Show us your gaming setup: 2013 Edition
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!It's the beginning to a scene from Goodfellas, right after that screen the camera pans to the wallpapered living room. The referenced scene uses a more traditional black leafing pattern on brown, you can see the general patter on the transparent room divider in the left side of the image. But the effect on the room is, in a broad sense, similar to the effect of the wallpaper you chose for your gaming room.
I initially had the "LX Desk Mount LCD Arm, Tall Pole 45-295-026" but wanted to put a speaker above so I bought the "LX Desk Mount LCD Arm 45-241-026" and did not use the post part and only used the arm. My speaker has a vesa compatible mount so it was pretty simple
Researched going this route today, getting the 60x120 and 75x150 Furuskog with 8 Sjunne legs would even save me $50 including the cost of 1qt cans of stain and finish. I've never done any wood staining, but I should have time to learn and do all that this summer. Thanks for opening me up to this, I'll probably go down that route instead. I have an ikea about 30 minutes away and have heard a lot of good things about the galant, that's why I was looking in to them, but I'm sure some nice solid wood desks would last me a lot longer
New computer set up...living room is the same.
That's a 24" Dell on the left, 30" Dell on the right.
Replaced the Mac Pro with a Hackintosh/Win7 hybrid. It's a beast and it finally gives me the opportunity to play the PC games I've been buying on Steam for the past few years.
That's a 24" Dell on the left, 30" Dell on the right.
Replaced the Mac Pro with a Hackintosh/Win7 hybrid. It's a beast and it finally gives me the opportunity to play the PC games I've been buying on Steam for the past few years.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Final undergrad set up 
hopefully next year it will be my grad school set up
It's an Asus Essence One.
Where'd you get that Fenway print?
As a general rule, personal opinions maybe different than mine so go with what makes you feel comfortable. But I would advise you to avoid the fabric options on the Eames line. Stay with the leather options or if you need something different, the mesh covering is okay, but not as good as the leather.
Which Lounge chair are you looking at? The soft pad one with wooden shell or the one meant for semi-outside lounging?
I used to have the Eames Aluminum Group Lounge (not the one with the wooden shell - it unfortunately didn't aesthetically fit with the room I wanted it in) alongside my desk chair. Aesthetically, you should use what ever color combination will accent your room the best. I had and would suggest going with the polished aluminum and black leather. Or alternatively, the white leather option is a good second choice. Note that the images on the herman miller site are a bit deceiving concerning the white leather. In sunlight, the leather appears much whiter.
You should make sure to also purchase the ottoman. It allowed me to spend 3-4 hours watching TV, my dogs, a nap, etc in comfort. The only issue is when sleeping in it, spending more than 3-4 hours the chair may make you a bit 'stiff'. Not painfully so, but you may feel the need to stand up and stretch a bit after you wake.
Good luck and remember to tell us how it turns out.
A few tips:
1. Just remember to choose the color of stain you want (I would go with a red one but the choice is up to you).
2. Stain and seal outside
3. Remember put down a drop cloth underneath, if you don't have any; buy a roll of painters/contractors paper for ~$10 at HD/Lowes, etc.
4. Cleaning brushes of stain/finish is a chore so buy a cheap set of brushes instead, so that when you're finished you can just throw the brush away.
Quick pic with my iPhone -- too lazy to get out my DSLR (will take some more pics later).
New TV; 47".
Pretty much how things will be until I move in about a year or two.
Nice. Where did you pick up the backlights? I have some white ones but I might switch the color.
GhastlyGaseous
Member
I initially had the "LX Desk Mount LCD Arm, Tall Pole 45-295-026" but wanted to put a speaker above so I bought the "LX Desk Mount LCD Arm 45-241-026" and did not use the post part and only used the arm. My speaker has a vesa compatible mount so it was pretty simple
That really makes me wish that my center channel had a VESA mount. Oh well, awesome looking setup anyway.
outsida
Member
Thanks for the response.... I ended up finding it after some focused google fu.
maverick40
Junior Member
I see a physics book. What physics courses are you taking this year?
saveweyard
Banned
I'm just finishing up the physics requirement for pre-med, so its just a general physics course.
Schobeleth
Member
daaaaaaaaamn boy. O_O
LOL where is this gif from??
Thanks. It's the ikea dioder; got it on ebay.
I sometimes switch the colors based on whatever I'm playing (e.g.: red for Gears of War, hot pink for Forza Horizon).
Dorimukyasuto
Member
Final undergrad set up
I hope I can get into grad school.
Ugh, I never took this freshman math course and now I've gotta get it done ASAP.
How could this happen, lmao!
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
you got it! and haha yeah i still have to do a year of language for my biological science major.
entremet
Member
Quick pic with my iPhone -- too lazy to get out my DSLR (will take some more pics later).
New TV; 47".
Pretty much how things will be until I move in about a year or two.
Love the Stendig.
Dorimukyasuto
Member
Quick pic with my iPhone -- too lazy to get out my DSLR (will take some more pics later).
New TV; 47".
Pretty much how things will be until I move in about a year or two.
I like that wallpaper on your PC.
VicDaMoan03
Member
YuriLowell
Member
DLPs were such an awesome value. I got an 83" for 1300 bucks last november.
Taco_Human
Member
This thread makes me sad cause I'm broke. I deal with hooking up my laptop to my TV as a monitor. One day I'll buy myself a rig with a nice 120 htz monitor.
