The Time for Change: An Update to My Gaming Setup

It's time for a change, and I'm already liking the switch more than I thought I would. The Razer Orochi V2 is only slightly smaller than my previous mouse, the G305, but its sub-60g weight makes it way more agile, reducing the friction and giving the illusion of a much smaller mouse when it comes to grip position. I've always been flexible as long as the mouse shape is accommodating, and the Orochi V2's shorter length and rounder arch lend themselves to a claw grip that's a comfortable change from the palm grip of my G305.

The lightly textured surface also helps this portable pointer feel even more secure in the hand. Razer uses their own mechanical switches here, and they feel fantastic - lower than average resistance for fast double clicks but just enough to prevent accidental inputs. The short travel distance and pleasant sound are a welcome change from the pingy sound of my G305. The forward and back buttons and wheel scrolling feel just as good, though the scroll wheel has too short a travel distance for my taste and barely makes any noise, making it hard to tell when it's been hit.

Connectivity and power options are the mouse's strong suit - it supports Bluetooth and 2.4GHz Wireless with an included USB dongle and can be powered with either a single AAA or A battery, delivering between 170 to 950 hours of battery life based on your configuration for around $50. The Orochi V2 offers a lot of value with all build quality that feels well beyond its price tag.

I'll be using it with this simple aluminum mouse pad that I got on Amazon - usually more of a fabric mouse pad kind, but a hard mat is definitely easier to slip in and out of a backpack for my audio needs. I'm excited to put the Orochi V2 through its paces and see how it performs.

The decision to pull the trigger on these earbuds came after reading countless rave reviews, and they did not disappoint - the nc7 features active noise cancellation that works very well, especially for buds in this price range. While I've still got about 24 hours before getting to test these on a plane, the nc7 did a fantastic job blocking out a variety of sounds that I blasted through my speakers from white, pink, and brown noise to large crowds ambient noise was heavily reduced or vanished completely when playing music at modest volume levels.

They also have a transparency mode that can be activated with a quick tap to let you hear the surrounding environment when desired - even if these features aren't particularly useful in a hotel room, they're godsend nearly everywhere else when traveling. The nc7 long battery life ensures uninterrupted work and play sessions on the go, offering 18 hours of playback time on a single charge and up to 72 hours when used with the wireless charging case.

The case supports USB-C fast charging and wireless charging has a battery life indicator LED - I just love how small it is at roughly half the size of my Tozo T6. It's super pocketable, and there's a built-in noise-cancelling mic to help isolate your voice from outside noise when you're on calls and things like that. The sound quality from this $50 pair is downright impressive - the base is rich and full without being muddy while the highs and mids have a warm yet strong presence, no frequency range outshines the other but each is equally represented to create a harmonious balance.

The setup of my ultra-portable gaming station has been a long time coming. I've always wanted a setup that could go with me wherever I want it to, something with all the functionality and ergonomics of a home office that can be easily slung over my shoulder. It's not just about being portable, though - it's also about having a comfortable and reliable setup for gaming.

I purchased most of the items for this setup myself, with the exception of a few components in the Vela Pro build and one of the Strix monitors, which I bought last year on my own dime. When Asus heard about this video that I was making, they were kind enough to send me a second monitor, but apart from that, there's nothing here that I wouldn't have spent my own money on.

