Tools of Trade

Alright, before we dive into the list, let me make one thing clear. These are the tools I personally use. This is all just a matter of preference, nothing more.

People online seem to lose their minds over what OS or editor you’re rocking, but honestly, who cares? At the end of the day, it’s about what you build, not what you use to get there. Like they say, whatever floats your ⛵.

Software

I have a highly customized arch linux build that I have been daily driving for over 5 years. You can find the repo with my dot files and other details here, but below is the gist :

OS : arch linux.
Desktop Environment : dynamic window manager.
Terminal : simple terminal with fish shell & starship prompt.
Text Editor : neovim (or neovide).
Theme : catpuccin.
Font : fira code.

Hardware

I primarily use a desktop computer with below specs. Prepare for PCMR. 😛

CPU :

CPU : AMD Ryzen 5900X
Thermal Paste : Thermal Grizzily Kryonaut
CPU Cooler : DeepCool AK620
GPU : ASUS TUF 6800XT OC + Lian Li Anti Sag
RAM : Patriot Viper Steel Legend CL16 8GB X 4
SSD 1 : 1.0 TB Nvme WD Black SN850X
SSD 2 : 0.5 TB Nvme Samsung 980 PRO
Motherboard : MSI MAG Tomahawk X570S
HDD : WD Blue 2 TB 7200 256MB Cache
PSU : DeepCool PM750D Gold
Case : Lian Li Lancool II Mesh + Arctic P12

Display :

Monitor : LG 27” UL500 UHD
Stand/Arm : Syga Monitor Arm MSE01

Audio :

Speakers : Edifier 1855DB
Microphone : Maono Condenser Mic PM422
Webcam : Rapoo C500 4K
Headphone : Sony WH-CH520

Input :

Mouse : Logitech G304/G502
Mousepad : XPG Battleground XL Mousepad
Keyboard : Royal Kludge R75
Gamepad : Evofox Elite X

When I’m out and about, my laptop Acer Swift Go 14 comes along for the ride. Sure, it doesn’t have a fancy gpu, but for everyday tasks, it’s plenty powerful and amazingly light.

Oh, and my constant companion, my android phone ~ Motorola Edge 40. The battery easily lasts me a day and a half. Plus, the beautiful display makes reading a joy.

P.S My productivity tools include figjam, google tasks & keep. ✨