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Merrick's Desk & Streaming Setup

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My Computer Build

Because I really wanted a gaming chair with purple accents. Very comfortable for long sessions and daily use! Might need to tighten bolts up after the first couple of months.

Darkecho Gaming / Office Chair with Footrest, Massage Racing Computer Ergonomic Leather Reclining Desk Chair Adjustable Armrest, High Back with Headrest and Lumbar Support For Gamers, Black

This monitor is a thing of beauty for both gaming and media production. Lightweight for its size. The monitor stand takes up an oddly deep portion of your desk and places the display closer to the front than I'd prefer for something this size. But it is very easy to adjust the display height and angle, and I like the integrated cord management at the base. 

Acer Predator X34 GSbmiipphuzx 1900R Curved 34" UltraWide QHD 3440 x 1440 Gaming Monitor | NVIDIA G-SYNC | Agile Splendor IPS | Up to 180Hz | DCI-P3 98% | DisplayHDR 400 | 2 x DP, 2 x HDMI, USB Type-C

A beautiful, versatile case to build in! Full glass panels to show off your gaming build, with plenty of room for larger GPUs and AIOs.

Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL ROG Certified (Black) ATX Full Tower Gaming Computer Case

Not my exact desk but same style/dimensions. Desk is definitely more shallow in person, especially once you get it loaded with monitors and accessories. Your monitors will be closer to you than you expect, unless you use a keyboard tray/extension. Large PC cases will also take up a big portion of available real estate if you keep yours up top.

Coleshome 59" L Shaped Gaming Desk, Corner Computer Desk, Sturdy Home Office Computer Table, Writing Desk, Larger Gaming Desk Workstation, Grey Oak

This is a DDR4 motherboard so it's probably on its way out for serious builders putting together something new, but it's been great for me in a gaming and production rig. I love the Asus brand and will probably continue with ROG boards for future builds.

ASUS ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th 9th Gen) ATX DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 802.11AC Wi-Fi

A solid little webcam, it's hard to go wrong with Logitech. Max 1080p resolution, can be slow to focus and it doesn't handle high contract lighting well. The Logi software offers decent webcam settings, but if you're using this for streaming it's probably better to focus custom settings on your streaming software.

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920

A great corner adaptor for L-shaped desks, with the option to attach an optional keyboard tray. Make sure to double check measurements! This only barely works with my desk.

VIVO 17 inch Corner Desk Connector Platform for Mounting Under-Desk Keyboard Trays on L-Shaped Workstations, White, DESK-AC07SW

I have always used Nvidia GPUs, and the RTX 2070 Super has performed amazingly. It's only in the past year (2023) that I've begun to have heat issues when running AAA games on a 4k ultrawide monitor. If you're doing a budget gaming build, this GPU can still get you a few years of gameplay, but you HAVE to plan for heat issues. 

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Founders Edition Graphics Card (900-1G180-2515-000)

Wonderful under-desk keyboard tray, which you can also attach to the VIVO corner adaptor if you have an L-shaped desk.

VIVO Adjustable Computer Keyboard & Mouse Platform Tray Ergonomic Under Table Desk Mount Drawer Underdesk Shelf (MOUNT-KB03B)

If you're building on a motherboard with a LGA1151 socket, this has been a great powerhouse of a processor for me, including streaming AAA games.

Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

This has been a great AIO for me and I've had zero issues with its performance. Only issue is that the RGB control is dona via iCue software, which doesn't always play nice with ROG's Aura Sync, so there's some compatibility issues there if you are a lighting/RGB nut.

Corsair iCUE H100i RGB Pro XT, 240mm Radiator

I love this mat for adding some fun, relaxing color and graphics to my otherwise all-black desk space.

Desk Mat, Galaxy Nebula Universe Space Extended Gaming Mouse Pad Large, Big Mouse Pad with Non-Slip Base and Stitched Edge, Long Computer Keyboard Mouse Mat for Home Office

Good fans for a spacious build with lots of native RGB effects, and even at their fastest they still run pretty quiet.

EZDIY-FAB White Moonlight 120mm RGB Case Fan with Fan Hub X and Remote,Motherboard Aura SYNC,Speed Control, ARGB Fan for PC , Desktop Case-6 Pack

Perfect for pairing with a graphic print desk mat, I like that these are individual items that aren't attached to larger pads. Stiff, not as squishy as some, but still comfortable if you prefer to focus on the aesthetics.

RICHEN Wrist Rests for Keyboard and Mouse Memory Foam Wrist Rest Pad Hand Arm Support Set for Gaming,Office,Computer Laptop and Mac - Anti-Slip & Comfortable for Easy Typing & Wrist (Dandelion)

If you need a traditional mousepad with wrist wrest, this one will do it.

