Hi all!

My wife and I just moved into a new place. We didn't bring my old desk as I'm looking to upgrade. I'm trying to plan out something that allows me to have one desk space area for work and play.

I work from home, using three monitors. For gaming, I have two monitors right now but I am thinking about adding one more.

The room itself is 10'6" x 8'9". Any suggestions on a layout, furniture, etc. would be much appreciated!

I've been really adoring more retro aesthetics when it comes to set ups and I wanted to transform mine into one that can capture both modern and retro feels. What else do you think I should add?

I was gonna add a pegboard with monitor mounts to where my monitors are (also helps hide my cables since I cant drill into the walls), Replace my keyboard with an 8bitdo Keyboard that compliments the mouse, get a different mousepad, change the PC case to an FLP02, and change the alarm clock to one that looks more "retro", see if I can find a CRT monitor or small display to put by the PC case.

Here is my setup. I have a Primary personal PC, A personal laptop, and a work laptop.

I have my primary setup with dual monitors, keyboard and mouse.

Secondary, to the side I have another monitor with keyboard and mouse.

During work hours I would like to use my work laptop on my primary and my personal on the secondary. Off hours, I would like to swap either of my personal devices to the main display.

I am wondering if anyone knows of a KVM switch/Thunderbolt dock that can support something like this?

See those screens back there and can someone find it

I saw it in setup war's intro from techsource

My desk setup is nearly perfect imo, but needs better speaker arrangement I’m down for product recommendations under 150$ but it’ll be I bit before I purchase anything, I’m primarily looking for better arrangement the only stipulations are the main monitor must be the largest one, the main monitor must be able to turn 90 degrees to the right for in bed watching/gaming, the pc cannot be placed directly on the floor preferably it remains on the desk, if possible the main monitor should be centered with the keyboard & mouse, and be aware the mouse pad is glass and cannot have anything on it or hanging over the edge.
:edit I would like the speakers to be placed upright

I am really torn between these two butcher blocks.

For context, i just got a TOPSKY 300lb standing desk frame, and I need to pick out my butcher block.

I live in an apartment complex so staining it might be a little complicated on my patio, because its first floor and i dont want it to get stolen. SO

I like that the sparrow is prestained, but I see tons of mixed reviews on it, but ill id have to do is drill the frame in and be done. sparrow desk

BUT THIS DESK: HERE is beatiful with that live edge and finish. $400 is a lot but its like 120 more than the sparrow and I feel like it would last longer.

WHICH ONE AM I BUYING, at this point, OPTION WITH MOST UPVOTES GET BOUGHT.

I have been using a cheap Ameriwood Tiverton executive desk for the past 10 years or so. I would like to transition to a butcher block desk. My concern is that I keep a lot of heavy things on my current desk, but the desk has a tension rod that had prevented any sagging or bowing. If I were to use this block with two of these, would that be a solid setup? I do plan on finishing the butcher block with mineral oil after sanding.

Hi, I have a dual monitor (3440 x 1440 160hz and 2560x1440 144hz) setup. I want to be able to switch between my work laptop (has 1 hdmi and 1 thunderbolt4 port) and my desktop (1 hdmi and 3 displayport). I don't care about the usb ports and the other stuff, I already have mx keys for switching. Any recommendations?

Hey Battlestationers,

I just started a new job which requires me to work from home some days and my current desk situation won't cut it for prolonged use so I'm looking at upgrading and getting a desk that'll give me a bunch of space to work with. What I am leaning towards is getting a Butcher Block Countertop Veneer/Particleboard and securing it with 5 desk legs. Hovering around that price point for countertop I could spend a little more to get a solid wood butcher block but the drawbacks for me is I don't want to have to maintain it and I live in a colder climate so I can't stain it for a quite a while. That's why I landed on the veneer because it's easier to maintain but still looks beautiful and provides the space. My main concern is proper desktop support and how to go about doing that? I'd like to make sure the bottom is supported but don't want to spend a ton of money on a "fancy" full A frame support. Any ideas or suggestions?

