroom for cosmetics.
- A carbonator is set up, with discussion about its uses and potential limitations.
- A pair of high-quality headphones for the children are installed, intended for music listening without phone access.
"I want it in the ensuite bathroom. A mini fridge. Do you have a problem?"
Final Thoughts and Outtakes [32:00]
- Lisa expresses a willingness to practice more tattooing, potentially on a friend.
- The presenter mentions Lisa's exclusive content on Floatplane, discussing fashion and unique designs.
- The video concludes with a recap of the AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade and a nod to a previous upgrade for Almaday.
"Thank you guys so much for tuning in. This has been AMD ultimate tech upgrade featuring Lisa."