Gimars Ergonomic Mouse Pad Wrist Support, Upgrade Enlarge Superfine Fibre Soft Smooth Keyboard Wrist Rest, Comfortable Memory Foam Wrist Rest for Computer, Laptop, Mac, Gaming, Office and Pain Relief

A beautiful wireless mouse, does a great job with accuracy and is comfortable for long gaming or editing sessions. I do sometimes wish it was a bit larger in the palm area so the grip between pinky and thumb didn't feel so narrow, but that's my personal preference.

Logitech MX Master 3 Advanced Wireless Mouse

A great budget key light for streaming, easy to mount and is tall enough to get over most monitors. Comes with remote and app options, but doesn't have as many tricks as bigger brands. I really love this brand for budget-friendly at-home photo studio gear.

NEEWER GL25B 12.9" Streaming Key Light, 2.4G RT100 Remote & PC/Mac APP Control 25W 2300Lux/0.5m 2900K–7000K CRI98+ Dimmable Edge Emitting Silent Webcam Video Light with Desk Stand & USB Transmitter

Solid little stick of a SSD for booting and gaming.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S2T0B/AM

A full stack of these is more than enough to power you through the most intense gaming/streaming sessions! I love the way they look in an all-black build with minimal RGB.

G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series (Intel XMP) DDR4 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MT/s CL16-19-19-39 1.35V Desktop Computer Memory UDIMM - Black (F4-3600C16D-16GVKC)

I've been using my Blue Yeti for years for podcasting, video voiceover, and general audio recording work, it's a great entry-level to mid-pro model that can even get you quality ASMR results with proper settings and audio editing.

Blue Yeti USB Microphone for PC, Mac, Gaming, Recording, Streaming, and Podcasting + Logitech Litra Glow Premium LED Streaming Light with TrueSoft, brightness & color temp settings - Blackout

This unit has performed great for me for a number of years.

EVGA 220-G5-0650-X1 Super Nova 650 G5, 80 Plus Gold 650W, Fully Modular, ECO Mode with Fdb Fan, 10 Year Warranty, Compact 150mm Size, Power Supply

A really solid little budget-friendly footrest for under the desk. Only offers 3 levels, but I like that the surface adjusts angle depending on where you put your feet. I love the knobby surface. Unit is best on carpeting and has no grip on hardwood surfaces.

Mount-It! Ergonomic Under Desk Footrest with 3 Height Levels |Height Adjustable Tilting Foot Stool | Home Office Footrest with Massage Surface for Improved Circulation (MI-7801)

I use these for archival storage of my photo and video libraries, and personal photo backups.

Seagate BarraCuda Pro Performance Internal Hard Drive SATA HDD 14TB 6GB/s 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch - Frustration Free Packaging (ST14000DM001)

A very cute wireless charger for your desk, or pack it with a cord for away missions. Great as a gift, too.

Star Trek Wireless Charger with Built-in Backup Battery Pack for Wired and Wireless Charging. Portable Wireless Phone Charger with Starfleet Illuminated Logo. StarTrek Gifts, Collectibles, Gadgets

Ultra-slim fans perfect for smaller builds or in areas with narrow clearances. I use these as the top exhaust fans and appreciate their low profile with the Lian-Li XL Evo's full glass paneling.

ARCTIC P12 Slim PWM PST (3 Pack) - 120 mm Case Fan with PWM Sharing Technology (PST), Pressure-optimised, Quiet Motor, Computer, Extra Slim, 300-2100 RPM - Black

If you need all black everything, here's a black iPhone cable.

Anker Powerline II Lightning Cable (6ft), MFi Certified for iPhone 11 / XS/XS Max/XR/X / 8/8 Plus /7/7 Plus / 6/6 Plus

Used as a PSU cable side mount adaptor for my GTX 2070 Super with an EVGA SuperNova G3 (not in current build, but I do like it).

EVGA PowerLink, Support All NVIDIA Founders Edition & All EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti/2080/2070*/2060*/Super*/GTX 1660 Ti*/1660*/1650/1080 Ti/1080/1070 Ti/1070/1060 0600-Pl-2816-Lr

Wonderful studio-quality sound suitable for audiophiles, gamers, and people working in video editing. The long coiled cord makes these cumbersome for casual on-the-go use, but they're perfect at a desk or listening station.

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone (International Model) No Warranty

It's just a bit of RGB flair! Limited to TOP/RIGHT motherboard edges; make sure to select the right size for your build.

AsiaHorse ARGB Light Strip for Motherboard, 28 Independent Addressable RGB, 5V 3-pin Motherboard Aura Sync, Lightsaber-X Led PC Parts Kit Compatible with ATX

Really comfortable ear pad replacements for the Sony MDR-7506 and similar headphones, the cooling gel COOLS and I prefer the fabric material over more common vinyl pads.

