Architect's Minimalist ZERO CABLE Desk & Gaming PC Setup

Not everyone wants a million accessories and a ton of RGB lighting on their desk. What did you guys think of this super-clean mini ITX gaming PC setup?
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[@DanielTitchener]

Anyone else use cardboard underneath their monitor stand? 🙋‍♂ (If you liked this video and want to thank me, you can pick up my £3 wallpaper pack here: www.danieltitchener.com/turbulent )

[@Anymeeh]

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[@Steerable6827]

I don't own a card to pay for the wallpapers, but I would really love to use yours on my phone

[@ToxCcc]

I was worried about damaging the worktop with monitor mount clamp. My friends used cardboard too but I found you can buy monitor mount reinforcement plate on eBay for £13. Also you should replace the pads on the Bose headphones for around £5 on eBay easy fix.

[@DanOsborne]

NOPE. I've added silicone stops to mine, would recommend

[@simonvutov7575]

Hey I live in canada too!!

[@kiyotaka6774]

This is the most ideal and pleasant cable management I ever seen. Minimal and elegant.

[@chriscoetzer]

I love desk setup videos and have seen literally hundreds. Your setup is by the far the most aesthetically pleasing I've seen! It must be the architect touch! Well done, I'm following your channel now.

[@Ergonofis]

The most minimalist setup of them all, absolutely love it Daniel!

[@Nick-mi4cg]

That really nice, but I would recommend to cut the cardboard, or maybe a piece of cloth, to the same size of the stand, that’s only a suggestion, if you don’t really mind it is still a wonderful desk setup

[@vvalekk]

Felt would be nice I think

[@Nick-mi4cg]

Yes, it would be a Greta detail but since he used cardboard I tought that he doesn't want tò spend Money on it

[@BigIsJimmy]

I think its fine, because its hidden by the shelf

[@stephenbrickwood1602]

The deliberate flaw. That is very deep. Hahaha

[@Sundazs]

Maybe silicone so it's non-slip?

[@tehmorninstah]

Among all the setups across the internet, this is the one I've found the most cleverly designed one. Mounting the PC underneath the desk is a genius solution that everyone should consider. I've done something similiar by mounting my PC components on a shelf under my table without an outer case, which provides both good discretion and airflow. Thanks to this video, I feel less like a weirdo about this now.

[@randomfrankp]

Woah, loving this Daniel! Would love to have you on my setup series Room Tour Project!

[@DanielTitchener]

Hey Frank!! That would be awesome!

[@captainkaiii]

@@DanielTitchener As someone who follows both of you, this would be sweet. Daniel, you're absolutely killing it with the redesigns and other content on the channel. Wishing you and your fam the best as you settle into Vancouver. God bless 👍

[@edoardodepiccoli3004]

one of the best setups i've seen in my life, just genius

[@pauljackson171]

Usually go to tech wars to look at gnarly setups, this one though takes the cake for minimalism!

[@travis_cookk]

Welcome to Vancouver !! It’s an amazing city! I’m studying interior design and your videos have really driven me to really get into rendering. Thank you for your amazing helpful videos!

[@babie.desk-]

I recommend you look for those steel monitor mount reinforcement plates. It's a pair of metal plates and sandwich the desk under the monitor stand. It's more reliable and great for heavier monitors.

[@outiawtorn]

Good job on getting a ton of companies to sponsor a sweet set up. Could have been a bit more subtle than the press release read out for the desk though lol

[@arkaneforyou]

Thank you so much for making the video. your Monitor is the best possible solution to many of us out there. without this video I would not know there was such a thing !

[@UnderBrokenWings]

Congrats on the move to Vancouver! I moved to Burnaby myself last September with my wife and enjoying it so far! Love to know there's creators in Vancouver - open to chatting!

[@ben_jay73]

this has got to be one of the best desk setups I've seen. So many of them are a mess- this is amazing!

[@junaidseedat7852]

Love this aesthetic Daniel! Incredible work and brilliant video! 🙌

[@YusufShurbaji]

I have a similar set up. I really like the vibe and de-logoing the mouse was a nice touch. I don't like mats, light bars (cause I only use my comp in daylight), or desk trays but apart from that here are some suggestions to clean things up: - cut cardboard or grab a metal plate to replace it. - Align power stripe with cable raceway. - get a drawer instead of having the desk stand, gives you way more space, keeps it clean looking and avoids need for a pencil tray. - I'd recommend turning the computer sideways to avoid hitting it with a knee and gives a slimmer look. - mount the computer charger under the tabletop and add black (Velcro like) command strips that are made from plastic. They remove clean and don't pitch up dirt like Velcro but will avoid needing to put your charger on the tabletop. If you need IO on the table then grab a mini io c clamp from AliExpress.

[@OmarAfuniTV]

I love the new setup! Your videos are always so pleasing to watch.

[@natep6729]

For the cardboard, you can cut the squared edges to round it up a little and maybe paint it black too just to make it more aesthetically pleasing. I'm sure it bugs you a little everytime you're on the desk😂. A cool, sleek setup otherwise. I love it.