If you're considering any of these products for yourself, and you already own something similar, I'd love to hear how it's been working out for you. If you have any suggestions on how I might improve this setup moving forward, please let me know in the comments below. On that note, I've got a plane to catch, and I still haven't even packed yet - so thank you guys for watching this one! Please toss like on the video if you enjoyed it, and click the notification bell so you don't miss any uploads including all the content I'll be posting from Comex very soon. Have a good one, guys - I'll see you in the next video!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwith my trip to Taiwan for computex 2024 fast approaching I started assembling a travel friendly setup for video editing initially I thought this would be a niche project but its massive potential for on the-go PC gaming and landan events suggests it could have broader appeal so I thought I'd share every bit of Hardware that I'm using and how I managed to cram an entire PC setup into not just any carry-on bag but a slim laptop backpack when traveling abroad before we Dive In Too Deep I want to preface this video by acknowledging that nothing beats a gaming laptop for travel when it comes to portability and convenience but once you're up and running a desktop provides a superior experience in nearly every way power configurability IO and third party peripherals to name a few now you could get a topshelf gaming laptop and add some peripherals to get you most of the way there but then much of that portability factor is lost as such gaming laptops easily weigh in at around 6 lb which does not include the 1 to 3 lb external power brick you'll also be hauling ultimately the best solution is always the one that works best for you and in my case I'll be using my Vela Pro build that I featured earlier this month you can check out the video on it for the full details but at its core the build Sports a ryzen 9 7950 X 3D 96 gigs of ddr5 memory 12 terab of nvme storage and a payet RTX 4060 TI stormax which is one of the fastest gpus compatible with the Vela 3 case the specs are clearly tailored for video editing and Overkill in most areas for gaming alone but showcase the upper limit of what's achievable these days in a 4 L chassis to get the most out of the Vela Pro while maintaining optimal Mobility I went with a pair of Asus Rog stricks xg17 displays this portable 17-in IPS gaming monitor boasts the 1920x 1080 resolution 240 HZ refresh rate adaptive sync and 100% srgb which combined to deliver a gaming experience that's really hard to beat on a portable screen the monitor features two separate video inputs a micro HDMI port and a USB type-c port with display port alt mode which is extremely useful because my RTX 4060 TI only has one HDMI port but the mother board's hybrid signal USBC Port allows us to connect both monitors seamlessly without using any wonky adapters one caveat is that the type-c port is piped to the cpu's integrated Graphics chip so any major GPU operations will need to be run on the other display for chief performance unless I were to switch the cables around supplying power to the xg1 17s are a couple of 65 wat wall Chargers with cables plugged into their monitor's second USBC Port which transmits power only a solution I can't help but think could have been tidier if either of the motherboard's type-c had sufficient power delivery the display also has a built-in 7800 mamp battery for Off the Grid use which is kind of a moot point for me since the desktop needs to be near a wall outlet anyway but it's a unique feature in the portable monitor Market that's bound to be useful for those connecting truly mobile devices like a laptop phone or Nintendo switch Asus claims 3 and 1 half hours of use while gaming at 240 HZ which I found in my testing to be potentially accurate depending on what brightness level they tested at at 70% brightness my battery lasted 2 hours and 40 minutes while gaming at 240 HZ not too shabby since the battery also supports quick charging and can be powered for up to 2 hours of use with just an hour of charge time my only critiques with this display are the lack of a higher color space like DCI P3 its wimpy speakers which better than nothing I guess and the lofty price tag my guess that asus's rationale for the price are features like 240 hertz and the built-in battery which definitely set it apart from the rest but it's still a hefty cost for a portable gaming monitor even if it is at the top of its class the xg7 can be purchased all a cart with a cover that doubles as a stand or with a kit that includes the cover tripod and carry bag for about 100 bucks more rather than foot the extra bill I opted to find my own tripod solution which was worthwhile in the end but not without some trial and error finding a stand for a portable monitor is kind of tricky because most of them are either too large for the wide selection of tablet stands available or too small for standard monitor mounts that are far from travel friendly I initially rolled the dice on a selfie stick tripod from a random Chinese brand and while I was a ble to get things mounted via the display's quarin thread on the back the tripod was bulkier than expected and cheaply made with lowquality plastic the legs had limited range and did not lock into place making it a pain to move the monitor around freely no fault of the tripod for failing outside of its intended use but I knew we could do better after some more digging I bought an extendable tripod from webcam maker obsbot along with a mini ball head and this time around I nailed it the tripod is well built with its metal and rubber construction and breaks down to be super compact paired with the ball head the combo works perfectly with the xg17 and even Bears a striking resemblance to the Rog tripod this two-piece setup set me back 60 bucks per monitor around twice the cost as the first tripod but at 10 times the satisfaction I'll gladly take it my keyboard of choice is the Kyron K7 partly because I already own one but also because it's just a damn good piece of Kit although