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This is my Batman-inspired PC Desk Setup. I have 10 dark-themed items to show you, so let's get
down to it. The setup had been in the works before the movie was released when I first got a delivery
of the ROG/IKEA offspring in the package of this desk setup, chair, and side drawer on wheels trio.
At first, I thought this desk and everything that comes with it would be heavily inspired by the
gaming community. Still, in real life, it is very subtle and honestly exceptionally designed hence
fitting the needs of many and not just gamers. I took the plunge and purchased the most
expensive compact version of this collaboration package combo - a motorized desk, a drawer
unit on wheels, and a stylish-looking chair. The desk itself is built like a tank and visually
looks very hush-hush in terms of gaming branding. It comes with 4 presets for height adjustments,
and it has little perks like the USB charger built into the controller. I like the gentle
cutout on the front side of the tabletop, and the black finish looks like something to stay for
years to come. The only downside of this specific black finish is that it not only collects dust
(typical for anything black) but also skin marks. Not sure if moisturizing
my dry skin would help either (JOKE). The drawer unit looks just as good but,
for some reason, feels cheaper than the rest of the items. In fact, it feels cheaper even by
the Alexa drawer standards. A great perk for both the desk and the drawer unit, besides its wheels,
is the built-in cable management on the back and underneath. The desk has a cable organizer
that I absolutely love. The drawer unit can easily hide a power outlet too. I ordered the
headphone hanger in the same color theme and branding as well. It is metal and very useful.
The GRUPPSPEL chair looks very elegant, especially in this pure black color. It provides many
adjustments, plenty of which are on the armrests. Complete transparency - I first found this chair
the most uncomfortable chair I've ever sat on. After a few weeks, though, it
has grown on me to the point where I use it daily. The reason I found it uncomfortable at first was
because of the padding. The seat has very little of it, and coming from another favorite IKEA chair
of mine felt like I am sitting on concrete. The armrests have no padding whatsoever,
which is OK when wearing long sleeves, yet not so much the rest of the time. Nevertheless,
I am saying all this just to keep it in mind. I am using the chair daily now, and I enjoy it plenty.
The monitor I use for this setup is by BENQ, model number EX3210U. It has some very unique
features, like the fact that it has a 144hz refresh rate, fantastic built-in speakers,
and even a remote control. This 32" size provides all the gaming real estate one might require
on a desk. It is the perfect console companion, too, since it comes with HDMI 2.1, ideal for 4k
gaming at high refresh rates. This display comes with 2.1 built-in speakers as well, and it is
honestly the best-sounding monitor I've tried so far. When using the appropriate gaming preset,
the display can provide some powerful shots and explosions when gaming. As I mentioned, the remote
control comes in very handy for all audio presets and when going through the various picture modes.
I have a dedicated review on this display, so feel free to check it out in the description below.
I moved over my 2.1 Logitech speakers model Z407 from my other desk to spice things
up the setup even more in terms of sound. The speakers can be used horizontally or vertically,
or both, and I believe they match the dark theme of the setup ideally. The included subwoofer can
create some serious party vibes. In fact, I find the bass a bit too much at very high volumes,
which for gaming is very cool. The Z407 also supports Bluetooth, so besides being connected to
the PC, I can also use them to play music around the studio. There's also a rotating control knob
in the package that sits flush on the desk, ready to ramp up the 80 watts of power that comes packed
in the speakers. Overall, I am happy I picked them up, and I understand why they are some of
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The mouse that I chose for this setup bares the most badass name, and it's by Razer
called Deathadder V2 Pro. My modest gaming honestly doesn't give this mouse justice.
It is a midweight, right-handed gaming mouse that supports most grip styles and hand sizes on paper.
I have to concur with Razer's claims because I find this mouse extremely ergonomic. Being a
lightweight mouse with an excellent grip, I prefer to use it most of the time, even when working on
the Mac. I opted for wireless options for both peripherals because I hate dealing with cables.
