Computer Setup

Eh, something tells me he isn't a 16 year old r/atheist.

But chooses to identify as one. Much better.

Those terms weren't associated with teenage idiots a few years ago. No need to point at him and get all snarky because there are lots of kids who say the same things.

Also, there is no bottle of scotch anywhere to be seen here.

It's hidden next to the humidor.

Ok good sir, good show.

It didn't occur to me when I went to take the pics...

Nice! I'm not seeing the mirror and cocaine set though?

And axe body spray, don't forget the axe body spray

I saw two macs and almost threw up. But the gaming setup does look clean at least

Why would you throw up after seeing a mac? Macbooks are good computers. Apple might not be the greatest company but still..

I'm just in love with that desk. That is gorgeous. Nice setup all around, but any more info on the desk? Is it custom or can I actually buy one? Looks expensive. Thanks!

Thanks, I had no idea what they were called. I've been looking at cast iron table bases on ebay but the prices are all over the place.

Made one kinda of like it at about the cost of $150. With a little effort and some staining anything can look good.

Also just keep an eye out at any local thrift shops. I'm lucky to work at one, if you just hold off for a month or two, you'll find something close to what you want, for 10x less.

I agree that the hardware on OPs desk is really cool, I just don't know if it is $1500 cool. My real issue is that the wood is so cheap; according to the interwebs, telephone poles can be had for, 30 cents a foot; which seems ridiculous for a 2k dollar desk. I like the look, and I think more went into it than just throwing some telephone poles onto a piece of iron, but it strikes me as really over priced.

That is beautiful yet out of my price range. Is there a grid of iron holding the planks to the legs? Is it possible to get an upskirt pick of it? Also, did you have those cabinet/book shelves made?

I'll get some pics of the desk for you in a bit.

Seriously, god damn IKEA makes some quality shit. I dont care that its 1/1000000 its some damn fine products they have.

Ikeahackers is a great site.

I had the billy shelves. I like being able to talk about them as if they were a person.

Thanks! I had no idea you could put doors on a Billy, it looks great!

Thanks and whoa! They are quite pricey for such a simple design. Looks like a good model for a DIY desk with some reclaimed wood though. It is beautiful however and those knotholes make for some creative cable management.

Came to this thread to let people know where to get desk. I was right. Today is a good day. :D

It is a fairly distinct desk, I love it.

You have two macbook pro's..ಠ-ಠ

WE R ANONYMOOSE WE DO NOT FORGIVE WE DO NOT FORGET THAT EITHER WE R h4ck3R5 0n sT3r0idz.

I'm sorry but the two macbooks... who needs 2 of them?

Many gaming setups in this sub have two computers on the desk.

I'm rebuilding my music performance rig around two... But that's music, that will always be a lot of hardware!

Would you do if one breaks? Wait a week for Apple to return it to you, before you can continue working? ;)

Actually, you can go in to Apple, buy a new one, then return it when yours is fixed. They have no restocking fee within 14 days (I think it was 14). This is what they encouraged me to do last time my logic board died and I needed the computer later that afternoon. As long as you're running Time Machine backups you can be pretty much back exactly where you were within an hour and a half. Or, ya know, build a desktop.

With a macbook here, and a macbook air, here's a dog, there's a mask, everybody mac-mac...

2 fucking guy fawkes masks? You must be such a good hacker.

The speakers are terrible, I should know... I've got them too! Well, not terrible for a 2.1 computer speaker system I suppose.

What would you recommend? I'm looking for something stylish, and space saving.

I would look at something like the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1. They have great reviews and they look about the right size for your setup.

Is there anything similar in the less than $150 price range?

Does it also have to be inexpensive? Any decent bookshelf speakers and a receiver/amp would do... a sub will set you back as much as both of those together for a decent one, though.

Sophisticated downvotes awarded for pompousness.

Guy Fawkes mask spotted. His sarcasm detection unit is working just fine.

Very nice, particularly the desk. I feel like the mouse mat just looks tacky though. Also great job on being tidy with your cables with having the outward facing desk!

Would you kindly recommend a good large mouse pad that is a solid color?

I have a silver Razer one that I won playing UT at some game show. However appears to be gone from their site.

It was a google search result, otherwise I would have used coolcomputersetups - Honest, guv!

I seriously love your desk, but why all the Guy Fawkes masks :( ?