I hate to admit that it's gone mostly neglected since buying it over a year ago it may have finally found its calling here the board features a 65% layout and ultra slim mechanical switches giving it a razor thin profile of 22 mm at its thickest Point extremely Compact and weighing just 12 O the K7 seems like the perfect travel companion its delicate appearance might suggest otherwise but it's built finely all around with an aluminum frame and lowprofile abs key caps rubber pads line the bottom and both sets of retractable feet to keep it firmly planted while hacking away at its backlit Keys a task that's probably easier said than done for a board so thin and light flexibility is another staple with options to connect wirelessly via the Bluetooth 5.1 chipset or with a USBC cable for Peak response while the sound profile isn't particularly good or bad typing gets two thumbs up for me and offers a deceptive amount of travel and tactility somehow the K7 looks like a chicklet style keyboard but couldn't feel further from it and that's a good thing it's offered in red blue or brown Gator on switches or you can just choose whichever Gator on switches suit your fancy thanks to the hot swappable PCB no soldering required a laundry list of small but thoughtful details and unmatched portability make the the K7 a Prime Choice for this setup right beside the keyboard will be the Razer Orochi V2 a wireless Optical gaming mouse that I recently purchased to replace the Logitech g305 as my longtime travel Mouse truthfully I didn't feel strongly about needing this upgrade the Old Timer was still ticking all the boxes but after using it and featuring it in videos for so many years I felt it was time for a change and I'm already liking the switch more than I thought I would the Orochi V2 is only slightly smaller than the g305 but its sub 60 G weight makes it way more agile reducing f and giving the illusion of a much smaller Mouse when it comes to grip position I've always been flexible as long as the mouse shape is accommodating and the arochi V2 shorter length and rounder Arch lends itself to a claw grip that's a comfortable change from the Palm grip of the g305 the lightly textured surface also helps this portable pointer feel even more secure in the hand Razer uses their own mechanical switches here and they feel fantastic lower than average resistance for fast double clicks but just enough to prevent accidental inputs short travel distance and a pleasant sound that's far less pingy than the g305 forward and back buttons and wheel scrolling feel just as good though the scroll wheel has too short a travel distance for my taste and barely makes any noise making it hard to tell when it's been hit connectivity and power options are the mouse's strong suit it supports Bluetooth and 2.4 gz Wireless with an included USB dongle and can be powered with either a single able a or AAA Battery delivering between 170 to 950 hours of battery life based on your configuration for around 50 bucks the Orochi V2 offers a lot of value with ail build quality that feels well beyond its price tag I'll be using it with this simple aluminum mouse pad that I got on Amazon I'm usually more of a fabric mouse pad kind of guy but a hard mat is definitely a bit easier to slip in and out of a backpack for all of my audio needs I'll be using the too nc7 the decision to pull the trigger on these earbuds came after reading countless rave reviews and they did not disappoint the nc7 features active noise cancellation that works very well especially for buds in this price range while I've still got about 24 hours before getting to test these on a plane they did a f fantastic job blocking out a variety of sounds that I blasted through my speakers from white pink and brown noise to large crowds ambient noise was heavily reduced or vanish completely when playing music at modest volume levels they also have a transparency mode that can be activated with a quick tap to let you hear the surrounding environment when desired even if these features aren't particularly useful in a hotel room they are godsend nearly everywhere else when traveling the nc7 long battery life ensures uninterrupted work and play sessions on the setup offering 18 hours of playback time on a single charge and up to 72 hours when used with the wireless charging case the case supports USBC fast charging and wireless charging has battery life indicator LEDs and I just love how small it is at roughly half the size of my tozo T6 it is super pocketable there is a built-in noise cancelling mic to help isolate your voice from outside noise when you're on calls and things like that and the sound quality from this $50 pair is downright impressive the base is rich and full without being muddy while the highs and mids have a warm yet strong presence no frequency range outshines the other but each is equally represented to create a harmonious balance that makes the nc7 a joy to listen to for music movies and games while the Sound Stage isn't anything special and lacks the kind of vastness commonly found with openback headphones the solid Imaging is great for games letting you easily Place enemy sounds like footsteps or reloads so there you have it my ultra portable gaming battle station whatever you want to call it uh a setup with all the functionality and ergonomics of a home office that I can just sling over my shoulder and a pinch is incredibly satisfying and feels like a huge upgrade for my last on the- go setup full transparency I did purchase all the items for this setup myself with the exception of a few components in the Vela Pro build and one of the stricks monitors I bought the first one last year on my own dime and when Asus heard about this video that I was making they were kind enough to send me a second one but apart from that there's nothing here I wouldn't and didn't spend my own money on which I feel is important to note in case you're considering any of these products for yourself if you already own something here I'd love to hear how it's been working out for you and if you have any suggestions on how I might improve this setup moving forward but on