Uses
The hardware, software and equipment I regularly use
Hardware
Desktop Equipment
- Custom Desktop PC:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X - I find this CPU to be the best balance of performance and price. It uses AM5 socket so I could upgrade it later.
- Motherboard: MSI MAG B850M Mortar WiFi - This motherboard is a little bit expensive compared to other options, but it offers WiFi 7 supports and i need this because i do not have an Ethernet on the wall.
- RAM: 32GB DDR5 (6000 MHz CL30) - I bought this RAM just before the RAM market crashed. I could have buy only 16GB, but I got a great deal on this one.
- Storage - 2TB NVMe SSD
- GPU: Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT - I bought this GPU because I wanted an AMD GPU for better Linux compatibility. I bought the Nitro+ version because it was on sale and I really like the design.
- Case: Lian Li Dan A3 - I picked this case because I wanted a small form factor with good airflow. It is great but it was a little bit difficult for a first build because of the number of possible configurations.
- CPU Cooler - Noctua NH-D15
- Power Supply - Corsair SFX 850W
- Keyboard: Nuphy Air75 V3 - I really enjoy this low profile keyboard. It has wired, wireless, and Bluetooth support. I picked the silent switches to be able to use this keyboard in an open-space at work.
Software
- Operating System - Dual Boot NixOS and Windows 11
- Window Manager - Niri
- Terminal - Kitty
- Text Editor - Zed and Vim