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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: benis on Sat, 14 May 2011, 16:10:11

Title: Help Choosing a computer desk.
Post by: benis on Sat, 14 May 2011, 16:10:11

I've wanted for some time now to buy a computer desk, since every desk I ever used was either an old table or something else unsuitable for pc desk use. I just made full-time at my work so I'm willing to drop some dough (>$1000 all in).

For anything over $500 it would probably have to be solid wood. I'd like it to be ergonomic but good looking and maybe built in storage. I'm not opposed to taking a plain desk and adding drawers and cabinets etc... either.

Anywho... I figured someone here would have some ideas for a sick desk or at least point me in the right direction.

Title: Help Choosing a computer desk.
Post by: kill will on Sat, 14 May 2011, 16:45:33

dual ikea jerkers

Title: Help Choosing a computer desk.
Post by: panda-R on Sat, 14 May 2011, 17:11:22

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I gonna get the ikea galant and the mod it for the monitor stand with da jarpen and capita legs.

Title: Help Choosing a computer desk.
Post by: Moneyless on Sat, 14 May 2011, 19:20:57

I have the IKEA Jonas (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90175415) desk, I like it. However, with the budget you're looking at, you'll find better for sure. :)

(http://i.imgur.com/dXyk5.jpg)

Title: Help Choosing a computer desk.
Post by: Lpb45 on Mon, 16 May 2011, 13:05:18

I picked up a straight galant over the weekend off CL for $65 (63x32) and have another Straight top jerker I picked up off CL for $60 (63x32) so I set them up as an L shape in my room over the weekend.  Not a bad setup for $125 bux.  Ill post a pic later, if I were you I would keep an eye on CL as you can find some decent deals ocasionally.

Title: Help Choosing a computer desk.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 16 May 2011, 16:52:13

i just got the ikea VIKA HYTTAN/ VIKA MOLIDEN (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69871067). i'll deal with adding a cabinet or drawer at some point. but it has the advantage of being a paper filled metal top rather than a paper filled plastic fake woodgrain top. i'm hoping it will prove to be a little more durable.
looks like an ikea fanclub in here.