Computers and Gear

Have many monitors do you use to turk?

  • One

    Votes: 35 29.2%
  • Two

    Votes: 48 40.0%
  • Three

    Votes: 26 21.7%
  • What is a monitor?

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • Why yes, that is a typo. Should be HOW many monitors.

    Votes: 10 8.3%

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My current set up in the back of the basement that I of course call my "dungeon":



Currently looking for a new mouse. I usually only by wireless stuffs but, am considering a wired one. My current ones (one that came with my wireless keyboard Logitech MX5500 that started double clicking, and an el cheapo the devolved the same problem after only 4 months) need to be replaced. I know there are good programmable ones on the market but, am curious what is the best for the price.

Also, thoughts on this?:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1649358926/the-z?ref=category

Looks solid if it gets the backing... Is there anything like this currently on the market? I looked but, can't find anything.
:eek: Awesome setup! Dungeon FTW!
 
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What's it like using that mouse? Don't you keep hitting the wrong buttons?
I don't have any problems at all with it. I alternate between that and the G700.
 
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What's it like using that mouse? Don't you keep hitting the wrong buttons?
Haven't really thought about what to do with them yet
 
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I was sent here by coffeeowl @coffeeowl :)

Just got this monitor. Pretty excited. I am going to be saving up for a second and a splitter, eventually a nice keyboard for when I have my surface "docked" (I'm debating mechanical since those seem like the cool thing to do). Also, I will eventually be setting up a battlestation/office/desk within the new few weeks and not working off the kitchen table haha :D

The old crappy TV i was using as a second monitor, and the new baby:


All set up with my Surface Pro 2:
 

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I was sent here by coffeeowl @coffeeowl :)

Just got this monitor. Pretty excited. I am going to be saving up for a second and a splitter, eventually a nice keyboard for when I have my surface "docked" (I'm debating mechanical since those seem like the cool thing to do). Also, I will eventually be setting up a battlestation/office/desk within the new few weeks and not working off the kitchen table haha :D

The old crappy TV i was using as a second monitor, and the new baby:


All set up with my Surface Pro 2:
Yay! Looks great! One of these days I'll get my second monitor set up. :wink:
 
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Can anyone recommend a wireless keyboard for when I wanna be lazy and turk in bed on the big screen tv? Was looking at the MK520.
Also looking for a 2nd monitor that can rotate into portrait view.
 
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New goodie came today. My first mechanical keyboard. It's PRETTY nerdy and I love it so far. It sounds lovely and looks lovely. I'm getting used to the feel still but it's pretty nice.

 
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Got a new build

Waiting for a few more parts before I put it together...

Z170-Deluxe
I5-6600k 3.50 Ghz
64GB DDR4 Ram (Waiting)
GeForce GTX 1080 G1 (Waiting)
EVGA 1000 Watt PSU
240 GB SSD
1TB HD 7200

Bought a Samsung 4K monitor for the 1080


Was told my Graphics Card would come Friday
Sad it got delayed until Monday (crossing fingers it's before then)

Will post a pic when it's done

 

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Ok for questions. I'm not good at computers so here goes.

1. I prefer wireless mouse, so I can work from the couch if I feel like/easy mode/gaming. Everyone here seems to have wired mouses, is there a reason or is it because all the fancy gaming/multi button mouses just come that way as the status quo?
2. anyone know of a way I could turn my soon to be defunct laptop into an expensive bulky monitor? Just thought I'd check, then I could have 3 monitors until I buy an actual 3rd monitor
3. DESK CHAIRS, NO ONE HAS TALKED ABOUT DESK CHAIRS. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR DOPE DESK CHAIR, IT'S JUST AS IMPORTANT AS EVERYTHING ELSE.

I got more but I forgot them all.
 

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Ok for questions. I'm not good at computers so here goes.

1. I prefer wireless mouse, so I can work from the couch if I feel like/easy mode/gaming. Everyone here seems to have wired mouses, is there a reason or is it because all the fancy gaming/multi button mouses just come that way as the status quo?
2. anyone know of a way I could turn my soon to be defunct laptop into an expensive bulky monitor? Just thought I'd check, then I could have 3 monitors until I buy an actual 3rd monitor
3. DESK CHAIRS, NO ONE HAS TALKED ABOUT DESK CHAIRS. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR DOPE DESK CHAIR, IT'S JUST AS IMPORTANT AS EVERYTHING ELSE.

I got more but I forgot them all.
I actually was mouse shopping today and I think wired are cheaper, probably better latency for gaming etc., fewer signal issues. I bought this (edit: fixed link) because I didn't want to shell out $100 for an evoluent, remind me next week and I'll give my review. I have the older Anker wireless mouse and it's good for the price but requires a high click force and too much of that triggers my RSI. My other mouse is a wireless 3M vertical mouse, it will get a little dodgy when its batteries are low but otherwise works great wireless (have both wired and wireless of this model). Previous mouse for couch surfing was Logitech M325, fine product, cheap, lighter click force, worked great on any surface until it suffered a fatal fall after several drops. Was about to buy another M325 until I saw the new Anker.
2. Run TM/HS on it.
3. What's yer budget
 
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I actually was mouse shopping today and I think wired are cheaper, probably better latency for gaming etc., fewer signal issues. I bought this (edit: fixed link) because I didn't want to shell out $100 for an evoluent, remind me next week and I'll give my review. I have the older Anker wireless mouse and it's good for the price but requires a high click force and too much of that triggers my RSI. My other mouse is a wireless 3M vertical mouse, it will get a little dodgy when its batteries are low but otherwise works great wireless (have both wired and wireless of this model). Previous mouse for couch surfing was Logitech M325, fine product, cheap, lighter click force, worked great on any surface until it suffered a fatal fall after several drops. Was about to buy another M325 until I saw the new Anker.
2. Run TM/HS on it.
3. What's yer budget
Wow thank you for that great post.
That mouse looks great, I try to watch wrist strain since I'm pretty much always stressing them, whether its working or hobbies. I've never even thought of a vertical mouse, do they take any getting used to for turk? I actually have one of those logitech mouses (mice?) But may be a smaller version, it cuts out on me occasionally but that thing is definitely a tank.

As for chairs I'm not actually looking for one right now, I was just trying to encourage discussion on it. :)
 

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Got a new build

Waiting for a few more parts before I put it together...

Z170-Deluxe
I5-6600k 3.50 Ghz
64GB DDR4 Ram (Waiting)
GeForce GTX 1080 G1 (Waiting)
EVGA 1000 Watt PSU
240 GB SSD
1TB HD 7200

Bought a Samsung 4K monitor for the 1080


Was told my Graphics Card would come Friday
Sad it got delayed until Monday (crossing fingers it's before then)

Will post a pic when it's done

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Put that GTX 1080 in on Monday and it's a wrap

overclocked it to 4.4 ez
 
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I know, it looks the same.

But I built the PC now, so what used to be my secondary monitor is now the primary monitor. I use the laptop for chatting, music, forum, and a survey scraper. Now I do all my work on the super fast fancy new computer.

Anyone browsing through this thread, building a PC really is easier then you think. I kept panicking and heading to chat rooms but then solving the problem on my own seconds later. I literally knew NOTHING about computers a month ago.

Wanna give a shout out to my homies in the music room anyways for holding my hand. <3