Two-Tier Development Plan

CINEMA STUDIO
BUILD PLAN

Micro Center • Starlink • Blackwell RTX 5090 • T2 Throne — A comprehensive hardware roadmap from development-ready to full vision cinema pod.

2
Build Tiers
3×
RTX 5090 GPUs
$29K
Full Vision
Development Roadmap

TWO-TIER BUILD STRATEGY

A phased approach: start with a serious development build, then scale to the full vision cinema production cockpit.

01
Phase One

CINEMA DEV READY

3–6 Month Development Build

Upgrade existing Ryzen 9 5900X tower at Micro Center Denver into a serious dev box and future render/media server. Deploy Starlink with mobile capability and set up a basic ergonomic workstation.

$8K – $10K one-time hardware
  • 1× NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB GDDR7 (Blackwell)
  • 128 GB DDR4 RAM (4×32 GB kit)
  • 2 TB + 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
  • 2× 16 TB NAS-grade HDDs
  • Starlink Flat High Performance Kit
  • Wi-Fi 7 Router + Pure-Sine UPS
  • Ergonomic Chair + Standing Desk
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Phase Two

FULL VISION CINEMA POD

Complete Build-Out

Add a dedicated Threadripper PRO workstation with dual RTX 5090s, anchored in the T2 Throne zero-gravity cockpit with multi-monitor setup and studio-grade audio. Keep the 5900X as a render/media server node.

$15K – $19K incremental on top of Tier 1
  • AMD Threadripper PRO (9965WX / 7995WX)
  • 512 GB DDR5 RDIMM ECC (scalable to 1 TB)
  • 2× NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB GDDR7
  • T2 Throne Zero-Gravity Cockpit
  • 3× 32" 4K IPS or 1× 49" Ultrawide Displays
  • Studio Monitor Speakers + Audio Interface
  • 1600W 80+ Platinum/Titanium PSU
Component Breakdown

HARDWARE CHECKLIST

Every component selected for maximum performance, reliability, and future scalability.

Tier 1
GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

32 GB GDDR7 (Blackwell) — PNY Epic-X, ASUS TUF, or Gigabyte Gaming OC variants. PCIe 5.0 interface.

Tier 1
Memory

128 GB DDR4

4×32 GB kit compatible with Ryzen 9 5900X build for serious development workloads.

Tier 1
Storage

NVMe + HDD Array

2 TB PCIe 4.0 (OS/apps) + 4 TB PCIe 4.0 (projects) + 2× 16 TB NAS-grade HDDs (WD Red / IronWolf).

Tier 1
Networking

Wi-Fi 7 Router

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro or TP-Link Archer BE800 for maximum wireless throughput.

Tier 1
Power

Pure-Sine UPS

2× CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD 1500 VA sinewave units for PC and Starlink protection.

Tier 2
CPU

AMD Threadripper PRO

9965WX or 7995WX on ASUS Pro WS WRX90-class board for massive parallel workloads.

Tier 2
Memory

512 GB DDR5 ECC

RDIMM ECC memory with headroom to scale to 1 TB for intensive production workloads.

Tier 2
Dual GPU

2× RTX 5090 32 GB

Dual Blackwell configuration in the Threadripper tower for maximum rendering power.

Tier 2
Displays

Multi-Monitor Array

3× 32" 4K/1440p IPS (Dell UltraSharp / ASUS ProArt) or 1× 49" ultrawide + expansion panels.

Tier 2
Audio

Studio Monitors

Yamaha HS or KRK Rokit pair with Focusrite Scarlett USB audio interface.

Tier 2
Power

1600W PSU

80+ Platinum or Titanium rated for dual-GPU Threadripper power demands.

Tier 2
Cooling

360/420mm AIO

Large tower case with high-capacity liquid cooling for sustained workloads.

Connectivity

STARLINK INTEGRATION

Primary home internet with mobile capability for location-independent production.

Flat High Performance Kit

Best-available dish configuration with home-first plan and optional Mobile/Local Priority data buckets for travel flexibility.

