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Derek's Setup

My computing setup. Last updated 28 August 2025.

Main PC

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (6-core) @ 3.9GHz
• RAM: 16GB Crucial Ballistix DDR4 @ 3600MHz
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB)
• 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
• OS: Windows 11
• System drive: Samsung 980 NVMe M.2 SSD (1TB)

Laptop

• ThinkPad X220 (upgraded)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5 2520M (dual-core) @ 2.5 GHz
  • RAM: 16GB A-Tech DDR3L @ 1600MHz
  • OS: Debian
  • System drive: Samsung 860 EVO SSD (500GB)
  • Display: Upgraded IPS panel (swapped out the stock TFT panel)
  • Blog post about this laptop

Home server

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

Mobile

• iPhone 14

Peripherals I own, use regularly, and like

• Keyboard: Ducky One 2 w/ Cherry MX Red switches
• Mouse: Razer Deathadder V3 Pro
• Game controller (PC): Xbox One controller
• Earbuds: AirPods Pro 1