I Built My Dream Desk Setup ($10,000 Budget)

In my recent setup tour I showed how I’ve gradually built my workspace over time through lots of small improvements. After posting that video I asked myself the question: If I had to start completely from scratch, using the same amount of money I’ve spent on my current setup, how would I do things differently? To find out, I spent $10,000 to build my perfect desk setup...
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00:00 Intro

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  • @JorgePowell
    @JorgePowell6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all the comments and questions! I've noticed a lot of people asking what I meant in regards to not keeping the second setup - just wanted to clarify that I’ll be consolidating these two desks into one as I don't really have room for both. As a result, I'll be returning some products that aren't fitting my current needs (mainly the M3 Pro Macbook which isn’t enough of an upgrade over my M1 Pro to justify the cost). Sorry this wasn't more clear in the video!

  • @lilacabyssguy

    @lilacabyssguy

    6 ай бұрын

    Show your Pokémon setup in video

  • @bearsdidit

    @bearsdidit

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow, that's pretty tacky to buy a computer from Apple for a tech review only to return it after.

  • @user-ug9fs3jf8z

    @user-ug9fs3jf8z

    5 ай бұрын

    did you get more than 10k profit from this vid tho?

  • @thefinancialneurologist
    @thefinancialneurologist5 ай бұрын

    The production quality of your videos are *chef's kiss*

  • @jumbokevin
    @jumbokevinАй бұрын

    The Studio Display is a no brainer

  • @ThatMarkGilroy
    @ThatMarkGilroy7 ай бұрын

    Things you realise after watching a $10K desk setup video. 1) What sounds like a lot of money doesn’t go as far as you’d think when you buy quality. 2) The little things really make a difference. That clock 🤌🏻 Great video mate. 🙌🏻

  • @jeorgepaolo
    @jeorgepaolo7 ай бұрын

    Love the insights you had in this video man! Makes me wanna rearrange again. And i’m definitely getting that ikea lamp! ✨

  • @andyhillocks
    @andyhillocks7 ай бұрын

    I actually love the old set up. Swap the not so stable electric desk for a more stable one and I'd be happy. The Studio display is beautiful, but I just couldn't justify that price point for simply just looks, when there are cheaper alternatives which perform just as well. Great video man, can see the level of detail you put in! Can see this video performing really well!

  • @hjorte.
    @hjorte.7 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful workspace you've created, looks great. Two simple things I noticed which I would do differently: The MacBook cooling exhaust is designed to exit hot air out the back and up. You have it placed to blow hot air down into the table top, which creates unnecessary air flow resistance and also hinders the natural motion of hot air rising upwards and out of the chassis, not passing over any internal components for a second time. Secondly, I would recommend a laptop stand/cradle that will allow the laptop to stand totally vertical and not slanted like you have - because It creates unnecessary pressure on the lid or the bottom from the weight of the laptop.

  • @chriscasillas
    @chriscasillas7 ай бұрын

    Please don't spend $10,000 on a desk setup. Unless you have LOTS of money. My work bought my base M2 Air and, other than that, I spent about $600 on my setup. This does NOT look $9000 better than mine.

  • @supbrice

    @supbrice

    7 ай бұрын

    He didn’t ask anyone to spend same, he’s just showing his setup, why are you angry? 😂

  • @chriscasillas

    @chriscasillas

    7 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@supbriceI’m not angry. Why are you assuming? I know he didn’t ask. But while he demonstrated that you can, I’m telling people not to. Obviously, you can do what you want. But you can get a desk that looks GREAT for WAY less.

  • @tom_foolery93

    @tom_foolery93

    7 ай бұрын

    I think he has lots of money 😂

  • @teejteejteej

    @teejteejteej

    7 ай бұрын

    i dont think people are running out to spend 10k on their desk setup because of this video lmfao

  • @chriscasillas

    @chriscasillas

    7 ай бұрын

    Apparently @@tom_foolery93 🤣

  • @DannyLes
    @DannyLes7 ай бұрын

    love how you describe your reasonings and are real about pros and cons. great vid

  • @JorgePowell

    @JorgePowell

    7 ай бұрын

    I’ll always try my best to keep it real - thanks dude 👌🏼

  • @ChrisWilmshurst
    @ChrisWilmshurst7 ай бұрын

    Jordge, I gotta say! The Shutterstock reaction shots made this video 🤣 and I'm actually really happy you were honest that you were not keeping the setup!

