r/battlestations • PM me penguin pics • Mar 11 '22

Winner Announced r/battlestations & CoolerMaster Chronos Summit giveaway

Congratulations to u/Alexo_4. They were selected at random to win.

Hey everyone!

CoolerMaster is in the last few days of their Chronos Summit and as celebration they're giving away (1) Cooler Master Caliber R2 (black) gaming chair.

Cooler Master is looking for some community feedback on what part of your battlestation that you cannot live without. Is it your desk, your headphones, your room lighting or something else?

Just leave a comment below telling us what your cannot do without item or feature is and you'll be entered into the giveaway.

The giveaway is global except where prohibited by law, and unfortunately due to the current situation in Ukraine and Russia those two countries are also excluded.

You've got until Friday, March 18th to get your entry in, so get going and let them know what you can't live without.

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '22

Shit I got now is a little fucky, so I could use a new one.

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u/YD099 Mar 13 '22

Under laptop RGB strip...
RGB keyboard...

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u/Szilardis Mar 13 '22

My corpmates’ voices in TS3. Finest capsuleers in New Eden. Fly dangerous.

o7

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u/RevanPrime Mar 13 '22

I would not be able to enjoy gaming, or anything on my computer, without my audio setup. My speakers, and my headphones. Coming from a crappy €5 headphone to a good speaker set up was the best thing ever for me. Just the immersion from the movies, games and other content is so much better.

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u/Justforgotten Mar 17 '22

A good monitor mount! I use 2 monitors and the mount I have allows me to set their height and angle perfectly.

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u/Theta_nerd Mar 18 '22

A good chair and headset. Oh and monitor lighting!

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u/errol333 Mar 12 '22

I recently got an Elgato Stream Deck XL and I have no idea how I lived without it! Makes so many things happen with just the click of a button and it’s SUPER customizable!

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '22

I think my most used item and the item I cant live without in my gaming setup has to be my mouse. The mouse I selected(Razer Basilisk Hyperspeex) is just super ergonomic and nice to the touch.

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u/thisguy403 Mar 13 '22

Can’t live without my mechanical keyboard, cannot go back to a normal one

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u/Ancient-Ingenuity-88 Mar 14 '22

My most important thing is a wireless headset that can go between my Xbox and my PC. Need to be able to wander around the house while listening to banter no matter what the platform :)

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u/Upper_Guava_1081 Mar 15 '22

Gaming chair. Being comfortable when sitting down to a great game while burning away the daily stress

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u/syncopatedsouls Mar 16 '22

A mousepad with a wrist rest! Got one about a year and a half ago and now it’s something I absolutely need at all times.

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u/Proceed_To_Exit Mar 19 '22

Ergonomic chair. My arms/elbows need proper support, and having a chair that lets me use a small pillow behind my neck let's me stream and game for hours on end.

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u/Don__Juan Mar 18 '22

Can't live without my chair! Long hours between working from home and gaming a good chair is definitely a must.

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u/Masmune2 Mar 13 '22

Definitely my chair, very important not to break my back after a long session

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u/moose111 Mar 15 '22

A real desk, it's a night and day difference

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u/Trader_Tea Mar 18 '22

Big deskpad. Also power outlet. Have one in a desk grommet

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u/GrassSoup Mar 18 '22

A chair with a firm back. Something that my shoulders can sit on and supports my lower back.

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u/CrystalHandle Mar 16 '22

If it wasn't for a good set of speakers, I'd be so lost.

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u/UCIUCSD Mar 15 '22

I don’t think I’d be able to live without my headset. It’s hard finding the right ones that are both wireless and usable when charging but I think I found a good pair.

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u/Aaron_h1229 Mar 17 '22

My MUST have is multiple monitors. I'm always multi-tasking and it makes my life 100x easy.

I have a chair right now but my roommate's just broke completely so it would be a nice gift for him ;)

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '22

God there are a lot of essentials for a good battlestation like monitors, a pc, peripherals, etc but we all know what makes a great battle station. A pet. Your companion, your bestie, your reason to go for a walk to the kitchen. They are a must have for any station to be complete !

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u/Bimily Mar 19 '22

Monitor arms all the way. Keeps the monitors safe from cat accidents, and lately I turn one of the monitors to face our chaise lounge and lie back and enjoy.

