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    Show us your computer room 2!

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by lupin..the..3rd, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. bense

    bense Notebook Geek

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    Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

    It's still a work in progress, I had to hustle toward the end because I was running out of time. I'm still working on a shelf design, and a way to integrate some 3.5" bay card readers, usb ports, and other goodies into the desk. As well as some better cable management. I'll be posting updates in here accordingly :p
     
  2. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    good stuff bense.

    @ mr. B: i still love yur dual monitor set up. ;)
     
  3. Hiddenkill

    Hiddenkill Notebook Guru

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    damn...

    Why things are so expensive here =/

    anyway, wonderful pictures you have on your website Mr. B (well, your pcs pictures)
     
  4. bense

    bense Notebook Geek

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    my desk only cost me $160 :p
     
  5. Hiddenkill

    Hiddenkill Notebook Guru

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    well, 160 bucks on USA

    however in Brazil... (sry, I forgot to mention it)

    here = Brazil xD
     
  6. apple314159

    apple314159 Notebook Consultant

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    Behold!

    [​IMG]

    This setup is of course temporary. I still need a few things: notebook cooler, a good headset, speakers, desk, etc. It's portable though, and temps are great!
     
  7. munchkin-man

    munchkin-man Notebook Consultant

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    The fans are temporarily in a cardboard box since I still have to go Plexiglas shopping o_O. The cooler dropped my gpu temps a good 15C more than it used to be on my NC-2000 cooler.

    [​IMG]

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  8. future_paramedic

    future_paramedic Notebook Consultant

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    When I move into my dorm, I'll post the setup.
     
  9. WSFrazier

    WSFrazier Notebook Consultant

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    That chair looks like the same one I've been eye balling up at Staples.

    If so, how do you like? How's the build quality?
     
  10. munchkin-man

    munchkin-man Notebook Consultant

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    HAHAHA! it is the one from staples haha. It's like a couch no joke. If you spend more than 2 hours in it at a time GET IT!
     
  11. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    [​IMG]
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    Just finished setting up in my dorm. I don't have a laptop yet as my dad stole my dv8000t from me a year ago, but once/if I get one I'll be sure to update...
     
  12. bense

    bense Notebook Geek

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    i think you need a bigger computer case
     
  13. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    I love sarcasm... but yeah my case is ridiculously big. I could probably fit a small child in it. Imagine playing F.E.A.R. in the dark by yourself... when suddenly a little toddler girl's face appears in the side window!
     
  14. pillowshot

    pillowshot Notebook Consultant

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    [​IMG]

    Apologies for the low light.. this is a night shot :p
     
  15. Dev1ant

    Dev1ant Notebook Consultant

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    I think you should invest in a chair. Your buttocks and back will thank you.
     
  16. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    I would if I had the money... I actually have a decent chair at home but it's too much of a hassle to bring up to school.
     
  17. Confrence

    Confrence Notebook Consultant

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    Doing a little bit of reorganizing since I bought a book shelf. (Still need to dust)
    Wish that I had a bit more room. :(
     

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  18. WSFrazier

    WSFrazier Notebook Consultant

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    I just moved into our new house the girlfriend and I just bought. The room is a little bland/neutral, but that is to be expected of a new house. I am still trying to figure out what color paint/carpet I want in here.

    Just got the new CM HAF 932 case that is shown as well.

    [​IMG]
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  19. Undertaxxx

    Undertaxxx Notebook Consultant

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    aww dude, why the orange screen, if it was black: PERFECT!
     
  20. slvancise

    slvancise Notebook Guru

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    The orange adds the color that the room is lacking XD
     
  21. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    I like your setup. Very nice HAF932, although I think it would look better with a side window in place of those ginormous side panel fans.
     
  22. TevashSzat

    TevashSzat Notebook Deity

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    Well.....I finally got my new camera after my old one died so here is my current setup......its gonna change pretty soon when I move into my dorm for college.

    Nothing really special here. My laptop is an Asus G51VX-RX05 and its just hooked up to a 17" 1280x1024 (yes.....5:4 aspect ratio......) external monitor, a 640GB external hard drive, and my mouse is a MX518. My headphones, which aren't in the picture, are the Sennheiser HD 202

    [​IMG]
     
  23. D-EJ915

    D-EJ915 Notebook Consultant

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    cleaned up my surroundings a bit...although the desk is still the same

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  24. Confrence

    Confrence Notebook Consultant

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    What kind of desktop (If it is that) is on the right side of the monitors?
     
  25. WSFrazier

    WSFrazier Notebook Consultant

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    Lol, the main reason I got the case was for the huge fans. My SLI cards needed some serious cooling. Plus my PSU isn't modular, and this case hides all my extra wires behind the mobo.

