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Join me for a soft-spoken beginner's guide to the major components inside a gaming PC! I get a lot of questions about my gaming rig, so I figured I'd show it to you guys, and explain a bit about each part as we go. I hope this is informative and relaxing, and I'd like to do more PC hardware videos in future, so please let me know if you enjoy it! Triggers include pointing, tapping, and soft speaking.

I strongly recommend listening to this video with headphones for the best experience :)

----- Detailed PC Specs -----
PCPartPicker List: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JM3N6X

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 4.4GHz
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4
RAM: G.Skill Trident X 16GB DDR3 @ 2400MHz CL10-12-12-31
SSD: A-Data XPG SX900 256GB
HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA300 7200RPM 3TB
GPU: Asus GeForce GTX 980 STRIX 4GB @ 1.5GHz
Case: Fractal Design Define R5
PSU: EVGA Supernova 750 G2
ODD: Asus DRW-24B1ST
Wifi: Asus PCE-N15
OS: Windows 10 Pro
Monitor: Dell U2312HM 23.0" 1080p IPS
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 w/Cherry MX Brown Switches
Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Core
Mousepad: Razer Destructor
Gamepad: Xbox 360 Wireless
Headphones: Turtle Beach Z300 Wireless
Speakers: Logitech X-530 5.1
Mic: Blue Yeti

----- What's ASMR, and why am I speaking so quietly? -----
I speak softly in my videos because they're intended to trigger a sensation called ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). ASMR is a specific feeling that some people experience when they hear certain soft sounds, like soft speaking and tapping, or see certain visuals, like deliberate hand motions. It's often described as a pleasant tingling in the head and neck, accompanied by a sense of deep calmness and mild euphoria. Many people watch ASMR videos to help them relax or fall asleep. To learn more about ASMR, I recommend checking out http://asmruniversity.com/about-asmr/.... Happy tingles!

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So I have this little metal model kit of Slave I, Boba Fett's ship from Star Wars. Apparently it takes no glue or solder! Sounds easy, right? Perfect for an ASMR video, right? No. No, it was not. In this video, I attempt to put together this microscopic model with my ham hands and fail miserably. Maybe you'll find it funny, or possibly even relaxing, but I mostly just found it aggravating. Nevertheless, I push on for close to an hour before calling it quits, having made essentially no progress. But if a few of you get a laugh out of this sorry attempt, or even manage to drift off to the sound of my muttered curses, then I'll consider it a success :)

ASMR triggers include soft speaking, mouth sounds, metal sounds, and barely-suppressed rage.

I strongly recommend listening to this video with headphones for the best experience!

----- What's ASMR, and why am I whispering? -----
I whisper in my videos because they're intended to trigger a sensation called ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). ASMR is a specific feeling that some people experience when they hear certain soft sounds, like whispering and tapping, or see certain visuals, like deliberate hand motions. It's often described as a pleasant tingling in the head and neck, accompanied by a sense of calmness and mild euphoria. Many people watch ASMR videos to help them relax or fall asleep. To learn more about ASMR, I recommend checking out http://asmruniversity.com/about-asmr/.... Happy tingles!

----- Talk to me! -----
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I find it supremely relaxing to edit travel photos while listening to ASMR, so I figured why not combine the two? In this video, I give a calm, whispered tour of basic photo processing features in Adobe Lightroom CC, while touching-up some shots from Italy, Hawaii, and NYC. It's like a relaxing mini-vacation, and you might even learn something along the way! I hesitate to call this a tutorial, because it's rather rambling and I only use a handful of features, but I hope you at least find it relaxing :)

This is an experiment; it's a bit different from my regular content, and I'm curious to hear what you think of it. As usual, feel free to leave a comment with you thoughts, and give a thumbs-up if you liked it!

ASMR triggers include whispering, mouth sounds, clicking, and rambling.

I strongly recommend listening to this video with headphones for the best experience!

----- What's ASMR, and why am I whispering? -----
I whisper in my videos because they're intended to trigger a sensation called ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). ASMR is a specific feeling that some people experience when they hear certain soft sounds, like whispering and tapping, or see certain visuals, like deliberate hand motions. It's often described as a pleasant tingling in the head and neck, accompanied by a sense of calmness and mild euphoria. Many people watch ASMR videos to help them relax or fall asleep. To learn more about ASMR, I recommend checking out http://asmruniversity.com/about-asmr/.... Happy tingles!

----- Talk to me! -----
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nick.theASMRnerd
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Email: theASMRnerd at gmail.com

Pokémon Sun and Moon are finally out! These latest entries in the venerable Nintendo series are full of new places to explore and monsters to capture. In this relaxing video I play through some of the early parts of Pokémon Sun with my adorable buddy Rowlet. Along the way, I whisper about my thoughts on the new setting, features, and creatures. This isn't going to be a full play-thru, but if you guys would like, I can do occasional check-ins with the game so you can see how the story and my team are progressing. As usual, I'd love to hear from you in the comments below!

ASMR triggers include whispering, mouth sounds, and clicking.

I strongly recommend listening to this video with headphones for the best experience!

Game: Pokémon Sun
Developer: Game Freak
Released: November 2016

----- What's ASMR, and why am I whispering? -----
I whisper in my videos because they're intended to trigger a sensation called ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). ASMR is a specific feeling that some people experience when they hear certain soft sounds, like whispering and tapping, or see certain visuals, like deliberate hand motions. It's often described as a pleasant tingling in the head and neck, accompanied by a sense of calmness and mild euphoria. Many people watch ASMR videos to help them relax or fall asleep. To learn more about ASMR, I recommend checking out http://asmruniversity.com/about-asmr/.... Happy tingles!

----- Talk to me! -----
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nick.theASMRnerd
Twitter: http://twitter.com/theASMRnerd (@theASMRnerd)
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Email: theASMRnerd at gmail.com