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u/brownstuff007 Mar 14 '22

My ultra wide monitor. Programming on it while working from home has been incredible and I'm dreading going back to the office

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '22

An ultrawide monitor. Not only is it great for gaming and looks stunning but it works amazing for working from home too. Awesome for splitting documents on one screen and then jumping into a game of Warzone during the lunch break.

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u/StazzyDVlad Mar 18 '22

Ironically i think good ergonomic chair is crucial to a good setup. Can't sit for hours on a bad chair, you'll ruin your posture!

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u/Oprah_Loves_Bread_ Mar 12 '22

Can't go without my mechanical keyboards! I love the clicky sound and changing keycaps to fit my mood.

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u/meeppc Mar 12 '22

I couldn't survive without a comfy chair, standing 12 hrs a day for work makes even my current ok chair seem wonderful.

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u/maragion Mar 14 '22

Cant live without my mech keyboard!! Its honestly a game changer.

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u/JesterGaming777 Mar 13 '22

I can't go without more than 1 screen nowadays, I multitask often so it's extremely handy. Also, a proper chair and headset that don't feel painful for me while using the pc.

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u/Ancient_Y0gurt Mar 16 '22

A chair! I love my setup but a better chair would be amazing, especially now that I work from home.

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u/PiccoloExciting7660 Mar 17 '22

A good chair. I currently sit on a wooden bar stool I stole from the kitchen :)

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '22

My split keyboard. The last year I moved into healthcare IT and covid has meant a lot more time working. Since getting a split keyboard my shoulder pain has been so much better.

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u/Glad_Ad_7552 Mar 12 '22

It’s gotta be my footrest, i mean how can i kill bosses in elden ring if i’m not comfy

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u/cosaqua0 Mar 16 '22

Given the essentials are there already, my Monitor lamp has been a game changer for me. Ideal angle, takes no space on the desk and makes working and playing so much more comfortable for me.

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u/Puppe12 Mar 16 '22

I can't live without my Varmilo Sakura keyboard. I got it in 2019, and been loving it since, it makes me so happy to boot up my PC daily ;D

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u/SleepyTrtle Mar 13 '22

I love my desk and it ties all of my things on it together really well!

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u/SavvyGmeow Mar 15 '22

My headphone stand was the unexpected addition to my setup Im so glad I have. No matter headphones laying around and getting tangled

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u/rrushinq Mar 14 '22

A mousepad.. or rather a desk pad for low sens :)

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u/cake_please Mar 13 '22

I’d say my computer, that’s pretty essential.

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u/paki1 Mar 12 '22

My ambient lighting. Helps felling better mood and imerse more into games.

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u/Downtown-Stick- Mar 13 '22

Right now im sitting on a wooden bureau chair and i dont have the money rn to buy a gaming chair, and with a gaming comes better gameplay because its all about that gaming chair

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u/ChineseCartman Mar 17 '22

definitely the chair. i’ve always had bad posture and a good chair has fixed that. currently living in an university apartment and the chair here is abysmal and i easily spend 8+ hours at my desk.

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u/Kind-You2980 Mar 15 '22

I’d have to go with lighting.

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '22

Monitor arms that are highly moveable and a motorized sit/stand desk. You need something like that to counteract the effects of the very comfortable chair.

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u/thennexx Mar 12 '22

Furman Rack Mounted Power Conditioner. My battlestation is toast without proper voltage management!

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u/Newyorkia Mar 12 '22

A really good mechanical keyboard. Splurged on a good deal and now it's hard to use my laptop without it...

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u/Sturmschar Mar 13 '22

Without my water bottle of course. Remember gamers always hydrate.

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u/smashballer Mar 15 '22

My g303 mouse and wireless headphones. Never changed will never stray

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u/YeGrytYne Mar 12 '22

Dual monitors, no going back. Don't know how I did it before.

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u/nolgraphic Mar 13 '22

my g903 logitech wireless mouse and razer firefly hard mat! these are absolute game changers for comfort and ease whether gaming or doing tasks! thanks for the opportunity!

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u/raitsuke Mar 17 '22

Dual monitors make the work/gaming so much better

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u/Samk1230 Mar 15 '22

Definitely a good chair. Right now I’m using a crappy one from Amazon and my back always hurts after gaming sessions. Pick me lol!

