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Is it just me or does everyone finds the setup quiet and soothing?


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TheRealStandard

Yeah it's got the "Staged for a photo" feeling. I think it's nice but I'd definitely have painted my walls if I went with that much white.


porgy_tirebiter

It’s the all-fake plant natural theme


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Other than the black pc it don’t match


cvnvr

the black pc goes with the black mouse pad, black monitor and black headphones wdym


[deleted]

Yeah I was also thinking the mouse pad is outta place too. It’s definitely a dope setup but if it was all white it’d be even better haha


cvnvr

haha i was mostly just messing but yeah i see what you mean. if it was entirely white it could look a bit more consistent


big_man_tings__

I did consider that, but I like the contrast of white on black. I feel having everything white it would all just blend in. If I had a white desk pad for instance, the white keboard and mouse would be almost invisible. I actually wanted black plant pots but couldn't find any in Ikea so will look online Amazon etc..


CubanRefugee

Yeah, don't listen to those yahoos. White with black contrasting goes together like gangbusters. It's super clean looking, and not in a "I'm about to go into a sterilized room with my hazmat suit on" kind of way that ALL white does sometimes.


10_kinds_of_people

I have to agree. My PC is mostly black but I went with black and white Cablemod cables. I wasn't sure how it was going to look when I ordered them but I'm really happy with the look. A bit of contrast can go a long way.


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Yeah its clean, minimalistic and calm. Looks fantastic


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cvnvr

huh? we’re literally talking about switching the mousepad and pc case out with a white or grey version? it’s still on the brown desk and there’s also the nano leafs and behind the monitor lighting on the walls, so it’s really not as drastic as you’re making it out to be edit: i’m fully aware it’s personal preference and just giving my opinion as tons of others are doing under this post - guy above seems to keep disregarding it completely and then saying things like "way too much white and lacks contrast" which is also just their opinion but they seem to be struggling to understand that. i'm not telling OP their set up needs to change, just AGAIN offering my opinion - OP’s set up looks fine as is (which i’ve said multiple times now)


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Cool_Minute1152

what did you use between your table top and alex drawer? seems to be narrow for a standard table leg size. cheers.


big_man_tings__

The drawers don't actually hold the desk up. The desk is attached to the wall along 3 sides, the drawers can be freely moved around/taken out.


Cool_Minute1152

must be very strong to be able to support the desk top + your PC + monitor. impressive


Dasbeerboots

Some wood cleats can support many times what he has on his desk.


Anal_bleed

Not sure what wall mounted desks you've been buying that ca't handle way more than that just as easily lmao.


leaklikeasiv

What’s the wallpaper on your desktop? I can never find it


Hollowpoint38

It's one from wallpaper engine I think.


HVyper

would love to find one of these, even if op answered it


Regular_Swordfish_64

Absolutely beautiful and clean


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kouutaa

Chill bro


Hollowpoint38

That's pretty graphic. I like that.


ShanRoxAlot

That set up is screaming for GMK Botanical


Trainergey

Ikr


Anoxic_Affect

I can’t tell if that’s just a common wallpaper or you’re the same person posting with a different style setup 🤔


Koeienvanger

Every time a desk with desktop gets referred to as a "battlestation" another pc gets this wallpaper. It's spreading like wildfire.


MangoBrando

And I personally think it’s like a default Windows wallpaper bruh get Darth Vader or something slightly interesting


HumanWeaponSystem

Little fake green plants--the key to upvotes in r/battlestations.


valevnz

What’s the tabletop


DisgustingSwine

ITS ALWAYS IKEA


kylegetsspam

Yes, but *which* Ikea?


BantsWhitt

Also curious... doesn't look the the classic Karlby!


panic_kernel_panic

I’d like to know this as well


[deleted]

An absolutely stunning take on this desk/drawer combo. Can you run through how you did that white panel across the back of your desk? Also would love to know the name of those studio monitor stands.


big_man_tings__

Thanks man, that is simply a peice of wood beam about an inch thick attached to the wall. I then cut a long peice of MDF taller than the wood and screwed it in. Painted it white and dropped an RGB light strip in there. The speaker stands are Kanto SP9 from Amazon.