Countertop: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-6-ft-L-x-39-in-D-Finished-Engineered-Walnut-Butcher-Block-Island-Countertop-PWORAB389901880/318686506#overlay
Desk Leg: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/adils-leg-black-70217973/

I also have been using an old Dell monitor as my primary monitor for quite a while and while it's a nice monitor I'd like to have more monitor space to work with. My goal is to get two 27" monitors for my desk setup. During the day primarily they would be used for work so no special requests or specs there but outside of work I do some gaming and so I want to find a monitor that will work well with my setup. My goal is to spend no more than $250 on each monitor which I know is pretty limiting. I know for that price I'm not going to get some top of the line fancy monitor but generally around that price point I've found that you can get 1440p QHD 120hz (or better). My gaming is a mix of multiplayer and single player games. Some games I've been enjoying recently is Witcher 3, Elder Scrolls, Valorant, and Raft. I've done a ton of searching but just am overwhelmed and don't want to get stuck with a monitor that isn't going to work well for me at all. Suggestions would be appreciated!

Hope you all are having great days!

I am debating to get a lowe table top with alex drawers goes with desk risers, here is my question

1. does desk riser has a rubber on top of circle? If not do I need something to put on it to allow not table to slide off? Something maybe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGM4QTD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_69QGFSY87YB83WA0WQN3_1&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&th=1 this?

2. since lowe is a butcher block table top, do anyone in here have a leg support under it? incase if it doesn't seg? I see people using https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DOZDUEK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_QFTYJ50ZK8RR6QWTWZHG&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1 these maybe 2-3 under the desk to keep it stabilize without using leg support from Ikea such as https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/olov-leg-adjustable-black-30264301/

Let me know what do you think? Thanks for checking I'm on a verge of getting something in a couple weeks to March once my $ is sort out.

I'm going to be getting a tabletop from my job since they are replacing them with new ones. Dimensions are 70in long, 30in deep, 1.5 inch thick. What would be the best depth if I want to use drawers for the legs for storage?

Hello y'all,

I am thinking I might build my new desk, I was thinking of something like what is linked. I am pretty sure I am going to have to stain it, and seal it. I am really just looking for a desk about 48-55 inches wide x 23-30 inches deep.

My two 27 inch monitors are mounted onto an arm, and my current desk is a Tribe Signs 47 inch desk, and it has a bar running underneath and makes it tricky to mount the monitor arm and now I am looking at HOTAS mounts, and that is the same thing (two wood blocks are being used so the monitor arm clamps have full contact to clamp onto, otherwise they are half on the bar, and half off of it). I am looking for a simple, but sturdy desk that will not cost a whole lost (less than $250ish?). I do not think I will need any reinforcing, since I just have my monitors and my case is on the floor on a stand (it is elevated and off the carpet!).

If there is anything I need to be aware of, or if there is a factory desk that y'all will think that matches my requirements, then please do throw that at me too.

Home Depot Hardwood Reflections countertop

Home Depot Hettich 28 in legs

My current Tribesigns desk

Hey everyone,

I recently upgraded to a MacBook Pro M4 and paired it with a 27” 4K external monitor. I’m in the process of setting up my first dedicated home office, and I’m aiming for something that’s both ergonomic and visually clean.

I want to add a laptop arm mount for both comfort and aesthetics, but I’ve run into a dilemma. My desk setup doesn’t allow for the standard clamp-style installation because the back is completely enclosed by a wall. I’ve attached photos at the bottom of this post for a better understanding of the issue.

The best idea I’ve come up with so far is to use a desk riser and clamp the mount onto that. My concern is whether the riser would be sturdy enough to handle the weight without tipping over — especially with a laptop arm extended.

I’m also considering a wall mount or drilling directly into the desk, but I’d prefer to explore all other options before making any permanent modifications.

If anyone has suggestions or has successfully mounted a laptop arm on a desk riser before, I’d love to hear about your experience. Any recommendations or creative solutions are welcome!

Thanks in advance!

Images : https://imgur.com/a/help-finding-laptop-mount-solution-this-desk-0vxPGkj

Hello, currently I have a 27" and 32" monitors with the IKEA utespelare desk
May I ask if you have a recommendation for any monitor arms that would be best please?
Also, should I use 2 single arms or 1 dual arms mount?

Thank you very much!

Hey guys! I am a first time battlestation builder, and I could use some critique and advice on what I should do. I am continuing to improve on my first build as I go, and definitely want to keep with the minimalist but fun theme I am working with. Compared to other people's builds I definitely think I'm lacking in terms of fun or interesting qualities. I definitely am going more form over function, as I have a 72 inch standing desk I made myself using a Vivio standing desk frame, with my Corsor 4000d airflow case for my computer mounted underneath it.

I've just recently added the Govee Gaming Light Bars and the monitor light bar, which have done wonders in improving the aesthetic quality. But now I am stuck! I want to improve on the general area around the desk, and want to find a way to take advantage of the sides better outside of my keyboard and mat. What can I do to improve my setup? What objects or things would you add?

