What Are Your Must-Have Additions to Your Computer Setup?

Eccend on 12/01/2020 - 01:44
Last edited 12/01/2020 - 18:06

Hi all,

I'm currently looking to improve on my setup by buying a couple of peripherals and would be keen to hear what you would recommend!

I've ordered an USB Hub, some cable clips and a cable tray and am currently looking for a custom mousepad to spice things up.

Also currently I own a wireless mouse (MX Anywhere 2S), a mechanical keyboard, some cheap hand-me down speakers, bluetooth headphones and have just ordered a RGB strip as well!

With my setup I mostly play games and is also where I mostly do my uni work.

edit: added details on what I do own and what I do
edit 2: added more details I forgot initially

Computing

Comments

  • GnarlyKnuckles on 12/01/2020 - 01:52
    -2

    Wireless 'everything', basically… ditch all cords. Wireless keyboard and mouse of course, but also wireless connectivity to a nice huge screen (or two) somewhere within eyesight (via an appropriate device), wireless connectivity to some speakers, your printer… there's really not much beyond that… these days a pute is kinda the same as a mobile phone re 'connectivity'… the only difference is the size of the hard drive/RAM/screen/etc … it depends what you want to DO with your pute…

    • Blue Cat on 12/01/2020 - 08:20

      If you are gaming often, I do not recommend getting a wireless mouse.
      Headset, yes, keyboard, yes, but do not get a wireless mouse. The input lag really bothers me.

      • Ryanek on 12/01/2020 - 09:05
        +6

        Nah, the Logitech G Pro Wireless for example is pretty much lag free.

    • HardlyCharly on 12/01/2020 - 10:37

      Disgusting, I love cables, there's nothing more cyberpunk than cables.

    • GnarlyKnuckles on 13/01/2020 - 01:23
      -2

      Awww, beautiful-but-simple negger-peeps, before negging it would be considerate to check whether perhaps the post you are planning to neg was made prior to subsequent edits being made to the original post by the OP.

      It is a (very minor) flaw in 'the system' I suppose, that initial responses to a post can subsequently seem misguided/neg-worthy if the OP subsequently substantially changes the original post. AAAAny-hoo, fortuitously I couldn't give a flying … (etc.).

      Juz sayin'

      ;P

  • Presence on 12/01/2020 - 09:07

    How can offer advice without knowing what you own and what you do?

    • Eccend on 12/01/2020 - 18:04

      Completely slipped my mind to put in what I do own, editing the post to include that now!

  • roastchook on 12/01/2020 - 09:50
    +1

    Large external hard drive for backup.

  • MS Paint on 12/01/2020 - 10:03

    R G B

    • Eccend on 12/01/2020 - 18:08

      Haha actually just bought a RGB light strip to put behind my desk!

  • HardlyCharly on 12/01/2020 - 10:48
    +1

    Having a giant mousepad is useful for keeping things organised on, mine is 40cm, though it's just black I know there are places to get custom printed ones. Headphone stand, desk lamp, a tray to keep some pens in including the one for the tablet, a small clothing type tape measure, a scalpel (like an x-acto knife but a lot better, great for opening mail/packages). If you don't have a mechanical keyboard yet I highly recommend it, I upgraded last year and got a custom ebony wood wrist rest for it which is just beautiful. I'll have a 3D printer soon, so I'll actually be designing and printing my own new headphone stand and pen tray. Probably somewhere to put my glasses too since I don't wear them inside.

    • Eccend on 12/01/2020 - 18:10

      Hey, I've been looking at headphones stands as well and I was worried that they might ruin the cushioning on the headband of them. How has your experience been with them? Also do you have any idea on where to get custom printed ones that are still quality mousepads?

  • The Value on 12/01/2020 - 18:23

    Don't cheap out on a quality seat. You sit for so many hours, your body will thank you for it.

    • Eccend on 12/01/2020 - 18:32

      Would love to buy one but unfortunately just don't have the money at the moment :(

      • The Value on 12/01/2020 - 18:37

        Good posture will do too:)

  • alvian on 13/01/2020 - 09:57

    No $ limit Internet $4999 per month.

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