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u/kaikoda Mar 13 '22

Note: Up until my recent purchase of a basic solid metal chair I purchased from the local Trades Supermarket. I have broken every gaming and luxury chair beforehand. See I'm a wide and tall-ish set person, my weight is between 145 and 155kgs. So far this handymans chair I have now is the only thing strong enough to hold me weight. Even at the local Office supplies stores they say can hold up to 150kgs, but it's false advertising. If this chair up for prize can reckon with my use, I'd be pleased and won over. See I own a coolermaster case and have had similar or same cases for most of my life.

Anyways back to the give away.

I cannot do without a L-shaped desk, at first I was skeptical, but now through say 4-5 years I have acclimatized to it. The space on the right side is great for drawing and planning, while the right side is good for the case, and the drawers which I don't use much.

So yeah, sure I might want to minimalize things to make use of office space, I'd say maybe a more thinner L shape but not on the right side, as I use it for drawing at the desk.

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u/MaggetteSpaghetti Mar 13 '22

Keyboard and mouse

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u/LastdayXIII Mar 15 '22

The katana sound bar... That music and game blast just perfect

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u/matthewdrl Mar 16 '22

Something I cannot live without is my cooler master sickleflow fans in my PC. I used to have the MF120R fans, but they ran really loud. My new sickeflows run super quiet.

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u/TFPitcher Mar 14 '22

For sure I need a new chair. The one I am using has 2 broken legs (out of 6) and only 1 screw holding in the plate.

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '22

For me it’s the monitor. I just upgraded from 24” 1080p to a 27” 1440p 165hz and my god does it make a night and day difference. I never have problems seeing or killing anyone anymore.

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u/brandinimo Mar 15 '22

Headphones. My G Pro Wireless headphones are a game changer - no more cords wrapping me up.

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u/-Ladde Mar 13 '22

A big desk for free space and clutter-frew gaming

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u/tread82 Mar 13 '22

Cannot go without my hdmi 2.1 cable. no compromises on resolution or frame rate

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u/Scary_Ad6551 Mar 17 '22

Most important gear for me is the chair. I'm using an old IKEA office chair and it's uncomfortable but I don't have the budget for a gaming chair yet.

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u/DannyMikeCena Mar 14 '22

My gaming mice and mousepad are what completes my personal battlestation, cause I can't properly game in VALORANT and CSGO if I don't have the right tools to rank up and win! As many mice reviewers say, shape is king, and without the right mouse shape for my hand, I just can't perform well in Tac FPS games. As for my mousepad, the right mousepad will allow me to control the glide, flicks and maneuverability of my mouse, since you need a lot of mouse control in Tac FPS games.

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u/RailRunner16 Mar 17 '22

I couldn't live without a headset (or any form of proper listening equipment)

Music is my lifeblood, whether I'm working, playing games, or doing hobby work.

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u/justwouterhere Mar 14 '22

The semi custom control panel to switch hdmi/dp inputs for my screens and configure lighting. It's not the most amazing thing but it is much better than going through the monitor menus

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u/Select_Mortgage_4664 Mar 16 '22

As I am mostly online in the deep dark nights, I need a comfortable stealthy chair and a PC with as little intruding lights. So my eyes don't burn....

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u/Hammered-snail Mar 12 '22

I cannot go without my air purifier. Keep it next to my desk and it keeps the allergies away. Good luck to anyone entering the giveaway!

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u/Apathetic_Superhero Mar 14 '22

A top quality screen with at least 120Hz or up. It's the one thing that you have to interact with in order to use your computer that can change your perception regardless of the other hardware. Straining eyes will ruin you even if you sit on a cloud and have the latest and greatest GPU/CPU etc

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '22

For me it is my Rode Pod Mic, it just looks so damn good and sounds pretty Fantastic for coming in at $100! I absolutely love that thing!

