Uses
What does Scott use for development/gaming?
Desk
I got an UPLIFT Desk about a year ago, and it's completely changed how I use work at my desk. Before, I had an IKEA TROTTEN crank standing desk, and while it was a good starter standing desk, I barely used the standing mode because of how cumbersome it was to use the crank. Now, I find myself trying to spend at least some time each day standing rather than just lounging in my chair.
Hardware
I have a two-computer setup, one PC and one Mac. This was mostly due to the game development aspect of my career rather than the web development side. Doing game development on a Mac is fine until it isn't. Although, I did build most, if not all, of Flip Jacks on my Mac. I have two monitors, one for each computer, so I can easily switch between them. I have a KVM switch for my keyboard, mouse, and microphone, although I don't use it unless I need to because I keep a separate keyboard and mouse for each computer.
PC
My PC is a custom-built PC, my first, as I've been a Mac user my entire career.
Type | Part | Link |
---|---|---|
Processor | Intel Core i9 | Intel |
Motherboard | Asus ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING | Asus |
Graphics Card | GIGABYTE Gaming OC GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | GIGABYTE |
RAM | G.Skill Ripjaws V 64 GB | G.Skill |
Monitor | LG 27UL600-W 27.0" 3840 x 2160 60 Hz | LG |
Monitor | LG 27GP95R 26.9" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 160Hz | LG |
Audio Mixer | Moukey Mini Audio Mixer Line Mixer | Amazon |
Speakers | Logitech Multimedia Speakers Z200 | - |
Keyboard | Keychron K1 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard | Keychron |
Mouse | Razer Mamba Tournament | - |
Camera | Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam | Logitech |
Microphone | Blue Yeti | Blue Yeti |
Controller | 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller | 8Bitdo |
Mac
This is my first Mac desktop, and I love it. I've been a laptop Mac user since I got my first MacBook with a white plastic polycarbonate shell in the early 2000s.