Lets see your setup

Ackmed · Dec 23, 2007

Nothing fancy. TV is about three years old. PS3 and Wii.

Living room

foghorn67 · Dec 23, 2007

Took this picture before I got my Pioneer HTIB stereo.
Now it's a rat's nest that needs attention.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/74112084@N00/2132598786/

mugs · Dec 30, 2007

Finally took a picture of mine:
office_setup.jpg

The cables are a bit of a mess... I designed the desk to avoid that issue, but I haven't been diligent about it.

There is a support that runs across the underside of the desk surface, and behind that I have hooks for all the cables to keep them out of sight. I designed that desk so my wife and I could both work on our computers and watch TV at the same time. She sits on the right, I sit on the left. I have an HTPC that you can't really see behind my chair - it's just a $270 Acer PC that I stuck a TV tuner in.

The TV is pretty small - just a 26". But I sit close enough to it that it's still within the THX viewing angle specifications so it's all good. I mostly bought that for my Xbox 360. Before I bought that TV there was a 17" Dell LCD monitor that I was using with an external TV tuner in that spot.

The best part of my setup is the Aeron chairs. These things are a godsend. I had terrible back pain before, largely because I was constrained into a particular position by my fixed-back chair. I really like the Aeron's movable back, and I have the version that has the tilt limiter which is GREAT and a lot better than any tilt LOCK feature. When I figured out that it had a 12 year warranty and it cost about the same as 12 chiropractor visits, it was a no-brainer. Got one for the wife too.

Oh yeah, there's a Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 in there.

indamixx99 · Dec 31, 2007

Yeah forget the setup, I was drooling at your chairs when I saw them. How much do those things cost??

Loop2kil · Dec 31, 2007

Originally posted by: mugs
Finally took a picture of mine:
office_setup.jpg

The cables are a bit of a mess... I designed the desk to avoid that issue, but I haven't been diligent about it. There is a support that runs across the underside of the desk surface, and behind that I have hooks for all the cables to keep them out of sight. I designed that desk so my wife and I could both work on our computers and watch TV at the same time. She sits on the right, I sit on the left. I have an HTPC that you can't really see behind my chair - it's just a $270 Acer PC that I stuck a TV tuner in.

The TV is pretty small - just a 26". But I sit close enough to it that it's still within the THX viewing angle specifications so it's all good. I mostly bought that for my Xbox 360. Before I bought that TV there was a 17" Dell LCD monitor that I was using with an external TV tuner in that spot.

The best part of my setup is the Aeron chairs. These things are a godsend. I had terrible back pain before, largely because I was constrained into a particular position by my fixed-back chair. I really like the Aeron's movable back, and I have the version that has the tilt limiter which is GREAT and a lot better than any tilt LOCK feature. When I figured out that it had a 12 year warranty and it cost about the same as 12 chiropractor visits, it was a no-brainer. Got one for the wife too.

Oh yeah, there's a Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 in there.

did you build that desk yourself...really like it.

mugs · Dec 31, 2007

Originally posted by: indamixx99
Yeah forget the setup, I was drooling at your chairs when I saw them. How much do those things cost??

Too much.

But I got $100 off for buying two!

Originally posted by: Loop2kil
did you build that desk yourself...really like it.

Yeah. The room is pretty small and has immovable obstructions (doors, radiator) in enough places to make it difficult to arrange furniture in a way that we were happy with. The intention was to build shelves above my side of the desk, but I don't think that's ever going to happen because we won't be in this house long enough to justify it.

Krakn3Dfx · Dec 31, 2007

This would be a good time for me to take some pics to post, spent the weekend cleaning house for a NYE get together this evening, I'll snap some shots and post them here in a bit.

giantpinkbunnyhead · Dec 31, 2007

Here's mine.... I have my home theatre / gaming setup pics on facebook.

Text

Components involved:

Westinghouse 42" 1080p LCD
Pioneer Elite VSX-81 Receiver
Bowers and Wilkins 600 Series 7.1 speakers
Toshiba HD-A2 HDDVD Player
HD Cable box / DVR
Denon 1930CI DVD / SACD Player
Nintendo Wii
PS3
NES
SNES
Stupid VCR

and added after pics...
XBOX 360
my PC
Atari 2600

mugs · Dec 31, 2007

Your name isn't seriously Jason Bonebreak is it? Because that would be darn near the awesomest name ever.

