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

[JorgePowell]

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!

[thefinancialneurologist]

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

[ThatMarkGilroy]

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. 🙌🏻

[zptaco]

It's easy to see how much effort you put into these videos, the quality is top

[andyhillocks]

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!

[chriscasillas]

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.

[ChrisWilmshurst]

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!

[hafuridotus]

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

[DannyLes]

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

[hjorte.]

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.

[justinhairston]

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

[choozihengwayne]

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

[cojocarudan]

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.

[hafuridotus]

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.

[JaimeJMarrero]

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

[BeardedLuke]

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

[mvxxwvll]

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

[orangawam]

What paint did you use for the wall, man? Love the undertone 🌿

[PrateekMahapatro]

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

[jeorgepaolo]

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