Despite it looking dope when lit in red to match this setup, I tend to keep all RGB off most of the
time to preserve the battery. The mouse comes with the highest-grade PTFE feet, which makes the whole
mousing experience a gliding bliss. It is hooked up to the PC via the dongle, which is also used
for the keyboard that I'll talk about in a second. Overall, fantastic mouse, and I am not surprised
that over 10 million of those units were sold. While on the topic of the mouse, the mousepad
that I went for is a recent discovery of mine. You might be surprised, but it's a mousepad by IKEA,
and yes, it's a gaming mouse. Unlike the cool mouse name, the pad is called
LÅNESPELARE, which in Swedish probably means
lifeadder...but I might be wrong. All jokes aside, this 14 by 17 inches mouse pad is just
as good as any other gaming pad. I like that it's not pretentious and sits admirably on any
gaming desk. It is easy to clean and works just as well with laser sensors as with optical ones.
Now back to cool names. The keyboard that you see is the RAZER BLACKWIDOW V3 MINI
HYPERSPEED. It is a 65% mechanical gaming keyboard that comes without a function row,
home cluster, and Numpad...but it has arrow keys. Sizewise it is similar to a 60% keyboard which is
what I like. My version comes with Razer's yellow mechanical switches that provide a lower actuation
point and produce extremely smooth keystrokes. The included sound dampeners do further reduce
its already low sound profile, and the double-shot ABS keycaps are everything I might ever require.
Both the keyboard and the mouse can be connected via the provided
"Hyperspeed wireless dongle" while also working in Bluetooth mode. Unfortunately, only the keyboard
comes with USB-C while the mouse charges via Micro, but I am considering the mouse dock
if I get too annoyed using the port of yesteryear. One more unconventional output peripheral device
that I'd like to point out before talking about the PC is the AirPods Max headphones.
I know this makes no sense in the world of PCs, but I have to say - I was as surprised as you when
I first connected to the PC while in the search for gaming headphones. Once paired, the AirPods
Max connect really fast to the PC. The first time I used them with the noise-canceling enabled,
I was convinced that I won't have to search for another pair of gaming headphones. Sure,
I don't have spatial audio, but I don't think many can beat this experience in terms of sound. Plus,
they match the dark theme of the setup just right. OK...the PC. This is an older PC build but
in a new body and a significantly improved cooling. It is not a high-end configuration,
but it's precisely what I require. Last year I did a PC build with the help of my friend Dmitry
from Hardware Canucks. In terms of aesthetics, I was thrilled to rock the IQunix case in its white
and orange jacket, but I had one major complaint - noise. Since we weren't able to fit the cooler
that we had in mind, I opted for the default Intel cooler, which BOY - is loud...annoying
loud. So when fixing the cooling, why not change the case...this made no sense! Anyway, the same
configuration from last year now lives in this uber-cool Phantext EVOLV SHIFT XT case in black.
This time, the addition of the Phanteks Glacier One 240 MP CPU cooler makes all the difference.
With this liquid CPU cooler, the system is now whispering quiet. I can only hear some
GPU noise when doing more extended and intensive gaming sessions. Still, there's really nothing to
complain about. Plus, in terms of aesthetics, you can't twist your soul and not agree with me that
this might actually be a case that batman might use. I'll put a link to my initial build with
Dmitry below if you want to check it out. Of course, this wouldn't be a theme-inspired
desk setup without the proper theme item placed on it. This Lego Batmobile from the latest
The Batman movie ties this entire setup together. I've always been a Lego fan,
and I've built many Lego City toys with my son, but this is my first Lego from the Technic series,
and I have to tell you - it won't be the last. If you enjoyed this video, chances are you'll
find my desk setup playlist helpful. If you have any questions, leave them in the
comment section below or ping me on Twitter. As always, it's been an absolute pleasure,
This is E Over and out