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    Show us your computer room!

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

  1. Yotsuba

    Yotsuba Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey, don't feel bad. My desktop is an old PIII HP Pavilion. My monitor is an old Samsung SyncMaster 955DF. Over 50 pounds of CRT might!
     
    Yotsuba, Oct 6, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

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    maybe this weekend if i have some time :)
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 6, 2008
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  3. nox_uk

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    I need more space :( somewhere i can actually write things! and i think i'm going to prefer daylight - it might be moving across to the window, one of the laptops I don't use much anymore, well its the work one so... will hopefully give me the room. I also need to get the audio set up, but not sure how right now, i'd like 5.1 as i watch a fair few films up there... and headphones...

    great idea with the scarf btw!

    Nox
     
    nox_uk, Oct 7, 2008
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Yes, more space is always nice! :) And a desk in front of a window is just awesome! I had my desk in front of one of my windows..but I'm doing some rearranging of furniture right now, so it got moved a couple of weeks back to where it is now!

    I'm sure when you finally have things *set-up* the way you want it will look really nice! :D

    Oh yeah...tying the cord with the *scarf*, I should market that! LOL :p :rolleyes: :D ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 7, 2008
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  5. MastaMarek

    MastaMarek Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok so here's my final setup. I ve spent every penny on this, but it should last me for quite some time now.

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    Gateway P-7811FX with Zalman NC2000
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    Sager 9262 with 2Gb 9800mGTX SLI
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    NZXT Cryo notebook cooler
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    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme
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    Mac Pro + 20' Apple cinema display with Optical 5.1 Home theater surround sound from Sony
     
    MastaMarek, Oct 7, 2008
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey MM!

    4 words: Awesome.awesome.awesome.Awesome! :D :cool:

    It looks superb! You can tell you spent time making it how you wanted!
    All the *electronic gadgets = Sweet!* :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 7, 2008
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  7. MastaMarek

    MastaMarek Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you Cin' ... I m still trying to hide the cables but for now I m just gonna enjoy all that power ... and so that's basically from where I post to you :)
     
    MastaMarek, Oct 7, 2008
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  8. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    NP!! It looks good, and those sliders letting the sun in make it even better! ;) :)

    Enjoy all that POWER! ;) I surely would! :yes:

    OH...those cables...Tie them up with a scarf!!! That's what I did with mine..I just wrapped the scarf around the cables, and it ended looking pretty nice! ;) :) HA HA..oh lulz...


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 7, 2008
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  9. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    9800mGTX Sli and a 7811 with a 9800mGTS. I wish I could have that kind of power. I am starting a fund for my next laptop already and going to go all out this time around. The only thing I dont like about the Sagers is the num pad isnt a full size on like my Dell.
     
    Thaenatos, Oct 7, 2008
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  10. MastaMarek

    MastaMarek Notebook Evangelist

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    I always play on external keyboards so thats not that big of issue to me, but once u get to play around with that power u re gonna be completely sold :)
     
    MastaMarek, Oct 7, 2008
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  11. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    I can only imagine. I use an external on my dell sometimes, but I love the built in keyboard so much I have changed my setup to use the internal one. Plus I take my 17in everywhere.
     
    Thaenatos, Oct 8, 2008
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  12. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    @MastaMarek: wow, that is one of the best setup I have ever seen in this forum! but again, why do need so many laptop :|
     
    haquocdung, Oct 8, 2008
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  13. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I have a lot of computers...to many to capture! So here is my main station area. -Yes i finally took pictures.

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    nizzy1115, Oct 8, 2008
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  14. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    haha, that south park episode was just on.
     
    N00d13s, Oct 8, 2008
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  15. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    Screenshotting with one of the best South Park episodes - win!
     
    Ennea, Oct 8, 2008
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  16. Cin'

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    Looks good, Nizzy~! :) :) Like the wall Art!!! (your wide screen) very sweet!!! :D :cool:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 8, 2008
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  17. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I've got a few really rare things hung up. They were all given away to bars as promotional items in very limited numbers.

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    I am barely older than this one below!

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    nizzy1115, Oct 8, 2008
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  18. Cin'

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    That's some nice stuff, Nizzy! :) :)

    Here is a picture of what my friend has on one of his walls...May not come in to clearly..His computer area is off to the side. I don't think that can be seen!

    [​IMG]
     
    Cin', Oct 8, 2008
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  19. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Ouu cool arcade! I kinda want to start a collection of autographed photo placks.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 8, 2008
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  20. Cin'

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    Yeah it's pretty cool! He's got a nice collection of footballs also...I'll PM vs. posting here, so you can check! :) Photo plaks are nice :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 8, 2008
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  21. D-EJ915

    D-EJ915 Notebook Consultant

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    here's a more updated one

    [​IMG]
     
    D-EJ915, Oct 9, 2008
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  22. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    What type of job do you have?
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 10, 2008
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  23. MastaMarek

    MastaMarek Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok this is my absolute final setup and I m not posting in this thread anymore. I ve done some small touches to improve usability and ergonomics. Here we go ...
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    Full Setup
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    40' Samsung 1080p LCD with 15;000 contrast ratio
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    On the left side we have 3 computers for fun and play and the Mac Pro for work. Also there is a big fan on the left side of my desk to cool down that power area a bit. When 3 computers are turned on, even with AC it can get worm in my room.
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    Mac Pro is connected to 20' Apple Cinema Display and the Samsung LCD. Also the sound is directed via optical output to Sony 5.1 Surround sound with 800W RMS
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    3 external HDDs connected to the Mac. Each is 320Gb 5400rpm for extra file storage. I dont like 3.5 HD as they need external power supply to operate and that means even more cables.
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    Here is the computer for fun and play. Sager 9262 with dual Nvidia 9800m GTX in SLI with 2Gb of total memory. Sager is set on Cryo NZXT notebook cooler (its a beast, this thing) and I use Logitech G15 and G5 as external accessories.
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    Here is the Gateway for regular everyday use and whatever is left to do on it.
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    2Gb Sandisk Cruzer and PNY 8Gb flash drives for mobile storage. I do huge amount of video editing so I need every Mb left for the files :)
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    Here is the Gateway with Zalman NC2000 Cooler. This thing is sooo quiet. If u need an ultra quiet notebook cooler - this is the one to go for.
     
