New Desk for Gaming and Occasional Work

House · 8 Sep 2008 at 13:18

Ok im decorating my spare room and the old PC desk is just not going to make the grade.

Im after something that will be:
Comfortable for quite long MMo sessions(planning on getting into WAR) or god forbid doing some work.
Fairly high (im 6'7" so have my chair quite high obviously).
Doesnt have a keyboard shelf undernether it (pointless and they get in the way of my legs)
Will allow Dual monitors (Ie doesnt have one small monitor stand) either no shelf or a long one.
Decent cable routing.
Some filing space would be nice but not a deal breaker.
Not £19.99 tat, has to look pretty smart.

Any one got any recomendations? I dont want to spank a tonne of cast but £100-150 would be ok.

What do People think of Glass desks? are they comfortable or do they get all sweaty and dirty?.

Adsta · 8 Sep 2008 at 13:21

I cant stand glass desks personally.
Stick with a good old wooden desk as for where to get one. MFI maybe or if you live near one ikea do some nice cheap desks.

House · 8 Sep 2008 at 13:23

I live near one (the same one as you actually) but going to Ikea makes me cry. and I didnt see anything inspiring on their rather rubbish website.

badbob · 8 Sep 2008 at 13:24

Have a Ikea Fredrick, similar to the Jerker. Comes with two shelves, one more than the Jerker

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2359412610_0c8a42e52d_o.jpg

jerker looks more adjustable though, has loads of holes for the shelves. Fredrick spacing about 3/4"

rsatd · 8 Sep 2008 at 13:25

I use a normal desk originally meant for a kitchen table, its the right size so keeps me happy, and glass, yuck.

Sleepery · 8 Sep 2008 at 13:46

No offence, but that Ikea one looks awful

Adsta · 8 Sep 2008 at 13:47

hehe going to ikea might be a mission in itself but you will get fairly decent desk cheap. Dont go by their website though ikeas website is awful. just go have a look instore. The one badbob is a nice one.
That or take a look in MFI but they will be a lot more expensive

platypus · 8 Sep 2008 at 13:58

Ikea desks are awful.

Your best bet is to make one yourself. Get the wood and design it yourself.

rjk · 8 Sep 2008 at 14:09

my opinion - lian li desk - but they are about a gand and like rocking horse **** to get hold of

here is a link

Adsta · 8 Sep 2008 at 14:10

Well they are cheap so ofc your not going to get fantastic quality.
Although i do agree prob best to buy wood and make it yourself. Its what i did desk has lasted me 2 years now and still going strong

rjk · 8 Sep 2008 at 14:10

platypus said:
Ikea desks are awful.

Your best bet is to make one yourself. Get the wood and design it yourself.

i did my own - it looks ok
but i made it too high and have to lean my writs on an open drawer for playing games in the 'wasd' position

[ADSTA - mouse arrived today mate - its quality - thanks a lot]

Adsta · 8 Sep 2008 at 14:30

hehe nps buddy hope ya enjoy

(whoops off topic

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manic111 · 8 Sep 2008 at 15:02

That Lian Li desk is hideous!!! And reviewed by a complete tool...

badbob · 8 Sep 2008 at 15:13

Sleepery said:
No offence, but that Ikea one looks awful

It's a functional computer desk. Try and find me another desk that will fit B&W 601 speakers, 24" monitor, center speaker, Arcam Alpha 9 amp, keyboard mouse pad, place for flight joystick/thrust thingy, and still plenty of room for another hi-fi component and another set of standmount speakers.

C64 · 8 Sep 2008 at 15:20

New Morgan Collection, or google reception desk you can get some nice big decent reception desks for £100-£200.
Here is the morgan range corner desk courtesy of Mansize Tissue from the desktop and room gallery in the cases forum.
Hope he doesn't mind me using his pic.

Or you can look at reception desks which is what I am getting next this one is only £125
Trexus Reception Desk

Have a look in this thread for inspiration http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17527914