VicDaMoan03
Member
No kidding the image quality doesn't seem bad either..
lowrider007
Licorice-flavoured booze?
New one for this year, not many changes, really hard to get a good shot, so damn dark in my place.
I've changed my stuff up a bit so here are some updates as taken by my phone!
Specs (if anyone wants to know):
MSI Z77 A-G45 mobo
i7 3770k @ 4.5ghz w/cooler master hyper 212+
8gb Corsair Vengeance ram @ 1600mhz
AMD Sapphire 7950 @ 1100/1575
2 500gb WD HDD's (1 is Sata 3 and the other I cannot recall)
Antec 750 watt PSU
NZXT Switch 810 case in matte black
I do have a Wii as indicated by the bunch of Wii games in the pic below but I barely get the chance to use it since it is the designated family Netflix box and its been that way for the past 3 years or so now which is kind of stupid seeing as its an SD system hooked up to an HDTV but what can you do, right? :\
my warped hammy down TV stand still drives me up a wall though but that stuff is retarded expensive :\
Specs (if anyone wants to know):
MSI Z77 A-G45 mobo
i7 3770k @ 4.5ghz w/cooler master hyper 212+
8gb Corsair Vengeance ram @ 1600mhz
AMD Sapphire 7950 @ 1100/1575
2 500gb WD HDD's (1 is Sata 3 and the other I cannot recall)
Antec 750 watt PSU
NZXT Switch 810 case in matte black
I do have a Wii as indicated by the bunch of Wii games in the pic below but I barely get the chance to use it since it is the designated family Netflix box and its been that way for the past 3 years or so now which is kind of stupid seeing as its an SD system hooked up to an HDTV but what can you do, right? :\
my warped hammy down TV stand still drives me up a wall though but that stuff is retarded expensive :\
I am so happy to finally contribute to this thread, it's been one of my favourite on GAF for a long time.
A while ago I consulted a few users on design ideas (Special thanks to Tabris who provided plenty of great info). I moved into a new apartment a few months ago and here's a few quick shots;
A while ago I consulted a few users on design ideas (Special thanks to Tabris who provided plenty of great info). I moved into a new apartment a few months ago and here's a few quick shots;
maverick40
Junior Member
I am so happy to finally contribute to this thread, it's been one of my favourite on GAF for a long time.
A while ago I consulted a few users on design ideas (Special thanks to Tabris who provided plenty of great info). I moved into a few apartment a few months ago and here's a few quick shots;
Aw man your apartment is stunning! I am moving into my first apartment next month and this is how I want it to look! Congrats
Has anyone purchased BluDot furniture or items at all? I'm considering a desk they have and wanted a second opinion on quality/price of the workmanship.
I don't mean to pry on your belongings (although I'm sure you don't mind as you posted them on here, ha ha); could I ask for more info on the art piece on the wall?
I don't mean to pry on your belongings (although I'm sure you don't mind as you posted them on here, ha ha); could I ask for more info on the art piece on the wall?
Would love to see the before!
This is a great example for those shopping on a budget -- really useful.
PjotrStroganov
Member
I have that lamp. You have two. You win...
Mattlikewhoa
Member
Hmm, I think I might just look into this. We purchased a larger house, and there's a lot more hardwood floors to clean (then our old townhouse).
Thank you for the feedback and kind words, it's nice to start to put together a semblance of a setup, I'm proud to display. I know from these and earlier threads, similar set-ups are accused of being too sterile or lacking personality but I've always really liked minimlistic/clean design spaces and that's what I've tried my best to emulate.
Sure, can here's a few images from my old apartment with some before and after shots;
Before
Before
Before
Thanks, the kitchen is pretty bare bones as I rarely cook seeing as I'm 2 minutes walk to plethora of restraunts and entertainment down the street.
As you can see, I made incremental changes moving from my old to new space. I think what helped was focusing at one section/room at a time and utilizing existing items I had, before I could dispose or upgrade them.
No problems, as you can see from my earlier set-up I have a different wall art (Painting I bought when I visited Peru) but I wanted something different in my new space. I bought it from Moes Home Collection
I started with one, so there you go
Sure, can here's a few images from my old apartment with some before and after shots;
Before
Before
Before
Thanks, the kitchen is pretty bare bones as I rarely cook seeing as I'm 2 minutes walk to plethora of restraunts and entertainment down the street.
As you can see, I made incremental changes moving from my old to new space. I think what helped was focusing at one section/room at a time and utilizing existing items I had, before I could dispose or upgrade them.
No problems, as you can see from my earlier set-up I have a different wall art (Painting I bought when I visited Peru) but I wanted something different in my new space. I bought it from Moes Home Collection
I started with one, so there you go
Yes, I spend little or no time in kitchen but my better half does and she produces great food from that space
The colour of the carpet really threw me off in my last space. It's something I discussed with Tabris when getting original reccomendations. My first instinct was to go with dark furniture, tables and cabinets (Partially because that was what I had) and immediately it made the space look even smaller and more condensed. Now in a larger space, I find primary white, black and accents of colours really helps sell illusion of being in a larger room than we have.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Really beautiful master15, both setup and view, wish I had views like that in central London. I have the same glossy sliding door wardrobes - a great budget choice. Be sure never drop the door off the rails, it's a bitch to get back!
The_Squirrel_Menace
Member
I want this chair. Where I can get one?
This one looks comfy too...
herman miller embody $1400 on Amazon. Yes they are comfy.