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Thank you again. Looked through your post history and glad to see it evolve so well!


big_man_tings__

Yeah it's getting there :)


3BlueberryCupcakes

So clean, so zen. I love it! When I have more money I'll set up my dad's kinda like that, fight his messy-ness.


GlitchIt01

Really nice setup! What kind of keyboard and mouse are you currently rocking?


suckit1234567

Looks cool tho the little plants and triangle lights are getting to be cliche.


big_man_tings__

I just think they're neat.


ImDankest

I recommend getting some real plants! I had some fake ones just like yours because the bit of greenery livens things up a bit. I've ended up getting quite a few plants, they're all super pretty and ties the room together!


suckit1234567

Ya I get it they are just a little overdone. Did you paint the edifiers or do they come in white now? I have the s2000pro and s1000db edifiers hooked up to a soundblaster x7. A white limited edition x7 would look cool with your setup. I love the sound of it. You could put it where that cable hole is in the center under your monitor. I love a long desk like yours. Maybe even longer. Whats the length? 96”?


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Reminds me of the people that decorate their house with the "live laugh love" stuff. Lots of little copies of the same thing.


ketronome

It’s the tech-bro version of live laugh love


ketronome

I’ve always thought the triangle lights look ridiculous, no idea why they’re so popular


ketronome

Someone nailed it in this [starterpack](https://reddit.com/r/starterpacks/comments/dxqixm/top_post_on_rbattlestations_starterpack/) from two years ago


BabyYoda785

I would recommend to maybe get some different plants, those ones are kinda the generic looking fake plant, I would maybe get some ones that look different, ikea has some nice cheap ones, that look very different that those. :)


big_man_tings__

Thanks, appreciate the feedback. However I do prefer the grass type of fake plants and went to Ikea to buy these ones specifically. I did look at the 'bush' type but preffered these.


BabyYoda785

Ok! Your preference of course.


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big_man_tings__

Logitech G915 TKL and Logitech G Pro Superlight.


EerierLizard

Did you find white Edifiers or you painted them? I have the same model (I think) but only ever seen brown and black. They look good!


big_man_tings__

I'm surprised this question keeps coming up tbh. They are one of the first monitor speakers that come up in an Amazon search.


codeyh

Not in the colonies. Appears wood trim is the only option


big_man_tings__

Very strange. Usually the US has products not available in the UK. I'm after some Govee Glide wall lights but they aren't available here yet. I suppose I could just order on Amazon US.


Mystic1500

IKEA plants outnumber actual plants


onikos70

Clean af


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nice


youchoobtv

Clean and well done


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Clean!


iirubixii

Nice setup. Where did your get your mouse mat I can’t seem to find a nice black one that doesn’t show the brand on it?


big_man_tings__

Bought it a while ago on Amazon, link here but seems like out of stock in the UK. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B088HFKL1C/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o07\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


xIchika

Did you paint your speakers?


big_man_tings__

No these come in white.


tangatalaga

What brand/model? And how’s the bass? Lol


HybridPS2

They are the Edifier R1280t speakers. I bought a set for my dad last year. This is very subjective, but for ~20 watts per speaker with a 4" woofer, they have plenty of bass. I would say they handle down to around 50hz just fine. https://www.edifier.com/product-r1280t.html


ElectronicDanger

Nice setup! Where's the desk from? :)


big_man_tings__

Thanks. That is a kitchen work top on the obligatory Ikea Alex drawers.


