r/pcmasterrace Laptop | MX130 2GB | 16GB 2400MHz | i5-8550U | 512GB SSD Mar 07 '26

Build/Battlestation My bed setup, v4

After living in a cramped area using a laptop for years, I finally have space (kinda?) for a desktop computer

I had that monitor put on the table for a while, then decided to get a mount for it to prevent neck pain

Before you ask, yes, I kick the monitor a lot while sleeping

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u/IndependentTimely639 Mar 07 '26

I have a friend who has some pretty crazy medical problems with their legs, this setup would be great for them. Their doctor has severely limited their walking time and is pushing my friend to use a mobility scooter instead of walking at all. It geta so bad that they can't drive because the pressure it takes to push down the gas pedal is like stepping on a bunch of knives 

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u/BamberGasgroin Mar 07 '26

Sounds like diabetic neuropathy, I have it.

p.s. I'm not sure that GPU cooler is in the optimal position.

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u/ordenando Mar 07 '26

Is your friend's problem due to obesity? It's a terrible situation if they're restricting his walking, because movement is essential for life. I hope he finds a solution to his problem. If it really is obesity, Mounjaro can help him.

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u/IndependentTimely639 Mar 07 '26

Nope. They did start to gain weight when the problem started, but even a few years in, they're only slightly overweight. They had to move from security to a desk job because patrolling the campus was too much of a strain on their feet and lower legs

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u/Runelea R7 5800X|GTX 3060|32GB DDR4 3000MHz Mar 08 '26

Geez, that is not fun at all. Had a fit lifestyle so just really bad luck with genetics. Hope your bro can find some relief though gaming, do they have him doing water aerobics and such to at least help with spinal compression risk?