  • @EzioGamingXXX
    @EzioGamingXXX7 ай бұрын

    love the wood desk .

  • @Ren-Dez-Vous
    @Ren-Dez-Vous7 ай бұрын

    Love the set up!

  • @cojocarudan76
    @cojocarudan767 ай бұрын

    My wife got the same wood desk for her home office. Looks amazing on oak flooring with lots of plants around. I got with Herman Miller Jarvis standing desk (oak) as I have a more industrial look for my home office.

  • @t.h.9897
    @t.h.98977 ай бұрын

    Oakywood❤ finally someone

  • @hafuridotus
    @hafuridotus7 ай бұрын

    Books and storage caddy under the monitor riser 👌🏾👌🏾

  • @dylanlundgren
    @dylanlundgren7 ай бұрын

    Looks amazing, great setup! What is that standing floor light you have next to your other desk setup?

  • @JaimeJMarrero
    @JaimeJMarrero7 ай бұрын

    lol, shade. if you don't wash your hands get the black mouse 🤣

  • @ThatMarkGilroy

    @ThatMarkGilroy

    7 ай бұрын

    That really made me chuckle. Commenting as someone with a suspiciously grubby MX Master 3S in the white/cream option.

  • @raniamohammed1437
    @raniamohammed14376 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful video, wish I had the money

  • @choozihengwayne7976
    @choozihengwayne79762 ай бұрын

    I need a super capable desk set up as I am a guy who does lots of things in my free time.this is a slightly helpful video

  • @agenomicsphd
    @agenomicsphd7 ай бұрын

    You spent most of your budget within the first minute 😂😂

  • @JorgePowell

    @JorgePowell

    7 ай бұрын

    Budget go brrrr 📉

  • @justinhairston4341
    @justinhairston43417 ай бұрын

    Clean setup and amazing video. It's given me some ideas. I though $10,000 was insane until I added up everything that was on my desk setup which was sessionally half of your budget lol

  • @JorgePowell

    @JorgePowell

    7 ай бұрын

    It adds up quicker than you’d think!

  • @BeardedLuke
    @BeardedLuke7 ай бұрын

    Yo love your style. Where did you get those hangers for your bag?

  • @mariusmarius4832
    @mariusmarius48327 ай бұрын

    10,000..!!!! Christ on a bike..😮

  • @venturout
    @venturout7 ай бұрын

    I like the simple set-up and I’ve always been one to value quality over quantity, so the premium desk you have is right up my street.. The only thing I really don’t like is the stand you have for your MacBook, I think I would have went with something like BookArc by Twelve South or an under desk laptop bracket to further reduce visual clutter on your desk.

  • @ajnikolic
    @ajnikolic7 ай бұрын

    Thick thigh problems 😂 Love it mate

  • @drawartgallery
    @drawartgallery5 ай бұрын

    Love your video.

  • @christopherv3048
    @christopherv30487 ай бұрын

    Imagine feeding the never-ending consumer consumption machine.

  • @hafuridotus
    @hafuridotus7 ай бұрын

    For anyone here that likes the Keychron, but also values security against keyloggers, the Logitech MX Mechanical Keys is nice as well and is FIPS 2.0 compliant. For the monitor, if you don't need all the features of the Studio Display, the M8 Monitor or S9 ViewFinity is a nice alternative.

  • @TheThaiLife
    @TheThaiLife7 ай бұрын

    Will I be keeping the set up? No of course not? What the heck? So you’re going to return everything? What does this mean?

  • @whatsmariahupto
    @whatsmariahupto5 ай бұрын

    hi hi!! Loved this video- could you link the in-ear's you mentioned?? I've been looking for a pair when im not in the mood for my chonky bluetooth headphones!! Thank you so much :)

  • @transitengineer
    @transitengineer6 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching, you work your way from product to product. As for myself, I would replace the Apple laptop and Studio Display for a 27-inch Intel iMac Pro with its matching "space gray" accessories (i.e. keyboard, track pad, and mouse). Now, what happens to all the items you purchased?

  • @brayan8346
    @brayan83467 ай бұрын

    My setup is almost identical to yours with a few differences, my Magsafe charger is closer to my desk pad. I have a USB C charging hub and one USB C 12" cable for charging peripherals on my desk. I have a BENQ monitor light. I also have a Google Home for photos like you do. And I drilled on my desk in order to hide all of the wires and my monitor is wall-mounted.

