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Derek's Setup

My computing setup. Last updated 27 April 2026.

Workstation

• Model: Custom build
• OS: Arch Linux
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (16C/32T) @ 4.9 GHz
• RAM: 32 GB Crucial Ballistix DDR4 @ 3600 MT/s
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB)
• Motherboard: ASUS Prime B550-Plus ATX
• Power supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 750W
• CPU cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 120mm single tower w/ dual NF-F12 fans
• Fans: 2x Noctua NF-P14s redux-900 140mm / 3x Noctua NF-S12A 120mm
• Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX mid tower
• System drive: Samsung 980 NVMe M.2 SSD (1 TB)

Gaming machine

• Coming soon.

Laptop

• Model: ThinkPad X220 (upgraded)
• OS: Debian
• CPU: Intel Core i5-2520M (dual-core) @ 2.5 GHz
• RAM: 16 GB A-Tech DDR3L @ 1600 MT/s
• System drive: Samsung 860 EVO SSD (500 GB)

Home server

• Model: Custom build
• OS: Unraid
• Motherboard: Supermicro something
• RAM: Some kind of ECC RAM
• CPU: Some Intel Xeon CPU
• etc…
• (I will update this section soon)

Phone

• iPhone 14 base model (128 GB)

Peripherals I use

Keyboards

• Ducky One 2 w/ Cherry MX Red switches
• Keychron K2 Wireless w/ Brown switches

Mice

• Razer Deathadder V3 Pro
• Logitech Ergo M575 trackball
• Logitech G502 Hero

Other

• Game controller (PC): Xbox One controller
• Earbuds: AirPods Pro 1