Alexander Hofsten Berge

Computers and servers

Here is an overview of the computers that I most commonly use, stationary or portable. For each device, the network name is provided at the top, along with a short description and a detailed breakdown of the components contained therein. In addition to the below listed devices, I also use a Samsung S25 (256 GB) mobile phone for daily tasks. Previously, I used an OnePlus Nord (2020, 128 GB), which I still use from time to time at home.

• shirogane

  My main computer, for everything from programming and video work to playing video games and watching videos. Performant yet quiet, it serves its duties well. The current configuration is the result of numerous iterations since 2020, and aside from the drive, is almost all second-hand equipment.

  
  

  Specifications:
  

  • CPU: Ryzen 9 5900x (12 cores, 24 threads)
  • Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero (Socket AM4, x570 chipset)
  • Memory: DDR4 64 GB @ 2666 MT/s (unbuffered ECC, two mismatched kits of 32 gigs each, where one is capable of 2666 MT/s, the other 3200 MT/s)
  • Storage: Kingston KC3000 1024 GB (DRAM cache, PCIe gen. 4)
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB VRAM, card by ASUS)
  • Power supply: Corsair RM1000x (1000 W, modular)
  • Case: Fractal North (black, tempered glass)
  • OS: Ubuntu 24.04.04

• yukizome

  My server. Network attached storage (NAS), game server hosting, and services extraordinaire. A testbed for exploring and learning, as well as a reliable way of accessing files wherever I go. It's where I store everything I care about.

  
  

  Specifications:
  

  • CPU: Ryzen 7 3700x (8 cores, 16 threads)
  • Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING (Socket AM4, B550 chipset)
  • Memory: DDR4 16 GB @ 3600 MT/s (unbuffered ECC, kit of 2x8 GB)
  • Storage: Kingston KC3000 1024 GB (DRAM cache, PCIe gen. 4)
  • Storage: 6x PNY CS900 1 TB (SATA, ZFS raidz2)
  • Graphics: None
  • Power supply: Corsair CX650 (650 W, semi-modular)
  • Case: Fractal Define R4
  • OS: Ubuntu 22.04.05

• ryoko

  My laptop. Used for nearly all of my school work during university.

  
  

  Specifications:
  

  • Model: Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH16H
  • CPU: Ryzen 7 5800H (8 cores, 16 threads)
  • Memory: DDR4 32 GB @ 3200 MT/s (SODIMM, 2x16 GB)
  • Storage: Kingston A2000 1 TB (DRAM cache, PCIe gen. 3)
  • Storage: SKHynix 1 TB (DRAM cache, PCIe gen. 3)
  • Graphics: Integrated Vega 8 GPU
  • Graphics: RTX 3070 Mobile (120W TGP + 20W dynamic boost)
  • OS: Ubuntu 24.04.04

• usami

  My Steam Deck. Used for gaming during travel or in bed.

  
  

  Specifications:
  

  • Model: Steam Deck 512 GB (LCD)
  • CPU: 4 core Zen 2 APU
  • Memory: LPDDR5 16 GB @ 6400 MT/s (soldered)
  • Storage: M.2 512 GB (cacheless, PCIe gen. 4)
  • Graphics: RDNA2 iGPU
  • Power supply: USB-C 45-100W
  • OS: SteamOS 3.0