I am simply delighted with my desk. It is stronger than I imagined and I was pleased to see the features that were
added to make it stronger. I think the best advice I have for someone that is putting it together is to read the
assembly instructions COMPLETELY before starting. Whoever wrote the instructions took great care of warning the user about over tightening the screws. There is a reason for this. the instructions clearly tell you when to tighten every screw. I tightened ahead of time (as I always do) and almost hurt the desk. Yes, the instructions could be improved on a bit but with a bit of patience anyone can put it together. I am thrilled that its design allows for free movement of my legs without interference and it is comfortable without taking most of the available space in the room (my space was limited). I already have 2 large monitors, 2 keyboards, speakers and modem on it and still have plenty of work room. KUDOS to the designers I am not into gaming so I did not evaluate that aspect. I hope you enjoy yours as I am enjoying mine.
11MAR Update: reached out to me concerning my review. They were apologetic and willing to work out a solution to the issues I had. Their customer service is top notch and effectively gave me confidence in their services. I would be willing to purchase from them again after this interaction. I found that they sincerely care about their products and the service they are providing to the customer. If you have an issue reach out to them and they will get to you immediately to resolve it.
One of the outside legs had no bottom hole to screw in the support bar. I needed to puncture a hole with my Leatherman multitool (the flat head first as it was the most pointed and then the screwdriver) and hammer using the opposite outside leg as a guide to make the first mark. The packaging was good to use to deaden the harsh steel on steel sound. Some wrapping on top of the multitool and below the leg. Once that was complete I wedged the screwdriver around to make the hole just big enough for the screw to get through. It worked perfectly allowing everything to come together.
I also received two assembly instructions. So, Im sorry if you are missing yours. The instructions themselves are not easily understood. Having an editor would go a long way in clearing up the instructions.
For a example a better edit would be: When assembling, the wide holes need to face up and down so that you can adjust the desk top.
Not: When assembling, the two holes should be on the bottom, and the two opposite holes should be on the top to attach the desktop (go all the way through the bar).
Once it came all together it looks great and is very sturdy. I probably wouldnt buy it again though as I have no confidence in getting all the parts ready to assemble. I might not have the means to correct a problem again. I would imagine returning such a thing is a hassle especially since the outside box was pretty banged up already (the contents inside by all means were fine, besides the missing screw hole). That means I would have to pay for a new box and take time out from my job to get this thing out for return delivery. The time, money, and gas spent for an issue would be a waste. If that was the case I would have been better off just buying a folding table at Home Depot from the start.
First off: the desk is sturdy, well/crafted, and fits great in a corner, especially if you have something to put into the space created behind the desk. I put my subwoofer there and it fits like a glove. Compared to the tiny little computer desks you can get anywhere, that seem only to be made for children, this has plenty of space for a smaller adult and a lot of computer accessories. (I can imagine someone near or over 6 wouldnt find it nearly as comfortable as I do.) I mounted my monitors on a Dual LCD Monitor Desk Mount Stand which also works with the corner nicely. If you set up your desk properly, its the best designed desk for gaming Ive ever seen, with plenty of leg room and a comfortable way to access your controls.
As for the issues: MOST IMPORTANT! Follow the instructions and dont over/tighten the screws or those wonderfully sturdy bars the desk is built on will collapse into themselves. The diagrams could be more clear: the bars on the front and back need to be aligned so the screw holes that DONT go all the way through face front. The image looks like they should be pointed up, but youll quickly realize thats wrong when the screw holes for the desk itself dont line up. Luckily, the way the desk is designed, you can rotate the bar fairly easily if you put it on wrong.
Using the desk as a regular workstation can take some inventiveness. I recommend adding a pull/out under/the/desk keyboard tray because there is literally no place to set a keyboard while facing monitors mounted at the corner. (It really needs an extra piece to flatten out the inside corner so you can lay your keyboard there.) However, like with some other accessories, it may take some searching to find the right fit, since the bars that make it extra/sturdy also get in the way of mounting things around the desk. My monitor stand just barely fits on the corner before butting up against the bar in the back, and though it works, the stand isnt very sturdy because you cant get the back of the clamp flush to the desk. Whenever I try to adjust my monitors, the whole assembly swivels and it seems like its going to wiggle off. I also use a mounted arest due to carpal tunnel, which is a blessing and a curse. Mine, again, just barely fits, and it may take several adjustments to find where its comfortable.
