(Part 2) Top products from r/macsetups

tldr: 4k at 31.5 (i.e. 32") is useable, which I wouldn't necessarily say for smaller sizes, like 27".

I've actually bounced around many monitors, none of which are even close to perfect imo. I'm always looking for a glossy, high-resolution, gigantic display at a low price. This seiki hits 3/4 but has an matte finish I don't love. Also, the design is average (very limited adjustability and thicker bezel by today's standard). I've owned the dell p2715q previously which also had a matte finish AND was too small to use @ 4k easily. It had a better design, though. Previous to that, I had 2x Dell s2415H which had a beautiful design and glossy finish but were low resolution and fairly expensive for what they were. I've owned other similar monitor setups, but this is my favorite so far. I vastly prefer 1 high resolution monitor rather than multiple lower-resolution monitors. I have also exchanged my (excellent) rain Design mStand for a Twelve South BookArc since I prefer using just 1 monitor.

The short version is I'd like a 5k 32+ inch monitor which is glossy and does not cost all of the money. I figured Apple would make something like that soon and instead they're making a 27" version through LG which costs $999. While priced right for the market, it's just too small to use at higher resolutions and I don't have enough money, nor would I prefer, having multiple monitors at that price.

This Seiki 32" is simply the best compromise for me, at the moment.

Super clean man! But you gotta ditch that mouse and keyboard duo. FWIW, I use a pok3r and a MX Master for my work and home set ups (both are Macs). /r/mechanicalkeyboards is your new best friend =].

I have the bose companion 2 speakers They look great and give pretty good sound. Not too small but pretty good. They recently came out with a series 3 but I haven't tried them yet.

Stand for the iPad is the Anker Stand

Stand for the iPhone is the Twelve South HiRise

I would highly recommend the HiRise, just a tad confusing to setup. Also, you'll need a cable that is NOT thicker than the original apple charging cable, both my amazon basics and anker cables dont fit into it. So take that into mind. And the Anker one doesn't have anywhere for you to charge but it's foldable and nice if you need to just setup your phone to watch something or whatnot.

Hope that helps!

I know it’s nothing special, but this is my macsetup! I work primarily on video editing projects, some Photoshopping, with some Wordpress website building sprinkled in there. But this setup is used mostly for generic browsing, YouTube/Netflix, and Plex server hosting.


So this is my setup that I’ve built over the course of 4 years.

• Monitor - ASUS Designo MX279H 27”
  
• Wallpapers - Reddit user u/aenami
  
• Computer - Apple 13” Retina MacBook Pro (Late 2013), 4GB RAM, 128 GB SSD
  
• Computer Stand - twelvesouth HiRise for MacBook
  
• Desk mat - PRÖJS from IKEA
  
• Keyboard - Apple Magic Keyboard (AA battery version)
  
• Mouse - Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse
  
• Tablet - Apple iPad Air 2, 64 GB, Gold
  
• Tablet Stand - Griffin A-Frame
  
• Phone - Apple iPhone 6, 64 GB, Space Grey
  
• Phone Stand - Twelve South HiRise for iPhone/iPad
  
• Speakers - M-Audio AV32
  
• Headphones - Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
  
• USB Power Hub - Not sure exactly what brand it is, but it’s similar to this one.
  
• USB Data Hub - Anker USB 3.0 7-Port Hub
  
• WD easystore 8TB (Not pictured)
  
• 2x - Western Digital 4TB My Book
  
• 2x - Western Digital 2TB My Passport
  Hard Drive Toaster - StarTech.com HDD Docking Station
  
• UPS - APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA UPS (Not pictured)
  
  
  Little sumo man was a gift from a friend. Custom R2-series astromech droid was purchased a trip to Disney Paris. And I name my external hard drives after characters in movies and TV shows that I enjoy.
  
  
  Let me know if you have any questions!

Honestly love the monitor, i have it connected to this Pluggable USB C hub from amazon so i can single wire it to my macbook and charge as well; [Here]

Thank you!

If you're set on Bluetooth and want a simple all-in-one setup get these.

However, I have to recommend the Chromecast Audio - so much more reliable than Bluetooth, better sound quality, and easier to connect to. I'd pair it with this amp and these speakers. If you're feeling adventurous go this route but you'll be happy with either coming from Bose.

You can sell the unused monitor on /r/hardwareswap to recuperate some cash. Even if you don't want to get rid of it, I'd still move it so there's space for the speakers and they aren't being blocked.

