What is the next setup upgrade after the basics are done?

[J.Morre]

Hi all, hope you are having a wonderful day,

(Not sure if this is the correct place to post for this question, but I'm not sure where this fits exactly).

 

I believe I’ve got the essentials of my setup in place — I have my tower, my dream keyboard, mouse, and earphones, a better monitor that suits my needs, a comfortable chair, and a sturdy table. I also recently upgraded my internet and router for a better connection. Now, I’m wondering: what should be the next upgrade or addition for my setup? Is there a recommended tiered approach for improvements, or is it more about upgrading whatever you notice first?

 

Appreciate any advice—thank you!

[podkall]

First important question before upgrading: do you need to upgrade?

[J.Morre]

10 minutes ago, podkall said:

First important question before upgrading: do you need to upgrade?

Not really, I guess...but I have a small sum of money that I have set aside for this, as I want to reward myself for closing out an important work project. So I'm looking into not just upgrades but also possible additions/new gears that I didn't know about as well. 

[podkall]

Just now, J.Morre said:

Not really, I guess...but I have a small sum of money that I have set aside for this, as I want to reward myself for closing out an important work project. So I'm looking into not just upgrades but also possible additions/new gears that I didn't know about as well. 

Mouse? Additional drive for files/backup? UPS against blackouts/brownouts?

 

Does the "reward" have to be PC related?

[J.Morre]

8 minutes ago, podkall said:

Mouse? Additional drive for files/backup? UPS against blackouts/brownouts?

 

Does the "reward" have to be PC related?

I already have my dream mouse and enough storage, I think. UPS is actually a great idea I have not thought of.
It doesn't have to be PC related, but I was looking moreso for my setup. Was thinking of a webcam (for occasional work meeting) or some digital clocks just for furniture display. Not sure what else are there so that's why I'm asking for your advice.

[podkall]

19 minutes ago, J.Morre said:

I already have my dream mouse and enough storage, I think. UPS is actually a great idea I have not thought of.
It doesn't have to be PC related, but I was looking moreso for my setup. Was thinking of a webcam (for occasional work meeting) or some digital clocks just for furniture display. Not sure what else are there so that's why I'm asking for your advice.

I don't have many ideas. Personally I've got most of decent stuff on my PC too, so the next and probably last thing that I don't have is I'm gonna buy a fan. Because summer in my area is like you live next to a lava pool sometimes.

 

VR is a thing, or a curse for some people..

 

Videogames,

 

high-end headphones if you don't have such already.

[Dedayog]

9 hours ago, J.Morre said:

Not really, I guess...but I have a small sum of money that I have set aside for this, as I want to reward myself for closing out an important work project. So I'm looking into not just upgrades but also possible additions/new gears that I didn't know about as well. 

Vacation?

 

Better car?

 

Nice dinner?

 

Board games?

 

Steam deck?

 

Hookers?  Blow?

 

Savings?

 

There are other things than forced PC purchases you don't need .

 

More storage tho, that's important.

 

Since you don't tell us your pc specs, maybe upgrade them?

[saintlouisbagels]

A pair of bookshelf speakers and speaker stands.

I use a pair of KEF LS50 Meta and Kanto 32-inch speaker stands for my desktop speakers.

 

Or you can start a 3D printing hobby. I recently picked up the Bambu Lab H2D and it's so awesome.
https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/h2d?from=home_web_h2d_detail&p=W3sicHJvcGVydHlLZXkiOiJWYXJpYW50IiwicHJvcGVydHlWYWx1ZSI6IkgyRCBBTVMgQ29tYm8ifSx7InByb3BlcnR5S2V5IjoiT3B0aW9uIiwicHJvcGVydHlWYWx1ZSI6IiJ9XQ%3D%3D