Now for the counter/argument: when you use a mounted arest like mine, you can lay your mouse arm on it, and your other arm lays nicely on the opposite side of the desk. I use a gaming pad instead of the keyboard, so your posture with your arms outstretched like that is fantastic. Get yourself a tower cart that fits under the desk to save desk space. Enjoy!
The desk was great / exactly what we needed for my sons room. Once the assemble was complete its very sturdy, wouldnt considered standing on top but to support most typical desk item its more than sufficient. Its much sturdier than I expect. The only real draw back is the assembly instructions. While they are well written and easy to follow as far as what is written the problem is that they do not aquatically describe the orientation of the frame pieces and the pictures are so small that you can not see this either. So that was the reason of the /1 star overall. It wasnt a major problem to redo what need to be done just took some extra time to try and figure out the correct alignment. Other than that its a great desk
The instructions were awful / clearly written by non/native English speaker, which is fine, except when the grammatical mistakes obfuscate the meaning of the sentence.
Tip / triangles piece should face up / I dont know what this means. I can forgive the unnecessary plural, but the thing has two sides! Which side faces up?!
This desk is great as a concept, and the price was reasonable, but Im unlikely to buy from this seller again
This is a great looking desk, and is the perfect size and layout for us. My only complaint was with the assembly instructions. I didnt have any issues assembling the desk, but found the instructions not written very well. In my opinion there were too many steps on each page, and some steps could benefit from a more detailed image. With that said, I think this is a very good desk for the money. Just make sure you read the instructions thoroughly and dont tighten the bolts down until the instructions say to do so.
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The desk I have been searching for years . here it is
I am simply delighted with my desk. It is stronger than I imagined and I was pleased to see the features that were added to make it stronger. I think the best advice I have for someone that is putting it together is to read the assembly instructions COMPLETELY before starting. Whoever wrote the instructions took great care of warning the user about over tightening the screws. There is a reason for this. the instructions clearly tell you when to tighten every screw. I tightened ahead of time (as I always do) and almost hurt the desk. Yes, the instructions could be improved on a bit but with a bit of patience anyone can put it together. I am thrilled that its design allows for free movement of my legs without interference and it is comfortable without taking most of the available space in the room (my space was limited). I already have 2 large monitors, 2 keyboards, speakers and modem on it and still have plenty of work room. KUDOS to the designers I am not into gaming so I did not evaluate that aspect. I hope you enjoy yours as I am enjoying mine.
Great customer support
11MAR Update: reached out to me concerning my review. They were apologetic and willing to work out a solution to the issues I had. Their customer service is top notch and effectively gave me confidence in their services. I would be willing to purchase from them again after this interaction. I found that they sincerely care about their products and the service they are providing to the customer. If you have an issue reach out to them and they will get to you immediately to resolve it. One of the outside legs had no bottom hole to screw in the support bar. I needed to puncture a hole with my Leatherman multitool (the flat head first as it was the most pointed and then the screwdriver) and hammer using the opposite outside leg as a guide to make the first mark. The packaging was good to use to deaden the harsh steel on steel sound. Some wrapping on top of the multitool and below the leg. Once that was complete I wedged the screwdriver around to make the hole just big enough for the screw to get through. It worked perfectly allowing everything to come together. I also received two assembly instructions. So, Im sorry if you are missing yours. The instructions themselves are not easily understood. Having an editor would go a long way in clearing up the instructions. For a example a better edit would be: When assembling, the wide holes need to face up and down so that you can adjust the desk top. Not: When assembling, the two holes should be on the bottom, and the two opposite holes should be on the top to attach the desktop (go all the way through the bar). Once it came all together it looks great and is very sturdy. I probably wouldnt buy it again though as I have no confidence in getting all the parts ready to assemble. I might not have the means to correct a problem again. I would imagine returning such a thing is a hassle especially since the outside box was pretty banged up already (the contents inside by all means were fine, besides the missing screw hole). That means I would have to pay for a new box and take time out from my job to get this thing out for return delivery. The time, money, and gas spent for an issue would be a waste. If that was the case I would have been better off just buying a folding table at Home Depot from the start.