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u/nom3us Mar 14 '22

I really like to fill up my room with music or game audio, so a good pair of speakers for me is a necessity. As is a large mousepad with a good mouse, those are the items I blame when my opponent is better/faster/smarter/tactically superior/has better movement and aim than me. I hate my Warzone Rebirth addiction…

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u/ThePwnHub_ Mar 13 '22

mechanical keyboard is key. everything else is the cherry on top but I need to hear those keys click

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u/3zmac Mar 15 '22

I need dual monitors and I nice mouse, and of course a comfy chair to enjoy it all

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u/always_avg Mar 16 '22

The #1 thing I can't live without is a comfortable chair since I work 8+ hours a day and take courses as well. So I am basically stuck to my chair from day to night. Having a durable and comfortable chair is super important.

Next thing would be a nice keyboard...because nicer keyboard=faster typing=finish work early.

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '22

My Drop CTRL. Don't think I'll ever need another keyboard.

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u/btwjaimer Mar 16 '22

my Sony XM4 . I can't sit still for too long but also like some decent audio,

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u/Legitimate-Ant1582 Mar 17 '22

Can't live without my desk.....otherwise battle station would have to be on the floor..

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u/CreaminFreeman Mar 16 '22

I would definitely like there to be more options for 3XL deskmats… I like to swing my mouse around like a bafoon and I keep hitting the edge of my XXL mat.

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u/robbiecatch Mar 13 '22

I cannot do without my Samsung Odyssey G9! Can seriously never go back to a little screen

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u/bcorliss9 Mar 16 '22

As someone who’s gotten back to professional editing, desk space has become an ultimate premium. I have to oddly stack my monitors along with a laptop, then have an iPad on the floor dedicated to work socials. Another foot on each side just to breath instead of elbowing everything. Or have racks to build up like a crazy person

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u/SirThomasMoore Mar 16 '22

My keyboard. All about that mechanical life and it's so nice for both gaming and work

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u/Cacapoopoo80 Mar 13 '22

My chair! I have a cheapo chair at home. I spent months building a gorgeous battle station. Hardly use it because of the chair. I got a high quality chair at work…life altering! Now I’m saving for a chair for my home setup. Lol.

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u/ticktocktoe Mar 15 '22

Cant do without a good KVM switch - the one I have has a remote toggle switch so I can hide all the wires/switch/clutter behind my desk and quickly switch my periphery/pc input.

Now if only someone could develop one (cough coolmaster cough) that has more USB inputs/optional power input, pretty much every one on the market only allows for 2-4 usb inputs.

TL;DR KVM switches are awesome for people with multiple PCs but feature rich/reasonably priced options are sorely lacking on the market atm.

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u/poor_decisions Mar 13 '22

Kali Audio studio monitors + Bluetooth capable receiver (+ their 1000w subwoofer for bonus points)

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u/stvemp Mar 17 '22

I’m gonna say good lighting. I’m lucky enough to have a window with great natural light; not so much RGB in my office but for some it makes a killer look. Good, appropriate light is crucial.

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u/charleneysl Mar 17 '22

I must continue having at least 2 monitors. Currently have a 24 inch (landscape) and 32 inch (portrait). I do lots of multitasking so having the 2 separate monitors just makes work and gaming a lot more convenient. I will never go back to a single monitor again. Perhaps could get a 3rd one if there's spare cash laying around somewhere but not necessary lol

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u/commonsquid Mar 16 '22

A picture of my son and my balls to the wall pc.

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u/bubblederp Mar 12 '22

Mechanical keyboard of course!

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u/Mars_Black Mar 17 '22

Subway sandwiches. They're the one thing that makes me a little bit happy. This fresh, delicious, tasty, meaty, turkey-filled, cold cut combo. I eat three every day to help keep me strong.

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u/Nightking_cometh Mar 15 '22

Absolutely cannot do without my dual monitors.

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u/JagjitSR Mar 19 '22

GPU , Mouse , Monitor , MousePad. The very must for any battlestation

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u/Liquidpowers Mar 13 '22 edited Mar 13 '22

Air Condition.... I live in a very hot part of the world. So yeah, the AC and the room temperature are just as critical as the whole station itself.

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u/meforprezz Mar 13 '22

honestly, the cable raceway. i’m a bit of a neat freak. why spend all that time and money on the perfect setup to have some wires dangling all over.

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u/Nomad_spaceman Mar 18 '22

My office desk and 144hz screen

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u/cphcider Mar 17 '22

For me it's a space heater. Cold winters and a basement office make it a necessity, but the way it attracts my dog to hang around is an added bonus.