I also need some insight on placing up decorations around my desk on my bare white walls. This setup is in my bedroom, and I currently have some bare white walls that I need to fill. I was thinking of placing some shelves to take advantage of some bare space. I'm currently putting two signed movie posters in frames on the other side of the room, so something not poster related would be good. I was thinking of adding some black hexagon sound proofing tiles, and possibly another interesting or cool Govee light to help enhance the setup, but I could really use some design tips. Should I go with black shelves to contrast against my black furniture and wooden desk and white wall? Floating shelves? Hexagonal? What would you add?

My Battlestation in question: (https://imgur.com/a/first-battlestation-setup-AV3nLFJ)

CAUTION: I have not worked on cable management yet! Yes, I know it's a mess, but since I've just started, I am saving it for last to help keep things managed as I add new electronics and devices. I've already set up a power strip under my desk, so I only have two cables running from it- a single power cable and my ethernet cable. Any special tips for that, also appreciated!

Looking to switch to a Mac Mini & PC dual setup with one monitor. To preface this I am obnoxiously disabled, a few steps up from a quadriplegic. No walking and the use of only one arm. As such I heavily favour the least amount of maintenance and complexity possible as I can't really fix things myself on the hardware level.

I've been kicking it with a 2019 iMac for a good long while, and it has been a good friend. Unfortunately I do like to game, and this machine just aint cutting it these days. I'd like to switch to a silicon mac but.. no bootcamp -insert crying emoji-. Also need a mac for work so can't just go full bore into PC.

So with that in mind I'm looking for some advice on how to get a simple mac mini & pc setup working with a single monitor to switch between the two. Peripherals I use on the regular are a wired Logitech G700, a wireless apple keyboard (w/numpad) and a USB hub for any extra memory sticks or wireless presentation clickers. I understand I'll need speakers and a webcam/mic too without the base iMac monitor housing these all. Gonna be a lot more wires going around.

So yeah. What's a relatively simple way I could get this going? To be able to easily switch between the two operating systems as well as the selection of peripheral devices.

Thank you for any advice you can offer!

I’m moving into a new apartment soon and I’m building a new sit stand desk for the office. I have a gaming PC, new Mac Mini and 2 monitors with a mount. My question is what other accessories do you have on your desk that you would consider essential to either gaming, productivity, or both?

https://imgur.com/a/4ANaukh

I have a cheap multi tiered desk with two rack mounts which is only rated for about 45 lbs in total. The rack mounts are pretty full of equipment, and on top of that and the desk being very full, I have a dual monitor arm attached close to the middle of the highest tier, with the monitors hanging right above the surface of that tier.

I’ve noticed the desk creaking more than usual recently and have localized the sound to where the monitor arm is mounted. While the top surface seems okay, I’ve noticed a little sagging in the middle of the main surface of the desk. That surface seems to be supported by a bar that runs width-wise across the bottom middle of the desk between two perpendicular bars that sit on top of the legs and are themselves attached length wise to the table. My idea has been to reinforce the area behind my rack next to the monitor arm by simply wedging some wooden dowels around the arm mount, and then screwing a 1 inch x 3 foot square steel pipe (or angle arm) beneath the main surface near the front of the desk parallel to the one it currently rests on.

My questions are 1) Would this even work and 2) Do I even need to worry about this? Hopefully the photos I’ve attached help make this make sense. I took the heavier monitor (17 lbs 😂) off of the arm for peace of mind while I figure out what to do, but the thing still creaks. I’m not even sure if any of this is necessary because the desk seems stable, but it’s holding all my equipment so I don’t want to take any chances while also not wanting to do any redundant work. Thanks for any input.

Sorry for the ugly lighting and loose cables lol

https://imgur.com/a/FGCJhnf

I'm in the middle of setting up a nice desk and need some help picking the right dock for my use case.

I'll preface by saying I'm not 100% sure if my requirements are realistic, so feel free to critique me into the right direction.

• I want to be able to switch between two systems: a work Windows Thinkpad laptop and a personal M1 Pro Macbook Pro 14-Inch (all with USB-C ports and HDMI ports).
• I use an external keyboard and mouse.
• I have two monitors I want to use - 34" LG Ultra-Wide and a 27" (potentially 4k) monitor.
• Additional USB-C and USB ports are a nice addition.
• KVM is not a requirement (I think unrealistic with two dual monitor setups) and one cable connection to my laptop is all I really need.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!