GVOEARS Replacement Ear Pads for Sony MDR 7506, Cooling Gel Earpad Cushions with Noise Isolation Memory Foam Premium Leather for Sony MDR V6 / MDR V7 / MDR-CD900ST Headphones (Black)

If your case accepts universal thumb drive screw sizes, these are a fun way to dress things up!

YATENG 10-pcs Anodized Aluminum Computer Case Thumbscrews (6-32 Thread) for Computer Cover/Power Supply/PCI Slots/Hard Drives DIY Personality Modification & beautification (Purple)

A great, LONG audio cable; I use mine to connect the back audio output from my computer to my stereo receiver for listening to music off my PC.

Amazon Basics 3.5mm Aux to 2 RCA Adapter Audio Cable for Stereo Speaker or Subwoofer with Gold-Plated Plugs, 15 Foot, Black

My go-to thermal paste for most applications. Might be too viscous for high-pressure or high-heat uses. 

Arctic Silver 5 AS5-3.5G Thermal Paste

I love this for organizing various notebooks and reference books on a shelf above my desk. Can seem a little flimsy but I've had no issues.

Olebes Adjustable Bookends, Metal Iron Bookends, Expandable Bookcase Bookend Stand Holder Book Storage Rack, Heavy Book Ends for Office Desk, Shelf, Stationery, Extends up to 19 inches (Black)

Great basic DP cable for connecting your 4k HD gaming monitor to your GPU.

BENFEI DisplayPort to DisplayPort 6 Feet Cable [4K@60Hz 2K@144Hz], DP to DP Male to Male Cable Gold-Plated Cord Compatible for Lenovo, Dell, HP, ASUS and More

I love these lightweight folded-plastic boxes for storing various office supplies near my desk.

XUCHUN Foldable Storage Baskets, 3 Piece Multiple Sizes Small/Medium/Large Waterproof Plastic Box with Lid for Toys/Shoes Grey

I use an old Acer as my secondary monitor, and this cord provides great length with zero screen tearing, and negates the need for adapters.

VANDESAIL DisplayPort to DVI Cable, 10 Feet DP to DVI Gold Plated Adapter Cord, Compatible with PC, Laptop, HDTV, Projector, Monitor and More (10 Ft, Black)

A great multipurpose dual ring light with RGB functionality. I love mine for creating dynamic lighting when shooting photos on my phone, and I also use it as a hobby work light when I need focused task lighting on larger projects (and the phone mount still comes in handy for reference or just keeping it out of the way!).

Dual 8" RGB Selfie Ring Light with Stand and Phone Holder, 76" Extendable Light Stand & Dimmable 29 Colors of Double LED Circle Lights for TikTok/Live Stream/Makeup/YouTube

Very nice, simple monitor stand for screens under 30", allows you to rotate display once mounted.

Single LCD Computer Monitor Free-Standing Desk Stand Mount Riser for 13 inch to 32 inch screen with Swivel, Height Adjustable, Rotation, Vesa Base Stand Holds One (1) Screen up to 77Lbs(HT05B-001))

My "desk" for the days I'm working from my bed, or in front of the TV. Great secure and even height adjustability for the legs. The lip on the front can be removed and put in the attached drawer if you prefer a flat surface.

SONGMICS Laptop Desk, Folding Lap Tray, Bamboo Bed Desk with Tilting Top, Small Drawer, for Home Office, Bedroom, Black ULLD01BK

I use these to cover the factory sticker on case fans for a solid black finish. Can also be used with a white or metallic pen to label electrical plugs at your surge protector, as gift labels, envelope seals etc. etc.

Black Circle Stickers 500Pcs Dot Stickers 1.5 Inch Round Coding Labels Can Writing for Family Office Student Classroom (STARLIBOO).

These are the lights I used to mod my UTurn Orbit turntable with clear platter, mounting one to the base under the platter, and the other on the underside of the unit.

GrandviewTM 1-set 120MM Multi-Color RGB LED Halo Rings Light COB 120SMD Smart Phone iOS Android App Bluetooth Control Car Angel Eyes Circle Ring Headlight Lamp Daytime Running Lights(DRL)12V

Power unit for the lighting mod I added to my UTurn Orbit turntable.

12V 5A Power Supply for LED Strip Lights, 60W Power Adapter, 120V AC to 12V DC Transformer (Pack of 1)

I used this to wall-mount a 32" TV/monitor in a small space, so that I could easily rotate the TV between different room "zones". Unit is heavy and requires reinforced mounting, not suitable for light walls.

Cheetah Mounts ALAMLB Articulating Arm (20" Extension) TV Wall Mount Bracket for 20-55" TVs up to VESA 400 and 66lbs, Including a Twisted Veins 10' Cable and a 6" 3-axis Magnetic Bubble Level

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