What I Use
Hardware
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Main Workstation: Custom Build
- Motherboard: Gigabyte X870 EAGLE WIFI7
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- RAM: 32GB DDR5
- Home Server: Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB) running Raspberry Pi OS & Docker
- Network: 4G data connection with Cloudflare tunnelling
- Monitor: MSI Pro series low-power portable monitor
- Input: Custom Glorious Keyboard with Panda MX dampened switches and Logitech LIFT ergonomic mouse
A Note on the Build:
I chose these components with a focus on energy efficiency and quiet operation, ensuring the system is powerful enough for local AI workloads while remaining unobtrusive in a home environment.
Software & OS
- **Operating System:** Bazzite (Linux)
- **Desktop Environment:** KDE Plasma 6
- **Code Editor:** KDE Kate
- **Containerization:** Docker, Docker Compose
- **Version Control:** Git, GitHub
- **Terminal:** Ptyxis
- **Photography:** Darktable, GIMP
- **Design:** Krita, Inkscape
Services & Profiles
- **Home Automation:** Home Assistant (on Raspberry Pi)
- **AI:** Ollama (for local LLMs), ComfyUI (for local image generation)
- **Community:** GamingOnLinux Profile