My Hardware Setup
My personal hardware setup.
Desktop Computer
| PART | PRODUCT & SPECS | LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Case | Fractal Design Meshify 2 compact (black) | Website |
| Mainboard | MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX, Intel Z790 Chipset, LGA1700 Socket, DDR5, Intel 2.5Gbps LAN |
Website |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13700K Processor 16 Core: 8 P-Core (16T, 3.40GHz, 5.30GHz boost) + 8 E-Core / 8T (8T, 2.50GHz, 4.20GHz boost), Intel UHD 770 |
Website |
| RAM | 32GB (2x16GB) G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6400 Dual Channel Kit (black) DDR5, 6400MHz, CL32-39-39-102, 1.40V, Intel XMP 3.0 |
Website |
| GPU | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 (OC Edition) 2205MHz (2625MHz boost), 16GB GDDR6X VRAM (256bit, 22.4 Gbps, 1400MHz) |
Website |
| PSU | be quiet! DARK POWER 13 1000W Modular, 80 PLUS Titanium, ATX 3.0 (incl. 12VHPWR for PCIe 5.0 GPUs) |
Website |
| Storage | Samsung 980 PRO 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD (MZ-V8P2T0BW) | Website |
| Storage | 2x Samsung 860 EVO 1TB SATA SSD (MZ-76E1T0B/EU) | Website |
| CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black Dual-Tower + Noctua NT-H2 thermal paste |
Website |
| Fans | 3x be quiet! Silent Wings 4 high-speed (PWM, 140mm, 1900 RPM) 2x be quiet! Silent Wings 4 high-speed (PWM, 120mm, 2500 RPM) |
Website |
BIOS / UEFI
Version: 7D91vH6 / E7D91IMS.H60 (2023-05-19)
Settings
- XMP Profile 1
- "Re-Size BAR Support" enabled [default]
- "Intel Virtualization Techology" (CPU Feature) enabled [default]
- Standard CPU power limits ("boxed cooler")
Fan Control
- "PWM" mode
- "CPU" temperature source
- "Smart Fan Mode" enabled
| Temperature | Fan speed |
|---|---|
| 85°C | 100% |
| 70°C | 63% |
| 55°C | 38% |
| 40°C | 13% |
Peripherals & Devices
| TYPE | PRODUCT & SPECS | LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor | 2x LG 27GL850-B (27'', 2560x1440px WQHD, IPS, 144Hz, HDR 10, G-Sync / FreeSync) |
Website |
| Keyboard | Logitech K280e Corded Keyboard | Website |
| Mouse | Logitech G305 Gaming Wireless Mouse (black) | Website |
| Controller | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller (carbon black) | Website |
| Webcam | Logitech C920 USB HD Webcam | Website |
| Speakers | Bose Companion 20 | Website |
| Headset | Logitech G PRO X Gaming Headset | Website |
| Microphone | Audio Technica BP40 | Website |
| Audio Interface | Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) | Website |
| Microphone Arm | RØDE PSA1+ Professional Studio Boom Arm | Website |
| Router | FRITZ!Box 6591 Cable Router (DOCSIS 3.1, Gigabit-LAN, WLAN AC + N) |
Website |
| Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 | Website |
Drivers & Tools
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce Experience | GPU drivers & tool |
| Samsung Magician | SSD (NVMe M.2, SATA) tool |
| Logitech G Hub | Logitech peripherals tool (Mouse, Keyboard, Headset, Webcam) |
| Voicemeter Potato (paid) | Audio mixervoicemeter8x64: CPU priority = high, CPU affinity = CPU 0audiodg.exe: CPU priority = high, CPU affinity = CPU 0 |
| Process Lasso (paid) | Process Manager (mostly used for permanent process priorities and core affinities) |
| Focusrite Control | Audio Engine driver |
| HP Smart | HP Printer tool |
| Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tool | Connect to Android devices (Smartphone, TV) |
Monitoring & Diagnostics
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| HWMonitor | Hardware Monitoring |
| HWiNFO | Hardware Diagnostics |