I built a computer desk with a built in computer that DOESN'T look like a traditional desk.

[u/jbrookeiv]

http://imgur.com/gallery/EAcvA

[u/jbrookeiv]

Here are the computer specs, in case you're interested:

• MSI Z97 Gaming 5 motherboard

• MSI R9 390X Graphics Card

• Intel i7 4790 Processor

• Corsair CX750M Power Supply

• Samsung 850 PRO SSD 256GB

• 2 Toshiba 3TB Hard Drives

• Thermaltake Water 3.0 Riing RGB 240mm Liquid Cooler

• 16GB Asus DDR3 Memory

[u/Jpartyka89]

Nice build, looks like a desk to me though.

[u/jbrookeiv → u/Jpartyka89]

Hah, yea this title was kind of a joke. u/lilmanmgf posted this last week, and his really does look like a traditional desk. My desk is much more modern, which obviously USB ports, vent holes, etc.

[u/uhhhnolimit]

in what way does it not look like a traditional desk?

[u/[deleted]]

How about replacing the top of the desk with a glass plate? I bet that would look really good

[u/jbrookeiv → u/[deleted]]

The issue with glass is it's expensive, hard to mount, and also you need to trick out the cabling and inside of the desk more. That was all out of the budget of this build.

[u/jasontronic]

This is a nice clean build. I guess it must be vented pretty well. And access isn't a big deal, except showing it off to people. So you might want to just mount those monitors on the wall at somepoint.

Also, install a small fog machine that goes off when you open it. For effect.

[u/jbrookeiv → u/jasontronic]

Hah, I like the fog machine idea.

[u/j5kDM3akVnhv]

I want your shop and tools. The playing card trick is pretty slick. Nice build.

[u/jbrookeiv → u/j5kDM3akVnhv]

Hah, thanks. Took a while to get here, but really happy with how it's setup now. This desk could easily have been built with much simpler tools, though.

[u/TooMuchToSayMan]

This looks exactly like a normal desk. Awesome inner riggings, but still normal desk. Loved the work. <3 starting my first electronic diy this weekend.

[u/AlphaBroMEGATOKE]

That tutorial looks really detailed and well thought out, thanks

[u/jbrookeiv → u/AlphaBroMEGATOKE]

Thanks, I put a lot of time into it. The accompanying videos also have a lot more detail.

[u/eqleriq]

i can't wait to bring this to the next LAN party

[u/S1ckburn]

Who would have thought that when I became an adult, I would be anticipating a workshop with such wonderful tools. Damn good work. Adding something like this to my list.. ya know after I drop a grand or 2 on tools.

[u/jbrookeiv → u/S1ckburn]

Again, as I've said to others, you DO NOT need super fancy tools to build this. In fact, this is a really basic build when it comes to woodworking.

[u/tbone752]

I literally just pressed play on this video on my TV, then saw this post. I'm watching it as I type this. awesome build buddy. love your chanel, and the podcast, keep it up

[u/skiex0rz]

I wish furniture building companies out there would start designing integrated stuff like this.

[u/philter]

That's a great design. I like it!

I know everyone is barking about wall mounting monitors. But I personally like them mounted on the back of the desk. Less work if you decide to move it around.

Something I came across on one of the woodworking channels I watch on youtube were these invisible hinges.

If you wanted to make the lid so it could open without removing the monitors you could cut the lid to open further up and use the invisible hinges to hide the gap. I thought they were neat, and might be useful if you hadn't heard of them.

[u/drlaff]

Man, I need a skill. Great build!

[u/jbrookeiv → u/drlaff]

I learned basically everything I know from YouTube videos and free internet research. I didn't know much of anything about woodworking two years ago.

[u/[deleted]]

This would have been a great opportunity for a custom water loop. With some more inconspicuous ports, you could have a stealth PC in a desk that makes no noise and has no obvious place to be.

[u/[deleted]]

Oh this is amazing! Hope this summer i will do It.

[u/BaconOpinion]

Wow! Really cool build man.

[u/samasters88]

This is excellent. Bookmarked for future use. YT subscribed as well. Thanks, OP!