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diff --git a/content/posts/my-computer-setup/index.md b/content/posts/my-computer-setup/index.md index 0766e7c..a35aa20 100644 --- a/content/posts/my-computer-setup/index.md +++ b/content/posts/my-computer-setup/index.md @@ -3,16 +3,17 @@ title: "My Computer Setup" date: 2021-02-01T00:11:17-05:00 type: "post" draft: false +description: "I built my computer after purchasing the parts on Black Friday 2019, with the expectation of programming on it, but also ..." --- - + I built my computer after purchasing the parts on Black Friday 2019, with the expectation of programming on it, but also being able to game on it at times. When I program I like to make use of virtual machines, which can quickly make use of a lot of RAM. I prioritized RAM and CPU in my build, followed by my GPU and storage. Below is a list of parts used in my machine. - + | Part | Item | | :---------------- | :--: | @@ -35,7 +36,7 @@ Recently I added a [2.5" / 3.25" SATA drive bay](https://www.newegg.com/syba-sy- My intention is to use this to install operating systems on physical hardware that otherwise have limited hardware support, like GNU/Hurd. I do this by passing the physical drive to a virtual machine, and then installing the OS in the VM, before removing the drive and putting it back in its original machine. - + On the left side of my desk I have my \#cofe (often tea as well, I don't discriminate!). The switch is a [24 port Netgear JFS524](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/JFS524.aspx), that I actually picked up for free from a garage sale as it was ending. @@ -43,27 +44,27 @@ Connected to the switch is a Raspberry Pi 3, and next to that is an [Arty A7](ht On top of the switch I have my headphone stand, and my box of USB drives. Both of which I made during a woodworking class I was lucky enough to take in high school. - + Bonus shot using my phone as a fan to cool the Raspberry Pi. - + I am fairly proud of the cable job I have below my desk. It isn't perfect, but the few cables that aren't tied up with the rest I often unplug to move between machines (ie my webcam). On the topic of my desk, it is made of a solid core door that my parents had in their garage, and a few 4x4s for the legs. - + I purchased a [PinePhone](https://www.pine64.org/pinephone/) which I tried to use for my daily driver for a while, but I was having connectivity issues in my area and had to switch back to my Samsung S10. I plan on replacing my phone plan to switch to a network that I have better connectivity with, so I can ditch my Android phone. - - + + Here are the input devices that I use with my desktop - + | Device | Item | | :------------- | :--: | |