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Derek's Setup

My computing setup. Last updated 25 February 2026.

Main/dev machine

• Model: Intel NUC8i5BEHS
• OS: Arch Linux
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8260U (8-core) @ 3.9 GHz
• RAM: 16 GB Samsung DDR4 @ 2400 MHz
• GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620 (integrated)

Gaming machine

• Model: Custom build
• OS: Windows 11
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (6-core) @ 3.9 GHz
• RAM: 16 GB Crucial Ballistix DDR4 @ 3600 MHz
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB)
• Motherboard: ASUS Prime B550-Plus ATX
• Power supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 750W
• CPU cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 120mm single tower
• Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX mid tower
• System drive: Samsung 980 NVMe M.2 SSD (1 TB)

Laptop 1

• Model: ThinkPad X220 (upgraded)
• OS: Debian
• CPU: Intel Core i5-2520M (dual-core) @ 2.5 GHz
• RAM: 16 GB A-Tech DDR3L @ 1600 MHz
• System drive: Samsung 860 EVO SSD (500 GB)

Laptop 2

• Model: ThinkPad T460
• more info soon…

Home server

• Model: Custom build
• OS: Unraid
• Motherboard: Supermicro something
• RAM: Some kind of ECC RAM
• CPU: Some Intel Xeon CPU
• etc…
• (I will update this section soon)

Phone

• iPhone 14 base model (128 GB)

Peripherals I use

Keyboards

• Ducky One 2 w/ Cherry MX Red switches
• Keychron K2 Wireless w/ Brown switches

Mice

• Logitech Ergo M575 trackball
• Razer Deathadder V3 Pro
• Logitech G502 Hero

Other

• Game controller (PC): Xbox One controller
• Earbuds: AirPods Pro 1