Desks Boring but essential

Bullitt659 · 30 Nov 2015 at 16:55

Right firstly I was unsure where to post this so mods please move if necessary.
I am currently in the market for a new computer desk as mine is an old Argos P.O.S that is in imminent risk of collapse. However there seems to be little or no information about this slightly boring but necessary piece of kit. All that seem to be around are the boring M.D.F crappy desks that is unless you want to spend a small fortune.
I was wondering if this little community had any ideas or recommendations on this subject.
Things it must have.

Look nice & stylish
Have room for multiple monitors
Be able to show off my rig
Good cable management
Good build quality
Be reasonably priced

Any ideas?

MagicBoy · 30 Nov 2015 at 17:42

Ikea.

Ryan-3 · 30 Nov 2015 at 17:48

Seriously, look at this thread and you'll see why IKEA is the only response you need.

Size, what you need, budget, buy there.

atomic7431 · 30 Nov 2015 at 17:59

Saratoga Black Glass Home Office Computer Desk

product offers a generous 1600 x 700mm desktop with an attractive 10mm black glass top

Width: 1600
Depth: 700
Height: 758
in mm

this is a nice desk i paid way less than that off them last year for it.

gazujii · 30 Nov 2015 at 18:38

i just ordered on Friday a desk from Piranha Furniture. worth seeing if there is anything there you like the look of. I went with the Pelican in Black Glass.

Bickaxe · 30 Nov 2015 at 19:00

Build one?

pete910 · 30 Nov 2015 at 19:12

Bickaxe said:
Build one?

^^^ This

Here's a good one http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18657604

Bullitt659 · 1 Dec 2015 at 09:55

pete910 said:
^^^ This

Here's a good one http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18657604

Yea this is a little above my skill set nice though.

rtho782 · 1 Dec 2015 at 09:58

I have this from Ikea:

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00214181/#/60214183

I've taken the pull out part off now, perfect for my needs. I have a 30", and two 27" monitors on it.

Aberfala · 4 Dec 2015 at 06:24

rtho782 said:
I have this from Ikea:

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00214181/#/60214183

I've taken the pull out part off now, perfect for my needs. I have a 30", and two 27" monitors on it.

I have one of these too, it's great value, rock solid and has a great cable management shelf that the pictures don't show.

dazzerd · 4 Dec 2015 at 09:39

Mikey C said:
I have one of these too, it's great value, rock solid and has a great cable management shelf that the pictures don't show.

Thanks for the info I need a new desk with decent cable management I may have a drive down today and pick that one up.

modly · 4 Dec 2015 at 23:58

Mikey C said:
I have one of these too, it's great value, rock solid and has a great cable management shelf that the pictures don't show.

I'll third this, used it for my latest setup, it's an excellent desk and looking to add a malm drawer set to house some files and lob the printer one. Great desk with excellent cable management in my eyes that's well hidden.

IC3 · 5 Dec 2015 at 08:51

Buy 2nd hand from auction site, search things such as 'office desk', 'office table'. I got my for a fiver, its massive and can easily 3x 27inch monitors. Not sure about 30inch, you would just about to make it, I think.

I'll post a pic later if you want, currently unable to as I'm at work...

dabluone · 7 Dec 2015 at 16:23

I purchase mine from local office removal company. Companies dont pay their bills so don't get the furniture back! You can get a very good, solid, large desk which would cost £300+ for as little as £50 if you find the right company. Worth ringing around.

Putty · 8 Dec 2015 at 14:07

As dabluone says have a look around for second hand office furniture - I was lucky enough to get mine for free about ten years ago. Depending where you are there might be a second hand office furniture showroom nearby.

Swatmat · 14 Dec 2015 at 09:00

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60245721/

I got this bad boy, its pretty big, my Cosmos 2 fits on it with no overhang which is nice. great desk overall, good build quality, nice to the touch and great to look at

skaif · 14 Dec 2015 at 10:01

IC3 said:
Buy 2nd hand from auction site, search things such as 'office desk', 'office table'. I got my for a fiver, its massive and can easily 3x 27inch monitors. Not sure about 30inch, you would just about to make it, I think.

I'll post a pic later if you want, currently unable to as I'm at work...

^ This! Deffo do this!!
I picked mine up from the bay for £20 including a little lockable filing cabinet / file storage chest of drawers thingy. It was one of those wavy design office desks that the seller didnt need anymore.

Sure I had to rock up with a drill and dismantle it myself, but it was worth it! She even wanted to give me the old office chair but didnt have space in the car! Just have a look and offer them a private message deal. Worked for me!

Blackjack Davy · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:12

One of the so called Classic desks. They're used at work and so sturdy you can jump up and down on them. (Think as I can get away with this as OCuk don't sell office furniture). Or look for same used.

http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/a/sb...atchpartialmax&Nty=1/?hijack=desk&type=Search