--- title: "Our Play & Work From Home Setup" date: 2020-04-06 09:00:28 permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2020/04/06/our-play-work-from-home-setup/ author: Lester Chan categories: - Blog tags: - home - play from home - setup - work from home - zeng hu chu --- With the COVID-19 pandemic going on, on 3rd April 2020, the Singapore government [has announced a Circuit Breaker (CB) to minimize further spread of COVID-19](https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/circuit-breaker-to-minimise-further-spread-of-covid-19). This will take effect from 7th April 2020 till 4th May 2020 (inclusive). There will be a closure of workplace premises and only [essential services](https://covid.gobusiness.gov.sg/essentialservices/) are allowed to be open. I have been working from home since 18th March 2020 and have been tidying up our work and play setup. I am happy to share some pictures of our work and play from home setup. ## Computer Room My desktop gaming setup, work setup, and Li Xiang’s work setup are in the computer room. [![Computer Room](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735190608_d8bbb071bc_c.jpg "Computer Room")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735190608_1019900706_o.jpg "Computer Room") [![Computer Room](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736062122_50a3ebf207_c.jpg "Computer Room")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736062122_11034cbffb_o.jpg "Computer Room") **My Desktop Gaming Setup** [![My Desktop Gaming Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734501_18f1e2cb0d_c.jpg "My Desktop Gaming Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734501_8ab1445645_o.jpg "My Desktop Gaming Setup") [![My Desktop Gaming Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734486_dff9a57cda_c.jpg "My Desktop Gaming Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734486_5f8f57c9a8_o.jpg "My Desktop Gaming Setup") - [Gaming Desktop](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2020/03/06/my-new-computer-amd-ryzen-7-3700x/) - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X - Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Impact - Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2080 Super Twin Fan - G.Skill Trident Z Neo Series 32GB - addlink S70 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD - SanDisk Ultra 3D 2TB SSD - Lian-Li TU150 ITX Black - Seasonic Focus SGX 650W SFX Gold Modular - Arctic P12 PWM PST (Black/Black) Value Pack - DEMCiflex Dust Filter for Alphacool Radiator ST30 240mm - [BenQ EW3270U 32″ 4K HDR Monitor](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/07/25/benq-ew3270u-32-4k-hdr-monitor-review/) - [Razer BlackWidow Stealth 2013](https://www2.razer.com/eu-en/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-blackwidow-stealth-2013) - [Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2020/01/23/logitech-g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouse/) - [Razer Goliathus Control Fissure (Extended)](https://www.razer.com/sg-en/gaming-mouse-mats/razer-goliathus-control) - [Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2020/03/27/bose-companion-20-multimedia-speaker-system/) - [Comfort Design Column Dining Table with Butcher Top](https://www.comfortfurniture.com.sg/products/column-dining-table-w-butcher-top) - [Herman Miller Aeron Chair](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2015/08/19/herman-miller-aeron-chair/) - [Momax Q.Power UV-Box With Wireless Charging](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2020/04/03/momax-q-power-uv-box/) **My Work Setup** [![My Work Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736062427_74cdce4089_c.jpg "My Work Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736062427_b6f5a9651a_o.jpg "My Work Setup") [![My Work Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735190628_611135c5a6_c.jpg "My Work Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735190628_7a38e41608_o.jpg "My Work Setup") - Apple MacBook Pro 15″ (Mid 2019) - 2.6GHz 6-core 9th-generation Intel Core i7 Processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz - Radeon Pro 560X With 4GB Of GDDR5 Memory - 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 Memory - 512GB SSD Storage - Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports - [Just Mobile Mtable Laptop Stand](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2017/08/16/just-mobile-mtable/) - 3x [Dell UltraSharp 27 InfinityEdge Monitor (U2717D)](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2016/02/22/dell-ultrasharp-infinityedge-monitors/) - [PRISM+ Vantage Triple Monitor VESA Monitor Arm](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/04/03/prism-vantage-triple-monitor-vesa-monitor-arm/) - [Razer Core X Chroma eGPU](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/04/26/razer-core-x-chroma/) with [Asus ROG Strix RX VEGA56 OC Edition 8GB Graphics Card](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/04/10/asus-rog-strix-rx-vega56-oc-edition-8gb-ddr5/) - [Apple Magic Keyboard With Numeric Keypad](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2017/08/08/apple-magic-keyboard-with-numeric-keypad/) - [Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2020/03/23/logitech-mx-master-3-wireless-mouse/) - [Dragon Ball (Goku Ultra Instinct) Mouse Pad (90 x 30 cm)](https://m.tb.cn/h.VTRk1Lz?sm=741c70) from Taobao - [Bose Companion 2 Series