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Valkyrae’s Setup and Streaming Gear

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Valkyrae is an American Internet personality who has taken YouTube by storm. Known as one of the top female streamers online, people log in not only to watch her gaming but to enjoy her chat.

Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter is known for being the most popular female streamer online, beating out Pokimane in 2020. She co-owns the online-gaming apparel company 100 Thieves and has grown her personal brand since 2018. She frequently plays on all-female teams.

This post will cover what gear Valkyrae uses when she stream or plays games online.

Valkyrae’s PC Setup and Gear

Here is a list of the content creator, Valkyrae’s PC setup and Gear:

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Valkyrae’s Mouse – HyperX Pulsefire Surge

Features

  • RGB Mouse
  • 16,000 DPI
  • Customizable mouse sensitivity
  • check Fantastic lighting
  • close Right hand only

Valkyrae uses the HyperX Pulsefire FPS gaming mouse. It is designed for comfort and extreme accuracy when playing FPS games. The mouse is lightweight with optimized weight distribution. It has extra-large mouse skates to move smoothly across your pro mouse pad.

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Valkyrae’s Keyboard – HyperX Alloy Origins

Features

  • Macro Customization
  • RGB LED Backlit
  • HyperX Blue Switch
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  • check Per Key RGB Lighting
  • check Detachable USB-C cable
  • close No USB pass-through ports

Valkyrae uses the HyperX Alloy Origins keyboard. This durable gaming keyboard was created with an aircraft-grade aluminum body and can withstand over 80 million clicks. It has 3 adjustable keyboard angles and will store 3 profiles on its onboard memory.

They keyboard was created to be compact to make it easily portable and comes with a detachable USB Type-C cable. You can also tilt it from three different angles.

The keyboard has a lot of features that are perfect for gamers, including that ability to set up those Fortnite keybinds that will amply your game.

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Valkyrae’s Headset – HyperX Cloud Alpha

Features

  • Dual chamber drivers
  • Durable aluminum frame
  • Detachable microphone
  • check High quality
  • check Comfortable
  • close Lows are sometimes muddled

Valkyrae uses the HyperX Cloud Alpha as her headset. It comes with dual-chamber drivers that will provide less distortion in the sound quality. They are so comfortable that you will be able to wear them through your whole gaming session happily.

It is compatible with your desktop or laptop and will also work with several console devices.

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Valkyrae’s Monitor – BenQ ZOWIE XL2540

Features

  • 240Hz
  • Full height tilt and swivel
  • Removable Shield
  • check Brightness calibration
  • check Fullscreen resolution
  • check Portable
  • check Epic textures
  • close Poor viewing angle

Valkyrae uses the BenQ ZOWIE XL2540 monitor, which has a refresh rate of 240 Hz, making for a seamless gaming experience. The monitor’s equalizer technology and color vibrancy work with the graphics to let players see exactly what is going on in real-time, giving them the edge when they are up against competitors. It also comes with a removable shield that helps block out other distractions.

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Valkyrae’s Motherboard – ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero Z390

Features

  • LGA1151
  • Gen2 802.11AC
  • USB 3.1

Valkyrae uses the ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero Z390 motherboard. It has a revamped 5-way Optimization that overclocks based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry. It also has a pre-mounted I/O shield that streamlines the installation. The OptiMem II tech adds shielding zones and reduces vias to reduce crosstalk and enhance overclocking headroom.

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Valkyrae’s Mic – CAD Audio CAD GXL2200

Features

  • Cardioid Condenser Microphone
  • 30Hz to 20KHz

Valkyrae uses the HyperX Alloy Elite for gaming. With a solid steel frame providing amazing durability and reliable Cherry MX mechanical keys, this keyboard’s detachable wrist rest makes for incredibly comfortable gaming sessions. Offering three lighting and macro profiles, you get both style and performance.

