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| System Name | WS#1337 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
| Motherboard | ASUS X570-PLUS TUF Gaming |
| Cooling | Xigmatek Scylla 240mm AIO |
| Memory | 4x8GB Samsung DDR4 ECC UDIMM |
| Video Card(s) | MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio |
| Storage | ADATA Legend 2TB + ADATA SX8200 Pro 1TB |
| Display(s) | Samsung U24E590D (4K/UHD) |
| Case | ghetto CM Cosmos RC-1000 |
| Audio Device(s) | ALC1220 |
| Power Supply | SeaSonic SSR-550FX (80+ GOLD) |
| Mouse | Logitech G603 |
| Keyboard | Modecom Volcano Blade (Kailh choc LP) |
| VR HMD | Google dreamview headset(aka fancy cardboard) |
| Software | Windows 11, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
I've "downgraded" my audio setup today. Used to run a semi-crappy Microlab B77, which will likely migrate to my office.
Got me a new Samsung Viewfinity S6 Ultra monitor, which as a bonus also became a webcam upgrade (pops up from the top, and definitely beats my 11+y.o. Logi C270), and it has decent 2x5W speakers. I think the closest experience to this are the old 27" iMac drivers: nice clean sound, some resemblance of bass etc. I think it's a solid #2 on my "the best $250 I ever spent" list.
Initially I wanted to keep my 2.0 setup, but built-in speakers really surprised me. Less wires, less switches to flip and knobs to turn, more desk space etc.
P.S. At least I got some motivation to clean up my work desk a little
P.P.S.I used to like the idea of having nice speakers on my PC, but realistically I will never-ever use them to their full potential. These squeekers get the job done just fine. And for spatial audio on PC - headphones are the only good option. Used to have a 5.1 setup several times in the past and it sucked every single time. Settled on stereo more than 10 years ago, and never looked back. Not sure if 5.1/7.1 is still relevant for TVs and home theaters, since I only watch TV to put me to sleep.
Got me a new Samsung Viewfinity S6 Ultra monitor, which as a bonus also became a webcam upgrade (pops up from the top, and definitely beats my 11+y.o. Logi C270), and it has decent 2x5W speakers. I think the closest experience to this are the old 27" iMac drivers: nice clean sound, some resemblance of bass etc. I think it's a solid #2 on my "the best $250 I ever spent" list.
Initially I wanted to keep my 2.0 setup, but built-in speakers really surprised me. Less wires, less switches to flip and knobs to turn, more desk space etc.
P.S. At least I got some motivation to clean up my work desk a little
P.P.S.I used to like the idea of having nice speakers on my PC, but realistically I will never-ever use them to their full potential. These squeekers get the job done just fine. And for spatial audio on PC - headphones are the only good option. Used to have a 5.1 setup several times in the past and it sucked every single time. Settled on stereo more than 10 years ago, and never looked back. Not sure if 5.1/7.1 is still relevant for TVs and home theaters, since I only watch TV to put me to sleep.
