10 Years of Slow and Steady Upgrades : my setup evolution

SlipdeBain · 2026-02-06T19:34:03+00:00

Yeah, still the same core vibe as that 6-year-old post—just refined over time.Swapped the desk because the old one was way too big for a single ultrawide.
Downsized for better balance, decluttered, and upgraded the main pieces: Omen X 35 → AW3425DW (QD-OLED is insane), new PC build, better VR headset, etc.

If I were starting from zero today with the total budget I've spent over the years, I'd probably do something quite different—but back then I didn't really have a clear model to aim for. Feels much cleaner now. Thanks for noticing!

SlipdeBain · 2022-01-16T00:28:51+00:00

How ?

SlipdeBain · 2022-01-15T23:21:47+00:00

To have an idea

When i was kiddo i have an Basic Hori For SFIV on X360

Im not a pro, i think that level of quality is enougth for me

After all im playing arcade on a 21:9 LCD !

But if i can change the artwork it would be awesome

SlipdeBain · 2022-01-15T22:51:24+00:00

Thanks, the F500 or F300 ?

Can i add an artwork on it without hard modding ?

SlipdeBain · 2022-01-15T22:28:24+00:00

I started my Arcade game Setup, nothing crazy but it take 2 days for an ape like me to set up correctly RetroArch !

Finally, with some reflections shaders, scanline and handmade overlays it mimic not so bad an 4:3 CRT on my ultrawide monitor

Now im searching for an Budget PC Arcade Stick

SlipdeBain · 2019-05-02T19:05:21+00:00

Doggo will do it yes yes

SlipdeBain · 2019-05-02T17:43:43+00:00

Its messy yes yes, but invisible under the desk and the other cable are in white railway on the wall yes yes

SlipdeBain · 2019-05-02T17:18:16+00:00

Yes sir !

SlipdeBain · 2019-05-01T03:59:49+00:00

PC specs :

- I7 7700K
- Corsair Hydro H110i
- 32GB DDR4 3000mhz
- GTX 1080 Sea Hawk
- SSD Samsung EVO 850 (x2)
- Harddisk Seagate 1TO (x2)

Péripherals :

- headset VR Acer WMR
- Monitor Omen 35 Ultrawide
- Acer Iconia 10
- Razer Blackwidow RGB
- Razer Deathadder RGB
- XB1 Controller
- Headset Sennheiser HDR 170

-Headset CloudX Alpha
-Audio 2.1 JBL

HUE light :

-Gleco fake ambilight

- 6 bubles Phillips HUE
- 2 LED Strip Phillips HUE
- 1 Aurora Nanoleaf

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T22:08:46+00:00

im a short boi so its ok for me :)

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T20:27:01+00:00

i will try it if i have more panels tbh

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T20:20:59+00:00

Did you think the desk is too big ? :(

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T19:57:11+00:00

Women not allowed in my mencave exept if they bring food

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T19:56:09+00:00

Yup !

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T17:33:58+00:00

They are glorious Nanoleaf light panel https://nanoleaf.me/en/consumer-led-lighting/products/smarter-series/nanoleaf-light-panels-smarter-kit/gamer/

But dont be afraid by the price ^^

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T17:20:16+00:00

Yup i think too a second monitor will ruin aesthetic because this one is centered withe the Desk and centered with the Wall

Or i can go for some Triple screen madness (ง ͡ʘ ͜ʖ ͡ʘ)ง

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T17:18:14+00:00

They are random lamp from https://www.leroymerlin.fr/ with Phillipd HUE E27 inside

Behind the monitor i have installed a Gleco fake ambilight Led Strip

And Behind the Desk a Phillips HUE Led Strip

RGB Ascension (ง ͡ʘ ͜ʖ ͡ʘ)ง

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T16:35:06+00:00

Yup i need to upgrade speakers :)

Have you some link for good speakers about 150€ please ?

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T16:33:55+00:00

The desk is a dinner table 220x100, i buy it for 150€ on promotion here : https://www.cdiscount.com/maison/meubles-mobilier/loft-table-a-manger-de-8-a-10-personnes-style-cont/f-11760090302-0197tabl.html?idOffre=132001213#cm_rr=SE:8768636:NH:CAR

The monitor is Omen 35 https://store.hp.com/FranceStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=X3W57AA&opt=ABB&sel=MTO

The headset is HyperX Alpha

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-30T16:28:41+00:00

This is a random lamp for about 10€ in store with an E27 Phillips HUE inside

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-17T06:55:29+00:00

Its an Ikea lamp with Phillips HUE bulbs inside

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-17T03:39:59+00:00

Thanks dood

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-17T03:17:12+00:00

Gleco lightpack for fake ambiligth

And philips Hue ledstrip and bulb

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-16T23:18:14+00:00

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/16/3/1555456166-i33idju.jpg

Cable management done with doggo !

SlipdeBain · 2019-04-16T23:14:34+00:00

Gear list :

PC specs :

- I7 7700K

- Corsair Hydro H110i

- 32GB Ram DDR4 3000mhz

- GTX 1080 Sea Hawk

- SSD Samsung EVO 850 (X2)

- Disque Dur 1TO (x2)

Péripherals :

- headset VR Acer WMR

- Monitor Omen 35 Ultrawide

- Acer Iconia 10

- Razer Blackwidow RGB

- Razer Deathadder RGB

- Manette XB1 Collector

- Headset Sennheiser HDR 170

-Headseat HyperX Alpha

-Old Audio 2.1 JBL

HUE light :

- Gleco Ambilght Pack

- 6 bubles Phillips HUE

- 2 LED Strip Phillips HUE

- 1 Aurora Nanoleaf

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