r/setups

Hey everyone! I’ve spent years putting this setup together step-by-step using whatever materials I could find or repurpose.

​The Desk & Riser: Two wooden planks repurposed from an old closet door.

​The Monitor Stands: Stacked DVD and PS3 game cases holding up the top shelf.

​The Base: Repurposed storage chests as desk supports.

​I’m 21 and working on building up my income, so I had to figure out the most functional way to make a clean, dual-monitor workstation without spending big money. It’s built from literal scrap, but I’m super proud of how ergonomic and functional it turned out.

​I plan on upgrading piece-by-piece over time, but I’d love to hear your thoughts or any budget-friendly tips to make it even cleaner!

Patience and time, and you’ll make it happen.

I made a post some time before where I had a 60hz monitor but I finally upgraded to a 200hz 1440p, and I’m considering getting a webcam.

Hey guys,

I'm currently putting together a minimal desk setup and I'm using the IKEA Trotten 160x80 cm desk. I just got a 48" LG OLED C6 to use as my main monitor / TV.

I have currently put it slightly behind the middle support bar underneath but to get the absolute best viewing distance, I need to push the TV all the way to the back edge of the desk. I am using the stock LG table top stand, not a C-clamp monitor arm.

Here is my main concern: The Trotten has a solid steel mid-beam that runs right down the center of the desk, but the front and back edges are just the unsupported 3cm particleboard. Since the TV weighs about 15kg (33 lbs) with the stand, is there any long-term risk of the back edge sagging, snapping, or cracking under that weight?

Wouldn't want putting any risk to the TV itself.

The stand's base is pretty wide, which should distribute the load nicely, but wouldn't want putting any risk to the TV itself which is making me a bit paranoid.

Has anyone run a heavy monitor / TV on the back edge of the Trotten for a longer period? How is the table holding up?

Been into setups for a few years now, so I decided to get to work on a room that no one was using and personalize it to my standards, with some reference, of course.

Let me know if i should add or remove anything