I just recently gave away my VCR after realizing that we hadn't used it in years.

giantpinkbunnyhead · Dec 31, 2007

Originally posted by: mugs
Your name isn't seriously Jason Bonebreak is it? Because that would be darn near the awesomest name ever.

I just recently gave away my VCR after realizing that we hadn't used it in years.

Yup, that really is my name! Sometimes I wish i would have ended up in a more fitting line of work... something like collections agent perhaps... or Dr. Bonebreak has a nice ring to it.

heinz256 · Jan 1, 2008

Bonebreak haha....that is one badass name right there

Krakn3Dfx · Jan 1, 2008

My console gaming setup

My PC Gaming Setup

The cable nest at the bottom is where my HTPC usually is, but it's down for repairs/upgrades at the moment. Also some cables in there for the XBox 1 I just pulled out earlier in the week that I need to weed out.

CKDragon · Jan 1, 2008

Originally posted by: Krakn3Dfx
My console gaming setup

My PC Gaming Setup

The cable nest at the bottom is where my HTPC usually is, but it's down for repairs/upgrades at the moment. Also some cables in there for the XBox 1 I just pulled out earlier in the week that I need to weed out.

You're infecting this gaming forum with your Star Wars Jedi Power Battles poster. Make it stop!

mugs · Jan 1, 2008

Originally posted by: Krakn3Dfx
My console gaming setup

My PC Gaming Setup

The cable nest at the bottom is where my HTPC usually is, but it's down for repairs/upgrades at the moment. Also some cables in there for the XBox 1 I just pulled out earlier in the week that I need to weed out.

Those dogs look like they're doing naughty things.

syn0s · Jan 1, 2008

OMG I wish I was a Bonebreak. Best Name Ever...

/jealous

nsafreak · Jan 1, 2008

Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead

Originally posted by: mugs
Your name isn't seriously Jason Bonebreak is it? Because that would be darn near the awesomest name ever.

I just recently gave away my VCR after realizing that we hadn't used it in years.

Click to expand...

Yup, that really is my name! Sometimes I wish i would have ended up in a more fitting line of work... something like collections agent perhaps... or Dr. Bonebreak has a nice ring to it.

It's never too late to get into the world of professional wrestling

giantpinkbunnyhead · Jan 2, 2008

Originally posted by: syn0s
OMG I wish I was a Bonebreak. Best Name Ever...

/jealous

I will make you an honorary Bonebreak! Enjoy!

Incidentally, my uncle's name is Don Bonebreak; which also happens to be the same name of the drummer from the rock band "X". Every now and again somebody asks me if I'm related to the drummer.

oznerol · Jan 2, 2008

Originally posted by: mugs
Finally took a picture of mine:
office_setup.jpg

Out of curiosity, and completely off-topic - how is that Antec computer case?

It's like their gaming line or whatever, right?

I really wanted the P180/P182 but they're too tall for my desk, but the one you have would fit. Is it really quiet? I just got a new power supply for my system and it is fairly loud so I'd like to get a case that limits the noise as much as possible.

Also how bright is it? I'm not a big fan of the lights and open door, but if it's quiet and it fits I might need to get it and just short out the LEDs.

RESmonkey · Jan 2, 2008

Setup:
http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic1gh0.gif
http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic2ah3.gif

Not Shown:

-Game library
-Razer DeathAdder mouse

The LCD looks small in the pic, it's a 20.1". The PS3 is the 20GB one.

mugs · Jan 2, 2008

Originally posted by: ducci

Originally posted by: mugs
Finally took a picture of mine:
office_setup.jpg

Click to expand...

Out of curiosity, and completely off-topic - how is that Antec computer case?

It's like their gaming line or whatever, right?

I really wanted the P180/P182 but they're too tall for my desk, but the one you have would fit. Is it really quiet? I just got a new power supply for my system and it is fairly loud so I'd like to get a case that limits the noise as much as possible.

