Desk recommendations?

[OnionRings]

Not sure if right thread. Looking for desk recommendations, something really long that can fit 2 27inch monitors, my tower, and a ps5. STRONG construction, no ikea cardboard.

 

https://www.amazon.com/ODK-Computer-Writing-Storage-Headphone/dp/B08ZXYBTDY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=super+long+desk&qid=1677061172&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb saw this at a quick glance, haven't read reviews yet though.

[kb5zue]

I'm not sure but from looking at the pictures and after reading all the reviews the desktop appears to be nothing more than laminated chip board.  One of the reviewers did make a comment about one of the corners being chipped during shipment and another reviewer made a comment about the top warping after spilling some water on it and he wasn't able to get back to the problem until 4 hours later.  That chip board stuff DOES NOT LIKE WATER at all so before making a purchase, just make sure you know what you're buying.  Good Luck.

 

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[DigitalGoat]

41 minutes ago, OnionRings said:

Not sure if right thread. Looking for desk recommendations, something really long that can fit 2 27inch monitors, my tower, and a ps5. STRONG construction, no ikea cardboard.

 

https://www.amazon.com/ODK-Computer-Writing-Storage-Headphone/dp/B08ZXYBTDY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=super+long+desk&qid=1677061172&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb saw this at a quick glance, haven't read reviews yet though.

I couldn't find a suitable desk for my use, either too gamery, to cheaply made or too expensive because 'reason'.

In the end I bought two solid wood topped metal frame leg dinning tables and placed one at 90 degrees to the other for £109.00 total, incl delivery.

Each is 80cm deep, 120cm wide, plenty of empty space underneath for drawer units and the 4cm thick tops allow for secure mounting of monitor arms, cable tidy racks etc with no fear of the top flexing.

In effect I have a corner desk that can be rearranged into other shapes if needed and supports two 32" monitors, the full tower PC, speakers, printer, power strips, external drives, a full length deskpad mat for keyboard & mouse and an Xbox with out being cramped.

Added benefit no RGB or stand out colors, just oak tops with black metal legs.

[Doobeedoo]

If you want large you need to go custom. I wanted 3 larger monitors option and PC on desk with a bit of space longer depth. I got a custom 215cm x 90cm desk. It's huge.

[OnionRings]

16 hours ago, kb5zue said:

I'm not sure but from looking at the pictures and after reading all the reviews the desktop appears to be nothing more than laminated chip board.  One of the reviewers did make a comment about one of the corners being chipped during shipment and another reviewer made a comment about the top warping after spilling some water on it and he wasn't able to get back to the problem until 4 hours later.  That chip board stuff DOES NOT LIKE WATER at all so before making a purchase, just make sure you know what you're buying.  Good Luck.

 

CAVEAT EMPTOR.

 

ca·ve·at emp·tor

/ˌkavēˌät ˈem(p)ˌtôr/

Learn to pronounce

 

noun

 

1. the principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made.

I also noticed theres no frame UNDER the desk, just the legs, so its likely gonna sag in the middle.

 

15 hours ago, DigitalGoat said:

I couldn't find a suitable desk for my use, either too gamery, to cheaply made or too expensive because 'reason'.

In the end I bought two solid wood topped metal frame leg dinning tables and placed one at 90 degrees to the other for £109.00 total, incl delivery.

Each is 80cm deep, 120cm wide, plenty of empty space underneath for drawer units and the 4cm thick tops allow for secure mounting of monitor arms, cable tidy racks etc with no fear of the top flexing.

In effect I have a corner desk that can be rearranged into other shapes if needed and supports two 32" monitors, the full tower PC, speakers, printer, power strips, external drives, a full length deskpad mat for keyboard & mouse and an Xbox with out being cramped.

Added benefit no RGB or stand out colors, just oak tops with black metal legs.

Shiii im bad at building stuff

 

13 hours ago, Doobeedoo said:

If you want large you need to go custom. I wanted 3 larger monitors option and PC on desk with a bit of space longer depth. I got a custom 215cm x 90cm desk. It's huge.

oof where abouts does one start that possible journey?

[kb5zue]

3 hours ago, OnionRings said:

I also noticed theres no frame UNDER the desk, just the legs, so its likely gonna sag in the middle.

 

Shiii im bad at building stuff

 

oof where abouts does one start that possible journey?

I built my own using some 4x4 posts for the legs and 1x4's for the frame.  For the top, I used a piece cut from a sheet of half-inch plywood.  No nails, all wood screws.  Cutting the legs a tad bit short I used some wheels I picked up from the local tractor supply so the wheels brought it right up to the height I wanted.  Stained and varnished and it turned out just fine.  I have my PC along with two monitors and a printer set up on it.  Of course, had to leave room for soda, crackers and red-hots candy.  I love cinnamon so the red-hots work out great.  The desk is in an L shape with the long side at 7 feet and the short side at 5 feet.  Harbor Freight has a power strip thing that is about 6 feet long so I put that on the backside, underneath so it is out of view and the whole thing is plugged into a UPS.

 

https://www.newegg.com/apc-br1350ms-4-x-nema-5-15r-6-x-nema-5-15r/p/N82E16842301699?Description=ups battery backup&cm_re=ups_battery backup-_-42-301-699-_-Product

 

Good Luck.

[Doobeedoo]

10 hours ago, OnionRings said:

oof where abouts does one start that possible journey?

Heh, well I searched a ton to get it as cheap as I could. Many want to scam you with price for a freaking flat board. So yeah if you want custom, any place that does tables kitches should offer service.