Looking for a new desk

#1

hooky

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I currently have a desk that only has room for one monitor due to some shelving; I use a speaker for my secondary monitor. I would like to have them at the same level, so I'd like a new desk.

Any suggestions? I'd like to have one with drawers.

I currently have a desk that only has room for one monitor due to some shelving; I use a speaker for my secondary monitor. I would like to have them at the same level, so I'd like a new desk.

Any suggestions? I'd like to have one with drawers.

#2

downpour

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http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50219044/
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got this a couple months ago and it has been wonderful, its just the right height where the arm of my chair matches the height of my desk and it has enough room for a puretrak + my keyboard + an extra 2.5 feet
the mid shelf holds 2 monitors + extra space

only complaint was that my tower barely fit on the bottom shelf, i had to remove the front feet from it to get it to fit (thers like 2mm of clearance on it now), so if you have a case as tall as the HAF412, or taller, be warned

besides that, its fantastic

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50219044/
I K E A
K
E
A

got this a couple months ago and it has been wonderful, its just the right height where the arm of my chair matches the height of my desk and it has enough room for a puretrak + my keyboard + an extra 2.5 feet
the mid shelf holds 2 monitors + extra space

only complaint was that my tower barely fit on the bottom shelf, i had to remove the front feet from it to get it to fit (thers like 2mm of clearance on it now), so if you have a case as tall as the HAF412, or taller, be warned

besides that, its fantastic

#3

swung

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See if there's an unfinished furniture store around you. You can generally find some nice wooden furniture for cheap in those kinds of places, and you get the added flexibility of being able to choose the stain/paint you want to use.

it does add a DIY element that you may/may not be into though

See if there's an unfinished furniture store around you. You can generally find some nice wooden furniture for cheap in those kinds of places, and you get the added flexibility of being able to choose the stain/paint you want to use.

it does add a DIY element that you may/may not be into though

#4

scarab

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Check kijiji or ebay first if thats available for you, I got a really nice desk for $25 which prob has a retail value of $150+

Edit: This is the desk, it came with the drawer I just didn't have it in the picture.

http://puu.sh/cPi6G/429d2d1e53.jpg

Check kijiji or ebay first if thats available for you, I got a really nice desk for $25 which prob has a retail value of $150+

Edit: This is the desk, it came with the drawer I just didn't have it in the picture.
[img]http://puu.sh/cPi6G/429d2d1e53.jpg[/img]

#5

DanceNumber

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This is what I use, but i got mine for like 40$ on sale.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Correll-72-in.-Rectangle-Blow-Molded-Center-Fold-Economy-Table-Grey/17401228

#6

WARHURYEAH

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Ikea Malm, got the one with the pullout table so I can work & play at the same time!!!

#7

KBlair

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I use a dual monitor stand to save desk space, you might be able to get away with it too unless the attached hutch/shelving just gets in the way of 2 monitors regardless of stands.

http://www.amazon.com/Mount-It-Freestanding-Monitor-Monitors-screens/dp/B00ED34G8C/

As for a desk, I got a Martha Stewart desk from Staples when I moved into my apartment. It has USB and power ports built into the desk, and also holes for the wires on the left, center and right of the desk. It was on sale for $150. It owns alot.

http://www.staples.com/Martha-Stewart-Home-Office-Tyler-Desk-Molasses-Brown/product_493503

I use a dual monitor stand to save desk space, you might be able to get away with it too unless the attached hutch/shelving just gets in the way of 2 monitors regardless of stands.

http://www.amazon.com/Mount-It-Freestanding-Monitor-Monitors-screens/dp/B00ED34G8C/?tag=teamfortresst-20

As for a desk, I got a Martha Stewart desk from Staples when I moved into my apartment. It has USB and power ports built into the desk, and also holes for the wires on the left, center and right of the desk. It was on sale for $150. It owns alot.

http://www.staples.com/Martha-Stewart-Home-Office-Tyler-Desk-Molasses-Brown/product_493503

#8

cage-

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Flat door with legs on it is massive and cheap

#9

Waldo

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Seconding #8, a hollow door on top of two filing cabinets works wonders if you have the space for it.

#10

hooky

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Thanks for the responses! :D#2 That's so expensive though, even in USD :< I was considering a sub-$100 desk from IKEA though, but apparently it can't support much weight. I see the one you linked has a cupholder, which could be useful. Probably not worth the extra money though.

#3: This sounds like a good idea, I could make it match the rest of my bedroom furniture. My desk is bright tan wood while the rest is brown or black cherry.

#4: I don't feel that confident in eBay tbh, but I'll consider it.

#5: Folding tables are that much? Seriously? I always thought they were all under $50.

#6: Seems a little expensive, but looks nice. I'd probably get the one with drawers though.

#7: I feel like that stand would not be balanced with my monitors. Desk seems nice but a little too fancy.

#8/#9: Yeah, the door is cheap, but filing cabinets are expensive for some reason. Makes no sense, especially if they're literally just wood/metal drawers.

Thanks for the responses! :D#2 That's so expensive though, even in USD :< I was considering a sub-$100 desk from IKEA though, but apparently it can't support much weight. I see the one you linked has a cupholder, which could be useful. Probably not worth the extra money though.

#3: This sounds like a good idea, I could make it match the rest of my bedroom furniture. My desk is bright tan wood while the rest is brown or black cherry.

#4: I don't feel that confident in eBay tbh, but I'll consider it.

#5: Folding tables are that much? Seriously? I always thought they were all under $50.

#6: Seems a little expensive, but looks nice. I'd probably get the one with drawers though.

#7: I feel like that stand would not be balanced with my monitors. Desk seems nice but a little too fancy.

#8/#9: Yeah, the door is cheap, but filing cabinets are expensive for some reason. Makes no sense, especially if they're literally just wood/metal drawers.

#11

Justinisokay

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you should try trolling around craigslist tbh. i was tight on money when i need to get a new one so i just browsed craigslist looking for cheap, solid ones to buy. usually you'll find a ton of people selling massive office desks which are perfect for gaming (lots of desk space, decent height, very solid).

http://i.imgur.com/WZVVTKv.jpg

from the setup thread. i found this desk for 40 bucks

you should try trolling around craigslist tbh. i was tight on money when i need to get a new one so i just browsed craigslist looking for cheap, solid ones to buy. usually you'll find a ton of people selling massive office desks which are perfect for gaming (lots of desk space, decent height, very solid).

[img]http://i.imgur.com/WZVVTKv.jpg[/img]

from the setup thread. i found this desk for 40 bucks