This $3000 RTX 4090 gaming PC was a blessing AND a curse | ft. i9 13900K

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Gear I use (US and UK links)
Note: This is what I have, and most of it I got used. But you do not need all this if you’re just getting started!

🇺🇸 [USA Links] 🇺🇸
**Recording gear**
🎥Camera 1 (Product Shots, Build Guides) | Sony ZV-E10 | https://amzn.to/3XCyZVI
🎥Camera 1 Lens 1 | Sigma 56mm Prime | https://amzn.to/3pxKgdo
🎥Camera 1 Lens 2 | Sigma 18-50 Zoom | https://amzn.to/43aJBw7
🔍 Camera 1 Lens adapter 1 | Neewer ND Filter | https://amzn.to/3XJxANm
🔍 Camera 1 Lens adapter 2 | KF Concept 1/8 Black Mist | https://amzn.to/46wjzX7
🎤 Camera 1 Mic | Rode Wireless Go | https://amzn.to/3NX587k
💡Lights 1a | Smallrig White | https://amzn.to/44sl8DG
💡Lights 2a | Smallrig RGB | https://amzn.to/3pD3yOs
💡Lights 2 | Logitech Litra Glow | https://amzn.to/3O2nUKI
🩼 Tripod | KF Concept | https://amzn.to/3JLbnbP

📸 Camera 2 (Talking head intros etc) | Panasonic Lumix G7 (only useful with manual focus) | https://amzn.to/3pC6eMw
📸Camera 2 Lens | Sigma 16mm 1.4 MFT | https://amzn.to/3qsJ2k1
📸Camera 2 Capture Card | Elgato CamLink | https://amzn.to/46LDotQ
📸Alternative capture card (cheaper) | https://amzn.to/46BPwx8
🎙️Camera 2 Mic | Shure SM58 | https://amzn.to/3XJyhpW
🎙️Alternative Mic | Elgato Wave (no interface needed) | https://amzn.to/448Kxmb
🎙️Camera 2 Interface | Scarlett 8i6 | https://amzn.to/3rg1flb
💡Lights | Elgato Key Light x2 | https://amzn.to/3pEiVWT
🩼Stand | Smallrig | https://amzn.to/44utIBX

**Tools**
🪛 Precision driver set | iFixit Mako |
🪛 Ratchet screwdriver | https://amzn.to/3XCAJyk
📺 Portable monitor | 13.3in | https://amzn.to/3NGW7hg
🏓Desk | FlexiSpot EQ5

🇬🇧 [UK Links] 🇬🇧
**Recording gear**
🎥Camera 1 (Product Shots, Build Guides) | Sony ZV-E10 | https://amzn.to/44w8Mus
🎥Camera 1 Lens 1 | Sigma 56mm Prime | https://amzn.to/3D0l7ey
🎥Camera 1 Lens 2 | Sigma 18-50 Zoom | https://amzn.to/3XGIkfd
🔍 Camera 1 Lens adapter 1 | Neewer ND Filter | https://amzn.to/4389ahr
🔍 Camera 1 Lens adapter 2 | KF Concept 1/8 Black Mist | https://amzn.to/43bIKLJ
🎤 Camera 1 Mic | Rode Wireless Go | https://amzn.to/44x2ZF0
💡Lights 1a | Smallrig White | https://amzn.to/43aK9Cb
💡Lights 2a | Smallrig RGB | https://amzn.to/46xBD3f
💡Lights 2 | Logitech Litra Glow | https://amzn.to/44x2T06
🩼 Tripod | KF Concept | https://amzn.to/46u84jb

📸 Camera 2 (Talking head intros etc) | Panasonic Lumix G7 with Kit Lens (would not recommend to buy) | https://amzn.to/3pC6eMw
📸Camera 2 Capture Card | Elgato CamLink | https://amzn.to/3rfe672
📸Alternative capture card (cheaper) | https://amzn.to/3NZ2iyt
🎙️Camera 2 Mic | Shure SM58 | https://amzn.to/46AFcpb
🎙️Alternative Mic | Elgato Wave (no interface needed) | https://amzn.to/46CQ0n1
🎙️Camera 2 Interface | Scarlett 8i6 | https://amzn.to/43r5I1P
💡Lights | Elgato Key Light x2 | https://amzn.to/43aKh4D
🩼Stand | Smallrig | https://amzn.to/3Dil1PL

**Tools**
🪛 Precision driver set | iFixit Mako | https://amzn.to/3NDEAGX
🪛 Ratchet screwdriver | Bahco | https://amzn.to/44aKWEI
📺 Portable monitor | 13.3in | https://amzn.to/3D0kXDY
🏓Desk | FlexiSpot EQ5

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🪛Parts used in this build🪛

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🕰️Timestamps🕰️

0:00 Parts
0:33 Build process and helpful tips
6:58 Build complete; close-ups
7:27 Testing and performance
8:10 Thoughts and reflections on the build
8:55 Gigabyte Gaming OC 4090 pros and cons
9:39 Problems when building this PC
9:51 Problem 1: RAM speed
10:10 Problem 2: i9 13900K temperatures
11:35 Undervolt?
12:19 Bottom line: 4090 and i9 worth it?
14:13 Shameless plug