that note I've got a plane to catch and I still haven't even packed yet so thank you guys for watching this one please toss like on the video If you enjoyed it and click the notification Bell so you don't miss any uploads including all the content I'll be posting from compex very soon have a good one guys I'll see you in the next videowith my trip to Taiwan for computex 2024 fast approaching I started assembling a travel friendly setup for video editing initially I thought this would be a niche project but its massive potential for on the-go PC gaming and landan events suggests it could have broader appeal so I thought I'd share every bit of Hardware that I'm using and how I managed to cram an entire PC setup into not just any carry-on bag but a slim laptop backpack when traveling abroad before we Dive In Too Deep I want to preface this video by acknowledging that nothing beats a gaming laptop for travel when it comes to portability and convenience but once you're up and running a desktop provides a superior experience in nearly every way power configurability IO and third party peripherals to name a few now you could get a topshelf gaming laptop and add some peripherals to get you most of the way there but then much of that portability factor is lost as such gaming laptops easily weigh in at around 6 lb which does not include the 1 to 3 lb external power brick you'll also be hauling ultimately the best solution is always the one that works best for you and in my case I'll be using my Vela Pro build that I featured earlier this month you can check out the video on it for the full details but at its core the build Sports a ryzen 9 7950 X 3D 96 gigs of ddr5 memory 12 terab of nvme storage and a payet RTX 4060 TI stormax which is one of the fastest gpus compatible with the Vela 3 case the specs are clearly tailored for video editing and Overkill in most areas for gaming alone but showcase the upper limit of what's achievable these days in a 4 L chassis to get the most out of the Vela Pro while maintaining optimal Mobility I went with a pair of Asus Rog stricks xg17 displays this portable 17-in IPS gaming monitor boasts the 1920x 1080 resolution 240 HZ refresh rate adaptive sync and 100% srgb which combined to deliver a gaming experience that's really hard to beat on a portable screen the monitor features two separate video inputs a micro HDMI port and a USB type-c port with display port alt mode which is extremely useful because my RTX 4060 TI only has one HDMI port but the mother board's hybrid signal USBC Port allows us to connect both monitors seamlessly without using any wonky adapters one caveat is that the type-c port is piped to the cpu's integrated Graphics chip so any major GPU operations will need to be run on the other display for chief performance unless I were to switch the cables around supplying power to the xg1 17s are a couple of 65 wat wall Chargers with cables plugged into their monitor's second USBC Port which transmits power only a solution I can't help but think could have been tidier if either of the motherboard's type-c had sufficient power delivery the display also has a built-in 7800 mamp battery for Off the Grid use which is kind of a moot point for me since the desktop needs to be near a wall outlet anyway but it's a unique feature in the portable monitor Market that's bound to be useful for those connecting truly mobile devices like a laptop phone or Nintendo switch Asus claims 3 and 1 half hours of use while gaming at 240 HZ which I found in my testing to be potentially accurate depending on what brightness level they tested at at 70% brightness my battery lasted 2 hours and 40 minutes while gaming at 240 HZ not too shabby since the battery also supports quick charging and can be powered for up to 2 hours of use with just an hour of charge time my only critiques with this display are the lack of a higher color space like DCI P3 its wimpy speakers which better than nothing I guess and the lofty price tag my guess that asus's rationale for the price are features like 240 hertz and the built-in battery which definitely set it apart from the rest but it's still a hefty cost for a portable gaming monitor even if it is at the top of its class the xg7 can be purchased all a cart with a cover that doubles as a stand or with a kit that includes the cover tripod and carry bag for about 100 bucks more rather than foot the extra bill I opted to find my own tripod solution which was worthwhile in the end but not without some trial and error finding a stand for a portable monitor is kind of tricky because most of them are either too large for the wide selection of tablet stands available or too small for standard monitor mounts that are far from travel friendly I initially rolled the dice on a selfie stick tripod from a random Chinese brand and while I was a ble to get things mounted via the display's quarin thread on the back the tripod was bulkier than expected and cheaply made with lowquality plastic the legs had limited range and did not lock into place making it a pain to move the monitor around freely no fault of the tripod for failing outside of its intended use but I knew we could do better after some more digging I bought an extendable tripod from webcam maker obsbot along with a mini ball head and this time around I nailed it the tripod is well built with its metal and rubber construction and breaks down to be super compact paired with the ball head the combo works perfectly with the xg17 and even Bears a striking resemblance to the Rog tripod this two-piece setup set me back 60 bucks per monitor around twice the cost as the first tripod but at 10 times the satisfaction I'll gladly take it my keyboard of choice is the Kyron K7 partly because I already own one but also because it's just a damn good piece of Kit although I hate to admit that it's gone mostly neglected since buying it over a year ago it may have finally found its calling here the board features a 65% layout and ultra slim mechanical switches giving it a razor thin profile of 22 mm at its thickest Point extremely Compact and weighing just 12 O the K7 seems like the perfect travel companion