Budget 0-20k Looking for a Nice Computer Desk

This headphone stand selling for 320 is being sold by IKEA for 149.

Ikea Steel 15 x 8 x 27 cm Headset/Tablet Stand (Black) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07P2MXHBM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jcSnEbTAARNGK
I've noticed this trend quite a lot. People are reselling IKEA stuff for inflated prices.

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If you are from Mumbai/Pune, IKEA started online deliveries to both the cities and Fredde is one of the best computer desks you can get for that price. It includes speaker stands to the sides, headphones holders below the upper deck and routing cables is easy on this table and the bottom decks are wide enough even for a printer.
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I still don't understand what makes you think that it's not 19.9k. That's how IKEA lists the items. 90% of the items are sold less than MRP.
I can believe it. That is to say what Ikea lists as MRP on its website isn't what people pay.


Now see the MRP on Ikea site


I ended up paying the amazon price, amazon commissions, seller commision plus delivery charges

What was the actual price ?

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Nice lamp btw, can be modded and used for other things too. There is a cottage industry for modding ikea :)
 
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I can believe it. That is to say what Ikea lists as MRP on its website isn't what people pay.


Now see the MRP on Ikea site


I ended up paying the amazon price, amazon commissions, seller commision plus delivery charges

What was the actual price ?

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Nice lamp btw, can be modded and used for other things too. There is a cottage industry for modding ikea :)
Thats some huge markup on the reseller's side. Thing is they know that we can't get the stuff locally and they can charge whatever they want.
Pretty much like Uber's surge pricing. If you need it badly enough you will pay the asking price.

Theres a simple IKEA kit I was looking at which is this one.


And if you want to go full on RGB-fied and tacticool gamer then there's this lot. Anyone here uses these kind of stuff? If I manage to ignore the gaming laptop-esque in your face deisgn elements are there any real-life advantages?



I once went to MDComputers and saw this one on display. Asked the price and it was 70k. LOL

 
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Thats some huge markup on the reseller's side. Thing is they know that we can't get the stuff locally and they can charge whatever they want.
Right, which makes you wonder why IKEA cannot take a page out of amazon's book ?

Why do they need to have a store in the city they can deliver to

A friend of mine personally transported a fridge on the train half way across the state.

Cost of transport ? Rs.200
 
As the title suggests, looking for a Nice computer desk. the desk I am looking for should be modern and sufficient space and depth for 27" Monitor and other accessories. Have scoured Pepperfry but haven't been able to find any good desks which are a combination of design, looks and space.
After spending a lot of time on online sites, I decided to look for a carpenter, since mainstream seems to have moved away from desktop to laptops. So tables are built as per that requirement. My requirement included space for a 29"-32" ultrawide monitor, separate space for NAS in future and also space for Subwoofer and UPS on the table itself. I designed this table after taking required measurements:
 

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After spending a lot of time on online sites, I decided to look for a carpenter, since mainstream seems to have moved away from desktop to laptops. So tables are built as per that requirement. My requirement included space for a 29"-32" ultrawide monitor, separate space for NAS in future and also space for Subwoofer and UPS on the table itself. I designed this table after taking required measurements:
This desk looks superb:https://www.amazon.in/Green-Soul-Ga...EE8T1H977X1&psc=1&refRID=SNNXCFEKJEE8T1H977X1
 
After spending a lot of time on online sites, I decided to look for a carpenter, since mainstream seems to have moved away from desktop to laptops. So tables are built as per that requirement. My requirement included space for a 29"-32" ultrawide monitor, separate space for NAS in future and also space for Subwoofer and UPS on the table itself. I designed this table after taking required measurements:
You are okay with the slideout keyboard trays? I hate them as my wrists hurt after a bit of gaming on those. I like the built-in footrest though. Nice thinking there.
Whats the height and depth of the desk surface?
 
You are okay with the slideout keyboard trays? I hate them as my wrists hurt after a bit of gaming on those. I like the built-in footrest though. Nice thinking there.
Whats the height and depth of the desk surface?
Slide out keyboards are great if made correctly. I have observed that they help me keep my shoulders in a better position, as long as keyboard and mouse are not on different slide outs. And the channels used should be of good quality and tightened well so as not to have sideways play. And if the slide out keyboard tray is deep enough, it helps a lot since you can then adjust for a more comfortable position. May sound neurotic, but I did pay attention to these things. Only thing is that the raised beading placed at the end of the tray is not working for me (He thought if prevents keyboards to fall out). Will have to get that removed.
 
Get a standing desk for the computer. You will find many good desks on Amazon. Right now I am using the VIVO standing desk which I purchased from Amazon in Dec 2019.
 
I love this one. My problem was depth i.e. I couldn;t go over 22 inches of depth or else my bigass chair couldn't be rolled out as my table sits right at the foot of my bed.

So I went the custom route.

Initially I wanted to go for this Ikea Fredde desk as this is bloody awesome but had to pull back after seeing the all inclusive price of 34k and the depth.
Moreover this would have been difficult to build with the iron frames for my carpenter who only does ply stuff.


This is my build.


The UPS and the main gaming rig sit on plywood trolleys made by my carpenters so that they can be rolled out or sideways at will.


I got some under table cable management wire trays and all wires are tucked away there out of sight.


Note the gap at the end for cable routing and the way its cut at the bottom to circumvent the space taken up by the marble at the side of the wall.


I avoided drawers on the right as my plan was to put my main rig on the right so that all the effort I put into cable management could be shown off but then I saw my maid slamming the side of the chair into the tempered glass and had to move it to the left. :(

the NZXT H500 fits below the drawer on the right but if I go for a bigger case in the future it will need to be placed on the right side trolley. I had planned to put my mini-ITX NAS build on the left trolley below the drawer and the UPS on top of the table but ended up swapping them as it was easier to access the USB ports of the NAS build on top.
How much did it cost you? The locals here in mumbai are quoting 20k plus for it
 
Finding a good desk is hard. I finally assembled one myself using slotted angles and metal shelves. Paid a little extra for powder coating.

This is v2.0. V1.0 was narrower. This one is 4' wide and can hold a 43 inch monitor.

One advantage is that I can adjust the height. When I replaced the 27 inch with the 43 inch, I had to lower the table to avoid looking up. I can also dismantle it and convert it into a standing desk with some effort.

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Is that wood or metal sheet ?
 
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