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| Name | Jason Langevin |
| Other names | JayzTwoCents |
| Birth date | 1986 |
| Birth place | United States |
| Occupation | Technology YouTuber, Entrepreneur, PC Enthusiast |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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Jason Langevin is an American technology content creator known for his long-running YouTube channel focused on personal computers, hardware reviews, overclocking, cooling solutions, and PC building. He rose to prominence through practical build guides, thermal and power demonstrations, and collaborations with hardware manufacturers, serving communities interested in gaming, content creation, and custom PC engineering. His work intersects with wider technology and enthusiast ecosystems spanning hardware vendors, esports teams, and online creator networks.
Langevin grew up in the United States with early exposure to consumer electronics and personal computers, often experimenting with Intel and AMD platforms and components from vendors like NVIDIA and ASUS. His formative years coincided with developments such as the rise of YouTube, the mainstreaming of Steam and the growth of PC Gamer, which influenced his interest in hardware, cooling, and overclocking. He pursued technical familiarity outside formal academia through hands-on experience with Corsair, Kingston Technology, Western Digital, and community resources like Tom's Hardware and Linus Tech Tips forums.
Langevin began producing videos during the 2010s and built an audience through step-by-step PC builds, product teardowns, and testing workflows similar to those seen on channels such as Linus Sebastian, Marques Brownlee, Austin Evans, and Gamers Nexus. His channel grew in parallel with platform features introduced by YouTube, monetization policies from Google, and creator tools used by members of networks like Razer’s influencer partnerships and Twitch streamers. He has participated in creator events alongside figures connected to NVIDIA GeForce, AMD Radeon, Intel Core, and covered product launches from companies such as MSI and Gigabyte Technology.
His content emphasizes custom PC building, thermal management, liquid cooling, and power delivery, often referencing hardware standards and competitions tied to entities like overclocking competitions, ExtremeTech, and benchmark suites used by 3DMark. Videos typically feature components from EVGA, Seasonic, NZXT, Noctua, and storage from Samsung and Seagate Technology. He has produced instructional material on PCB-level troubleshooting and cable management relevant to designers at Intel Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices, and third-party modders working with Corsair Hydro Series and EKWB cooling. His experiments sometimes engage with topics in thermal paste, fan curves, and radiator performance used by labs at University of California, Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and industry testbeds.
Langevin has worked with hardware manufacturers including NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Corsair, ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte Technology, EVGA, and NZXT for promotional builds, sponsored reviews, and early-access product showcases. He has collaborated with fellow creators such as Linus Sebastian, Steve Burke, Marques Brownlee, Austin Evans, and personalities active on Twitch and networks like Discord and Reddit. Appearances at industry events such as Computex, CES, PAX, and Gamescom have connected him with representatives from Logitech, Razer, Corsair, and esports organizations including Team Liquid and Cloud9.
Beyond content, Langevin has leveraged his brand into merchandise, sponsorships, and limited-run products often co-branded with component makers like Corsair, NZXT, and EKWB. He has engaged with platforms that support creator commerce such as Patreon, Merch by Amazon, and storefront integrations provided by YouTube and Shopify. His business activities align with trends in creator-led hardware initiatives similar to collaborations by Linus Tech Tips and partnerships mediated through companies like Creative Artists Agency and United Talent Agency representing digital influencers.
Langevin's personal life reflects involvement in the PC enthusiast community, home lab setups, and participation in online forums including Reddit subcommunities, Tom's Hardware, and social platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. He has discussed family, health, and lifestyle topics intermittently on livestreams hosted on Twitch and archived on YouTube, while also attending meet-and-greets and conventions like PAX attended by creators and audiences from IGN and GameSpot.
Public reception has been mixed at times, with praise from outlets like PC Gamer, The Verge, and Wired for accessibility and practical demonstrations, alongside criticism from community members over sponsored content, product affiliations, and troubleshooting advice. Debates have involved discussions comparable to disputes seen with creators such as Linus Tech Tips and Gamers Nexus regarding disclosure practices, editorial independence, and interactions with manufacturers like NVIDIA and AMD. Langevin's channel remains influential within enthusiast circles including participants from Overclockers UK, Hardware Canucks, and regional retailers like Micro Center.
Category:American YouTubers Category:Technology reviewers