II Speakers](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2008/04/22/bose-companion-2-series-ii-speakers/) - [KEF & Porsche Design Space One Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/01/29/kef-porsche-design-space-one-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-headphones/) - [CraftoCatto Handmade Headphone Stand](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/12/23/craftocatto-handmade-headphone-stand/) - [ErgoEdge AmpDesk Standing Desk](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/06/07/ergoedge-ampdesk-standing-desk/) - [ErgoTune Ergonomic Chair](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/04/22/ergotune-ergonomic-chair-with-lumbar-support/) - [Choetech 5 Coils Dual Fast Wireless Charging Pad](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/06/13/choetech-5-coils-dual-fast-wireless-charging-pad/) If you have noticed, I have an iMac 27″ below the table. That is because the display has spoiled (the iMac still works fine). I don’t think it is worth the S$700 in repair fees, so I am using one of the monitors as an external monitor instead. - [Apple iMac 17″ (Late 2012)](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2012/12/28/apple-imac-27-late-2012/) - 3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5 - 32GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 Memory - 3TB Fusion Drive (128GB SSD + 3TB HDD) - Sharing 1x [Dell UltraSharp 27 InfinityEdge Monitor (U2717D)](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2016/02/22/dell-ultrasharp-infinityedge-monitors/) - [Apple Keyboard With Numeric Keypad](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2010/02/03/apple-keyboard-with-numeric-keypad/) - Sharing [Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2020/03/23/logitech-mx-master-3-wireless-mouse/) **Li Xiang’s Work Setup** [![Li Xiang's Work Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735191068_072c168774_c.jpg "Li Xiang's Work Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735191068_fd737f1318_o.jpg "Li Xiang's Work Setup") [![Li Xiang's Work Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736061992_f40c40a16f_c.jpg "Li Xiang's Work Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736061992_34bb50c7b3_o.jpg "Li Xiang's Work Setup") - Apple MacBook Pro 13″ (Mid 2018) - 2.7GHz Quad-core 8th‑generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz - Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 - 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 Memory - 512GB SSD Storage - Four Thunderbolt 3 ports - [ErgoSilver Laptop Stand](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2016/09/22/ergosilver-laptop-stand/) - 2x [Dell UltraSharp 27 InfinityEdge Monitor (U2717D)](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2016/02/22/dell-ultrasharp-infinityedge-monitors/) - [CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock (DisplayPort)](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/09/19/caldigit-thunderbolt-3-mini-dock-displayport/) - [Apple Keyboard With Numeric Keypad](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2010/02/03/apple-keyboard-with-numeric-keypad/) - [Apple Magic Mouse 2](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2016/04/21/apple-magic-mouse-2/) - Random Mousepad Bought In Japan - [Comfort Design Column Dining Table with Butcher Top](https://www.comfortfurniture.com.sg/products/column-dining-table-w-butcher-top) - [Herman Miller Aeron Chair](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2015/08/19/herman-miller-aeron-chair/) ## Game Room My console gaming setup is in the Game Room. There is nothing much in the room. Sometimes, Li Xiang will use the room as her exercise room. [![Game Room](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734221_6cea630460_c.jpg "Game Room")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734221_d910ae91e5_o.jpg "Game Room") **My Console Gaming Setup** [![My Console Gaming Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734261_b9d0d68564_c.jpg "My Console Gaming Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734261_c99f64b209_o.jpg "My Console Gaming Setup") [![My Console Gaming Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736062232_a4e07b3183_c.jpg "My Console Gaming Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736062232_02ef0acc0a_o.jpg "My Console Gaming Setup") - [Sony PS4 Pro God of War / The Last of Us Remastered Bundle](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/11/15/sony-ps4-pro-god-of-war-the-last-of-us-remastered-bundle/) - [Sony PS4 Vertical Stand](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/11/29/sony-ps4-vertical-stand/) - [Sony DualShock 4 Charging Station](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/11/27/sony-dualshock-4-charging-station/) - [Samsung Series 5 32″ Slim LED Smart TV (UA32ES5500M)](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2012/06/19/samsung-series-5-32-slim-led-smart-tv-ua32es5500m/) - [Universal TV Tabletop Stand](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/04/29/universal-tv-tabletop-stand/) (Because I lost the original stand) - [Nexus Player](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2015/07/22/nexus-player/) - [Ikea LYCKSELE LÖVÅS Chair-bed](https://www.ikea.com/sg/en/p/lycksele-loevas-chair-bed-ebbarp-black-white-s29134136/) - [Shoe Bench](https://m.tb.cn/h.V68IOTH?sm=59a960) from Taobao - [Comfort Design Panel