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Show us your gaming setup: 2015 Edition
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notoccupanther
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Just received delivery of a Benq 1070 yesterday. Trialling it out ..
Driveclub .. even in ambient light ... is jawdropping. Can actually drive in-car now without crashing
KoruptData
Member
Here is my office set up (huge comic fan). I have another PS4 on the big TV in the living room.
http://youtu.be/xJNZmCyjk1k
http://youtu.be/xJNZmCyjk1k
HappenstanceUK
Member
Moved some stuff around and got a new TV for my desk:
SMOK3Y
Generous Member
Is there a reason to put a back light on a TV?Always do back lights on TV's, figured I'd do one on my PC monitor for a change;
StaffyManasse
Member
A bit easier on for the eyes too, than complete dark room, and you can get some ambient light without it reflecting from the screen.
Source: I have had a backlight for 4 days.
Sleeping Lesson
Member
Just received delivery of a Benq 1070 yesterday. Trialling it out ..
Driveclub .. even in ambient light ... is jawdropping. Can actually drive in-car now without crashing
Do you really use it with the projection hitting your TV like that? I have a 1070 myself, and I love it. I was a bit worried, going from a 1600p monitor to a 1080p projector, but downsampling from 2560x1440 in Witcher 3 still looks fantastic. I finally got a proper screen for it, too, and it looks much better than using the wall.
SMOK3Y
Generous Member
Many thanks fellas i ended up googling it and they say 6500k light is best but that blue setup i quoted before looks pretty cool now im wondering go for cool looking or 6500k lol
Caayn
Member
Looks good, but requires a Raspberry pie to work
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
That's what I use for my plasma TV. To be fair, it doesn't match the colors being displayed on screen. That wasn't what I was looking for in particular when I bought the Dioders, so it works for me and my application.
Where I do my gaming, I think I have posted in here before but I've had some recent changes:
Some of the photos were taken at different times as I've updated certain things in each photo, in case you see something different (wallpapers, hardware, chair, etc).
More here: q-url.co/setup
Some of the photos were taken at different times as I've updated certain things in each photo, in case you see something different (wallpapers, hardware, chair, etc).
More here: q-url.co/setup
Elitist1945
Member
Woah that is an awesome, cozy setup. Nice job!
Good looking setup there, Qas. Looks like a perfect mix of comfort and professional, and that chair in the first pic looks really comfy!
He is one of a kind sorry.
Hi all. I've been browsing through these pages looking for inspiration, but am coming up short. I wonder if you can help: what can you recommend for an affordable/sturdy TV stand that doesn't take up much room? I live in a bedroom and my 50" is currently on a desk, which is way more space than it needs to take up. The Expedit/Kallax cube is nice, but I don't know if the slots would be big enough for my PS4, which gets awfully hot. I don't really have a budget, but this is not something that needs to be exorbitantly expensive. Based in the US.
I'd still need somewhere to put my game systems and some A/V stuff. And a wall mount can't work...or at least I don't trust these walls. I live in an apartment complex that is uhhh...not perfect. And a wall mount would cost about as much as your average big-box TV stand, so it's not like it's insanely expensive.
whitemex88
Member
The new Ikea Besta system is incredibly customizable now.
Chase Lebowski
Member
Sony 50" W829
Pioneer HTP-070 5.1
Pioneer HTP-070 5.1
Sony 50" W829
Pioneer HTP-070 5.1
Man that image just gives me the feels....
VicDaMoan03
Member
Nice dude you have a small fortune invested there
Sony 50" W829
Pioneer HTP-070 5.1
That seems to meet the needs of what I was looking for in an earlier comment. I assume it's the Lack TV stand from IKEA? Do you find there's enough room for the PS4 to remain sufficiently cool? Further, do you find the viewing angle isn't too top-down? I find that my current set-up is just about right in terms of viewing angle, but it's a solid 18" higher than this stand.
GAF I need some opinions about our TV and couch setup!
My gf and I are thinking about changing the room setup but we can't really decide if it would be better.
Currently it's like this:
Or as in this old photo that I posted in this thread:
But we think we're too far from our 48'' TV and won't have the money for a bigger one before long.
So we're hesitating about buying the Ikea Nittorp Tv bench instead of the Expedit we have and setting everything up like that:
Plus I don't think the Expedit is really good for consoles in terms of airflow...
What do you think GAF? Should we change our living room?
My gf and I are thinking about changing the room setup but we can't really decide if it would be better.