  • @mvxxwvll
    @mvxxwvll6 ай бұрын

    Those bigger legs coming from the good ol' Squats. What a flex! But in all seriousness - nicely put together! Great job on that setup

  • @NguoiChoiDoo
    @NguoiChoiDoo7 ай бұрын

    May i ask what pad he using in 6:54, many thanks

  • @AF2277S
    @AF2277S6 ай бұрын

    You should try out the ergonomic mouse by Logitech and the Magic Trackpad combo. I’ve been loving it and for me it’s solved my issue with my right wrist getting strained within 15 minutes of using a regular mouse.

  • @giorgioguitar
    @giorgioguitar7 ай бұрын

    Loved that video! Love the space, white and woody... amazing inspiration comes to me to build my 10K setup too!

  • @lecosmerenaut
    @lecosmerenaut7 ай бұрын

    What will you do with the new setup then? Just return it all?

  • @crashdude7589
    @crashdude75897 ай бұрын

    was weird when i saw the city centre apple store, was in there yesterday haha.

  • @GarethLewis83
    @GarethLewis837 ай бұрын

    That shot of the Apple Store looks waaaaaay too familiar! St. Davids 2, Cardiff?

  • @FC-cn3vn
    @FC-cn3vnАй бұрын

    I missed the details about the clock, what brand?

  • @marvenscantave4023
    @marvenscantave40237 ай бұрын

    Can the uGreen HUb be used with a pc if you don't have a laptop? how would you connect it to the PC to us it as a usb hub?

  • @TheBlackManMythLegend
    @TheBlackManMythLegend7 ай бұрын

    for that kind of money I would create a personal gym set in my place but hey since we spend a lot of time behind our desk I get it.

  • @vincentnnyc
    @vincentnnyc7 ай бұрын

    7:40…what is the tablet u use for the clock on your desk?

  • @ricwu
    @ricwu6 ай бұрын

    Any links for that analog clock 😮

  • @shabobbybob
    @shabobbybob6 ай бұрын

    What speakers/stands are those?

  • @redbarondiscdogs
    @redbarondiscdogs7 ай бұрын

    What is the laptop stand?

  • @lilletboy
    @lilletboy7 ай бұрын

    This guy just called me poor in 10 min video

  • @gregorymoore2877
    @gregorymoore28776 ай бұрын

    I have the white MS Master 3. I wash my hands regularly. It still discolored. I ended up going with the dark gray instead.

  • @nikhil1888
    @nikhil18886 ай бұрын

    What's the size of your desk? Length and width?

  • @Falco.m_8
    @Falco.m_87 ай бұрын

    Witch Keyboard is this

  • @PrateekMahapatro
    @PrateekMahapatro7 ай бұрын

    I think you should have gone for the Samsung M8 since u were coming from that LG. that would've been way cheaper than the studio display and allowed you to buy a herman miller chair

  • @JorgePowell

    @JorgePowell

    7 ай бұрын

    I did consider the M8 but ultimately decided the studio monitor would be better suited for my creative needs, I’m currently looking at the M8 for another video though so it might make an appearance soon 👀

  • @edwardnelson3413
    @edwardnelson34137 ай бұрын

    If the price is factoring hardware that seems reasonable.

  • @Fausto_moh
    @Fausto_moh5 ай бұрын

    kilmat inside the q1, something tells me you watch hippyo tech

  • @user-es4uv2fc4t
    @user-es4uv2fc4t7 ай бұрын

    What is the white screen you use for clock and background watching??

  • @JorgePowell

    @JorgePowell

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s a chrome plugin from Work Hard Anywhere!

  • @someonewhocares...2513
    @someonewhocares...25137 ай бұрын

    Wait, you spent 10,000 quid to build a second desk setup that you have no use for, and you won't keep, for fun? What an absolute waste of resources.

  • @TaskerTech
    @TaskerTech7 ай бұрын

    btw I hate all the docks available it's such a cable mess

  • @anderbeau
    @anderbeau7 ай бұрын

    Well coming from an everything Apple owner… the budget goes… $50 for desk from FaceBook Marketplace, $9,500 Apple monitor, oh and $1,000 for a stand and over budget $40 for power adapter 😂

  • @itsdtxjd
    @itsdtxjd4 ай бұрын

    Dang this video made me realize just how much I have spent on my desk setup...Niot far off from yours...yikjes!