Very sturdy and looks great
Super strong but a pain to put together.
Has a couple of minor issues, but is otherwise exactly what I needed
First off: the desk is sturdy, well/crafted, and fits great in a corner, especially if you have something to put into the space created behind the desk. I put my subwoofer there and it fits like a glove. Compared to the tiny little computer desks you can get anywhere, that seem only to be made for children, this has plenty of space for a smaller adult and a lot of computer accessories. (I can imagine someone near or over 6 wouldnt find it nearly as comfortable as I do.) I mounted my monitors on a Dual LCD Monitor Desk Mount Stand which also works with the corner nicely. If you set up your desk properly, its the best designed desk for gaming Ive ever seen, with plenty of leg room and a comfortable way to access your controls. As for the issues: MOST IMPORTANT! Follow the instructions and dont over/tighten the screws or those wonderfully sturdy bars the desk is built on will collapse into themselves. The diagrams could be more clear: the bars on the front and back need to be aligned so the screw holes that DONT go all the way through face front. The image looks like they should be pointed up, but youll quickly realize thats wrong when the screw holes for the desk itself dont line up. Luckily, the way the desk is designed, you can rotate the bar fairly easily if you put it on wrong. Using the desk as a regular workstation can take some inventiveness. I recommend adding a pull/out under/the/desk keyboard tray because there is literally no place to set a keyboard while facing monitors mounted at the corner. (It really needs an extra piece to flatten out the inside corner so you can lay your keyboard there.) However, like with some other accessories, it may take some searching to find the right fit, since the bars that make it extra/sturdy also get in the way of mounting things around the desk. My monitor stand just barely fits on the corner before butting up against the bar in the back, and though it works, the stand isnt very sturdy because you cant get the back of the clamp flush to the desk. Whenever I try to adjust my monitors, the whole assembly swivels and it seems like its going to wiggle off. I also use a mounted arest due to carpal tunnel, which is a blessing and a curse. Mine, again, just barely fits, and it may take several adjustments to find where its comfortable. Now for the counter/argument: when you use a mounted arest like mine, you can lay your mouse arm on it, and your other arm lays nicely on the opposite side of the desk. I use a gaming pad instead of the keyboard, so your posture with your arms outstretched like that is fantastic. Get yourself a tower cart that fits under the desk to save desk space. Enjoy!
Great desk for the price, but takes time
The desk was great / exactly what we needed for my sons room. Once the assemble was complete its very sturdy, wouldnt considered standing on top but to support most typical desk item its more than sufficient. Its much sturdier than I expect. The only real draw back is the assembly instructions. While they are well written and easy to follow as far as what is written the problem is that they do not aquatically describe the orientation of the frame pieces and the pictures are so small that you can not see this either. So that was the reason of the /1 star overall. It wasnt a major problem to redo what need to be done just took some extra time to try and figure out the correct alignment. Other than that its a great desk
Very quality
Very strong
Its AWESOME
Easy to put together! New desk for my new computer and larger monitor. Looks great, fits perfectly and I love it!!
Decent product, but very frustrating assembly
The instructions were awful / clearly written by non/native English speaker, which is fine, except when the grammatical mistakes obfuscate the meaning of the sentence. Tip / triangles piece should face up / I dont know what this means. I can forgive the unnecessary plural, but the thing has two sides! Which side faces up?! This desk is great as a concept, and the price was reasonable, but Im unlikely to buy from this seller again
Great Desk For The Money
This is a great looking desk, and is the perfect size and layout for us. My only complaint was with the assembly instructions. I didnt have any issues assembling the desk, but found the instructions not written very well. In my opinion there were too many steps on each page, and some steps could benefit from a more detailed image. With that said, I think this is a very good desk for the money. Just make sure you read the instructions thoroughly and dont tighten the bolts down until the instructions say to do so.
You may need one more person to help
I didnt think it would be that sturdy, but it was quite sturdy
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