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My desktop setup

Dec 23, 2020

I've finally got a desktop workstation arrangement that I'm relatively happy with. I'm usually working with two computers throughout the day one runs Windows/Ubuntu for personal gaming and dev work. The second is a macbook pro for work.

Common Components

  • DSLR camera: Fuji X-T4
  • Lens: Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
  • Magewell HDMI-USB 1080p capture dongle (The Elgato 4k camlink was sold out due to Corona, else I would have purchased that.)
  • Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod
  • Dell 24" 1440p 144hz monitor
  • Dell 27" 4k 60hz monitor
  • Dual monitor arm desktop VESA mount
  • Vari electric standing desk
  • Coolermaster Master Keys M w/ white LEDs
  • Razer Deathadder mouse
  • Razer mousepad (Mine is no longer produced, but the Acari seems like the closest that's available.)
  • Elgato Key Light
  • Elgato Wave:3
  • Tripp Lite 1500VA UPS
  • Amazon Basics 12 outlet surge protector

Personal Machine

  • Lian Li mITX case
  • Some ASRock motherboard 🤷‍♀️
  • GTX 1080ti
  • Intel Core i5
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16gb DDR4 3000mhz
  • Corsair VOID RGB Elite wireless gaming headset

Work Machine

  • macbook pro
  • Cablematters 85W Thunderbolt 3 dock
  • Bose QC35 II headphones

Potential improvements

  • I am still missing an external audio setup. It would be nice to not have to use headphones for everything.
  • I wish I didn't have to manually switch my mouse, keyboard, headphones, and mic when I switch machines. I want a simple button to switch which machine is receiving peripheral output.
  • Now that I've got desktop mic I'm hoping to switch to a pair of wired dedicated headphones.