I use the Apple Magic Mouse 2, it’s good but it takes so getting used to as well. It’s very sensitive.

For the keyboard I use the Logitech Solar Wireless Keyboard for Mac. It’s great! Never having to charge it and it can use artificial light to charge also.

I have the Benq BL2710pt and couldn't be happier. Looks great, bezel is a nice matte black. All i needed was a Mini Displayport to Displayport cable and it works perfectly.

Ultimately, use the space you have; mitigate the clutter that exist on the real estate you have at your disposal. Made a small list of affordable items you can buy (one at a time, if need be):

small shelving unit

extended mouse pad

LED strips (best behind the desk)

velcro cable ties

Recommend a monitor and laptop stand to keep your eye level in-line with your displays.

Good luck!

EDIT: Formatting is hard

Thanks! Here is, well all of it!:

desk top

Desk top was sanded and stained to get this color.

desk legs

27in 4K monitor

monitor arm

speakers

mouse

keyboard

laptop stand

my bank account

http://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2

they are simply awesome :)

The mouse mat is from Perixx (size 900x440x3mm). This is a German link you might be able to find in your place as well: http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00EG7WB8C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

I don't use the Magic Mouse at all so I don't know if it works well with it. The material works beautifully with my MX Master though.

It could be. Do you have the same 2017 MBP as I do? If so, I wouldn't be surprised if using an HDMi adapter requires some CPU activity. I try to avoid adapters as much as possible so I'd recommend using something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Thunderbolt/dp/B01J6DT070/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1522193139&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+c+to+displayport+cable

USB-c has native support for display port, so it seemed that this was the best way to go. I could be totally wrong though so feel free to do some research lol

Try more specifically looking for a KVM, which should be able to switch HDMI, and a few USB's, I'll look for a link to one, but that should help tremendously. Plug your mouse, keyboard, monitor, and maybe even an external drive into the KVM, and with the press of a button go from controlling your PC to your MacBook.

Edit: Here's a link to a fairly basic one, Audio input and output, one HDMI out, two USB ports for one mouse and one keyboard, for what I'd call a fair price

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FSARCX0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_4F2GwbDGXG77N

It's a Perixx DX-1000XXL (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EG7WB8C/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_a5EPwb19YSSA5). Not sure how it stacks up against more expensive offerings, but for cushioning the keyboard (I have a habit of punching keys when I code) and making the mouse movement smooth it's perfect!

Monitor: Asus 29'' Ultrawide Monitor - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENCTVDS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lights: Daffodil Touch Lights - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5DZJJU/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mice: Razer Mabma (I think need to double check) and Apple Magic Mouse

External Hard Drive - Seagate Backup Plus 3TB (Totally worth it!)

Keyboard: something dell?

Computer(s): Running on screen-MacBook Pro Retina Mid 2012. 4GB Ram, 2.3ghz processor.

Custom build - Will post details when I'm home!!

I will take a better picture when I am home too!

VIVO Black Fully Adjustable Single Computer Monitor and Laptop Desk Mount Combo, Stand with Grommet Option | Fits up to 24 inch Screens and up to 17 inch Laptops (STAND-V002C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FOTABWY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EX2ODbGME5851

Pretty good quality, bought it two years ago

Heres my full setup:

• MBPr 15" (Early 2013) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 - 8 GB
  
  
• iPhone 6 16gb
  
  
• iPad Air 16gb
  
  
• 29" Ultrawide IPS LED Monitor with this mount from Monoprice
  
  
• Bose Companion 2 Series II
  
  
• mStand
  
  
• Wii U
  
  
• Canon 6d w/EF 24-105mm f/4 L lens
  
  
• USB 3.0 hub from Monoprice. Cord is super short so also grabbed this
  
  
• Coffe Lens Mug
  
  
• My Passport 1 TB External Drive
  
  
• Shitty Dynex TV on the wall just out of frame with this mount from Monoprice.
  
  
• Shitty Sony Sound Bar
  
  I think that's it.

Shark Keyboard Cover

Nekmit Leather Desk Blotter

IKEA desk lamp

AIMEZO Electric Stand Up Desk Legs (top from IKEA)

VIVO Monitor & Laptop Mount

BenQ PD2700U 27" 4K UHD IPS Monitor

Lenovo USB-C Thunderbolt 3 Dock (doesn't support 2 external monitors well) Great I/O and supplies power to computer

I have had this keyboard on my wish list for a while. Looks nice.

why does it have to be mini displayport? they have great cheap mini displayport to displayport cables...