Bench with Butcher Top](https://www.comfortfurniture.com.sg/products/panel-bench-w-butcher-top) ## Living Room I have a small setup in the living room to do my personal coding projects so that Li Xiang can feel my presence. Also, I can code and eat at the same time as my personal work setup is on the dining table. [![Living Room](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737404541_b09d65c3d0_c.jpg "Living Room")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737404541_ac1575e1be_o.jpg "Living Room") [![Living Room](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737736632_940ba1caf9_c.jpg "Living Room")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737736632_7f4046c22a_o.jpg "Living Room") **My Personal Work Setup** [![My Personal Work Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737736647_66888411c5_c.jpg "My Personal Work Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737736647_cc322e54c0_o.jpg "My Personal Work Setup") [![My Personal Work Setup](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737736662_26524b9b97_c.jpg "My Personal Work Setup")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737736662_2738f68d1c_o.jpg "My Personal Work Setup") - Apple MacBook Pro 13″ (Early 2015) - 3.1GHz Dual-core Intel Core i7 processor - Intel Iris Graphics 6100 - 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 Memory - 512GB SSD Storage - [Dell UltraSharp 24″ Monitor (U2414H)](http://www1.la.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/snp/topics/dell-u2414h) - Random Laptop Stand (Gift From Li Xiang’s ex-colleague) - [Apple Magic Keyboard](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2016/05/11/apple-magic-keyboard/) - [Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/03/16/logitech-mx-master-2s-wireless-mouse/) - [Razer Goliathus Control (Small)](https://www.razer.com/sg-en/gaming-mouse-mats/razer-goliathus-control) - [Sony WF-1000XM3 Earbuds](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/12/13/sony-wf-1000xm3-earbuds/) - [Comfort Design Column Dining Table with Butcher Top](https://www.comfortfurniture.com.sg/products/column-dining-table-w-butcher-top) - Shared [Herman Miller Aeron Chair](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2015/08/19/herman-miller-aeron-chair/) - [Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/04/24/nomad-base-station-apple-watch-edition/) I also have a small iPad Pro setup besides my personal work setup. Sometimes I just don’t feel like turning on my MacBook Pro to read the news and surf the Internet. Instead, I will use my iPad Pro. - [Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ (3rd Generation)](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/11/21/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-3rd-generation-space-grey-256gb-wi-fi-cellular/) - Space Grey 256GB - Wi-Fi + Cellular - [Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ (3rd Generation) Smart Folio (Charcoal Grey)](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/11/23/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-3rd-generation-smart-folio-charcoal-grey/) - [Bluelounge Mika](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2013/07/03/bluelounge-mika/) - [Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/11/16/apple-pencil-2nd-generation/) - [Flosku Aluminium Desktop Stand For Apple Pencil](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/04/01/flosku-aluminium-desktop-stand-for-apple-pencil/) - [Apple Magic Mouse 2](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2016/04/21/apple-magic-mouse-2/) - Shared [Razer Goliathus Control (Small)](https://www.razer.com/sg-en/gaming-mouse-mats/razer-goliathus-control) - [Liberty+ Wireless Earphones](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/01/17/liberty-wireless-earphones/) ## Power Consumption Since [the start of my Smart Home journey](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2016/06/21/the-start-of-my-smart-home-journey/), I have been measuring power consumption for almost every electrical outlet. [![Computer Room - Power Usage](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734516_788b9fbfd7_z.jpg "Computer Room - Power Usage")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49735734516_9e89a1897f_o.png "Computer Room - Power Usage")[![Game Room - Power Usage](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736061967_a3bde28eb7_z.jpg "Game Room - Power Usage")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736061967_f5c8c3cdf3_o.png "Game Room - Power Usage") [![Living Room - Power Usage](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737404486_87f687d23e_z.jpg "Living Room - Power Usage")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49737404486_566d25c12c_o.png "Living Room - Power Usage") The power consumption shown above are during normal usage. I am using [Ohm](https://ohm.sg/), which charges S$0.181365 (including 7% GST) per kilowatt-hour (KWH). | Setup | Power Consumption | Usage Per Day | Power Consumed | Cost Per Day | |---|---|---|---|---| | My Desktop Gaming Setup | 126W | 2 Hours | 252W | $0.05 | | My Work Setup | 143W | 8 Hours | 1,144W | S$0.21 | | Li Xiang’s Work Setup | 111W | 8 Hours | 888W | S$0.16 | | My Console Gaming Setup | 143W | 2 Hours | 286W | S$0.05 | | My Personal Work Setup | 109W | 2 Hours | 218 | S$0.04 | PS: If you are interested, you can use my Ohm referral code: **OHMREF7020FF**