    MastaMarek, Oct 10, 2008
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  24. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    Jesus... that Gateway is pretty much overkill for "everyday use" and whatnot... it's a beast of a gaming laptop! Which leads to the question - how did you decide upon getting two huge gaming machines... in addition to your Mac Pro?
     
    aznofazns, Oct 10, 2008
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  25. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    probably because the Mac Pro is better for gaming. wondering wut specs is on it :rolleyes:
     
    sxusteven, Oct 10, 2008
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  26. Cin'

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    Hey MM...You already know I think your room simply *rocks*...Love the final touches! And, your electronic gadgets! Sweet! ;) GoYOU! :D
    (Nice hardwood floors)!!! :cool:



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 10, 2008
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  27. lokster

    lokster Notebook Deity

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    dude all that mustve cost a fortune. sigh. what i would trade for my girlfriend..
     
    lokster, Oct 10, 2008
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  28. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    your saying you'd rather have tech then a girlfriend... whats her email I am sure she would LOVE to hear this ...
     
    X2P, Oct 10, 2008
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  29. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    She pretty? xD
     
    Kierkes, Oct 10, 2008
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  30. AlyH

    AlyH Notebook Evangelist

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    HAHAHAH!! I feel ya buddy, anyone with a partner can relate!!$$!$!$! :D
     
    AlyH, Oct 10, 2008
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  31. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    @ MM

    Jumpin jahoosifatz!! I think you need to add a Wii, 360, 7.1 surround sound, a projector and some some Star Trek embellishments LOL. But seriously sweetness, I am not sure I could ever leave that room. OK maybe for some lovin, but that's it!
     
    Thund3rball, Oct 10, 2008
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  32. MastaMarek

    MastaMarek Notebook Evangelist

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    I got the gateway 7811 at bestbuy. Its probably an overkill for everyday use but I was looking into 17' laptops and most of them are in similar price so I just went for it :) I do play games on the FX as well, but all the hardcore stuff is left for Sager.

    Mac Pro is a beast. I have Dual Quad Core 3.2Ghz Intel Xeons on it, and this thing flies. This is my machine for video editing and encoding. I will need to upgrade the ram and the hd on it soon as they are the bottleneck for that CPU power.

    Also thanks everyone for comments. I ve spent some time on building this set up.
     
    MastaMarek, Oct 10, 2008
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  33. D-EJ915

    D-EJ915 Notebook Consultant

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    one that sucks the cash right out of my account, lol, I'm a student but I make money by selling crap on ebay which is where I got a lot of that stuff.
     
    D-EJ915, Oct 10, 2008
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  34. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    MastaMarek: nice stuff man. lots of quality products. :D
     
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  35. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I thought you were like a database admin or something with those systems.
     
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  36. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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  37. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Woah sick designing skills!
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 11, 2008
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  38. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Your room/setup is very modern! It looks nice! Open, and clear-cut! ;)

    If this is your room now, can't wait to see when you update! :) :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 11, 2008
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  39. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    My god! That must have been expensive. Anyway. Love your robowhatever on the chair. xD
     
    Kierkes, Oct 11, 2008
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  40. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    dang that room looks like it came straight out of an ikea catalog or an HGTV show. :p that chair/steerin wheel set looks like it means serious business.

    lookin good RD.
     
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  41. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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  42. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    Love it! Looks great! ;)
     
    CeeNote, Oct 11, 2008
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  43. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    That massive window definitely helps with the feel of the room. Do you live in an apartment?
     
    Kierkes, Oct 11, 2008
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  44. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Red_Dragon's set up

    I believe he plagiarized as well as broke some copyright laws, regard the URL it came from. Notice it came from "businessweek" as well as the "idea_house"

    http://images. businessweek.com/ss/06/09/ idea_house/image/11.jpg

    here is the original businessweek site

    http://www.businessweek.com/

    Here are some more similar rooms with modded URLs

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    X2P, Oct 11, 2008
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  45. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    LOL uh oh! how did you catch that one!?!
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 11, 2008
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  46. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    It was obvious, photo was high quality, very sharp and the room was designer as well as costs more than a darn car so I investigated by right clicking and selecting properties ;)
     
    X2P, Oct 11, 2008
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  47. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    Good find! ;)
     
    CeeNote, Oct 11, 2008
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  48. Kenji

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    [​IMG]

    A temporary setup, moving into a new room soon.
     
    Kenji, Oct 11, 2008
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  49. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    mwahahha yes you were all punked....or was i? :(
     
    Red_Dragon, Oct 12, 2008
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  50. chesieofdarock

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    Yeah, I'm pretty sure we weren't punked and you just borke the law. Nice job tho. I suggest editing your past posts to give credit to the actual owner of the room.
     
    chesieofdarock, Oct 12, 2008
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