$10,000 Setup Tour! (DanTDM)

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Overview

This video is a setup tour of DanTDM's streaming and gaming setup. He showcases his high-end equipment, including his streaming PC, gaming PC with an RTX 3090 graphics card, and various Elgato products. He explains his reasoning behind using a two-PC setup for optimal performance and provides a glimpse into his audio setup with sound-absorbing panels. DanTDM also demonstrates the capabilities of the RTX 3090 with Minecraft RTX and emphasizes that while his setup is expensive, aspiring content creators shouldn't feel pressured to start with such high-end equipment.

Streaming and Gaming PCs
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  DanTDM showcases his streaming PC with an Intel i9 CPU, 32GB RAM, GeForce 2080 Ti graphics card, and Elgato 4K60 Pro capture card.
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  He also shows his gaming PC with similar specs but upgraded with an RTX 3090 graphics card, gifted by NVIDIA.
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  He explains that separating gaming and recording/streaming PCs allows for better performance and higher quality output.
Monitors and Peripherals
- 🖥️
  DanTDM uses a BenQ Zowie 24.5 inch 240Hz monitor for gaming, connected to his gaming PC.
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  He also uses two ASUS PG278Q monitors, one in portrait mode for Twitch chat, connected to his streaming PC.
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  He uses Magic Force 60% keyboards for both PCs and Glorious Model O mice in different colors to distinguish between the two setups.
Audio and Video Equipment
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  DanTDM uses a Shure SM7B microphone connected to a Tube MPC hardware audio compressor and a GoXLR for live streaming.
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  He uses Audio-Technica MX500s headphones and KRK5 speakers for audio monitoring.
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  He uses two Sony a7 cameras with Zeiss lenses connected via Elgato Cam Links for high-quality video capture.
Lighting and Other Equipment
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  DanTDM uses two Elgato Key Lights for lighting, which are smaller and cooler than his previous light boxes.
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  He uses a Scuf controller with paddles for gaming, a Canon G7X camera for additional shots, and an Elgato Stream Deck for live stream control.
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  He highlights the importance of sound treatment and shows the acoustic panels he installed in his room.
Software and RTX Showcase
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  DanTDM uses OBS for streaming, recording face cam footage, and audio capture, and Xsplit for gameplay recording.
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  He edits videos in Premiere Pro and uses Photoshop for thumbnails and graphics.
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  He showcases the capabilities of his RTX 3090 by playing Minecraft with RTX shaders, highlighting the realistic lighting and reflections.

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Introduction
DanTDM introduces the video as a setup tour.
He mentions that the setup has changed significantly since his last tour.
Streaming PC
DanTDM showcases his streaming PC with its custom glass panel.
He lists the specs of his streaming PC, including the CPU, RAM, graphics card, and capture card.
Gaming PC
DanTDM moves on to his gaming PC, highlighting its similar specs to the streaming PC.
He emphasizes the brand new RTX 3090 graphics card and thanks Nvidia for sending it to him.
Monitors
DanTDM discusses his three monitors, starting with the central BenQ Zowie 240Hz monitor connected to his gaming PC.
He explains his transition to 240Hz and recommends it for smoother gameplay.
He then describes his two ASUS 27-inch monitors connected to his streaming PC, with one in portrait mode for Twitch chat.
Microphone and Audio Setup
DanTDM describes his Shure SM7B microphone connected to a Tube MPC hardware audio compressor and GoXLR.
He explains his preference for hardware audio compression and the benefits of using the GoXLR for live streaming.
He also mentions his Focusrite 2i2 audio interface for outputting sound to his speakers.
Cameras
DanTDM introduces his Sony A7 cameras with Zeiss lenses, connected to his streaming PC via Elgato Cam Links.
He explains the advantages of using Cam Links to turn cameras into webcams.
He explains his use of two cameras for different purposes, such as card openings and roaming shots.
Elgato Stream Deck
DanTDM showcases his Elgato Stream Deck and its programmability for various PC functions and OBS controls.
He mainly uses it for changing scenes and muting his microphone while streaming.
Keyboards and Mice
DanTDM shows his Magic Force 60% keyboards, using the same for both PCs due to their compact size and comfortable feel.
He then presents his Glorious Model O mice in black and white, assigned to his gaming and recording PCs, respectively.
Lighting
DanTDM discusses his Elgato Key Lights, highlighting their smaller size, app control for brightness and color, and cooler operation compared to traditional light boxes.
Audio Speakers
DanTDM shows his KRK Rokit 5 speakers, praising their sound quality and explaining their elevated placement for optimal audio.
Second Microphone
DanTDM briefly mentions his Elgato Wave 3 microphone connected to his gaming PC, used for in-game chat in games like Rust.
Elgato Partnership
DanTDM discloses his partnership with Elgato and expresses his gratitude for their support in providing him with equipment.
He emphasizes his genuine long-term use and recommendation of Elgato products for content creators.
Consoles
DanTDM mentions his Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles, which are connected to his gaming PC via an Elgato 4K60 Pro capture card.
He briefly explains his setup for capturing console gameplay through his streaming PC.
Headphones and Controller
DanTDM shows his Audio-Technica MX50 headphones and Scuf controller with back paddles for gaming.
Canon G7X Camera
DanTDM introduces his Canon G7X camera, used for additional pickup shots or when he's away from his computer.
Software and Workflow
DanTDM outlines his software setup, including OBS for streaming, recording face cam footage, and audio capture.
He explains his use of XSplit for recording gameplay and his preference for Premiere Pro for video editing.
He also mentions Photoshop for graphics, Discord for voice chat, and the GoXLR app for audio routing.
Dual PC Setup Benefits
DanTDM reiterates the advantages of his dual PC setup, emphasizing the separation of workload for optimal performance in gaming, recording, and streaming.
He encourages viewers with the resources to consider a dual PC setup for improved content creation quality.
Nvidia RTX 3090 Showcase
DanTDM thanks Nvidia for sending him the RTX 3090 and expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to use such a high-end graphics card.
He transitions to a Minecraft gameplay demonstration to showcase the card's capabilities.
Minecraft RTX Gameplay
DanTDM loads up the Colosseum RTX world in Minecraft, highlighting the visual enhancements offered by ray tracing.
He explores the world, pointing out the realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections.
He expresses his amazement at the level of detail and immersion achieved with ray tracing.
He concludes the gameplay, emphasizing the future of Minecraft with such graphical fidelity.
Conclusion
DanTDM summarizes his setup and expresses hope that the viewers enjoyed the tour.
He encourages viewers to start small and gradually upgrade their setups over time.
He emphasizes that content creation does not require expensive equipment to get started.
He justifies his investment in his setup due to his professional career and the efficiency it provides.
He estimates the total cost of his setup to be around £10,000, accumulated over the years.
Sound Treatment
DanTDM highlights the importance of sound treatment in his room for optimal audio quality.
He shows the acoustic panels installed on the ceiling, walls, and behind curtains to absorb sound reflections.
He explains that glass surfaces are particularly bad for sound reflection and demonstrates the effectiveness of his sound-absorbing panels.
Final Thoughts
DanTDM concludes the video by reiterating the details of his setup and expressing hope that it was informative.
He encourages viewers to research and learn from online tutorials for setting up their own equipment.
He emphasizes the accessibility of information online for aspiring content creators.
He thanks the viewers for watching, asks for likes and subscriptions, and promotes his Twitch channel.