It's Not Rocket Science
Gaming on a PC that you built yourself is amazing, but building the PC can be daunting. There are so many things that can go wrong, and so many "experts" out there offering bad advice, that it can be too confusing to get started. I created Blackbird PC Tech to break through the noise and offer a trusted one stop shop to help guide you on your PC building journey. Once you understand the basics it will be easy to see how building a PC is just like building Lego. And when I say "It's Not Rocket Science" you can trust me because I am a rocket scientist ... I designed the world's fastest helicopter, I led AI for the world's largest defense contractor and I've been building PC's for over 20 years. It's more than a hobby for me, it's a passion and I can't wait to share it with you.
Why Blackbird PC Tech?
There are so many "experts" out there providing opinions on how to best build PC systems. Unfortunately most of them have no technical background and therefore don't understand the physics behind many of the choices that you need to make when building your PC. Things like fan placement, radiator orientation, thermal paste application, location of support brackets, cable routing, etc. can all have a significant impact on the thermals of your system, which in turn will impact your ability to run stable and overclock. I've watched some of the largest tech YouTubers provide "definitive" advice that is simply wrong. So how am I different?
I am an Aerospace Engineer that has had a successful 20+ year career in Aerospace & Defense. In 2004 I designed the Sikorsky X2 Technology demonstrator, which is the fastest helicopter in the world and was awarded the Collier Trophy in 2011. I am a recipient of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Orville & Wilbur Wright Award, which is awarded for significant research contributions to the aerospace engineering field. I was the first Chief Engineer of Sikorsky Innovations, I was the first Chief Data & Analytics Officer and first Vice President of Artificial Intelligence for Lockheed Martin and I was a Senior Vice President for AI at Booz Allen Hamilton. More importantly, I've been playing PC games and building PC's for 20+ years. From my first PC, which was an 8086 Amstrad with 5.25" drives and no HDD, to the amazing systems that I build today based on the latest enthusiast components.
When I first upgraded a CPU in a custom Voodoo PC system that I purchased, I was terrified that I would screw it up ... I remember sweating as I applied the thermal paste and hoping that I didn't destroy the PC because I didn't have enough money to replace it. I created Blackbird PC Tech to help you build without fear. When I say "It's Not Rocket Science" you can trust that I know what that actually means ... I love tech and I want to help you build your dream system. Hopefully your passion for PC building will grow as you learn more and you will be able to confidently build more complicated systems. I can't wait to see what our community builds next.
Our Offerings
Custom Build Service
We offer a high-end custom PC build service for those of you that want the best, but don't have time to build it yourself.
Consulting Service
We offer a PC consulting service to help you optimize your system performance and eliminate issues that will impact stability.
Custom Build Experience
We offer a unique 1:1 build experience for those that want to build their own dream machine but don't know how. From part selection to step-by-step build guidance, this experience can be customized to meet your needs.
Collaboration
We are open to collaborating with component manufacturers, system builders and other YouTuber's that are passionate about what they do, have integrity and strive to innovate.
Merchandise
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YouTube
Want to learn how to build amazing PC's? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow our "It's Not Rocket Science", "Is It Worth It?", "Golden Sample Builds" and "Ultimate PC Fighting Championship" series.
Benchmarks
Current Builds (2023)
Ultimate Gaming
CPU = Intel 13900KS
GPU = Aorus RTX 4090 Xtreme Waterforce
Motherboard = Asus Z790 Apex
RAM = G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 at CL36
Storage = 4x Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD 2TB
CPU Cooler = MSI MEG CoreLiquid S280 (push/pull)
Fans = Lian-Li Uni-Fan 4x SL-INF 120 & 6x SL-140 V2
PSU = MSI MEG Ai1300P
Cables = Custom CableMod (white)
Case = Hyte Y60 with LCD Screen
Content Creation
CPU = AMD 7950X
GPU = Asus ROG Strix 4090 OC
Motherboard = Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme
RAM = G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 at CL32
Storage = 4x WD Black SN850X NVMe SSD 2TB/4TB
CPU Cooler = Asus ROG Ryujin 360 (push/pull)
Fans = 4x Thermaltake SWAFAN 14, 6x Noctua NF-A14/A12
PSU = Asus ROG Thor 1600T
Cables = Custom CableMod (red/black)
Case = Asus ROG Strix Helios
Multimedia SFF
CPU = AMD 7800X3D
GPU = MSI Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Motherboard = Asus ROG Strix X670E-I Gaming WiFi
RAM = G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000
Storage = 2x Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD 2TB
CPU Cooler = Noctua NH-L9a-AM5 with NF-A9 fan
Fans = 2x Fractal Aspect 140mm
PSU = SilverStone SX1000 Platinum
Cables = Standard PSU
Case = Fractal Design Ridge
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