[citation][nom]ozvip3r[/nom]GPU's are fine, don't understand why he'd have only 4gig of memory in such an otherwise amazing build/mod.[/citation]
You don't understand about sponsorship. Most modders can not afford to buy their own parts, not if they want to do several mods per year. When I spoke with the builder (MyBadOmen) recently he indicated that he would no longer be doing mods unless fully sponsored. I certainly don't blame him, I know just as well as he does what a burden it can be to one's family when these projects take on a life of their own.
I have a project that I've been working on for over a year that has not been completed due to lack of funds. I have no sponsorship at this time, but my modding is reaching that level. But I have to bear the entire cost myself, the budget will reach $3000 by the time I am through.
Not just monetary stress, but also the amount of work involved and time spent away from loved ones can put a lot of pressure on a family. But believe me, the financial burden is very real, especially when competing against someone who has an unlimited budget. Sponsorship makes the work possible, but this is generally a non-profit type of work. Sure, you may win some motherboards or video cards as part of a contest, but there is little financial gain.
So in answer to your questions about the ram, he got 4 gigs of ram and that's it. So that's all the project got.
Many modders feel the financial burdens as MyBadOmen and I do, and so a sponsored project gets exactly what has been sponsored and not much more. Still, modders bear the burden of paint, modding supplies, tools, etc. Even pro modders like DarthBeavis who are well established need to keep a day job. Being a pro doesn't mean you are making any money!