Need a good computer desk for 2 machines

[ahurtt]

I run 2 systems in my home office. One for "work" and the other for games and entertainment. I have them set up both on the same desk but it is not ideal really. It's cluttered and awkward. Does anybody know of any desks made specifically as computer workstation desks that are specifically designed to accomodate 2 (or more) computers? (And maybe a laptop on the side from time to time). Any links, pics, and advice much appreciated.

EDIT - by 2 machines I mean 2 complete systems with 2 monitors, keyboards, mice, etc. . .no monitor / keyboard sharing switch or anything.

 

[vi edit]

For that much hardware you need a big desk

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: ahurtt
I run 2 systems in my home office. One for "work" and the other for games and entertainment. I have them set up both on the same desk but it is not ideal really. It's cluttered and awkward. Does anybody know of any desks made specifically as computer workstation desks that are specifically designed to accomodate 2 (or more) computers? (And maybe a laptop on the side from time to time). Any links, pics, and advice much appreciated.

EDIT - by 2 machines I mean 2 complete systems with 2 monitors, keyboards, mice, etc. . .no monitor / keyboard sharing switch or anything.

Frys has a really nice looking modern glass/metal L shaped desk for around 100 bucks... very very nice and very strong..
holds my 2 systems with ease.. 1 even has a 21 inch CRT that weighs quite a bit and its very solid.

highly recommended

 

[ahurtt]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
For that much hardware you need a big desk

That desk isn't that different in size from what i have now. But the problem is that the design was not specifically done for 2 computers. It looks like I'd have the same problem with that one as my current desk. It'd be awkward to set up and use 2 computers on it. I'd have to swivel my chair around 90 to 180 degrees to use the other machine.

 

[Juno]

two desktops and one monitor. go thru remote desktop connection or kvm switch.

 

[lokiju]

I'm running two desktops right now.

I have them on the ground to the right of my desk and then my two LCD's on my desk with my gaming rig hooked up to both doing dual screen most of the time and my other file server hooked up to the analog input of just one of my LCDs.

I have wireless keyboard and mouse for both systems and just keep out the keyboard and mouse for the system I'm using currently and placed the other keyboard and mouse below my monitors when not in use.

Not cluttered at all IMO, well except for all the other misc crap I have laying around all over it. 😛

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: ahurtt

Originally posted by: vi_edit
For that much hardware you need a big desk

That desk isn't that different in size from what i have now. But the problem is that the design was not specifically done for 2 computers. It looks like I'd have the same problem with that one as my current desk. It'd be awkward to set up and use 2 computers on it. I'd have to swivel my chair around 90 to 180 degrees to use the other machine.

why dont you just get a KVM Switch

 

[mugs]

Get a KVM switch

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Office Depot has a bunch of desks like this one.......for $50.

http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?lev...394630&cm_mmc=CMS-_-Circular-_-NA-_-NA

 

[ahurtt]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: ahurtt

Originally posted by: vi_edit
For that much hardware you need a big desk

That desk isn't that different in size from what i have now. But the problem is that the design was not specifically done for 2 computers. It looks like I'd have the same problem with that one as my current desk. It'd be awkward to set up and use 2 computers on it. I'd have to swivel my chair around 90 to 180 degrees to use the other machine.

why dont you just get a KVM Switch

Cuz that's not what I want. I need to have both displays up at the same time sometimes. If it suited my purpose don't you think I'd already have one?