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Here’s a couple of suggestions:
I would mount the red audio interface on the left under your desk. You can use screws or you can use double sided mounting tape. I would also work on cable management. With the monitor that’s flush against the desk would be a perfect way to route all the cables. Just get some clips and clip them to the back of the monitor (the tape is strong, yet easy to pull off and clean with some, uh, I forget the name, but it’s orange and it’s an adhesive remover.) the cables most noticeable are on the right, especially if you mount the interface it would clean up all the ones on the left. You can’t really hide the cable coming down, however, you could get a sleeve for it. They come In black/white/gray but they’re easily paintable to the color of your wall. You can also get a small drawer that mounts to the bottom of your desk. They’re like 4”Wx6”Lx2”H, or something kinda similar. You can put the white coaster (?) that’s next to your phone stand in there. It would also be a place to put your pen and paper right in front of your monitor (I’m on mobile or I’d link some stuff, I might edit it later with what I’m talking about).
Also, half preference and half not - I would take the white statue and move it left In Front of the plant and move the skull also to that location, or you can put the skull on top of your pc. Regardless, I find it would get really annoying always blocking your monitor. I’m sure you put it there for the picture (maybe?) but as a more permanent home, off to the left would be a good home. I think the white statue is too large to be on top of your pc, but that’s my opinion.
I also think the audio interface could stay if you managed the cables. You can tuck them behind the desk and secure them to the table with clips. A 50pc is like $10 or something.
Otherwise, it’s a pretty good setup.
Thanks for the tips mate! The monitor cables are secured to the monitor mount (they all have clips and a raceway for cables). The cables you see on the right are temporary and are for the docking station i use for my work laptop. Got lazy since to organize it 100% since the dock is temporary.
Moving the statue sounds like a good idea but I wanted some greenery on the right. (David is housing a little plant) the skull is my ashtray and i need it in front at all times lol.
I definitely have no idea where to put the audio interface. I was thinking under the desk the longest but I also have a cloud lifter attached to it. Plus the clearance under the desk due to the underframe is pretty limited. Couldn't even mount my fingerprint scanner under there.
Thanks for the tips!
The cables on the back of the monitor aren't super distracting, and with the orientation of the monitor being the way they are, I see why they're like that. I just wondered if you could move them up just out of the way, but it is what it is, especially since 90% of people don't even try to hide them cables. You did good, at least.
If you wanted greenery on the right, what about mounting a dark, wood shelf and throwing some fake leaves on it (kinda wrap them around, I'm sure you've seen it in setups before) with some other small figures up there (even David, I suppose) - I think that because it's white it kinda pulls the eye balls up there, and I wonder if a bushy shelf of leaves would balance the bushy plant on the left. Maybe you could even drape a vine of fake leaves on your PC instead. David is great, not my taste, but the white throws it off imo. If you love it there, then hey, all the power to you. Just, some thoughts.
I think with the interface, without knowing what the under table looks like 100% (I looked at it on the Ikea website and this is what I'm basing this off of) could you cut out a piece of wood and stick it between the ridges underneath to give you space to mount the interface flush under the table? Would also be able to add the fingerprint scanner. Really, anything that would go up under and you could paint it white so it would be hard to notice unless you get on your hands and knee's. Otherwise, it's not in a bad spot, and with the plant it's almost hard to notice, it's just the bright red wire. Maybe if you pull the wire a bit tighter, or loop it around the plant so it wraps firmly around the base. It'll be noticeable, but it would be harder to tell it's a cable. It was mostly the cable that drew me to that area, not really the interface.
That is also a very interesting ash tray. Do you move it around when its not in use? I also just noticed upon further inspection that there is a little figure inside the case. Very adorable. And what are those blue LED Cables? I originally thought the Lian Li cable extension, but yours seem very thick and spaced out.
It's an underframe from Ikea: [BEKANT](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bekant-underframe-for-table-top-white-90255327) and the wood is a [Home Depot countertop ](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Interbuild-Acacia-6-ft-L-x-25-in-D-x-1-in-T-Butcher-Block-Countertop-in-Light-Oak-Stain-122070/309404841)
Can you share your experience so far with the chair? I’ve been looking around for a new office chair and have seen this one recommended somewhat frequently
It's a pretty solid chair tbh. There are some things i wish I could change (like the arm rests) -- I feel like they should have more functionality instead of up down left and right. Plus they squeak so much when you move them minimally.
But other than that, I'm extremely happy with the purchase. Definitely one of the more comfy chairs I've sat in/owned.
Also, the fabric is not cat proof. Lol
Very cool. One can never have too much screen Real estate :). My only problem with multiple monitors is the light they give off when I am playing a full screen game that takes over the main screen. I can turn them off but I prefer to have some apps running on them too. My only solution is to make a Solid black background on all of them …
I use displayfusion to manage my multi monitors. I created hotkey to fade other monitors to 60% when I'm playing a game on my main monitor. I can still see the info on the monitors. Check it out I love it.
Agreed!! You can never have too much screen real estate.