  • @Satysatonachair
    @Satysatonachair7 ай бұрын

    Your setup looks amazing BUT I'd urge you to reconsider the monitor choice. The Dell U3223QE is a 4k, 32 inch monitor with 98% DCI-P3 coverage. It has IPS Black technology which bumps the contrast ration from 1:1000 to 1:2000. I got one for around £700 and IMO it beats the studio display in every dept. Also, if using with a MBP, it has 95w charging through USB-C, and it has an INSANE port selection, which IMO negates the need for an external USB Hub. Yes, you'll need a webcam and speakers. But you can get a nice, cheap sound bar which will match the studio displays output, and a nice webcam for a fraction of the difference in price (not considering the money you' *might* save if you also return the ugreen hub.

  • @CaitlinFotheringham
    @CaitlinFotheringham7 ай бұрын

    Noice

  • @hennwei
    @hennwei7 ай бұрын

    Wild that you can buy $10,000 worth of stuff, record a video. and just return it all. Wild.

  • @Gelsenkirsen
    @Gelsenkirsen7 ай бұрын

    Title should be “how I overspend my desk set up”

  • @ritecomment2098
    @ritecomment20984 ай бұрын

    inb4 lol lantec 10 desk

  • @nicolara2884
    @nicolara28847 ай бұрын

    Question? Why have a laptop and a desktop?

  • @JorgePowell

    @JorgePowell

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s a monitor not a desktop 😊 Using a laptop allows me to work on the go and plug in to a larger screen when needed

  • @nicolara2884

    @nicolara2884

    7 ай бұрын

    @@JorgePowell ohhhh I see! Damn I didn’t know it was that simple 😂 thanks homie!

  • @internetplumber
    @internetplumber7 ай бұрын

    BS1363 mains plugs, "pain in the arse", yet US$ budget? :-)

  • @JorgePowell

    @JorgePowell

    7 ай бұрын

    Global audience mate, has to be done 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @Filtersloth
    @Filtersloth6 ай бұрын

    What do you mean you aren’t going to keep the setup? You’re going to send it back to the store?

  • @JEAANOO
    @JEAANOO5 ай бұрын

    I just watch random set up videos to get ideas but with cheaper products 😬

  • @mdeboer6453
    @mdeboer64537 ай бұрын

    Just knew you drove a Tesla, your'e sucha consumer. The Jews rizzing you would give you a honorary badge

  • @zaytovenX1
    @zaytovenX1Ай бұрын

    bro forgot to link the clcok

  • @Tech-Nostalgic
    @Tech-Nostalgic7 ай бұрын

    Oh lord. The love hate relationship I have with the Studio Display is unlike anything else 🫠

  • @Tvj_films8452

    @Tvj_films8452

    7 ай бұрын

    Studio display way overpriced.

  • @adrianzaharia8885
    @adrianzaharia88857 ай бұрын

    70 days on a single charge... right :)))) In real life it last 15 days maximum.

  • @GuiDouradoOficial
    @GuiDouradoOficial5 ай бұрын

    I love to watch people trying to justify the mediocre studio display. It is always funny.

  • @antonio_malatestinic
    @antonio_malatestinic7 ай бұрын

    RIP to his wallet.

  • @JorgePowell

    @JorgePowell

    7 ай бұрын

    Pretty much 🥲

  • @gregorymoore2877

    @gregorymoore2877

    6 ай бұрын

    He said he was going to return a bunch of stuff, so his wallet might recover.

  • @dennyc9159
    @dennyc91597 ай бұрын

    KZread keeps showing me these setup videos and I have one big comment about them. What are you actually doing? The vast majority of people out there seem to waste a lot of money to look good while in reality they aren't doing anything of value.

  • @JorgePowell

    @JorgePowell

    7 ай бұрын

    Fair feedback, I’m a freelance videographer so my needs are mostly focused on producing content for clients

  • @gregorymoore2877

    @gregorymoore2877

    6 ай бұрын

    Different people value different things. Some people value having a desk setup with a particular aesthetic. Desk setup videos are helpful in giving such people ideas for how to create thier own desks. Working in the right environment can be energizing and inspiring.

  • @woofiooxx
    @woofiooxx7 ай бұрын

    Please don’t spend this amount of money people . This is just for clicks

  • @FranzPacher
    @FranzPacher7 ай бұрын

    And what are you trying to tell us by spending $10,000? Better make videos for the general public... that would make sense!!

  • @zette4273
    @zette4273Ай бұрын

    rly bad audio ngl

  • @pritambiswas4185
    @pritambiswas41857 ай бұрын

    waste of money

  • @RedMushroom23
    @RedMushroom23Ай бұрын

    10k? my 50bucks set up look better then this