[@borjarojo]

Thank you for all the ideas! There are at least 3 solutions here that I will be trying to implement myself (love the pen drawer). I unfortunately have multiple computers I need to work with on the same desk, which has presented it's own peripheral related integration problems, but much of what you've presented will definitely assist in wrangling my multi-machine setup.

[@anthonyafuwape864]

Regarding peripheral issues, I use multiple computers all the time and as a suggestion, you can try the Logitech K780 keyboard and M720 mouse which have buttons for quick switching between 3 computers. You can connect them using Bluetooth or their dongles. I don't have a solution for sound and cameras yet though.

[@borjarojo]

@@anthonyafuwape864 I use that line of products, actually! After searching from time to, I was pleasantly surprised to see Logitech made a quick-switching solution. It works very well.

[@richMcAllister]

So clean!! Great setup 🫡

[@lambvindaloo]

That's hell of a minimalistic setup! Very nice looking overall, thanks for making this video. Can't wait to change my home workstation setup

[@stanislavtsybyshev7453]

Спасибо!

[@mateusvahl5072]

Absolutely love this, the colors, lights, pc under desk. Well done! ✨

[@1987joshc]

I been wanting to buy a gaming pc for my house but I been holding off for how flashy and massive they can be. Seeing your video has inspired me to thinking about get one soon especially with your minimal layout. Great video!

[@Jeebus86]

Ugreen!! Saw it in a Techmoan video this week. Have been a fan for years

[@leveler267]

WOW! This setup is amazing. 🔥 I love how intentional and multi-purpose everything is.

[@VirginDollars]

I was literally waiting for this video. You nailed it. Kudos.

[@aiangalang8452]

this set up is so cool and well-thought! love it!

[@allthingsiro]

Daniel I'm sold. Now just using my dining room table for a desk. But great ideas for cable management throughout my home!

[@villiamaxtelius1170]

Constructing my uni setup right now. Moving in tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@HardwareFRA]

It looks like the exact same room as Optimum's. Clean setup !

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Hello, Daniel! Thanks for sharing this amazing setup with us! Cheers from Brazil!

[@jeff-mo8km]

Really pleasing and minimal... Very nice... gonna save this for inspiration to my future setup.

[@agilatakishiyev]

finally a real useful no-cable and minimal desk setup guide

[@mariapilarcaballerolara7340]

That is an excellent system to hide the cords! Thanks for sharing

[@charlesjoshi5154]

Upgraded rollers looking awesome

[@TatayJelo]

Love this setup! This really inspired me to do better with mine. Thanks!

[@MarineX]

Nice setup. I love the attention to detail. The matte screen and cardboard strip would drive me up the wall. But since I do woodworking, I wouldn't worry too much about the desk finish. I assume they finished it well.

[@jawn_1086]

I highly suggest changing your case to the ssupd meshlichious, so you can fit a more powerful radiator to get better performance from your cpu

[@jorgleiger]

This is so beautiful!!!

[@johnnyneves19]

At 3:27 somehow I feel that sound effect on my throat when it plays, I'm spooked

[@ModernRemade]

Killer setup! Really like the idea of the giant “coaster” 😄

[@basselahmed4983]

Very practical and aesthetically pleasing

[@rickygarbaj]

I absolutely love it!!! You have such an amazing eye for design. Great job and thanks for sharing

[@charlesm835]

This is insanely well thought through setup! Will definitely be saving this video. Thank you!

[@themrgumbatron]

love the cable management system! truly well designed

[@lordofgraphite]

im physically hurt by the cardboard haha. another excellent video, looking forward to more redesigns!

[@sierraecho884]

This is the first time ever where I have seen that an ITX case makes sense.

[@ellpriis1144]

if there's anything I love more is the phrase " This Chair I won't attempt to pronounce...... 🤣🤣"

[@ilkaycanguder]

Dream Setup. I love it.

[@jayarmstrong]

I have the same monitor so I can sit back and watch movies but if you have a TV for that, I'd recommend the 27" version, which you don't have to push back as far before the pixels disappear. Also building a clean desk setup 👌

[@MekSMG]

The setup is super clean! those mini desk trays are a new thing on my list now. The audio had a bit of echo in, maybe look into getting a sound blanket to set up for your videos as the cinematography is always super clinical.

[@EconMBAStudent]

I would replace the cardboard piece with a piece of cut leather. Great video, many ideas I can use. Thank you Daniel!

[@harpreetgill1383]

Such a simple and clean setup. Will definitely look at this as inspiration for my future setup!

[@aprilrose23]

this setup really sparks joy.. nice one!

[@kshitijkadiya7804]

8:39 - SAME EXACT WALLPAPER!!!! I use it across all my devices. Althrough rn I'vs switched to a Ford GT40 that I aim to build one day

[@ReCyke]

You don't have it in your list, although you mentioned a power strip in your video. We can see it trailing to the wall socket - I hope it's a surge suppressor model. You have some nice hardware I wouldn't want to leave to chance with Canada's dirty electricity. Love the cable management; other than the raceways, you should have shown some B-roll on the underside of the desk.🤩🤤🤔

[@nerissa5857]

Love your setup and the minimalist look

[@johnnywong7306]

Hi Daniel, really enjoyed this video and how there was a reasoning behind every item you chose to be a part of your setup! I would love to see how you organize your PC files and keep your digital life decluttered in a future video ;)

[@ebimanager1224]

wow, what a dream setup!