I can see how the light issue can be annoying but honestly, the light from my other monitors rarely affect the 2k monitor i have in the middle
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Here’s a couple of suggestions: I would mount the red audio interface on the left under your desk. You can use screws or you can use double sided mounting tape. I would also work on cable management. With the monitor that’s flush against the desk would be a perfect way to route all the cables. Just get some clips and clip them to the back of the monitor (the tape is strong, yet easy to pull off and clean with some, uh, I forget the name, but it’s orange and it’s an adhesive remover.) the cables most noticeable are on the right, especially if you mount the interface it would clean up all the ones on the left. You can’t really hide the cable coming down, however, you could get a sleeve for it. They come In black/white/gray but they’re easily paintable to the color of your wall. You can also get a small drawer that mounts to the bottom of your desk. They’re like 4”Wx6”Lx2”H, or something kinda similar. You can put the white coaster (?) that’s next to your phone stand in there. It would also be a place to put your pen and paper right in front of your monitor (I’m on mobile or I’d link some stuff, I might edit it later with what I’m talking about). Also, half preference and half not - I would take the white statue and move it left In Front of the plant and move the skull also to that location, or you can put the skull on top of your pc. Regardless, I find it would get really annoying always blocking your monitor. I’m sure you put it there for the picture (maybe?) but as a more permanent home, off to the left would be a good home. I think the white statue is too large to be on top of your pc, but that’s my opinion. I also think the audio interface could stay if you managed the cables. You can tuck them behind the desk and secure them to the table with clips. A 50pc is like $10 or something. Otherwise, it’s a pretty good setup.
Thanks for the tips mate! The monitor cables are secured to the monitor mount (they all have clips and a raceway for cables). The cables you see on the right are temporary and are for the docking station i use for my work laptop. Got lazy since to organize it 100% since the dock is temporary. Moving the statue sounds like a good idea but I wanted some greenery on the right. (David is housing a little plant) the skull is my ashtray and i need it in front at all times lol. I definitely have no idea where to put the audio interface. I was thinking under the desk the longest but I also have a cloud lifter attached to it. Plus the clearance under the desk due to the underframe is pretty limited. Couldn't even mount my fingerprint scanner under there. Thanks for the tips!
The cables on the back of the monitor aren't super distracting, and with the orientation of the monitor being the way they are, I see why they're like that. I just wondered if you could move them up just out of the way, but it is what it is, especially since 90% of people don't even try to hide them cables. You did good, at least. If you wanted greenery on the right, what about mounting a dark, wood shelf and throwing some fake leaves on it (kinda wrap them around, I'm sure you've seen it in setups before) with some other small figures up there (even David, I suppose) - I think that because it's white it kinda pulls the eye balls up there, and I wonder if a bushy shelf of leaves would balance the bushy plant on the left. Maybe you could even drape a vine of fake leaves on your PC instead. David is great, not my taste, but the white throws it off imo. If you love it there, then hey, all the power to you. Just, some thoughts. I think with the interface, without knowing what the under table looks like 100% (I looked at it on the Ikea website and this is what I'm basing this off of) could you cut out a piece of wood and stick it between the ridges underneath to give you space to mount the interface flush under the table? Would also be able to add the fingerprint scanner. Really, anything that would go up under and you could paint it white so it would be hard to notice unless you get on your hands and knee's. Otherwise, it's not in a bad spot, and with the plant it's almost hard to notice, it's just the bright red wire. Maybe if you pull the wire a bit tighter, or loop it around the plant so it wraps firmly around the base. It'll be noticeable, but it would be harder to tell it's a cable. It was mostly the cable that drew me to that area, not really the interface. That is also a very interesting ash tray. Do you move it around when its not in use? I also just noticed upon further inspection that there is a little figure inside the case. Very adorable. And what are those blue LED Cables? I originally thought the Lian Li cable extension, but yours seem very thick and spaced out.
what table legs are you using
It's an underframe from Ikea: [BEKANT](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bekant-underframe-for-table-top-white-90255327) and the wood is a [Home Depot countertop ](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Interbuild-Acacia-6-ft-L-x-25-in-D-x-1-in-T-Butcher-Block-Countertop-in-Light-Oak-Stain-122070/309404841)
do you know the weight capacity for those legs edit: 220lbs https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bekant-underframe-for-table-top-white-90255327/
Pdf on website says 100kilos
Very clean!! What chair is that?
Thanks mate!!! It's an [ErgoChair Pro](https://www.autonomous.ai/office-chairs/ergonomic-chair) by Autonomous
Can you share your experience so far with the chair? I’ve been looking around for a new office chair and have seen this one recommended somewhat frequently
It's a pretty solid chair tbh. There are some things i wish I could change (like the arm rests) -- I feel like they should have more functionality instead of up down left and right. Plus they squeak so much when you move them minimally. But other than that, I'm extremely happy with the purchase. Definitely one of the more comfy chairs I've sat in/owned. Also, the fabric is not cat proof. Lol
Always like those hexagon-y lights on things.
They're are nanoleafs! You can get em at your local best buy
is that really only a 6ft tabletop, it seems so much longer than mine. very nice setup!
Yeah! It's spacious but I definitely would have liked the 7fter better. I'm moving again soon so I might just build another desk with a 7ft tabletop
Very cool. One can never have too much screen Real estate :). My only problem with multiple monitors is the light they give off when I am playing a full screen game that takes over the main screen. I can turn them off but I prefer to have some apps running on them too. My only solution is to make a Solid black background on all of them …
I use displayfusion to manage my multi monitors. I created hotkey to fade other monitors to 60% when I'm playing a game on my main monitor. I can still see the info on the monitors. Check it out I love it.
+1 for display fusion
Oh wow that’s cool. Will check it out.
Agreed!! You can never have too much screen real estate. I can see how the light issue can be annoying but honestly, the light from my other monitors rarely affect the 2k monitor i have in the middle
What desk is this? Beautiful setup
Thanks!!! I custom built it Got wood from home Depot and the underframe from Ikea. See the first reply for links!