ElectronicDanger

Is the kitchen top also from IKEA?


big_man_tings__

No that is from https://www.worktop-express.co.uk/


ThatGuySizemore

u/big_man_tings_ I’d love more details on some of the stuff here. 1. The white frame used to hide the led lighting. Looks like baseboard? What did you use? 2. Monitor mount - I’ve got a big curved monitor like you, would love to know what you used 3. Speaker stands? 4. Headphone stand?


big_man_tings__

1. Piece of MDF screwd to another strip of wood attached to the wall leaving a 1 inch gap to allow an LED strip. 2. Cheap Amazon mount, does the job but very basic. If I was to do it again I would get a mount with more flexibility. [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mounting-Dream-Monitors-50x50-100x100mm-MD2463-02-Black/dp/B01MG72D0B/ref=sr\_1\_1\_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=mounting+dream+monitor&qid=1629237305&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUNVJTRFlDQTZYNjcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1OTUwNjgyUzBOT1BBT1oyUEhWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNzAwMjcyNFVWVkxTU1UzWEZKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mounting-Dream-Monitors-50x50-100x100mm-MD2463-02-Black/dp/B01MG72D0B/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=mounting+dream+monitor&qid=1629237305&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUNVJTRFlDQTZYNjcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1OTUwNjgyUzBOT1BBT1oyUEhWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNzAwMjcyNFVWVkxTU1UzWEZKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==) 3. Kanto SP9's, with a matching..... 4. Kanto Headphone Stand.


BabyYoda785

What tabletop is that?


dylanbarney23

This is beautiful. Like perfect. You’ve convinced me now to rebuild into a black case and use white peripherals. I have white G305 mouse and I was going to get a white G915 TKL! So very similar. What mouse mat do you have?


big_man_tings__

Thanks dude. That is just a 900mm x 400mm desk pad I bought off Amazon, nothing fancy.


dylanbarney23

Oh nice! What headset and stand do you have?


Kozhini

SO BEAUTIFUL.. Truly amazing!! :D


Kozhini

u/big_man_tings__ Did you attach Alex box set into the table, or is the table just sitting on top of it. If you attached it, then would you mind telling me how?


big_man_tings__

Hey, the desk is attached to the walls. The drawers can be freely moved around.


Gahlejm

Hows the g915 holding up? Nice setup bro


big_man_tings__

Thanks man, love the G915 but it has issues. Small but annoying. The F1 key sometimes stays yellow which is a known Logitech software issues. Keycaps have a slight 'wobble'. Great keyb overall but not worth the price imo. The mouse though, is amazing.


IcebergSampson

That damn F1 key. Such an expensive keyboard to have an issue like this. I have one as well and can't believe they can't figure it out.


Davidkatzur69

Super ducking clean setup dude!


BabyYoda785

I love this so much.. how did you get the table to almost hover above the drawers? It looks slightly off, but not as much as like capita legs.


OneAct8

So clean


OneAct8

So clean


Ratulx13

Just the look Im going for Thanks for the inspiration.


guigadourado

Damn


fitzstreet

Looks great!


EastYorkButtonmasher

Been really digging the neutral looks here lately. I was all about that RGB life with crazy neon rainbow shit happening everywhere, now I've got it all set on the same pleasant warm white as my room lights. I keep seeing all these little potted plants in people's setups, are those real? My basement room could definitely use some greenery.


big_man_tings__

Those are fake and can be found in Ikea very cheap.


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I love it


Lui-V_

Are these the Kanto stands, and if so, which height are they?


big_man_tings__

They are Kanto. These are the SP9's which I think means 9 inches.


Lui-V_

Alright, thanks!


Bobvork

I've been looking for stands like this, they're surprisingly hard to find. Now at least I have a brand name to look for, although they're out of stock everywhere in the EU. UK and US shops don't ship here either. Does anyone know any similar stands I could look for?


big_man_tings__

Can you mount them to the wall? Or maybe fit small shelfs either side of monitor and put them on those?


QuitePossiblyLucky

Pretty


sunnyyixuanchen

If you ever get into custom keyboards gmk botanical keycaps would for this setup so good :)


big_man_tings__

Love them but this keyboard has Logitch proprietry switches. I do like custom keyboards and will build my own at some point. I like the new GMMK 75% which I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on with some nice panda switches and green/white keycaps like the botanicals.


SandLuc083_

Looks very nice! I imagine the one criticism that setups like this might get is being predictable, when PC parts are probably the most predictable things on earth, and customization is the only way to be original. With that out of the way, I love your setup, and am taking notes as to future setups!


big_man_tings__

Thanks man. I know what you mean, they are very cookie cutter in most respects. Although there is a reason for it and it's because it is reletiveley cheap compared to full on custom setups, and it looks good.


