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Title: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: RogerMooreSucks on July 04, 2015, 11:57:42 pm: Hey guys, I wanted to get a solid computer desk, my spending limit is around $300. I search high and low but i cant find any suitable. So i am asking for some guidance on where to look. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Torn on July 05, 2015, 01:19:47 am: www.Ikea.com
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Rick Astley on July 05, 2015, 01:25:16 am: have you tried officeworks?
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: RogerMooreSucks on July 05, 2015, 04:51:23 am: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60245721/ (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60245721/) I have made my decision.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Troy on July 05, 2015, 05:38:41 am: I bought mine at Office Max.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: kraid on July 05, 2015, 08:18:40 am: That PC Desk wasn't built with gamer PCs in mind though.

I imagine a huge issue with air flow, when putting something that isn't an office only PC in there.
Maybe if you don't apply the back pannel and front door, it might still work out.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: markpeterjameslegg on July 05, 2015, 08:40:08 am: I have to agree with Kraid, I wouldn't want to put my PC in that cupboard as it could get very hot, but it's a nice desk... You could maybe modify it's design a little if you want it that badly of course :)
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Mangley on July 05, 2015, 02:05:44 pm: I stole mine.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Enzo.Matrix on July 05, 2015, 07:15:04 pm: I built my own with Countertop salvaged from the bin at Rona (home depot) and wall support brackets.

(http://i.imgur.com/S2Q741j.jpg)
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Rodney 1.666 on July 06, 2015, 06:41:56 am: Quote from: RogerMooreSucks on July 05, 2015, 04:51:23 am
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60245721/ (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60245721/) I have made my decision.

An appliance cooker.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: killermonkey on July 06, 2015, 11:27:32 am: Enzo I'm surprised the counter has enough stiffness to hold up in the middle as they are designed to be laying on top of cabinets mostly. Cool idea!
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Enzo.Matrix on July 06, 2015, 03:02:29 pm: I just use 2x of these. http://www.rona.ca/en/shelf-bracket

Did also put some boards on the sides and back to give that surface to help. I have no issues, can actually stand on it. For a while I did have a 36" tube TV on it.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Jonathon [SSL] on July 07, 2015, 03:33:59 am: It's been a couple years, we totally need a new "post your setup" thread now ;)
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Post by: Kratos on July 07, 2015, 11:39:45 pm: That looks beautiful Enzo. Nicely done.

I heard MDF wood is a pretty solid once you treat it. It is smooth and works great as a computer desk.

Any desks you buy from the store is garbage. Go buy a plywood, sand it, make your own custom desk for the fraction of the cost.

I use a Lifetime folding table as a desk.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Kratos on July 07, 2015, 11:42:13 pm: Quote from: Enzo.Matrix on July 06, 2015, 03:02:29 pm
I just use 2x of these. http://www.rona.ca/en/shelf-bracket

Did also put some boards on the sides and back to give that surface to help. I have no issues, can actually stand on it. For a while I did have a 36" tube TV on it.

36" CRT? LOL wow.

Surprised those brackets can hold the weight of the counter ontop of the TV's weight.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Enzo.Matrix on July 08, 2015, 04:28:11 pm: I'll take some more pictures when I get home.

All I can really say is make sure you put them on the studs.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Proxie on July 09, 2015, 06:33:34 pm: https://woodgears.ca/workbench/plans.html
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: RogerMooreSucks on July 10, 2015, 02:26:53 am: Quote from: Proxie on July 09, 2015, 06:33:34 pm
https://woodgears.ca/workbench/plans.html

By far the ugliest desk I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: major on July 10, 2015, 02:36:38 am: (http://i.imgur.com/fb7gtFx.jpg)

Sometimes a shitty cart and toolbox work.
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Jonathon [SSL] on July 10, 2015, 11:01:37 pm: Quote from: Proxie on July 09, 2015, 06:33:34 pm
https://woodgears.ca/workbench/plans.html

Not a desk, but a sweet workbench. I might actually build this one :D
Title: Re: Who Sells Good PC desks?
Post by: Enzo.Matrix on July 12, 2015, 06:04:31 pm: Quote from: Jonathon [SSL] on July 10, 2015, 11:01:37 pm
Not a desk, but a sweet workbench. I might actually build this one :D

I watch his YouTube channel. Love the stuff he comes up with. Doesn't hurt he is also Canadian :D