  • Flat High Performance or Performance Kit dish
  • Home-first service plan
  • Optional Mobile Priority data buckets
  • Optional Local Priority for travel
  • Low-latency satellite connectivity

Investment Overview

Hardware (one-time)
~$1,000 – $2,500
Monthly Service
$150 – $250/mo
Data Tier
Plan Dependent
Command Center

T2 THRONE COCKPIT

The ultimate zero-gravity workstation for immersive cinema production.

IMPERATORWORKS
EASECOMFY T2

Zero-gravity cockpit with massage functionality and multi-monitor mounting system. Anchor your main Threadripper workstation in the ultimate ergonomic command center, supporting up to 5 displays with expansion.

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Zero-Gravity Position

Full recline for extended sessions

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Multi-Monitor Mount

Up to 5 displays supported

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Massage System

Built-in relaxation features

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Easy Install

Functional and affordable

Imperatorworks EASECOMFY T2 Throne Workstation Cockpit with triple monitor setup
Investment

BUDGET SUMMARY

Hardware ballpark estimates excluding tax and shipping.

TOTAL INVESTMENT OVERVIEW

Tier 1: Cinema Dev Ready
$8K – $10K
3–6 month development build
Tier 2: Incremental
$15K – $19K
Full vision expansion
Combined Full Vision
$23K – $29K
Complete cinema pod
Equipment Lifecycle

REPURPOSING STRATEGY

Nothing goes to waste. Every component has a second life as your studio evolves.

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TIER 1: DEV BUILD

Months 1–6

Primary Workstation

  • Ryzen 9 5900X — Main development CPU
  • RTX 5090 32GB — Primary GPU for AI/rendering
  • 128GB DDR4 — Development workloads
  • 6TB NVMe — OS, apps, and active projects
  • 32TB HDD — Media storage array

Supporting Infrastructure

  • Starlink — Primary internet + mobile capability
  • Wi-Fi 7 Router — Network backbone
  • 2× UPS Units — Power protection
  • Standing Desk — Ergonomic workspace
  • Ergonomic Chair — Initial seating solution
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TIER 2: COMPONENT CASCADE

Full Vision Build

New Primary: Threadripper Tower

  • Threadripper PRO — New primary CPU
  • 2× RTX 5090 32GB — Dual GPU (Tier 1 card + new)
  • 512GB DDR5 ECC — Production memory
  • T2 Throne Cockpit — Command center seating
  • Multi-Monitor Array — 3×32" or 49" ultrawide

Repurposed: 5900X Server Node

  • Ryzen 9 5900X → Dedicated render server
  • 128GB DDR4 → Server memory (unchanged)
  • 32TB HDD Array → Media/backup server
  • 2TB NVMe → Server OS drive
  • Ergonomic Chair → Secondary workspace
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FUTURE: NEXT-GEN UPGRADES

12+ Months

Potential Upgrades

  • Next-Gen GPUs — RTX 6000 series when available
  • Memory Expansion — Scale to 1TB DDR5
  • Storage Expansion — Additional NVMe capacity
  • Display Upgrades — 8K or higher refresh panels
  • Network Upgrades — 10GbE infrastructure

Cascade Destinations

  • RTX 5090s → Move to 5900X for GPU rendering farm
  • 32" Monitors → Secondary workstation displays
  • 512GB DDR5 → Remains in server if upgraded
  • 4TB NVMe → Scratch storage in server
  • Standing Desk → Server room / secondary space
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Storage Cascade

Fast NVMe drives demote to project storage, then to archive. HDDs move from active media to cold backup as capacity grows.

Zero Data Loss
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GPU Render Farm

When GPUs upgrade, previous cards join the 5900X server for distributed rendering via ComfyUI, Blender, or other GPU workloads.

Parallel Processing
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Display Rotation

Primary monitors become secondary displays. Old secondaries can serve the render server for monitoring or move to other spaces.

Multi-Station
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Infrastructure Stays

UPS units, networking gear, and Starlink remain permanent. These scale with load but rarely need replacement.

Long-Term Assets
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Furniture Lifecycle

Standing desk moves to server area. Ergonomic chair becomes secondary seating. T2 Throne is the forever endgame.

Workspace Evolution
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Resale & Donation

Components that don't fit the cascade can be sold or donated. High-end hardware holds value well in enthusiast markets.

Value Recovery