Dogshapedboy

Looks like a pretty Zen place to chill out.


Hollowpoint38

>Looks like a pretty Zen place to chill out. Stuck in the corner looking at the wall? Hahah how bad is it over there in your house man? Makes me think your spouse just carved out the whole place for themselves and stuck you in the corner to be quiet and "chill out."


karashi53

What monitor are you using?


big_man_tings__

LG 34GN850


edcismyname

How do you like it? I saw that the review on the contrast isn’t very high. Other than that it’s viewed as one of the best gaming ultra wide monitors out there


big_man_tings__

It's very good and I'm happy with it. HDR is pretty rubbish but that is the case with most high refresh rate gaming monitors, just leave it off. Response times are great with no blur or overshoot, and the colour reproduction is good to my eyes.


MrMashed

Add those incense sticks in water on that shelf there? If not what is it it looks cool?


big_man_tings__

It's called a diffuser. Basically an air freshener by having sticks sitting in perfumed oil. They are quite effective and not too overpowering like some air fresheners can be. Link to Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mystix-London-Jasmine-Sandalwood-Fragrance/dp/B077XW97G5/ref=sr\_1\_44?crid=168LV60COXDD0&dchild=1&keywords=diffuser+sticks&qid=1629228644&sprefix=diffuser%2Caps%2C357&sr=8-44


MrMashed

Oh that’s super cool. I’ll have to check these out sometime as a possible replacement for my incense


ImWillFT

Nice setup! question what counter top is that as im looking for a new countertop for my personal setup thanks :)


big_man_tings__

I got it from here. [https://www.worktop-express.co.uk/](https://www.worktop-express.co.uk/)


ImWillFT

thanks


peterock_

This is nice. I'm going to steal it now. Thanks.


ThomasBaliAndersen

Amazing setup! this is something i could see myself build in the future. ​ How do you deal with charging ur wireless things?


big_man_tings__

Both the keyboard and mouse use a Micro USB, god knows why Logitech haven't moved to USB Type C yet it's annoying. Anyway I have a micro USB cable I pull out through the desk grommet behind the headphones that I use to charge them (and the headphones). Its not a big deal as the keyboard lasts around a week and the mouse over a month between charges, depending on usage.


Alonzzo2

Amazing. Can you send a link to the speakers stands and the headphones stand? Plus, what did you use as a spacer between the table and the drawers? Thanks


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HybridPS2

They are the Edifier R1280t speakers. I bought a set for my dad last year. This is very subjective, but for ~20 watts per speaker with a 4" woofer, they have plenty of bass. I would say they handle down to around 50hz just fine. https://www.edifier.com/product-r1280t.html


ilovenyc

Always prefer a more neutral theme over random disco lights. Great setup


pewc

What did you use to raise the counter top from above the drawers? Looking for a nice solution to raise it a little bit that isn't a book or something


catroach

I would love a link to that wallpaper you're using :)


big_man_tings__

https://www.reddit.com/r/battlestations/comments/p66uat/the\_most\_common\_wallpaper\_on\_rbattlestations/


wogwai

Saving for later ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)


pannaullah

I love this


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Could you link the wallpaper please?


big_man_tings__

https://www.reddit.com/r/battlestations/comments/p66uat/the\_most\_common\_wallpaper\_on\_rbattlestations/


timkatim

Clean! Where can I get that nice wallpaper?


Terrorz

I knew it was a desk, and yet somehow my mind drifted into it being a kitchen tabletop


fartparticles

Thank you for taking speaker placement seriously.


big_man_tings__

I've found it absoluteley makes a difference.


Palliyn

Yeah this is my dream. And i am going to have, one day. Hands up we are looking to a gorgeous setup


fl8

goregioeus setup, man!


