Ned Luke is a 67-year-old actor. Fans worldwide know him best as Michael De Santa from Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V). Recently, he built a massive following of over 3.7 million fans across TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch. He started his streaming career in 2023. Today, he mainly streams GTA Online but occasionally plays other AAA games.
Luke broadcasts directly from his “barn”. This shed-studio also houses his DIY voice booth. Initially, he faced internet lag. Therefore, he ran a giant ethernet cable to the barn to stabilize his connection. Since late 2024, he has partnered with Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG). However, he strictly recommends only the products he genuinely uses and trusts.
The Heart of the Setup: PC Rig & Displays
Luke runs a phenomenally powerful PC rig. Specifically, his machine features a ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard and an Intel Core i9 CPU. It boasts 64GB of RAM and 4TB of storage. Furthermore, he uses an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU. He plans to upgrade to an RTX 5090 before Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) comes out this November.
To view his gameplay and streams, he utilizes three 240Hz 4K OLED ROG Swift monitors. A massive 32-inch monitor sits in the center for gaming. Meanwhile, a 27-inch monitor sits on the right side in portrait mode. This screen displays his Twitch chat and his Elgato Camera Hub. Additionally, a second 27-inch monitor sits on his left in landscape mode. He uses this display to manage OBS Studio and Restream.
Peripherals, Audio & Consoles
Despite owning a ROG Harpe Ace Extreme mouse and ROG Azoth Extreme keyboard, Luke prefers playing with a controller. Consequently, he uses a ROG Raikiri II controller with a lightning-fast 1,000Hz polling rate. For his stream audio, he relies on a plug-and-play Logitech Blue Yeti USB microphone. Conversely, he records professional voiceovers in his booth using a high-end Lauten microphone. He currently listens through a ROG Delta II headset.
PC hackers frequently ruin GTA Online lobbies. Therefore, Luke switches to a PlayStation 5 Pro to avoid modders. He also owns a dedicated game room filled with retro hardware. His collection includes an original PlayStation, Game Boy, Xbox 360, and a PS2. He still uses the PS2 to play his favorite video game, SSX Tricky.
Mobile Gaming & GTA V Content Creation
Luke travels frequently for comic cons and fan expos. As a result, he always packs his special-edition ROG Flow Z13 tablet. This powerful device features gold accents, an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, and 128GB of RAM. For flights, he games on an ROG Phone 9 Pro. He pairs this phone with an ROG Tessen mobile controller and an ROG AeroActive Cooler X Pro.
Beyond gaming, Luke actively creates varied content. He uses a Snapdragon P40 Lite drone to capture outdoor shots for unboxing videos. Furthermore, he records unscripted Cameo videos on his iPhone 16 Pro. He frequently roasts fans in character as Michael, though he strictly refuses to record videos for children under 12. Finally, he runs an open Discord server. This server provides a safe, global space for his fans to connect and participate in impromptu Q&A sessions.
