What I Use
Get the inside scoop on the tools that make my life easier.
Before we begin with the list, please note that the items listed below are ones that I personally use. And thus it is only a matter of personal preference.
People on the internet seem to make a big deal about what os or editor you use but at the end of the day, it’s about what you create, not the tools you use. Like the saying goes, whatever floats your boat. ⛵
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 : Redragon Fizz K617 (Red Switches)
- 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. ✨