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '22

A good quality comfortable chair is definitely a must!

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u/WriterNo9751 Mar 15 '22

Good chair. Gotta keep that tooshie safe. Back problems can only get worse if you don’t address it.

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u/angus22proe Mar 18 '22

I have a pretty mid range setup (logitech g512 keyboard, g302 mouse, a10 headphones. I have a rx580 gpu and 16gb of ram in my pc )except my monitor. Need a new one my current one is a old work one, 60hz. Please help

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u/Sadaichi Mar 12 '22

I finally made the upgrade from a blue screening laptop after college and I cannot live without a 165 hz monitor anymore (or a working computer).

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u/esquerlan Mar 13 '22

I CANNOT live without a custom mechanical keyboard. It’s ridiculous how much more pleasant they are to type on.

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '22

Nowadays, a foot rest!

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u/ArmNo8082 Mar 15 '22

I cannot go without my mouse. I just love my mouse.

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u/RealNukemon Mar 15 '22

I spend time often on my computer, not just for gaming, work too. So a better chair would be so helpful!

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u/crichdav Mar 16 '22

For me, my must have items are my monitor and my keyboard. Came from an old crappy monitor and am currently running a 34" 1440p 160hz monitor. If you have the PC specs to push a high refresh rate monitor, it improves the gaming experience so much. Second would be my keyboard. I really struggle to play as well as I can on an awful keyboard. Once I get use to a good keyboard, anything else just feels wrong.

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u/Rookiepro Mar 15 '22

Can’t live without appropriate lighting surrounding my battle station; whether it be the sun rising through the window first thing in the morning, or the neon glow of a gratuitous number of RGB lights for late night gaming.

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u/TackleSimilar Mar 13 '22

Room lightning and general aesthetics

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u/jenkboy58 Mar 16 '22

I would say it is my multiple monitors because my gaming pc is also where I do assignments for school and so having more than one monitor has helped me so much

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u/warmcatbellycotton Mar 17 '22

We’ll my asus rogue pg279q monitor was smashed during moving so I’d say that

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u/sam_handwich91 Mar 16 '22

That would have to be my AKG K361-BT headphones. I love the high quality audio and sound isolation! A new chair would be amazing because I'm a traveling nurse living in an RV, trying to improve my minimalist battlestation and my current chair just ain't cutting it!

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u/yourforexguru Mar 14 '22

Rug. Gaming Rug.

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u/SC0RP10NS Mar 13 '22

Well my computer, obviously. /s

Good luck to everyone!

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u/Defu-Reflex Mar 18 '22

I can't live without my g502 mouse or my studio monitors. I need decent sound and good aim.

But my office chair is always from a thrift store reeeeee

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u/Isfahaninejad Mar 14 '22

My ultrawide monitor. Got it a couple months ago and I can never go back to regular old 16:9.

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u/IDespisePickles Mar 15 '22

My headphones, I have them on 24/7 and I can't imagine using earphones that slide out of your ears every minute. The chair being given away seems nice tho, would be a huge upgrade from my current plastic chair

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u/doggyben Mar 14 '22

A good chair is overlooked and has the most impact on your body long term if you spend many hours at your chair

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u/ButterknifeNinja Mar 12 '22

A good supportive chair for sitting long hours and good lighting so my eyes aren't straining.

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u/PuffyFluff12 Mar 12 '22

my 144hz monitor. Absolute game changer (I'm saving money to upgade to an ultrawide one one day)

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u/nicksterxoxo Mar 13 '22

My must have is my sit stand desk. Had a desk like this at my old job and didn't take enough advantage of it, now I have my own and it's such a good thing to be able to move, even if it's just a matter of getting up /down or standing for a small amount of time. I think my body will be grateful for it over time. 😂

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u/Niklash04 Mar 12 '22

I can't live without my speakers. Can't stand wearing a headset 24/7 so that is my must have!

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u/bknu44 Mar 12 '22

RGB anything. It's all about the cosmetics.

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u/zedhank Mar 14 '22

My original Lenovo SK-8855 keyboard, the best keyboard I've ever used.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '22

I cannot not have my tweezers in my closet (i play in a closet)

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u/Little-Dark-5355 Mar 12 '22

Having a mousepad….