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B00C7RJQPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404631404&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+display+port+to+displayport+cable

Thanks! I got them from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5DZJJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They seem to be out of black though

Thanks! It's the BookArc by Twelve South https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twelve-South-Space-saving-vertical-notebooks/dp/B016EWLDTE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541187895&sr=8-2&keywords=Twelve+South+BookArc

Nice! Is your Macbook on a cooling stand or a regular stand?

Awesome LED lamp with a USB outlet and a bunch of light temperature/intensity adjustments :3

http://www.amazon.com/Twelve-South-MacBooks-Space-saving-Notebooks/dp/B016EWLDTE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

 

seriously overpriced, but it is nice.

Thanks /u/Heaven_Sent for telling me about this sub!

I am using the cable matters USB-C to DP cable. It is working at 3440*1440 @ 60Hz.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J6DT070/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For those considering getting the LG 34UC98, I would reconsider if you don't really need to connect via thunderbolt and don't care about the white color.

My setup:

MacBook Pro 2016 with AMD 460 GPU

LG 34UC88-B

Two LG 5K Ultrafine displays

46" 1080P Samsung TV

https://www.amazon.ca/Flexible-Non-waterproof-Christmas-Decoration-Daylight/dp/B00HSF65MC/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1C5X40CVTC40A&keywords=white+led+light+strip&qid=1565378457&s=gateway&sprefix=white+led+li%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-10

its basically this but there are a lot of options on Amazon. just look up white led strip

There is plenty of smaller cheaper docks than this one but what I liked about this one is 1. it requires no drivers, 2. does everything you need it to, 3. comes with a detachable (and relatively long) cable, and 4. comes with a mount so you can put it on the back of your monitor/ under your desk.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078J7FSWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7QiWBbMTF1F1K

I'm looking to hang on to it for now. Also, you might want something newer. It's a Dell U2913WM, which came out in 2012.

You're looking for what's called a KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) switch. They can get rather pricey depending on how many and what kind of ports you want.

Here's one from StarTech on Amazon that does HDMI.

Cable Matters Thunderbolt to DisplayPort

Any suggestions on how to mount a 2012 Mac Mini to the underside of an Ikea desk? The best option I can find is this thing on Amazon, but the included screws are far too long for a ¾'' thick Galant.

https://www.amazon.com/HIDEit-MiniU-Patented-Component-Solutions/dp/B018CHZR14/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482866951&sr=8-1&keywords=mac+mini+mount

MacBook Pro 2016 w/Touch Bar
Dell S2718
Vivo combo laptop+monitor vesa mount https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Adjustable-Computer-Monitor-STAND-V002C/dp/B00FOTABWY
Pok3r RGB keyboard
Logitech MX Master mouse
Etsy wooden wrist rest

Desk: https://www.fully.com/jarvis-standing-desk.html

Computer: 2017 15" Macbook Pro

Mouse-pad: https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-MM300-Anti-Fray-High-Performance-CH-9000108-WW/dp/B01798VS4C

Tabletop: The tabletop was homemade

Monitors: https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-34-Inch-Widescreen-Monitor-C34F791/dp/B01M1D7JVO/ref=sr_1_8?crid=3EUPKUQRFRUZJ&keywords=samsung+34+inch+curved+monitor&qid=1563121258&s=electronics&sprefix=samsung+34%2Celectronics%2C170&sr=1-8

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-G276HL-Kbix-Frame-Monitor/dp/B0742D9CDX/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=acer+27+inch+monitor&qid=1563121292&s=electronics&sr=1-3

Chair: https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/office-chairs/embody-chairs/

Accessories: https://www.amazon.com/Inland-Port-Powered-USB-Hub/dp/B0781ZRGFR/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=inlands+7+usb+hub&qid=1563121329&s=electronics&sr=1-3

https://www.amazon.com/Inland-Port-Powered-USB-Hub/dp/B0781ZRGFR/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=inlands+7+usb+hub&qid=1563121329&s=electronics&sr=1-3

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Certified-Charge-Wireless-Charger/dp/B012AWBN9C/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2B6KVPUGU2QJW&keywords=samsung+wireless+charger&qid=1563121371&s=electronics&sprefix=samsung+wireless%2Celectronics%2C176&sr=1-4

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80395291/

Stuff:

• Computer - Mac Pro 2009 @ 2010 firmware upgrade. Hex Core 3.46 W3690 Westmere upgrade | 24gb Ram, Total 1TB SSD via PCIe Velocity xSolo2 cards. Total 4TB HDD storage | Windows 8 Bootcamp drive via 120gb SSD (For gaming, remoting into work). | GTX680 Mac Edition GPU. | GeekBench 3.0 Score of 17000
  
  
• Keyboard - Korg M3 Workstation
  
  
• Sound Interface (Not visible) - Roland FA-66
  
  
• Speakers - Yamaha Hs80m Speaker Monitors | Yamaha HS10W Subwoofer | Creative Gigaworks T40 Series II
  
  
• Monitor - Dell Ultrawide 29" Monitor
  
  
• Power Supply - Tripp Lite 900W
  
  
• Keyboard and Mouse Logitech Solar powered wireless Mac Keyboard | Logitech Anywhere Mouse
  
  
• Tablet - iPad 4 w/ Retina via Joyfactory iPad Mount Arm
  
  
• Headphones - Sennheiser Hd650 | Beats Pro
  
  
• Tables - Ikea
  
  
• Acoustic Treatment Made them myself w/ OC703 Fiberglass Boards

A USB C dock.

Counter-top:
https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/barkaboda-countertop-walnut-90331473/

Frame: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KGDGNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5h4tDbT8JSJC6

I was thinking about picking this AOC Display up to replace my old Apple Cinema display from 2006 that has been ghosting a lot recently.

https://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Lighting-5-Level-Touch-Sensitive-Charging/dp/B00KSQ8ZNA?ref_=Oct_CABSellerC_1063292_1&pf_rd_p=30654b1b-9c25-53fc-bbf3-6018d3bf228e&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-5&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_i=1063292&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=FQAGSAC1CW6P8R9Z3HP9&pf_rd_r=FQAGSAC1CW6P8R9Z3HP9&pf_rd_p=30654b1b-9c25-53fc-bbf3-6018d3bf228e

It's not cheap but I purchased this and I love it - http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-MM300-Anti-Fray-Cloth-Gaming/dp/B01798VS4C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458059589&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+mouse+pad

5 star reviews

• Mac: Mac Pro 4,1
  
• Video Card: Nvidia 750 Ti
  
• RAM: 16 GB
  
• Monitor: AOC G2770PQU
  
• Keyboard: Matias Wireless Aluminum Keyboard
  
• Headphones:JBL Everest 700 Elite
  
• Mouse:Logitech MX Master

Probably this one. I used it to mount mine on the back of a monitor.

• 13" 2015 Macbook Pro 128 GB/8 GB RAM/ i5
  
• Surface Pro 4 Core M3
  
• Logitech Solar Keyboard
  
• Logitech M705 Mouse
  
• Samsung UN40KU6300 4K TV
  
• AmazonBasics Laptop Stand
  
• 2016 1.0 Setup
  
• 2015 Setup

That would be the corsair mm300 https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-MM300-Anti-Fray-Extended/dp/B01798VS4C

2018 MacBook Pro 15"

Display: LG 5k2k (34WK95U-W) + VIVO Gas Arm
Wallpaper: @blkmarket
Speakers: Presonus Eris E5
Keyboard/Mouse: Magic Keyboard + Surface Mouse
Desk: IKEA Karlby + VIVO Standing Desk Legs
Chair: Massdrop Flex Task Chair
Art: http://hybrid-design.com/
Pen holder: Arad Hand Cup

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One cord as in one cord connecting to the MBP. The monitor charges the Macbook and acts as the hub for the speakers and usb devices. The desk has a powerstrip on the underside where the monitor, speakers and desk plug in, the power strip is plugged into the wall (you can't see it in the photo, but there's a weird shadow that gives it away).

They're kind of a pain in the ass to mount, too. I think Amazon Prime drops the price 20%, could be worth a trial.

Just in case anybody's interested here's what you'd need:
Monitor

Mount Adapter

Aaand just in case you're as salty about a $35 adapter as I was, heres a cheap 'n' sturdy mount arm

Amazon has a few cheap mice that work really well and have more features than a lot of really expensive mice.

I bought this mouse for about 10 bucks after my expensive Bluetooth mouse broke. Over a year and a half later, it is still kicking ass. It's ugly as hell, but the only thing I would trade it for is a Logitech MX Master