Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 5, 2019 Moderator Share Posted August 5, 2019 I have an old, maybe ~10yo, computer desk from IKEA. I can't find the exact model, as it was discontinued as soon as I bought it. It looks very similar to this: But without the right leg, just to give you an idea. The left siding has been bolted, to hold something up on it. The top has been replaced after a duo monitor stand cracked the top. It is wobbly af. Even with the reinforcement that we put on back. I have been searching everywhere, and nowhere has many reviews on it. (not considering amazon..) I don't really care for RGB gaming desks. If it has RGB, I probably will never use it. "Gaming" desks look reasonable, but are they that reliable? Table needs to be ~47" long by 28 wide. Hight is no issue. Budget is $100-200. What should I get? What do you use? What do you crave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted August 5, 2019 Supervisor Share Posted August 5, 2019 nothing stand out to you at your local furniture stores? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 5, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted August 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, Brandon H said: nothing stand out to you at your local furniture stores? most of them have corner desks or L-desks. And the single ones are little gimpy thing that holds one monitor. I have 3x 27" monitors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted August 5, 2019 Supervisor Share Posted August 5, 2019 Just now, Mindovermaster said: most of them have corner desks or L-desks. And the single ones are little gimpy thing that holds one monitor. I have 3x 27" monitors... ah I can see that. furniture searching is not my strong suit but good luck finding a desk that suits your needs Mindovermaster 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 5, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted August 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Brandon H said: ah I can see that. furniture searching is not my strong suit but good luck finding a desk that suits your needs Yeah... why I asked, as there is no really "good design". I read alot of DYI desks, but I don't have the brain power to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazmac Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 You don't need it to have drawers in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 5, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted August 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Jazmac said: You don't need it to have drawers in it? I don't really have any use, as I have a cabinet right next to my desk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrynalyne Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 6 hours ago, Mindovermaster said: I have an old, maybe ~10yo, computer desk from IKEA. I can't find the exact model, as it was discontinued as soon as I bought it. It looks very similar to this: But without the right leg, just to give you an idea. The left siding has been bolted, to hold something up on it. The top has been replaced after a duo monitor stand cracked the top. It is wobbly af. Even with the reinforcement that we put on back. I have been searching everywhere, and nowhere has many reviews on it. (not considering amazon..) I don't really care for RGB gaming desks. If it has RGB, I probably will never use it. "Gaming" desks look reasonable, but are they that reliable? Table needs to be ~47" long by 28 wide. Hight is no issue. Budget is $100-200. What should I get? What do you use? What do you crave? Not entirely in that price range but I’m a huge fan of desks from https://autonomous.ai. It’s all we use at work and I have a large one at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 As strange as this might sound, take a look at uline.com packing tables, https://www.uline.com/BL_3853/Industrial-Packing-Tables. They have one with your dimensions. The desks arent the prettiest, however the quality and ruggedness is excellent. My brother has had one, with the composite top for nearly 5 years without any issues. Last year I purchased a maple top one for my room and it has been fantastic. A tad more than your budget, but worth a look in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 7, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted August 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, Circaflex said: As strange as this might sound, take a look at uline.com packing tables, https://www.uline.com/BL_3853/Industrial-Packing-Tables. They have one with your dimensions. The desks arent the prettiest, however the quality and ruggedness is excellent. My brother has had one, with the composite top for nearly 5 years without any issues. Last year I purchased a maple top one for my room and it has been fantastic. A tad more than your budget, but worth a look in the long run. hm, I might look at these if I can't find anything better. Like you said, It's slightly out of my buget... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Supervisor Posted August 9, 2019 Supervisor Share Posted August 9, 2019 Hello, The IKEA MALM desk looks very similar to the desk in your photograph. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 10, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) Yeah, Aryeh, but I'm not paying that price. I think I'm sticking with this one. It's $80 on eBay. It just looks sturdier, and not a "gaming" desk. Same size as my current desk. https://www.ebay.com/itm/55-Modern-Computer-Desk-Laptop-Desktop-Study-Writing-Dining-Table-Home-Office-US/392373036898?hash=item5b5b416762:m:mdGWmRJPQIaHomBL1eTBOWw goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 You get what you pay for, I'm not sure I would consider a ~$50 desk sturdy, but do you thing. Its made out of MDF and weighs less than 40 pounds, I'd be hesitant to store much of anything of importance on it. I'd also be concerned that they do not list what weight has been tested on the desk. Mindovermaster 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 10, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2019 29 minutes ago, Circaflex said: You get what you pay for, I'm not sure I would consider a ~$50 desk sturdy, but do you thing. Its made out of MDF and weighs less than 40 pounds, I'd be hesitant to store much of anything of importance on it. I'd also be concerned that they do not list what weight has been tested on the desk. Really? I thought MDF was just the top. The legs look like some kind of metal or something. But if the "whole thing" is MDF, well... My old desk was like that, too. It's legs and top are pressed wood, but are hollow in the center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopZ Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, Mindovermaster said: Really? I thought MDF was just the top. The legs look like some kind of metal or something. But if the "whole thing" is MDF, well... My old desk was like that, too. It's legs and top are pressed wood, but are hollow in the center. That desk looks ideal, plenty strong enough as those legs are metal along with a metal frame under the top MDF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 10, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 minute ago, SnoopZ said: That desk looks ideal, plenty strong enough as those legs are metal along with a metal frame under the top MDF. Yeah, thanks. That is what I thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopZ Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Just make sure the heights right including the metal frame under the MDF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 10, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, SnoopZ said: Just make sure the heights right including the metal frame under the MDF. My current desk is actually lower than that.... hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopZ Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Mindovermaster said: My current desk is actually lower than that.... hmm... No reason not to give it a go at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 20, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Update: Guys, I bought it Real sturdy compared to my old one... SnoopZ, Brandon H and goretsky 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopZ Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Looks good as well as the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooky560 Veteran Posted September 2, 2019 Veteran Share Posted September 2, 2019 Ikea still make desks as long as 300cm, however you have to use the custom option, they aren't stock models. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/workspaces/tools/planner_build_your_own_desk/ I built a 3m desk with cabinets on either end been using it for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technique Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 My exact desk, even the finish on it: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/malm-desk-oak-veneer-80214158/ Though i have my cabinets on the left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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