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Would I use a monitor arm? Yes.

 

Would I use a cheap one? No.

 

Get something nice and sturdy, unless this one has a good reputation.


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wanted something cheap to try out for my monitors but it's not necessary, so would any of you try it.  

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dual-HD-LED-Desk-Mount-Monitor-Stand-Bracket-2-Arm-Holds-Two-LCD-Screen-TV-AU-/231595841965?hash=item35ec3019ad:g:tfcAAOSw3ydVgkRB

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Looks like it'll snap in half.

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Would I use a monitor arm? Yes.

 

Would I use a cheap one? No.

 

Get something nice and sturdy, unless this one has a good reputation.

yeah but a good one is like $200 and it's something i dont need guess ill live without it till i get a new good monitor.

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it looks well made but I personally don't like those types of monitor stands.

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it looks well made but I personally don't like those types of monitors stands.

The welds actually look quite weak.

 

I have welding certifications and years of experience though, for manufacturing like this it's okay, at least for a couple of monitors.

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yeah but a good one is like $200 and it's something i dont need guess ill live without it till i get a new good monitor.

It's kind of just how the monitor stand market works. There seems to be very good, expensive stuff and bad, cheap stuff, with very little inbetween. 

 

Luckily, here in the UK we have Duronic, which is decent quality for a good price. Ergotron is probably the best, but they're very expensive. 

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thanks for letting me know ill probably just wait until some of those ultra wide or 4k monitors get cheap.

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The welds actually look quite weak.

 

I have welding certifications and years of experience though, for manufacturing like this it's okay, at least for a couple of monitors.

It's not so much the welds as it is the joints and quality of the locking mechanisms. The tilt lock on the ends on the mounts probably won't hold properly with any monitor with at least a little weight on it. 

 

I've had the same thing happen on a cheap stand before, even on monitors that are well below its maximum weight specs. It holds it, but the whole stand kind of tilts forward, and the tilt mechanism won't stay in position. It's very annoying to have to keep correcting it. 

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It's kind of just how the monitor stand market works. There seems to be very good, expensive stuff and bad, cheap stuff, with very little inbetween. 

 

Luckily, here in the UK we have Duronic, which is decent quality for a good price. Ergotron is probably the best, but they're very expensive. 

Aavara, Atdec, Brateck, SilverStone are any of there brands reputable? 

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It's not so much the welds as it is the joints and quality of the locking mechanisms. The tilt lock on the ends on the mounts probably won't hold properly with any monitor with at least a little weight on it. 

 

I've had the same thing happen on a cheap stand before, even on monitors that are well below its maximum weight specs. It holds it, but the whole stand kind of tilts forward, and the tilt mechanism won't stay in position. It's very annoying to have to keep correcting it. 

Eh, I'd rather make my now since I have the know how. But I'm not the one looking for one xD

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Only ever heard of Silverstone, which is definitely a reputable brand. Doesn't always mean that their products are good, though. 

yeah just trying to get a feel i like to do heaps of research before i purchase something.

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