The Rig

The machine that makes the PC side of every comparison, plus the gear I record with. If a video makes you curious about a part, it's here.

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• CPU

  Intel Core i9-14900K

  The brain. Runs the capture, the Python analysis, and the game at the same time without complaining.

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• GPU

  NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

  The Oblivion Gate of graphics cards. This is what I compare the Switch 2 against.

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• Cooling

  AIO liquid cooler for the i9

  14900K runs hot. A 360mm AIO keeps it civil.

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• Memory

  64 GB DDR5-7200

  Because Chrome tabs.

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• Storage

  6 TB M.2 NVMe + 6 TB SSD

  Game footage eats drives for breakfast.

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• Mic

  Audio-Technica AT2020

  The voice you hear explaining frame pacing.

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• Audio, mouse & keys

  Logitech headset, mouse and keyboard

  Reliable and not precious about it.

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