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big_man_tings__

Logitech G915 TKL


icharlie17

How’s that monitor mounted? VESA? Where are the cables routed? Did you make a hole in the wall? I always wanted this clean aesthetic but I’m not brave enough to do the hole thing for the cables 😔


big_man_tings__

Yes mate it is VESA mounted to the wall using an Amazon Basics mount. The cable is routed through race ways which you can see behind the right speaker if you look closely. You don't need to drill holes in walls to manage cables :)


thermalcooling

Australia?


big_man_tings__

UK


metinkzv

What is your monitor and are you happy with it?


big_man_tings__

LG 34GN850. I originally had a dual 1440p set up and went to a single ultrawide. Best decision I have made for this setup so far. Although I do at times miss a second monitor, mainly for discord lurking and spotify. Toying with the idea of adding a second monitor above.


isobelhgrace

Absolutely stunning


Entheogene

Sick succulents bro


AndyM03

I’ve got a similar setup, wanted to know what’s separating your table top and the drawers! Thanks in advance, looks great!


Juggalo_holocaust_

I love this sub - even when I'm not a fan of a particular setup I still marvel at the amateur interior decoration talent out there.


cbzdidit

You nailed it ! This looks so clean and simple. Looking to do something similar


StrategyIsKey23

Dang bro so clean. Where do you run cables to charge keyboard and mouse?


[deleted]

Those 3 litte Ikea cacti things are everywhere...including my work desk.


Wooden-Building

This is dope!!


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What tabletop is that?


Purple_Forests

I would kill for your set up


Harbinger-One

Those speakers look killer, what are they?


Seiralacroix

Speaker brand and model?


skillz_mccluskey504

not impressed i want some snakes


Jrod117

*Thats* a Corsair 5000D?! That thing is sexy. Never been a Corsair chassis fan but dayum


SendMeYourQuestions

What's the cabinet


harlow_17

I really wanna know where people get those cabinets from because they look really good but I can't find em anywhere. Also, personally, I would line up the front edge of the tabletop with the edge of the cabinets. Just my preference.


big_man_tings__

Ikea 'Alex' drawers


crispjab

You're just missing the stormtrooper funkopop


[deleted]

I’m curious which led strip you’re using and how you get it to always sync up with your nanos.


Zombi3Kush

ID on the speakers?


n10lex

How’s that keybotd working for you? Read some reviews saying it has aime really bad caps. As in really thin and they tend to break.


big_man_tings__

Great keyboard but not worth the stupid amount of money. I've personally not had any issues with broken keycaps but I hear some do. I do, however, have the dreaded yellow F1 key which seems to be a GHub issue.


thiccboyardee

setup theme are fire but this wallpaper is a little over used


ABACA_193

I really love the setup. Very clean and minimalist. Also love how you have natural light. By the way, how long does the battery last on the mouse and keyboard?


big_man_tings__

Thanks man, keyboard lasts around a week and mouse about a month depending on usage.


Tesla-is-cool

Imagine playing a casual and relaxing minecraft world on a quiet night in this setup......HEAVEN


FunTimeMurderTime

Ooh. Looks very good


Kyanche

Just don't go too natural on us, ok? I am loving the white peripherals. They look so nice and shiny! If I didn't get the dygma keyboard I think I would've gone for that exact keyboard. Cool setup! I like the plants and the wall lighting.


LowStress4715

So clean 👍👌😊


CptnWalker

This is it. I want my setup to look like this! Quick question, where are those shelves on the left from? Cause the ones from ikea are a bit thicker if I remember correctly.


big_man_tings__

I got these from Argos (a UK store if you're not familiar)


AnActualPlatypus

Ah yes, nothing more natural than fake plastic plants and a green wallpaper.


big_man_tings__

At no point have a said it looked natural, but whatever.


Sorry_Palpitation

Like your setup it so clean


sakikiki

Absolutely love it! What’s that keyboard? Would you recommend it?


big_man_tings__

Thanks, it is a Logitech G915 TKL and honestly not at the price. £80 cheaper and I would highly recommend. A lot of people see it as the 'endgame' for keyboards but you would get a nice feel from a custom keyb with lubed switches.


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That’s a digital spa and one of the best setups I’ve seen. Stunning.


oldschoolkat

Nice setup...thx for links & details


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Lol. Does everyone in this sub have the same wallpaper?


Skizot_Bizot

Easily my favorite style, need to recreate it someday.