Currently it's like this:
Or as in this old photo that I posted in this thread:
But we think we're too far from our 48'' TV and won't have the money for a bigger one before long.
So we're hesitating about buying the Ikea Nittorp Tv bench instead of the Expedit we have and setting everything up like that:
Plus I don't think the Expedit is really good for consoles in terms of airflow...
What do you think GAF? Should we change our living room?
I feel like a total buster posting my setup.
Now I kinda want to look for a corner at home so I can make my gaming setup like this. Looks simple but comfy and that's exactly what I'm always looking for when gaming. I agree that this setups is ideal for streaming. Lot's of freedom to move around and such.
bloodforge
Member
Second layout is better but still looks too far away. I wouldn't sit more than 5 or 6 feet from a tv that size.
How about putting the TV against the wall facing the balcony door? In your plan, the TV seems crowded side by side with the balcony door ( or window?), the sofa is not centered to the TV, and there maybe sun light leak in from the curtains during day time.
Yes they will!
RoninChaos
Member
Always do back lights on TV's, figured I'd do one on my PC monitor for a change;
What are you using for those back lights? I'd love to do that on my TV and on my computer.
RoninChaos
Member
Mother of god. I don't even want to know how much that cost you.
... but I'm about to by a house and THIS is the kind of setup I want. lol
GAF I need some opinions about our TV and couch setup!
My gf and I are thinking about changing the room setup but we can't really decide if it would be better.
Currently it's like this:
Or as in this old photo that I posted in this thread:
But we think we're too far from our 48'' TV and won't have the money for a bigger one before long.
So we're hesitating about buying the Ikea Nittorp Tv bench instead of the Expedit we have and setting everything up like that:
Plus I don't think the Expedit is really good for consoles in terms of airflow...
What do you think GAF? Should we change our living room?
what program are u using?
The advantage of the second layout is that we can place the couch closer or further according to our preference since it doesn't have to be back against the wall.
The more I look at it the more I prefer it too.
Yeah it should have been the obvious choice, but there isn't enough plugs in that area of the room, it sucks... It would make things a lot harder and messier.
I don't like it either that the TV would be in that little space between the window and the wall, it's the only real con of that layout but I think it could work. Currently the couch is not centered anyway haha...
The sun should not be a problem as long as we close the curtains well.
It's called Sweet Home 3D, it's free and quite easy to use. Plus you can download 3D models from Google 3D warehouse and import them in it. There's almost every piece of furniture from Ikea and a lot of other stuff too, very cool.
Chase Lebowski
Member
Yeah it's the Lack. I think it is fine for the PS4, the air comes out from behind and there is enough space (other story with an Xbox One). I have a 50 inch and I'm totally ok with it, maybe a little bit higher would be better, but just few cm, so almost nothing. Previously I had a 42", and with that I definitely needed something higher than this one.
Shadowhaxor
Member
The problem with your proposed setup is that you're moving the TV from the middle of your view and moving it to the left. While it works it's not optimum. The space between the tv and couch currently, is it 6-7 feet? If so that's the recommended distance to sit.
RickyRozay
Member
I would also like to know this.
Yeah that's what is bothering me a little, I think we'll buy the new TV bench and see if we like it in real life...
The space from our seat to the TV is actually around 2,85 meters which is a little more than 9 feet, so it's really a little bit too far.
Me_Marcadet
Member
Since I bought a Wii U last month, I cleaned up and reorganized my setup.
Nothing fancy here, but damn it's a pain to hookup all those devices. The PC is outside the room and hooked to the receiver.
My Couch, you can notice the ghetto stands for the back satellites :
Two Orioto pieces I framed, I have three others who need to be framed and I will hang them all on the wall.
Nothing fancy here, but damn it's a pain to hookup all those devices. The PC is outside the room and hooked to the receiver.
My Couch, you can notice the ghetto stands for the back satellites :
Two Orioto pieces I framed, I have three others who need to be framed and I will hang them all on the wall.
Prat
Member
I also want to try backlights on my monitor!
I found this:
http://lightpack.tv/
Has anyone tried it?
I found this:
http://lightpack.tv/
Has anyone tried it?
how did anyone ever manage with 20" CRTs? They'd be sitting so close you'd bump heads.
I'd be tempted to do that too - and then put another activity next to the balcony doors, like a reading chair or breakfast table? something that can benefit from some nice scenery and natural light.
besthijacker
Banned
New monitor! :O
Well, if you can do some of the work (building the decks, wiring, etc.) and look for deals online, you can get away with a reasonable price. Not cheap, but not crushingly expensive either.
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