Setup

My battlestation





6/7/2025 – Semtex

Desktop

Let’s start with my desktop setup, which is primarily used for development and gaming.

  • CPU: Intel Core i9-14900KF
  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 Gainward Phantom
  • RAM: Corsair Vengeance Black 4x32GB DDR5 5600MHz
  • Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
  • Storage: 2x2TB Crucial P5 Plus NVMe SSDs
  • Cooling: Noctua NH-D15
  • Case: Fractal Design Torrent
  • Monitors:
    • AOC Agon PD49 (49” 1440p 240Hz ultrawide)
    • Samsung Odyssey G7 (32” 1440p 240Hz)
    • A small 8” monitor as a sidekick for system stats, terminal, music player
  • Keyboard: ZSA Voyager
  • Mouse: Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro
  • Headset: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
  • Speakers: Edifier R980T
  • Deck: Razer stream deck XL
  • Desk: Ultradesk Highlander XXL
  • Chair: Razer Iskur v2 (fabric)
  • Webcam: Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra
  • Super Note: A6X2 for note-taking and sketching

I’ll get more in details about what is really running on my desktop, which softwares I use and how it is set up in a more detailed article.

Printing

  • Bambulab H2D:
    • AMS2 Pro
    • Laser module
    • Cutting module
    • I mostly print using Bambu Lab PLA, PETG, and TPU filaments
  • Elegoo Saturn 3:
    • Mercury X Bundle, including wash and UV cure stations
    • I mostly print using Elegoo resin

Servers

I’m not into raw power for that, as my Desktop is powerful enough for most prototyping and development tasks.

  • Raspberry Pi 5: With 1TB NVMe SSD in Argon One Case running Home Assistant
  • Jetson Orin Nano: With 1TB NVMe SSD For AI and machine learning tasks, running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  • Synology DS220+: 2x4TB Seagate Ironwolf ST4000VN006 in RAID1 for storage and backups + Multiple services through docker containers

Network

  • ISP router: Fiber optic router from my ISP, 2.0Gbps down, 1.0 Gbps up
  • Asus ZenWifi AXE11000: In access point mode For Wi-Fi 6E and mesh network capabilities
  • Unifi Switch 2.5G: 5-port PoE switch for wired connections @ 2.5Gbps

Other cool stuff you can see on the picture

  • IKEA Skadis pegboard: For organizing small tools and accessories and custom 3d printed supports
  • Steam deck: 1TB LCD model
  • Flipper Zero: Only for the flex, it’s not that useful in daily life and there are cheaper alternatives
  • Raspberries pi zero: Some are used for small projects, some are used punctually
  • Nabu casa Voice Assistant: For voice control of my Home Assistant setup
  • RG35XX Pro: Handheld retro gaming console
  • Modded Gameboy Pocket: With a backlight
  • GBA Micro: The small form factor GBA
  • A bunch of Casio watches: Vintage digital watches are cool