Over this year, 2025, it has been a dream of mine to create the ultimate home office and gaming setup that is affordable. Let me set the price for maximum spend a $1000 for each item.
Now, for this affordable gaming and or office setup, we are going to cover the computer itself to the keyboard and mouse, the screen an affordable chair, etc…
We will provide links to these products if they are still around.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | COST | PROS | CONS | LINK |
| Acer EI491CR S 49-inch 144Hz DFHD Curved Gaming Monitor | Enjoy ultra-smooth, tear-free gaming with stunning HDR visuals with the Acer EI491CR S 49-inch 144Hz DFHD Curved Gaming Monitor. With a high refresh rate, FreeSync™ 2 support, and VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 certification, you can experience sharper frames with optimum vibrancy. | $998 | 1. Cheapest 49-inch curved screen currently 2. 2x Display Port, 2x HDMI 2.0, Audio Connectors | Although this is a curved screen, it’s like your normal flat screen that gives you 1080 HD and gives you 144, but it’s nothing. You can already get on a HD 49 inch flat screen TV | https://www.harveynorman.com.au/acer-ei491cr-s-49-inch-144hz-dfhd-curved-gaming-monitor.html |
| OMEN by HP – 15-dc0149tx | The HP Omen 15-dc0149tx is a gaming laptop that offers a mix of performance and features at a mid-range price point. Key pros include its powerful processor and graphics card for gaming, a comfortable keyboard, and a decent display. However, it also has drawbacks like a relatively short battery life, potential thermal throttling under heavy load, and a design that some may find bulky. | $699 with the upgrades of the HDD and RAM, you can get the new improved model for $2000 new model | Powerful performance: The Omen 15-dc0149tx, equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, can handle most modern games at high settings, according to CNET and PCMag Australia. Comfortable keyboard: The keyboard is well-regarded for its responsiveness and adequate key travel, which is important for a good gaming experience. Decent display: The 15-inch display offers a good balance of color accuracy and refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and other tasks. Reasonable price for its performance: While not a budget laptop, the Omen 15 offers a good balance of features and price compared to other gaming laptops in its class. | The Omen 15-dc0149tx, equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, can handle most modern games at high settings, according to CNET and PCMag Australia. Comfortable keyboard: The keyboard is well-regarded for its responsiveness and adequate key travel, which is important for a good gaming experience. Decent display: The 15-inch display offers a good balance of color accuracy and refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and other tasks. Reasonable price for its performance: While not a budget laptop, the Omen 15 offers a good balance of features and price compared to other gaming laptops in its class. | https://support.hp.com/nz-en/product/setup-user-guides/omen-by-hp-15-dc0000-laptop-pc-series/model/26344630 |
| Logitech K310 Washable Keyboard | The Logitech K310 is a full-size USB keyboard designed for everyday use—and extraordinary messes. Built with hygiene and durability in mind, it’s fully washable, meaning you can clean it with soap and water whenever life gets a little too messy. Whether it’s coffee spills, crumbs, or classroom chaos, this keyboard is made to bounce back. Featuring laser-printed keys with UV coating to prevent fading, and convenient drainage holes for quick drying, the K310 is as practical as it is tough. The layout includes 104 low-profile keys with a comfortable typing experience, along with 12 hotkeys for media, email, and volume control. It’s ideal for high-traffic environments like offices, schools, kitchens, or shared workstations—anywhere cleanliness matters. And with plug-and-play simplicity via a standard USB connection, you’ll be up and running in seconds on most Windows PCs. | $42 | Fully washable design – Can be submerged up to ~30 cm for 5 minutes, able to withstand warm soapy water (up to ≈ 50 °C), and includes drainage holes for quick drying MobileSpecs+15TechSpot+15Legit Reviews+15. Durable keycaps – Laser-printed with UV coating to resist fading over repeated washes Currys Business+7Legit Reviews+7Kirbio+7. Easy cleaning touches – Spaced chiclet-style keys and included brush let you sweep out crumbs and debris with ease TechSpot+4TechRadar+4Organizer – Gadget news+4. Full-size layout with media controls – 104 keys, numeric keypad, and 12 function keys with shortcuts (email, media, volume, sleep) Organizer – Gadget news+13mamageek.co.uk+13Manuals+13. Plug-and-play simplicity – USB wired connection, no extra software needed, recognized on Windows XP/7/8 at launch | Typing feel isn’t premium – Uses rubber dome switches with short, mushy keystrokes, lacking tactile feedback; keys sit flush and sound “clattery” Icecat+5Legit Reviews+5Lester Chan’s Website | lesterchan.net+5. Firm price tag for basic typing – Typically more expensive than standard keyboards (often double the cost); value hinges on needing the washable feature TechSpotmybroadband.co.zaTechCentral. Aesthetics and build quality – Some describe it as cheap-looking or flimsy, with bright coloured underside and limited ergonomic design (no wrist rest) TechSpot+1MobileSpecs+1. Not ideal for intensive typing – Key spacing and flat form can cause finger strain or typing mistakes over long periods TechRadarOrganizer – Gadget news. Wired only, Windows‑focused – No wireless option or full macOS support, and cable must be capped before washing Legit Reviews. | Discontinued |
| Any Mouse | Any mouse for this multimedia setup | You can find an affordable mouse between $10 to $20 | N/A | N/A | https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=afordable+multimeda+mouse&crid=1QZZUAYZ1SRWY&sprefix=afordable+multimeda+mouse%2Caps%2C385&ref=nb_sb_noss |