    Quite the upgrade from my old Antec P180, man did I hate that case.

    The room will be getting some color/decor soon. Fresh new house, everything is plain and empty.
     
  26. NotSoTecnical

    NotSoTecnical Notebook Guru

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    i like the x-mas lights
     
  27. VoX

    VoX Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is where I spend basicly...all of my time.

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  28. NotSoTecnical

    NotSoTecnical Notebook Guru

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    nice and clean :DD
     
  29. VoX

    VoX Notebook Enthusiast

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    then my job is done ;)
     
  30. D-EJ915

    D-EJ915 Notebook Consultant

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    I've got 2 J5600s on my desk, vis on the right and jane on the left (check my website for more info). The shiny thing on the very right with the two cd players on it is sunbox which is my desktop. (and sonybox is below it)

    lol yeah, I need to get them setup again, I had them going all around my seat position but dismantled them a while ago.
     
  31. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    lol @ old school mechanical keyboard.

    A Das keyboard II might be a good upgrade
     
  32. D-EJ915

    D-EJ915 Notebook Consultant

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    lol no way man, das keyboards have crap build quality. The new one has serious issues with typing accuracy as well, I would never buy one of those overpriced pieces of trash. Filco ones are far superior...( www.elitekeyboards.com / www.geekhack.org)

    I know somebody was asking about my J5600s above...and here is a vid I made of one starting up. Pretty fancy but when the computer cost twice as much as most peoples cars it should be pretty fancy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43K__IoYVmQ
     
  33. Mr. B

    Mr. B Notebook Consultant

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    Model M FTW!
     
  34. chrixx

    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    Both the ViewSonic monitor and Compaq laptop look out of place in such a setup that I usually see is paired with a Macbook and Apple Display. Well, you're 1/8 way there with the Apple keyboard. Cool setup though.
     
  35. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    My new Pitt dorm room and my view. I have no tv, media center is my tv. Also, I have to use Vista 32-bit for internet in the dorm since it uses ethernet and the software to connect does not yet work with 7 or 64-bit computers.:
     

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    bense Notebook Geek

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    If my school made me use 32bit windows, to connect to their network, I would find a new school :p
     
  37. Undertaxxx

    Undertaxxx Notebook Consultant

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    why would they do that in first place?
     
  38. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Security purposes im guessing. A lot of networking apps are falling behind 64bit compatibility.
     
  39. mtarm1

    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    i was going to take pics of my room last week but i was like nah ill do it next week.

    but then this week i found white ants in my wall so i pulled my wall apart and its all cut up now... :(

    and its the wall my desk is against so iv had to take everything out and dismantle the desk...

    ill get back to you after its all sorted out.

    btw nice setups everyone.
     
  40. D-EJ915

    D-EJ915 Notebook Consultant

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    I took a pic with my monitors off to get some better lighting...

    [​IMG]
     
  41. Yotsuba

    Yotsuba Notebook Evangelist

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    Just out of curiosity, where do you get all your computers from, Kagamin?
     
  42. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    My desktop (No psu) which acts as my leg rest. Two external hard drives and one HD camcorder.
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    My surge protector with its million wires
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    My laptop/server
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    My Secondary monitor, printer and external CD-Rom drive
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    My stereo Sony headphones and Bluetooth headphones. My Sony is connected to the 17 year old A/V receiver.
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    My beautiful Alienware
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    Another look at my secondary monitor
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    My third monitor connected to my server.
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  43. VoX

    VoX Notebook Enthusiast

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    If only I wasn't young and without money :(
     
  44. zimbros12

    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    PHOTOS #2 / #3.
    If u have to move out u gotta cut all the cables <..>
     
  45. D-EJ915

    D-EJ915 Notebook Consultant

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    ebay mainly, some locally

    foxtrot: using computers as furniture ftw! lol
     
  46. bense

    bense Notebook Geek

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    Man, some of you people should not be showing off your computer rooms. I mean, yeah, you guys have nice equipment, but it looks like cause it's so damn messy and covered in dirt, crap, and dust.
     
  47. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Inner beauty man, inner beauty.
     
  48. Dev1ant

    Dev1ant Notebook Consultant

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    Well...the title of the thread is to "show us your computer room 2!" People are just showing their rooms as it is. A hellhole of a room or an immaculate room is still a room. To each their own...I find a "messy" desk to make me seem busier than I really am so it motivates me to study/do what's necessary to clean up the "messy" desk.
     
  49. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Lads, please stay on topic. This thread is not for car talk, there is a sub forum in the OT section for that. And if I see any more personal insults being thrown around you will receive warnings/infractions. If you haven't already read the forum rules, pleas do so now.

    Thank you,
    Johnny T - NBR Moderation Team
     
  50. bense

    bense Notebook Geek

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    ok _______
     
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