What are the specs on the to MacBook Pros? Also, why do you have two MacBook Pros with each one powering one screen?

Macbook Retina Pros, 2.7Ghz i7, 16GB Ram, 768G SSD.

That seems like a very sensible idea indeed :)

And if anyone's curious the GPU in the Retina MBP's is as follows:

I... Don't like it. :(

It's cool, personal preference and all ;)

Haha, I'm more WOO IKEA BIRCH!

Nice set up but Anon masks are fucking gay

It's unfortunate that your homophobic drivel got bookmarkd.

Expression of speech, my best friends black though so it doesn't matter

You aren't clever. not even close.

You continue to prove my point with a lame and unoriginal insult.

I'm kinda with you on this one. Regardless of the connotations, you know the median age has slipped below 15 when "gay" is comfortably slung around.

Oh very wise of you 'Cuntbert Rapington'

I know someone who works at Kixeye...

You have a nice home.

Your dog isn't sophisticated enough. Needs a top hat, or maybe a monocle.

Or maybe some epic fingerless gloves and some cheetos(the only food for epic scholars) and a fedora(he could pull it off; i saw some hair under his chin)

Sweet Jesus, I love it.

That is one sexy desk.. so.. woody.

I work at kixeye as well. who are you? o.O

I finally finished updating my office...

Desk is awesome. Where'd you get it?

The people want deets on the menorah. L'chaim!

Good choice on the monitor. I am 2 weeks into ownership, and the only con I can find is that I don't have two. It has ruined 1080p for me.

Can I ask why it has ruined 1080p for you? Seriously thinking about picking 2x of these up.

It is just the perfect monitor in my opinion. Having my 23 inch Samsung right next to it just highlights the differences.

Good to know that the ergotrons can support the Dell 27" IPS displays (which are decently hefty). When I bought my mounts, I remember it saying 24" max.

Size is less important than weight for these mounts, the screens come in under the max weight for it, thankfully.

Does your company reimburse you when you buy stuff like laptops and monitors?

I both like you and hate you for being a Kixeye employee.

It's ok, I like me and hate me too.

Do you work on everything or something specific? IE - Battle Pirates, Vega Conflict, etc etc.

System Engineering / DevOps style work mostly, so I support all the platforms.

That's amazing! However the scotch bar is noticeably missing?

It's in the butler's pantry... but I do keep a bottle of johnnie blue in the bookcase...

Nice set-up. But I think you need a less gaudy mousepad for ultimate sophisticated status. Maybe an Artisan Hayate?

Agreed.. and I need to put my DAS Keyboard back in the setup at some point.

Kind of reminds me of the home office on Castle...but with more monitors.

What are you using to hold up your monitors?

I am super jealous of your Deluxe ASOIAF collection. Where did you get them?

I love everything about that.

This is exactly what this sub needs more of.

Hey there, where did you get the black display cables?

Here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TSTDHQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks! Time to switch out the white cables with black ones. ;)

I love macs just as much as the next guy but really? lol. Still that does not diminish the awesomeness of your computer setup in any way

Ummh.. I looked trough the comments and I was wondering what's that keyboard and where could I buy it ?

And here i was expecting a PSY themed gaming setup.

What are you using to manage the razer mouse with on OS X? I've been using the Razer app for it, but it regularly crashes after unplugging the mouse/shutting the lid. Or do you just live without the forward/back buttons?

This might just be the best gaming setup I've ever seen in this sub. I'd take this tidy and rustic station over a flashy, epilepsy inducing one any day.

He's not really a dog so much as a furry garbage disposal.

Let me guess... You work at kixeye?

How did you guess? ;)

Oh hi there Kixeye ninja. Rackspace <3's you and your gaming setup.

I like your Guy Fawkes mask...

I am most proud of the cable management, my OCD was starting to kick in.

Hah I know how you feel. When I had my previous PC underneath my desk was a mess. When I built the new one and put it in, I went full OCD and cable tied everything to shit. Now you can't even see or feel the cables and every time I look at how well I did it feels awesome

Cable ties... best thing ever...

Finally, someone that bought proper LCDs. Thank you.

I like the computer part of the setup. The entire rest of this post was really cringe-y.

Because they're good computers? I think PC vs. Mac is one of the dumbest things ever. If you like Mac; cool. If you like Windows; cool.

I wasnt negative its just that most People that use Mac is working With somthing estetik

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