ideas on making a good computer room

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September 28th, 2002, 09:25 PM
Miq

ideas on making a good computer room

I am going to be moving into a new house. I an leasing it so I will not be able to make many large changes like rerouting A/C ducts and the like. So I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on making a good computer room. I am planning on having an air purifier in the roo to help control dust.

Mainly what will be in the room will be my 2 or 3 computer (depending on how much stuff I am tinkering with), the 2 monitors I use with my main computer, and an APC Smart-UPS 1000 battery backup. Right now the temp in my bedroom is about 10 degrees higher than the rest of the house :)

Any ideas are always welcome.

Danny
September 28th, 2002, 10:17 PM
crazyman

well,I would pick a room that is the coolest and has the best ventilation,and has room for a tv and a small fridge for beer and make sure it's close to a bathroom or the backyard so you can go potty and not have to walk far.

lol,,sorry dude,,just having fun,I have a home network and pcs in two of our bedrooms and two in my office.pick a room also that you can stay up late surfing if you want and won't bother others in the house.

here is my main area/office.

http://users.adelphia.net/~onegighz/dads%20office.JPG

http://users.adelphia.net/~onegighz/dads%20office1.JPG
September 28th, 2002, 10:24 PM
tha 4NiK8R

I would throw down the cash for a window AC unit. :D
September 29th, 2002, 06:53 AM
NooNoo

OK Crazy, what did you do with the junk? That's waaayyyy too tidy!
September 29th, 2002, 10:55 AM
crazyman

Quote:

Originally posted by NooNoo
OK Crazy, what did you do with the junk? That's waaayyyy too tidy!

http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies...s/walksmil.gif EEEEK!
in boxes in the garage? :D
September 29th, 2002, 11:17 AM
geoscomp

Well, you probably won't need a humidifier considering where you live..and ac should handle dehumidification..i would consider outlets and what else they share circuits with..and a nice window with a good view..I always like that when I am sitting here scratching my head about something..(which happens more and more as I get older)..other than that..enough space to organize away from the main traffic of the house..
September 29th, 2002, 12:17 PM
silencio

I love that Antec Case. I've got two identical to that, one of the blue ones, one I bought my Dad, and a pair of server cases too. :)

As far as setting up a computer room, get a good set of headphones for gaming, a couple bookshelves, a wide table, and a big box for recycling paper. I like sitting in front of a window too but you need blinds.
September 29th, 2002, 01:10 PM
crazyman

hey Noo! is this better? LOL

http://users.adelphia.net/~onegighz/messydesk.JPG
September 29th, 2002, 01:12 PM
NooNoo

It looks staged... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D
September 29th, 2002, 01:14 PM
crazyman

Quote:

Originally posted by NooNoo
It looks staged... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D

no actually it's not,thats was after a saturday of messing around and I thought of you just now.

i picked up some hdd's and partition magic and worked with ghost all day,and you KNOW i love beer. LOL
September 29th, 2002, 01:15 PM
geoscomp

That could be interesting NooNoo..how about a contest for the best staged computer room? Possibioities are endless:D :D :D ;)
September 29th, 2002, 01:19 PM
crazyman

now that would be cool, because you guys don't know which way I REALLY keep my office! HA!
September 29th, 2002, 01:19 PM
NooNoo

/me looks at her office - no competition, I would win hands down, in crazy's desking area you can see desk. :D :D
September 29th, 2002, 01:56 PM
geoscomp

I can see it all now.."Indiana Jones and the Search for NooNoo's Desk"
October 1st, 2002, 11:59 AM
Outcoded

I've abandoned my desk to the junk, now I got a laptop, so I don't have to get out of bed :D
October 1st, 2002, 07:32 PM
Stalemate

You have a lot of good suggestions here already, but if I was to set up an IT room/complex, I'd probably get a KVM switch to save on desk "real estate". My work area is rather small, so that would be a welcome addition for anyone in this situation too.
October 2nd, 2002, 06:53 PM
Novakain

I'd choose a room that has the most amount of power outlets, is closest to a phone line connector, and is the furtherest away from your flat mates' bedrooms (if you have any). I like a room that is furtherest away from houshold traffic too. My comp. room is my sanctum. I'd like to add a good desklamp and some sort of CD player/radio to the list of things for the computer room.
October 2nd, 2002, 07:22 PM
+Daemon+

Quote:

Originally posted by NooNoo
/me looks at her office - no competition, I would win hands down, in crazy's desking area you can see desk. :D :D

humm my computer room is my bed room, I have computer hardware and things on the bed, on the couch...I have 4 systems in there, router, hubs, big comp chair, and my 27 inch sony trinatron....all I need now is a cooler
October 2nd, 2002, 08:06 PM
addict

my computer room

Here is my computer room the only thing I'm missing is a keg meister :).. Well here is the url to my picture enjoy.

http://home.cfl.rr.com/chrisanddianne/myroom.jpg
October 2nd, 2002, 09:03 PM
Trout

Re: my computer room

Quote:

Originally posted by addict
This is my second post sorry about my last I was expecting the page to ask for my picture's url. Anyways here is my computer room the only thing I'm missing is a keg meister :).. Well here is the url to my picture enjoy.

http://home.cfl.rr.com/chrisanddianne/myroom.jpg

WAY KEWL PIC LOL
I Just Showed It To My Lady,, Her Only Comment Was Mines Got More Full Ashtrays ( I Should Quit I Guess)
Mines Also Got Studio Recording Equipment,Guitars,Amps,Speakers And More Floor Cords..
I'll Try To Get A Pic Uploaded Later.
Now My attached garage,, Hmm That A WHOLE Other World,, I Remember,Bout 3 years ago,I DID actually Find A Small Spot For A Car,, HONEST~!!!
Either Way,, Now I Feel better bout the mess in my computer room :)
October 4th, 2002, 09:54 PM
jslade

Cooling?

Well, this is my comp room/bedroom, not to bad for a 17yr old. It all runs through my suround system that you see Surround Sound System and here is my comp setup and whatnot, all has been bought by myself. Room Setup The only cooling in my P3 1.2 is a rear fan, my front fane sounds liek a jet when I turn it on. I am working on putting my arctic silver on, just got to get un-lazy and do it :)

Any replys are thanked.
October 5th, 2002, 08:09 AM
deseqer

Re: Cooling?

Quote:

Originally posted by jslade
Well, this is my comp room/bedroom, not to bad for a 17yr old. It all runs through my suround system that you see Surround Sound System and here is my comp setup and whatnot, all has been bought by myself. Room Setup The only cooling in my P3 1.2 is a rear fan, my front fane sounds liek a jet when I turn it on. I am working on putting my arctic silver on, just got to get un-lazy and do it :)

Any replys are thanked.

How do you like those jblNd3101111? I heave the JBL N38 II for my front speakers, N26 II for my Rears, and the NCenter for my Center Speaker. The only Speaker I dislike is the Center speaker. (its small compared to the rest of my speakers.) :(

Also Wecome to the Windrivers Forum. :D
October 5th, 2002, 08:14 AM
deseqer

Oh... If your thinking about building a desk don't get the great Idea to build a 40" desk and get a drafting Chair for the desk because after a while it get very unconfirmable. :(