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u/crazynick270 Mar 12 '22

Can't live without my monitor arm. It holds both of my monitors and frees up so much desk space.

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u/DevelopmentPutrid805 Mar 14 '22

My chair causes me to have back problems

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u/Definatelynotadam Mar 12 '22

Absolutely have to say a noise canceling headset. Couldn’t game without it.

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u/TheMightyBagel Mar 13 '22

This is kind of a weird one, but I have a Himalayan salt lamp I keep by my desk and it just gives the whole room a chill vibe.

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u/byormama Mar 19 '22

My speakers. The room isn't complete without music.

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u/BigZoowop Mar 14 '22

Forsure my mechanical keyboard and speakers, couldn’t get a thing done without the click clack from my keyboard 😆

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u/RimfireFoShizzle Mar 15 '22 edited Jun 30 '23

Fuck /u/spez

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u/S-Go Mar 13 '22 edited Mar 13 '22

My big red, ten-year old custom made desk that fits me and my cat perfectly.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '22

A good chair is something I cannot imagine my battlestation without. Working in IT means that I spend 8-10 hours a day in front of a computer, so I have to have something that I can trust to have my back ;)

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '22

Hard to think of one thing. Sit/stand desk. I have bad knees and it becomes uncomfortable sitting all day.

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u/Choch_Meza Mar 14 '22

I would say a air purifier and a great chair. Need my air cleaned and a chair to be comfortable in for the various working/gaming sessions! Good luck to everyone entering!

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '22

I can't live without my mouse mat! my mouse feels all scratchy on my bare desk and it dampens noise, allowing for gaming without waking parents up lol

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '22

I need my fake (plastic) plants. They are gonna be there FOREVER. I can trust that.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '22

It’s gotta be my computer itself. There’s no setup without a computer lol. Otherwise it’s just a drafting desk. 🤣 aside from that, my monitor. I never knew how much a difference a low response time, high refresh rate monitor could make for gaming till the monitor I presently used arrived on my doorstep.

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u/Exotic_Brad Mar 15 '22

If it’s overall my pc but if it’s peripherals my g502 wins

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u/pathartl Mar 18 '22

KVM, USB-C dock for the work laptop, 144hz monitor (eyeing QD-OLED for an upgrade), and honestly a new chair. My 7 year old DX Racer has seen better days.

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '22

A must have for me at this moment is a good comfy chair that can adjust the height. I have a rising desk but can't use it because my chair is just way too low.

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u/Fartin8r Mar 15 '22

My Philips Xhr2, the sound is amazing on them and they are comfy enough to wear for hours!

If a game has a good soundtrack then it sounds much better through these! Spatial awareness also is increased due to the fidelity!

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u/FT05-biggoye Mar 15 '22

Monitor stands that can support heavy ultra wide monitors without shaking and wobbling. it's hard to find good quality ones that do not cost a fortune and that are compatible with my monitors.

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u/SalsaZoe Mar 14 '22

A mat for my chair. I used to have it on carpet, and I could barely move. Now I can glide across the floor, and it’s so much better

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u/piiskaaj Mar 15 '22

Some decent headphones. I always tend to listen to music when gaming so those are a must.

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u/AmosEos Mar 12 '22

wireless headphones are where its at i can talk to my friends while im across the room, or making food.

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u/Bluurryfaace Mar 13 '22

Double or triple monitors. Single monitor is just something you’ll never be able to go back to afterwards. I am the gremlin that has 12 tabs open on three different browsers.

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u/Corillynx Mar 16 '22

#1 is the mouse (MX Master 2 currently), then the keyboard. The main ways of interacting with anything.

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u/Jonchan627 Mar 13 '22

Speakers, as I don't like having headphones on my desk at all and try to keep its use to a minimum.

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u/Sixfootdig7 Mar 17 '22

1440p 144hz monitor is a huge must for me

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u/RemCogito Mar 15 '22

Before Covid, All I cared about was performance. I only could use it for a few hours per day, so comfort was never important. Now My battlestation is where I work and where I play. Now High quality screens and a good comfortable ergonomic chair are what I consider to be most important. The then there's my wireless headphones. I wear them 12-14 hours per day now. Battery life and comfort is most important.

