Laptop specs

Acer Helios 500
Storage: 500gb ssd 980 evo pro boot drive 2tb hdd baracuda
CPU: i7-8750H
RAM: 48gb cl16 (2x8, 2x16) crucial 2800mhz
GPU: GTX 1070 8gb

this is still being used as a media and game server.


MOBO:MSI b650-p wifi
Storage: 1tb ssd kingston boot drive, 2tb ssd 990 evo pro game drive, 1tb ssd crucial external media drive
CPU: Ryzen 7600x (cooler master 280mm AIO)
RAM: 32gb kingston furybeast cl30 (4x8) 6000mhz
GPU: Rx 7900xt 20gb
Power supply: DeepCool PX1200W
Case: Cooler Master TD300 Mesh


Monitor: Samsung Odessy G5 32inch 1440p 165hz, Titan Army 27inch 1080p 165hz and AOC 24inch 1080p 165hz
Keyboard: Cooler Master CK352
Mouse: Steel Series Rival 110
DAC/AMP: XDuoo XD05 Plus
Headphones: HIFIMAN HE-X4 (Gaming) and Meze Noir 99 (music/movie/audiobooks)

regarding my audio gear

yes they're pricey but they're an investment as I was introduced to the audiophile space after buying AKG m220 pro, I love that can cause it gave an amazing sound stage and a balance audio curve (true to-life quality) however after 8 years of love and care the cable gave up it died on me, sure I could have bought a replacement but the build of gunk and grime over the years even with monthly cleaning and yearly deep cleaning (dissembled and cleaned) I thought it was time for an upgrade. the HE-X4 has a better sound stage due to its nature being a planar magnetic tho its bass is terrible. so I bought the Noir 99 for my other needs though I rarely listen lossless media format as spotify is too convenient for music discovery, for movies and audio books though? its the best as most movies use FLAC and amazon has an option to use FLAC.

TLDR: audiophile gear is better for gaming in terms of build and sound quality.


I like to read books (or listen to) so please, do send me your recommendations!

I enjoy the Cosmere series being written by Brandon Sanderson and here are some of the quotes I like;


“Elend: I kind of lost track of time…
Breeze: For two hours?
Elend: There were books involved.”
-The Final Emire

“You should try not to talk so much, friend. You'll sound far less stupid that way."
-The Final Empire

“To lack feeling is to be dead, but to act on every feeling is to be a child.”
-The Way of Kings

“Mocking a woman is like drinking too much wine. It may be fun for a short time, but the hangover is hell.”
- Warbreaker

“I'm not really sure why. But... do you stop loving someone just because they betray you? I don't think so. That's what makes the betrayal hurt so much - pain, frustration, anger... and I still loved her. I still do.”
-The Final Empire

“Accept the pain, but don't accept that you deserved it.”
-OathBringer

“If you give up what you want most for what you think you should want more, you'll end up miserable.”
-The Hero of Ages

“The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones.”
-The Alloy of Law

“Never throw the first punch. If you have to throw the second, try to make sure they don't get up for a third.”
-Steelheart