its delicate appearance might suggest otherwise but it's built finely all around with an aluminum frame and lowprofile abs key caps rubber pads line the bottom and both sets of retractable feet to keep it firmly planted while hacking away at its backlit Keys a task that's probably easier said than done for a board so thin and light flexibility is another staple with options to connect wirelessly via the Bluetooth 5.1 chipset or with a USBC cable for Peak response while the sound profile isn't particularly good or bad typing gets two thumbs up for me and offers a deceptive amount of travel and tactility somehow the K7 looks like a chicklet style keyboard but couldn't feel further from it and that's a good thing it's offered in red blue or brown Gator on switches or you can just choose whichever Gator on switches suit your fancy thanks to the hot swappable PCB no soldering required a laundry list of small but thoughtful details and unmatched portability make the the K7 a Prime Choice for this setup right beside the keyboard will be the Razer Orochi V2 a wireless Optical gaming mouse that I recently purchased to replace the Logitech g305 as my longtime travel Mouse truthfully I didn't feel strongly about needing this upgrade the Old Timer was still ticking all the boxes but after using it and featuring it in videos for so many years I felt it was time for a change and I'm already liking the switch more than I thought I would the Orochi V2 is only slightly smaller than the g305 but its sub 60 G weight makes it way more agile reducing f and giving the illusion of a much smaller Mouse when it comes to grip position I've always been flexible as long as the mouse shape is accommodating and the arochi V2 shorter length and rounder Arch lends itself to a claw grip that's a comfortable change from the Palm grip of the g305 the lightly textured surface also helps this portable pointer feel even more secure in the hand Razer uses their own mechanical switches here and they feel fantastic lower than average resistance for fast double clicks but just enough to prevent accidental inputs short travel distance and a pleasant sound that's far less pingy than the g305 forward and back buttons and wheel scrolling feel just as good though the scroll wheel has too short a travel distance for my taste and barely makes any noise making it hard to tell when it's been hit connectivity and power options are the mouse's strong suit it supports Bluetooth and 2.4 gz Wireless with an included USB dongle and can be powered with either a single able a or AAA Battery delivering between 170 to 950 hours of battery life based on your configuration for around 50 bucks the Orochi V2 offers a lot of value with ail build quality that feels well beyond its price tag I'll be using it with this simple aluminum mouse pad that I got on Amazon I'm usually more of a fabric mouse pad kind of guy but a hard mat is definitely a bit easier to slip in and out of a backpack for all of my audio needs I'll be using the too nc7 the decision to pull the trigger on these earbuds came after reading countless rave reviews and they did not disappoint the nc7 features active noise cancellation that works very well especially for buds in this price range while I've still got about 24 hours before getting to test these on a plane they did a f fantastic job blocking out a variety of sounds that I blasted through my speakers from white pink and brown noise to large crowds ambient noise was heavily reduced or vanish completely when playing music at modest volume levels they also have a transparency mode that can be activated with a quick tap to let you hear the surrounding environment when desired even if these features aren't particularly useful in a hotel room they are godsend nearly everywhere else when traveling the nc7 long battery life ensures uninterrupted work and play sessions on the setup offering 18 hours of playback time on a single charge and up to 72 hours when used with the wireless charging case the case supports USBC fast charging and wireless charging has battery life indicator LEDs and I just love how small it is at roughly half the size of my tozo T6 it is super pocketable there is a built-in noise cancelling mic to help isolate your voice from outside noise when you're on calls and things like that and the sound quality from this $50 pair is downright impressive the base is rich and full without being muddy while the highs and mids have a warm yet strong presence no frequency range outshines the other but each is equally represented to create a harmonious balance that makes the nc7 a joy to listen to for music movies and games while the Sound Stage isn't anything special and lacks the kind of vastness commonly found with openback headphones the solid Imaging is great for games letting you easily Place enemy sounds like footsteps or reloads so there you have it my ultra portable gaming battle station whatever you want to call it uh a setup with all the functionality and ergonomics of a home office that I can just sling over my shoulder and a pinch is incredibly satisfying and feels like a huge upgrade for my last on the- go setup full transparency I did purchase all the items for this setup myself with the exception of a few components in the Vela Pro build and one of the stricks monitors I bought the first one last year on my own dime and when Asus heard about this video that I was making they were kind enough to send me a second one but apart from that there's nothing here I wouldn't and didn't spend my own money on which I feel is important to note in case you're considering any of these products for yourself if you already own something here I'd love to hear how it's been working out for you and if you have any suggestions on how I might improve this setup moving forward but on that note I've got a plane to catch and I still haven't even packed yet so thank you guys for watching this one please toss like on the video If you enjoyed it and click the notification Bell so you don't miss any uploads including all the content I'll be posting from compex very soon have a good one guys I'll see you in the next video\n"