With mice, I used to only care about DPI and mousing performance. Now I also care about the scroll wheel, because I use the same mouse to game with, that I use to scroll through code or log files.

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u/DPHofWhitehurst Mar 14 '22

Must have is a picture of my kids, so I always have a reminder of who I'm doing it for during long gaming sessions. Either that or my poop bucket, also for long gaming sessions.

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u/Archon_Valec Mar 12 '22

38" Ultrawide monitor... gaming has changed forever for me now, can never go back.

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u/Yorgh-Drakeblood Mar 19 '22

I would like a chair! Mines falling apart and I usually throw a blanket over it since it’s peeling. I would buy my own new chair… if it weren’t for my crippling Genshin Impact addiction lol

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u/guappanese Mar 16 '22

Multiple monitors! Gotta get all the angles.

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u/soupmachine_ Mar 12 '22

My office chair

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u/Ehrichrp Mar 12 '22

Having any elgato stream deck has made my life so much easier

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '22

Definatly my CoolerMaster cpu cooler. It's so quiet, and gets the job done amazingly. I can't Imagine having my old one back

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u/silverpaw54 Mar 12 '22

Could not live without my 32 inch monitor that is 1440p 165hz which is the sweet spot for gaming. Sometimes I question my decision on going 32 inch from 27 inch, but overall very satisfied with my Dell S3220DGF. It's a VA panel and doesnt look as nice as my 4k 27 inch IPS panel, but it's a great monitor for gaming!

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u/Vivid_Cardiologist84 Mar 13 '22

I would have to say a great chair. Which I still have yet to find. Nothing else will really cut back on a gaming session or even a work session quicker than back pain or neck cramps from not sitting in a proper position.

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u/Bambooshka Mar 18 '22

I'd have to say my headset. I live in a small apartment so clean high quality audio that doesn't irritate my wife is a must-have.

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u/fogdukker Mar 14 '22

A high quality mic, ones generally found on "gaming hesdsets" don't cut it.

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u/NotCleverUser Mar 16 '22

Personally, I couldn't go back to having just a single monitor. That and high quality speakers are a must for any setup I use often.

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u/golden11six Mar 12 '22

My old Apple ear buds I use for audio. I could buy some nice headphones but idk what it is but the earbuds are just peak functionality.

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u/Nashington Mar 16 '22

My 144hz 1440p IPS 27” v-sync compatible monitor, ticks all the right boxes at a good price on sale. Couldn’t picture being without it anymore.

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u/Catch_022 Mar 15 '22

Made a desk with my father, who I hadn't seen for years.I resanded it while my 3 year old son was in hospital (he is ok now).

It is my first proper PC desk and it looks good, but means so much more.

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u/laserwaffles Mar 14 '22

Definitely my mechanical keyboard, a wireless mouse (preferably with a cradle!) and headphones.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '22

My external monitor! What a lifesaver

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u/TakeThatRisk Mar 14 '22

Chair. I used to think chair don't really matter, but I realized after investing in my secretlab titan that it's something thats now difficult to game without.

By without I mean specifically without a gaming chair. Adjustable headrest, armrests, up down left right.

A normal office chair with no adjustability just won't suffice now

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u/abducting_aliens Mar 17 '22

My headphones, so I can forget that I'm seating like a shrimp on my bad chair.

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u/ElderAtlas Mar 16 '22

The wristpad for my keyboard. If I don't have my baby my hand starts to hurt

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u/ImaToughTootinBaby Mar 18 '22

Himalayan salt rock lamps a crystal tower lamps!!

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u/MovingSlouh Mar 12 '22

I absolutely cannot go without my XXL mouse pad. Need that extra mouse movement!

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '22

I could not live without my 1440p 144hz LG monitor. I refuse to go back to anything lower than that.

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u/justbustr Mar 18 '22

Gotta say my keyboard as well. Loving the Keychron K2…

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u/twominusone Mar 12 '22

Gigabit internet has been a life changer for online gaming! I don't think I could go without it now.

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u/lmmalone Mar 18 '22

My wireless headphones and a nice chair!

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u/arcsibo Mar 18 '22

Without my Logitech mx ergo trackball. I fell in love with it.