My Custom PC Build

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I’ve got to the point where my workflow would benefit from a powerful PC build.

In between video editing, digital marketing, renders and photography, it’s quite useful having access to a Windows system and powerful build alongside the 14” M1 MacBook. Plus, gaming is far superior on the PC obviously!

So, here’s my first custom PC build in well over a decade. Back then, I almost fried my CPU during the build because I forgot the thermal paste. Rookie mistake, I know.

This build was really different. Other than the fact I was cinematically filming the process in between building, the components have changed so much over the years. Typical SATA hard drives are now 1/10th the size, known as M.2 SSD drives and graphics cards are almost the size of the entire case now.

The build has been a worthwhile investment though, renders in Blender are 2x faster than my already fast M1 MacBook and it’s running maxed out games silky smooth – COD Vanguard, Warzone and CS:GO. Yet to throw more graphically intense games at it though – if you have any recommendations, please let me know!

Anyway hope you enjoy the video and if you’re interested, the full component list is in the video description.

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iPad Air 5 – Is it Worth It?

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OK I finally caved and bought an iPad. I haven’t used one in years, I never found a need for one.

But an iPad Air with an M1 processor at sub $1K? Sign me up, I had to try it out.

So after a month, here’s my full review of the iPad Air 5 and how I integrate it on my desk.

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​Horizon 8K Wallpaper Pack

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So in the iPad video, I had a lot of questions about the wallpaper I’ve been using:

It’s a custom-made wallpaper I’ve created in Blender + Lightroom and I’ve decided to share it for those who want it in its full 8K glory.

So if you’d like to freshen your desktop, you can find it the wallpaper pack here:

Dream Custom PC Giveaway

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Huge giveaway alert.

I’ve partnered up with TEAMGROUP to give a few lucky subscribers a chance to receive their dream custom PC – yes, a full powerful PC build.

So if you’re a gamer, productivity enthusiast or just overall tech lover, you don’t want to miss out on this.

To enter:

1. Drop the comment “custom PC” on this video: https://youtu.be/bJi5-8VMftU
2. Fill out your details here: https://bit.ly/3EcoD58

Good luck!

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Aqara G3 Smart Camera Winner

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Speaking of giveaways, a big congratulations to our Aqara G3 Smart Camera giveaway winner:

Bibiana Zuniga – California, USA

Your smart hub from Aqara is being shipped right to you as we speak!

Thanks to everyone who continually supports our channel and we’re hoping to host more giveaways as one of our ways to say thank you.

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Singapore Snaps

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It’s pretty amazing how many DMs I’ve received saying they’ve been influenced by my Fuji X100V review video to get one of their own. Sometimes I forget the influence my videos have.

I love posting up more Fuji photography when I do get the time to and here are some snaps from my most recent trip to Singapore.

Let me know which is your favorite (1–5): https://www.instagram.com/p/CcW8JBOviGd/

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🌾 Link Harvest – a curated list of useful things

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​Steam Deck – The Steam Deck has finally launched in the last few weeks. A few issues with it, but ultimately a really cool mobile gaming device.

​Shy Guys to YouTube Superstars – Interesting video one of my editors had sent me breaking down how 2 big YouTubers have gone from shy guys to superstars.

​Custom PC Giveaway – As mentioned, the link to the PC we’re giving away

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🌮 Food For Thought

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“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard” – Tim Notke

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