Also how bright is it? I'm not a big fan of the lights and open door, but if it's quiet and it fits I might need to get it and just short out the LEDs.

I like it a lot. I'm not a gamer, but I like that it has adequate cooling - and the fans are big, so I can keep them all on their lowest speed setting. That allows it to be pretty quiet. I wouldn't expect it to be as quiet as a Sonata. The main noise you'll hear is the drives I think; I have 4 drives in mine. I'd like it more if it had drive rails. I hate having to put screws in inside the case.

It's the Antec Nine Hundred.

cvrefugee · Jan 2, 2008

My components are hiding

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2008/01/02/hometheater.JPG

tfinch2 · Jan 2, 2008

Already posted but I updated the picture with what it looks like now after Christmas.

http://www.tfinch.org/pics/livingroom/tv.jpg

indamixx99 · Jan 3, 2008

Originally posted by: Krakn3Dfx
My console gaming setup

My PC Gaming Setup

The cable nest at the bottom is where my HTPC usually is, but it's down for repairs/upgrades at the moment. Also some cables in there for the XBox 1 I just pulled out earlier in the week that I need to weed out.

Hey, I've got that exact same TV! The 57" version though, I think yours is the 51" model. It's an excellent TV. I'm actually trying to sell it since I'll be remodeling the living room and replacing that with a plasma.

Btw, Infinity speakers are awesome. I have the 750 model in black, is your model the 450 or 750?

BigJ · Jan 3, 2008

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: ducci

Originally posted by: mugs
Finally took a picture of mine:
office_setup.jpg

Click to expand...

Out of curiosity, and completely off-topic - how is that Antec computer case?

It's like their gaming line or whatever, right?

I really wanted the P180/P182 but they're too tall for my desk, but the one you have would fit. Is it really quiet? I just got a new power supply for my system and it is fairly loud so I'd like to get a case that limits the noise as much as possible.

Also how bright is it? I'm not a big fan of the lights and open door, but if it's quiet and it fits I might need to get it and just short out the LEDs.

Click to expand...

I like it a lot. I'm not a gamer, but I like that it has adequate cooling - and the fans are big, so I can keep them all on their lowest speed setting. That allows it to be pretty quiet. I wouldn't expect it to be as quiet as a Sonata. The main noise you'll hear is the drives I think; I have 4 drives in mine. I'd like it more if it had drive rails. I hate having to put screws in inside the case.

It's the Antec Nine Hundred.

I've got the 900 also and it's a trooper. Good cooling but it gets dirty quickly. But what else do you expect with a case that has as many fans this big.

I honestly wish it was a little bit bigger. I have a mix of SATA and PATA drives and cable management becomes a huge issue.

On topic, I'll post a pic of my setup once I get my TV back and paint the room.

mugs · Jan 3, 2008

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: ducci

Originally posted by: mugs
Finally took a picture of mine:
office_setup.jpg

Click to expand...

Out of curiosity, and completely off-topic - how is that Antec computer case?

It's like their gaming line or whatever, right?

I really wanted the P180/P182 but they're too tall for my desk, but the one you have would fit. Is it really quiet? I just got a new power supply for my system and it is fairly loud so I'd like to get a case that limits the noise as much as possible.

Also how bright is it? I'm not a big fan of the lights and open door, but if it's quiet and it fits I might need to get it and just short out the LEDs.

Click to expand...

I like it a lot. I'm not a gamer, but I like that it has adequate cooling - and the fans are big, so I can keep them all on their lowest speed setting. That allows it to be pretty quiet. I wouldn't expect it to be as quiet as a Sonata. The main noise you'll hear is the drives I think; I have 4 drives in mine. I'd like it more if it had drive rails. I hate having to put screws in inside the case.

It's the Antec Nine Hundred.

Click to expand...

I've got the 900 also and it's a trooper. Good cooling but it gets dirty quickly. But what else do you expect with a case that has as many fans this big.

I honestly wish it was a little bit bigger. I have a mix of SATA and PATA drives and cable management becomes a huge issue.

On topic, I'll post a pic of my setup once I get my TV back and paint the room.

Oh yeah, mine attracts cat hair like crazy.

All SATA drives in mine, but the wires from my power supply are a bit of a mess.

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