Desks with in-built computer systems - Awesome, Not awesome, In the middle?

[n-g-neerist]

Came across computers in built into desks a while ago, inspired to build my own one in future (especially after seeing what I think is a pretty awesome, clean cut desk build below) , what do others think Awesome, Not awesome, In the middle? 

 

If anyone can find stand out advantages/ disadvantage please mention them (apart from the potential costliness )   

 

Note image below is from http://tweakers.net/gallery/45974/fotoalbum/?MapID=16028, Build by  Peter Brands

 

[AlwaysFSX]

They're alright, but I've never seen one where I would personally copy it to the dot.

[GhostWindGamer]

There a money hole but they can be pretty cool

[LiveStyleGaming]

Yeah, I'd say add pure awesomeness to that list of choices. I've always loved the concept and how cool they can look if done right. Too much work for me to want to build one though, but one can dream x'D

[alby800]

If I were to do one, it would be a corner desk, but the actual computer would not be right under where the peripherals go, it would be to the right a bit so there it is a primarily wooden desk and the computer would be a side feature

[DildorTheDecent]

If done right they look great. But portability is not feasible. You for LANs and whatnot. 

[set_flo]

They look pretty awesome but at the same time that is also their detriment. Personally, I'd be too distracted by the parts while gaming, even if LEDs are off it would just look a bit messy and distracting.

 

Really cool idea though and I like the idea of modding the desk to create wind channels for better air cooling.

[Vicx]

They are cool but too much work / money

[n-g-neerist]

They look pretty awesome but at the same time that is also their detriment. Personally, I'd be too distracted by the parts while gaming, even if LEDs are off it would just look a bit messy and distracting.

 

Really cool idea though and I like the idea of modding the desk to create wind channels for better air cooling.

 

Yes completely agree with you in terms of the LED lights interfering though maybe dimming them might help with that, the air cooling potential and flexibility is pretty broad (dependent on how you choose to lay it out as well as the size of the desk), wind channel concept is pretty cool idea 

 

 

If done right they look great. But portability is not feasible. You for LANs and whatnot. 

 

Who said? Plug some wheels on the desk, hire a mini van (unless you own one), and buy/make a ramp to get it in and out of the van ... simple  

 

 

If I were to do one, it would be a corner desk, but the actual computer would not be right under where the peripherals go, it would be to the right a bit so there it is a primarily wooden desk and the computer would be a side feature

 

I considered that, regarding the peripherals blocking the view of computer below, I think I would also want draws either side so maybe have like a t-shape zone in the desk to accommodate for the system

[n-g-neerist]

They are cool but too much work / money

 

Yeah, I'd say add pure awesomeness to that list of choices. I've always loved the concept and how cool they can look if done right. Too much work for me to want to build one though, but one can dream x'D

 

That's the major snag money and work .... but it would be worth saving up for, plus the satisfaction of completing such a project and having it made unique to you is pretty sweet

[TetraSky]

I'd like to build one, one day, but only if I owned a house. Moving with a desk like that look to be a major pain in the butt and since I have trust issues, I wouldn't be able to just let some moving company handle it, chances are, they will break everything.