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Valkyrae’s Mousepad – HyperX Fury S Speed

Features

  • 900 by 420 by 4mm
  • Stays stable

Valkyrae uses the HyperX Fury S as her mousepad. In fact, there is currently a limited edition of the pad that displays his logo. It has anti-fray stitched edges to make it last, and the surface is densely woven to ensure that your mouse seamlessly moves in the way you wish. The pad is approximately 35.5 inches long and 16.5 inches wide, giving you more than enough space for both your keyboard and your mouse. The soft surface keeps your wrist comfortable while you work or game.

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Valkyrae’s CPU – Intel Core i7-8700K

Features

  • 6 Cores / 12 Threads
  • Intel Optane Memory Supported

Valkyrae uses an Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor. It has 6 cores and 12 threads and is compatible with motherboards that are based on the Intel 300 Series Chipsets. It offers great performance as the 8700K is unlocked, allowing you to overclock and perform better while you game. 

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Valkyrae’s Motherboard – ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero Z390

Features

  • LGA1151
  • Gen2 802.11AC
  • USB 3.1

Valkyrae uses the ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero Z390 motherboard. It has a revamped 5-way Optimization that overclocks based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry. It also has a pre-mounted I/O shield that streamlines the installation. The OptiMem II tech adds shielding zones and reduces vias to reduce crosstalk and enhance overclocking headroom.

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Valkyrae’s RAM – G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB

Features

  • 2 x 16GB modules
  • DDR4-3200
  • CAS Latency CL16 (16-18-18-38) at 1.35V
  • 288-Pin

Valkyrae uses the G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB. These two modules will give your computer a total of 32GB of RAM, allowing you to run multiple computer programs simultaneously without lag. They are perfect for playing games that require a high performance. This RAM offers the following features:

  • RGB LEDs – If you have a clear case, you’ll love the addition of color this RAM will provide.
  • Finished aluminum heat spreaders – designed to efficiently dispense the heat to keep your memory going strong while remaining modern and sleek
  • Screened ICs and custom 10-layer PCH for maximum signal stability tested across many different motherboards.
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Valkyrae’s Graphics Card – Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

Features

  • 1632 MHz Boost Clock
  • 11GB GDDR5X 352-bit memory
  • 3584 CUDA cores
  • 11GB Frame Buffer

Valkyrae uses the Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card. it has sync RGB lighting with a 4-pin RGB header to display a full spectrum of colors. It supports both 5K gaming, is VR-ready, and has ports to connect your VR headset and up to 4 monitors.

The GPU Tweak II allows you to monitor your performance and steaming easier. The graphics card also uses technology that increases cooling efficiency. Here are some other features:

  • Made from premium quality aerospace-grade Super Alloy Power II components
  • RGB lighting that can synchronize across ASUS Aura Sync products
  • 1 year premium license of Gamecaster
  • Maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320
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Valkyrae’s Camera – Panasonic Lumix G7 DSLR

Features

  • 16 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera
  • 3-Inch LCD
  • 2412 MHz

Valkyrae uses the Panasonic Lumix G7 DSLR camera. The Lumix ensures that you will get the high-quality video to broadcast to your viewers, even in lower lights.

It will record in 4K and has integrated Wi-Fi, making it easy to send the images to your streaming software. You will need an HDML adapter converter for it to work properly with your stream.

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Valkyrae’s Background Lighting – Nanoleaf

Features

  • Syncs to music
  • Custom colors
  • Remote control

Valkyrae uses Nanoleaf lighting as part of her background display. You can customize them to over 16 million unique colors, allowing you to set your own custom mood. You can also choose one of the pre-set ambiance settings that the company has set.

You can sync the lights to music or even to your on-screen activity, which will make you happy and let your Twitch audience enjoy the view.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valkyrae’s Real Name?

Valkyrae’s real name is Rachell Hofstetter. She was born in Washington state on January 8, 1992.

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About the Author

Chris

Chris is a marketing major with a strong background in small business and influencer branding. He applies his knowledge of content and promotional strategies to design actionable advice for new and intermediate streamers. When he’s not busy crunching analytics, he can be found in the salt pits of League of Legends.

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