Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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• SYSTEM SPECS
• OS: CachyOS
• Desktop: Hyprland
• CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X (5.6GHz)
• Memory: 64 GiB DDR5 6000MHz
• Storage: 22TB
• GPU: RTX 5070TI

Video Timecodes:

00:00 - Introduction & Arch Linux ISO update
01:05 - Arch Linux Installation Walkthrough via VM Curator
02:22 - Updating Arch Install & Pacman Configuration
03:16 - Walkthrough: Language, Mirror, & Disk Configuration
05:05 - Choosing a Bootloader: Systemd-boot vs. Grub vs. Limine
06:18 - Selecting Desktop Environments: Why Cosmic?
07:08 - Graphics Driver Setup (NVIDIA RTX/GTX)
08:08 - Finalizing Installation & First Boot
10:24 - Initial Cosmic Desktop Setup & Customization
12:11 - Prioritizing Gaming & Media Creation
15:01 - NVIDIA Driver Verification & Kernel Versions
17:08 - Installing Package Managers: Yay & Shelly
18:50 - Gaming Setup: Installing Steam, Heroic, & MangoHud
21:12 - Optimizing Steam: Shaders & Compatibility
22:18 - Installing Custom Protons with ProtonPlus
25:11 - Audio Setup: AAC vs. PCM for Quality
26:56 - OBS Settings for High-Quality Recording & Streaming
28:54 - Photoshop Alternative: Linux Affinity Installer
31:16 - Video Editing: Installing DaVinci Resolve Studio
34:42 - Mounting Game Drives & Managing Libraries
35:38 - System Updates & Custom Kernel Swaps (CachyOS)
39:23 - Switching to Hyprland with Personal Dotfiles
40:37 - Final Thoughts & Closing #dreamy