[@jillianferns]

ahh you're brilliant, Daniel. This is a majorly 'Baus' setup. Love all the well thought out vids - well done. Also, Welcome to Canada! - fellow architect from Toronto.

[@osamadamarany5994]

Have you heard of DIY Perks? You'd be delighted. It might actually make you reconsider this setup if you were after the clean setup.

[@hansen-house]

Now this is my kind of setup! From one compulsive minimalist to another. . . You can safely straighten out that surge protector cable with a heat gun or blow dryer. The cable kinks drive me crazy after a while so I usually do that for my permanently visible cables.

[@aldwinfuntanilla5076]

Clean and ergonomic! 👌🏻

[@JosephLSSimpson]

Great work! Very well executed

[@MaiElizabeth]

I would prefer walnut color for any wooden furniture in my home setup. But usually we don't get what we actually want 😞 That strap hanger is a dope idea. Never thought of such idea. Using strap means it's versatile.

[@JohnKwalk]

Clean setup and a big fan of the ITX form factor! I'm definitely going to check out that under desk mount. Can you share more on why you chose to orient your desk against that wall, and what the rest of the room looks like? (i.e. behind you when at the desk)

[@SilviyaAlipievaArt]

Love this setup Daniel! 💙

[@sayooyebode1034]

I really like the size of your pc and will love to see how you built it or the materials used in the process

[@youknowthatsite]

Nab a set of felt drinks coasters (on Amz) to replace the cardboard wedges on the monitor arm. Worked a treat on my setup and you can cut to fit :)

[@joyfaithlove]

Absolutely gorgeous setup, and that mechanical keyboard is soo clean, that's been something I want for my gaming setup!

[@hazemmohamed5031]

clean setup , clean room , clean and fresh haircut 💙🙌Big W

[@zungzaiofficial7293]

I like your idea, and I also like the simplicity!

[@Thiviyakumaran11]

Perfect desk setup & content 👌 🙂

[@ryannathanwilson]

Rewatching again this morning as a peaceful meditation 🧘‍♂️

[@ryannathanwilson]

Lol massage me…

[@mitchellandsonwoodworks]

This is a stunning setup. I have 2 monitors, a ps5, desktop speakers, a mac mini and 2 laptops (one personal and one for work) so going for that truly minimal look is difficult.

[@OsvaldoPasillas]

Absolutely love it!

[@willhallfilms]

Sweet setup!

[@kimberleypontbriand9635]

Love it! Great video Daniel! :)

[@ejsalazar]

Really great job! This looks sick

[@MatthewEncina]

Great setup. That power strip was a good solve. Curious, with the casters on the desk, how wobbly is it?

[@DanielTitchener]

Thanks Matt! Haven't tested them properly on hard floors yet but on the rug it's rock solid

[@cchoi108]

Thank you so much so helpful I'm doing it. I didn't even know you could mount the PC under the desk. I have a giant alienware so I hope I can do it. I have a cat problem with them playing with the cords so this is the perfect solution.

[@tdmdchannel2339]

I love everything about this setup except for the card board under the monitor stand. You can find reinforcement steel plate designed for this. It comes in black, white and different sizes. 👍

[@SimarpreetSinghGhumman]

Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

[@jccortes82]

Absolutely amazing

[@malikagirl]

Beautiful video as always! And just in time as I will be reorganizing a computer setup again soon. 😊

[@buldezir]

he he, i used same under-desk mount, for my cooler master nr200p. works very well.

[@Txef]

Fantastic video mate, big thanks to you

[@Murshyne]

I'd recommend WALI Steel Reinforcement Bracket for Thin, Glass, and Other Fragile Table Tops To replace that cardboard.

[@PolluxChung]

That's so clean.

[@rahmi.digital]

Wow 😲 this is so neat and tidy!

[@MINECRAFTandSEB]

watch out for the orientation of the aio watercooler when you hand the pc like that, certain orientations will cause big problems over time and lower performance immediately.

[@jonasgrnbek7113]

honestly, selling desks like this as a complete unit or with parts could be a business idea

[@ChaseMulonas]

Super clean, I wish I could make mine like this

[@aassdeeaff]

Really satisfying

[@antonioenrico]

Watching a whole bunch of YT desk setup videos and I noticed they all had this nice, soft focus look in all of them. How do I mimic this video look?

[@jfkdls]

I cant really imagine much architecture really gets done with one screen. Its at least a 3 screen job for the real ones.

[@rogerward8047]

I learned to not by cheap desk chairs. They are cheap for a reason. I had to learn that lesson several times. I've had an Aeron chair for 10+ years and I use it daily. It has more than paid for itself in durability and doesn't look its age.

[@stephenbrickwood1602]

Love your insights.