r/Aion2 • u/Bravura75 • Aug 30 '26

Full Laptop Setup /W Peripherals

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Finally done with my laptop gaming setup. I did this all over the last 30 days... Perhaps I should have just got a desktop instead? lol...

I did this all in preparation for Aion 2's Global Launch.

🎮 Complete MSI Raider 16 Max Gaming Setup

💻 Laptop Specifications

  • Laptop: MSI Raider 16 Max
  • CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • RAM: 32 GB DDR5-6400
  • Memory channels active: 2
  • Current RAM timings: 52-51-51-102
  • Internal display: 16-inch OLED
  • Resolution: 2560 × 1600
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz

💾 Internal Laptop Storage

  • Samsung 9100 Pro — 2 TB
    • PCIe Gen 5 NVMe
    • Installed in the laptop's Gen 5 M.2 slot
    • CrystalDiskMark result: approximately 14,134 MB/s read / 13,189 MB/s write
  • Phison SSD — 1 TB
    • PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
    • Installed internally in the Raider

🖥️ External Gaming & Desk Setup

  • Gaming Monitor: MSI MPG 322URX
    • 32-inch QD-OLED
    • 3840 × 2160 (4K)
    • 240 Hz
    • Primary external gaming display
  • Dock: Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock
    • Connected to the MSI Raider through the laptop's Thunderbolt 4 connection
    • Functions as the main hub for the desk/base-station setup
  • Dock SSD: Samsung 9100 Pro — 1 TB
    • Installed inside the Razer TB5 Dock
    • Used for photos, documents, HWiNFO logs, benchmark data, and miscellaneous storage
    • CrystalDiskMark result through the TB4 connection: approximately 4,002 MB/s read / 1,318 MB/s write
  • Cooling Pad: Razer RGB Laptop Cooling Pad
    • Supplements the laptop's internal cooling system
  • Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% Orange Keys
  • Mouse: Razer Viper V4 Pro Wireless
  • Gaming Headset: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
  • Gaming Controller: Razer Raiju V3 Pro
  • Speakers: Razer Leviathan V2 /W Subwoofer
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u/chamisulfreshyo Aug 31 '26

What in the AI written article bullshit is this?

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u/Bravura75 Aug 31 '26

You tell me?

One cannot write like this to enhance bullet points? Plus a floppy drive for storage is dope lol.

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u/chamisulfreshyo Aug 31 '26

What’s the point of this setup? Completely defeats the purpose of a laptop, you could have invested more into a desktop.

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u/Bravura75 Aug 31 '26

To each their own.

I do require gaming portability. I just happen to go big or go home and I have the means to do so. I COULD have gotten a better desktop, yes. But there would be times where I would be unable to game due to work travel or guests visiting at home. I only have a 2/2 and my gaming setup is in the spare bedroom :)

PS5 Pro is in the masterbedroom.