Up Fuel So I have done previous posts on my set up before where I showed a picture of my new set up after I upgraded a monitor but I decided to kick it up a notch this time and post a video. This is partly due to the fact that surprisingly I have never done a video blog post before, but also because I think the new command center deserves a video post as it’s freaking sweet.
Command Center Video:
The new set up is 3 Samsung T260HD 25.5 inch monitors that provide a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels each for a total screen resolution of 5760 x 1200! 🙂 I also have a 19 inch I could throw in as well via a wall mount and I may do that eventually but I’m just not sure yet.
Command Center Shopping List:
2 x Samsung T260HD 25.5-Inch Monitors for $823.16 total
EVGA 256-P2-N761-TR for $66.97
Fellowes 58024 Black Medium Mouse Pad for $5.90
Logitech Access Keyboard 600 for $30.77
3 x 3M Adjustable Height Monitor Stand MS90B for $98.40
Big Ikea Desk for $448.94 (What can I say? I’m a sucker for low quality furniture)
Total Command Center Upgrade Cost: $1,474.14 (Worth every penny so far)
Historical Image of Past Set Ups
Computer History:
I built the computer I use now back in August of 2007. I have since added in an extra 1 TB hard drive to bring my total up to 1.5 TB’s of storage space, put in more RAM to bring it up to 8 GB’s and just a few weeks ago I added the additional video card to allow for up to four monitors via DVI inputs. I doubt I’ll upgrade my PC again for a while except maybe add some more storage space perhaps.
So what do you think of my command center? Should I wall mount the 19 inch monitor above my middle monitor as I mentioned in the video or do you think that’s unnecessary? I’m sort of on the mindset that if I’ve gone this far… I may as well go a little further hah hah. Right now it looks pretty sweet with all the monitors matching though.
Sweet setup! No need for the 4th monitor, but you are putting my workstation consisting of one little laptop to shame. Much more mobile, but not nearly as cool or productive.
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I am envious! And I say mount that 4th monitor on the wall, why not? 🙂
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Brian – you’re only running one screen down there? You should definitely add at least one more monitor. The productivity increase going from one to two monitors is huge (I’m sure you had two back when you were in the states right?)
Chris,
very nice, you should send this to the Lifehacker Workspace collection on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/lifehacker-workspace-showandtell/
Bill
Well that is something that I’m planning in the near future. Thus far, I have a desktop PC w/ 21 inch monitor and 2 laptops at the side (and one of it isn’t mine even, LOLS). But anyways I like the way you upgraded it over time..
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I’m sure that I am not the only one that envy you. I wonder when could I have the same workstation.
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I just got a second 22inch and must admit, it definately increases productivity.
Great set up dude, definitely the best so far. I’m very envious of those samsung monitors!
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Sweet! Today the Command Center, tomorrow the World! 🙂
LOL it was the timeline that made this post priceless! I hope you have a plaque on your office door saying “command centre” !
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Nope not yet, but I did do a final upgrade to the command center that warrants another post.
Not going to lie it is a very nice and baller setup my trading desk is 6 screens deep with xview platform’s running. Looks very nice.
Yah, no stock trading for me. But I suppose if I ever get into it this could be worth it right? 😀