Hi, my name is Thaddeus

(but most people call me Thad), and I’m building something I truly believe in — Thad’s Gaming.

What started as a small channel on YouTube and Instagram has grown into more than just content creation. It’s becoming a community — a place where people can share laughs, connect, and escape into the world of gaming together.

Gaming isn’t just my hobby, it’s my passion and dream. My vision is to create a space that inspires others, entertains, and grows into something much bigger. With your support, I can take the next step forward: producing high-quality streams, engaging videos, and building a strong gaming community.

Here’s how your support will help make that happen:

PC & Hardware Upgrades – To stream smoothly, without lag or technical issues.

Streaming Gear – Mic, camera, and lighting for a professional and immersive experience.

Software & Tools – For editing, overlays, and creating polished, exciting content.

Community Growth – Expanding a welcoming space where gamers can connect, support, and have fun together.

Every single contribution — no matter the size — brings me one step closer to transforming Thad’s Gaming from a small dream into a thriving, impactful community. Together, we can build something bigger than just gaming — we can build a place where passion, fun, and people come first.

Thank you for believing in this journey and helping me make it real.

✨ Leveling Up Thad’s Gaming ✨

components Parts list (tower)

• GPU: GeForce RTX 4090 (any reputable AIB) — still the top dog for 4K/High-FPS + AV1 NVENC for streaming. Expect ~30–70% lead over lower tiers depending on game/settings.

Est. $1,700

• CPU (best for gaming/streaming combo): AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D — current gaming champ pick with 3D V-Cache; ideal when the GPU handles encoding. (You can go 9950X/9950X3D for heavy workstation loads, but you won’t gain game FPS vs X3D at this budget.)

Est. $550

• Motherboard (AM5): Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master (ATX) — flagship-class features (PCIe 5.0 M.2, strong VRM, rich I/O) without X670E pricing. Great for a long AM5 lifecycle.

Est. $450

• Memory: 64GB (2×32GB) DDR5-6000, CL30, AMD EXPO (e.g., G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo / Corsair Vengeance/Dominator) — DDR5-6000 CL30 is the AM5 sweet spot for Zen 4/5; 64GB gives headroom for OBS, Chrome, editing, mods.

Est. $220

• Primary SSD (OS/games): 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (Samsung 990 Pro / Lexar NM790 / WD SN850X) — top-tier real-world game loads; PCIe 5.0 is faster on paper but runs hotter/costs more and isn’t needed for gaming.

Est. $140

• Secondary SSD (library/edit cache): 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (TeamGroup MP44 / similar) — big, fast, great $/TB.

Est. $240

• CPU cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III/III Pro 360 AIO — class-leading thermals per multiple tests; keep fan curves modest for noise. (High performance; can get loud at max—normal for 360mm AIOs.)

Est. $140

• Case: Fractal North XL / Lian Li O11D Evo — excellent airflow and build space for a 360mm AIO + big GPU.

Est. $180

• PSU: 1000W, ATX 3.1, PCIe 5.1 (Corsair RM1000x Shift / Seasonic Vertex) — modern 12V-2×6 support and transient handling for 4090.

Est. $220

• Fans: 3–4 quality 120/140mm PWM (if your case needs extras).

Est. $60

• OS: Windows 11 Home license.

Est. $139

Tower subtotal (est.): $4,039

️ Streamer essentials (included in budget)

• Mic: USB dynamic/condensing streamer mic (e.g., Shure MV7 / Elgato Wave 3).

Est. $120–$150

• Webcam: 1080p60/4K30 streamer cam (e.g., Logitech StreamCam/Brio).

Est. $120–$150

• Lighting: 2× LED panels or a ring light.

Est. $100

• Capture card (optional but ideal for consoles/dual-PC): Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 (PCIe) or 4K X.

Est. $200–$260

• UPS (protect your rig): 900–1500VA line-interactive.

Est. $150

Creator gear subtotal (est.): $760–$810

✅ Estimated grand total: $4,800–$4,950

️ Tower Build

(Performance + Longevity)

(~ 4,800–$5000 depending on current market prices)

• GPU: RTX 4090 – still the king for 4K gaming + AV1 streaming.

• CPU: Ryzen 9 9950X3D – step up from 9800X3D, adds headroom for editing/encoding without losing gaming edge.

• Motherboard: X670E Aorus Master – flagship features, extreme VRMs for stability.

• RAM: 128GB (4×32GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO – enough for massive After Effects projects + multitasking.

• Storage:

• 2TB Samsung 990 Pro (OS & games)

• 4TB TeamGroup MP44 (project files / cache)

• 8TB WD Black HDD (archive/backup)

• Cooling: Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420mm AIO – extreme cooling for 9950X3D.

• Case: Fractal Design Torrent / Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL (great airflow).

• PSU: 1200W ATX 3.1, Platinum rated (Corsair AX1200i / Seasonic Vertex).

• Fans/Extras: 4–6 premium PWM fans for silence + airflow.

• OS: Windows 11 Pro.

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️ Streaming / Creator Gear

(~$1,000–$1,200)

• Mic: Shure SM7B (industry standard for streamers) + Elgato Wave XLR interface.

• Camera: Sony ZV-E10 (APS-C mirrorless) + Elgato Cam Link 4K.

• Lighting: 2× Elgato Key Light Air panels (soft, adjustable).

• Capture: Elgato 4K60 Pro (for consoles/dual PC).

• UPS: 1500VA pure sine wave for power protection.

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Software & Tools

(~$800–$1,000 annually — can be optimized with bundles)

Adobe Creative Cloud (All Apps)

• Premiere Pro (video editing)

• After Effects (motion graphics)

• Photoshop/Illustrator (branding/thumbnails)

• Audition (audio cleanup/mixing)

• Media Encoder (batch renders)

Extras:

• Blender (free 3D animation & VFX)

• DaVinci Resolve Studio (one-time $295, pro color/audio)

• OBS Studio (free, primary streaming tool with AV1 NVENC support)

• Streamlabs (overlays, alerts, chatbot integration)

• Canva Pro (quick designs, social posts)

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Streaming Platforms & Promotion

(ongoing, ~$400–$600 annually depending on plan)

• Twitch & YouTube (dual-stream via OBS + Restream)

• Restream Pro (multi-platform streaming: Twitch, YouTube, Kick, Facebook Gaming simultaneously)

• TubeBuddy or VidIQ Pro (SEO + growth tools for YouTube)

• Hootsuite / Buffer (schedule Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X posts)

• Discord Server Boosting (community hub)

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⚡ Budget Summary

• Tower build: $5,000–$5,200

• Gear (mic, cam, lights, capture, UPS): $1,000–$1,200

• Software stack (Adobe + extras): $800–$1,000

• Streaming & promo tools: $400–$600

Grand Total: ~$7,000