Building This EPIC Ikea Streaming / Gaming Desk Setup!

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[@MattieKB]

Just now discovered this video! And I am cracking up seeing my own clip of me breaking my Ikea desk at 01:20 😆 I really like your cable management solution! 👌

[@Unknown-Thief]

This needs to be pinned or smth

[@WaxedWeatheredCutCopperStairs]

Saw your video like years ago xd ur a legend man

[@TheVideoNerd]

Just seeing this now, that's awesome 😆

[@JasonCrosen]

That false back is a great idea. I might do that with some pegboard so cables can be laid along hooks or power strips can be attached

[@jeremiahziebert3298]

ooooooooo thats a genius idea and can always paint the back of it to match with the wall!

[@CLStegall]

This was a great run-down. I dig the idea of the false back on the desk. I've been thinking of something similar, only taller, for mounting monitor and speakers on. This, so as not to have to mount it all to the wall. Still working out the logistics on that. Anyway, great job, man!

[@beddamade]

Really nice setup, I also love the background music!!! This is going to really help me with my desk setup.

[@joecalonje]

Awesome video. Super helpful because I’ve been torn on getting a standing desk or the ikea setup. Love your version of it.

[@_alucid_]

Another solution to the height being right for the drawers, you can use some risers that are the same height and screw them in or use tape.

[@TheCosty30]

Great guide . If u have the Alex drawers u can use the false wall and remove the leg to suport the countertop. U will have some room to hide the cables but not so much as using Micke drawers

[@thecasualdad84]

This setup is so clean! Nice job man.

[@Autotrope]

The tape on the drill bit trick is a tried and true one. Nice setup and I like you weren't afraid to DIY a bit to get something more suitable.

[@blizzit1211]

Glad I found this video, I'm hoping to upgrade around christmas, my desk is really weird and isn't fully symmetrical and has a raised section like an old school office desk.

[@ItzSponky]

Woah this looks amaaaazing

[@calebwooldridge242]

it's funny how everyone goes crazy about cable management, spending 8 hours meticulously tucking, wrapping, and hiding cables to every square inch of their under desk space. Meanwhile you can hide them with a flat panel in about 5 minutes and it's completely removable.

[@Cipher_8]

Yeah but not everyone has a desk flush to the wall of want more foot room. The false wall stops the latter.

[@swmedianz]

That’s pretty lazy

[@calebwooldridge242]

@@swmedianz indeed it's lazy, that's the point. Unless you have your build complete before you start cable management, it is a pita to add or remove later on, whereas foam board with a couple pieces of velcro tape is not.

[@cyanyde4950]

@@swmedianz as my welding and engineering instructor told us once, "rule of thumb why stand when you can sit and why sit when you can lay down never make doing something harder or more time consuming than it needs to be", be practical and be efficient the results will always turn out better than if you stayed struggling to fight against the job you're doing, so as seemingly lazy as it would be it does the exact same job with better results in appearance and keeps from possibly kicking the outlet socket out from being plugged into your power strip, so not only does it hide wires better it prevents any accidental wear and tear on them too.

[@shadowsaber3145]

If you put a false wall just to hide the cables it's not smart. It's easier to take the time to manage your cables once so it will be easier when you upgrade stuff in your setup

[@totorosupreme189]

One of the cleanest table setup! Good job man :D! Excited to add a false wall to my desk. Thanks for the hack!!

[@DrunkardPanda]

I have watched a lot of these kinda vids hoping to get some idea of how I want a new setup to be. Normally I click off cause of the way the people show off things. But I really liked this video. Straight to the point, showing basic step by step (which is really good for me cause I need visuals) and overall your voice and the way you talk. Keep up the great work! +1 subscriber

[@nerdyneighbor]

This was such a satisfying video to watch.

[@krizault]

Yep

[@flo_killer5467]

Yeah

[@laurabrown6447]

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[@TechPatiPatni]

Looking at this setup and thinking about mine, I feel like a retard now 😂. Moreover, I had the courage to put it up 😂

[@CryoStrix]

Absolutely.

[@nivedcajay._.4814]

Such a cool setup. Keep it up bro!!

[@IProxRub3n]

This is inspirational 🙏🏾

[@ttvbxngin]

Looks so good! You’re onto something here

[@deake6702]

That desk setup looks great! Thanks for sharing your experience, looks like a fun project to work on during this pandemic! Keep up the nice videos, always looking forward to them :)

[@krypto8414]

I would recommend taping the plug extender to desk so chords don’t pull and so it doesn’t overheat in general

[@razberry5000]

The S2716DG was my main monitor too. Then I got the lg27gl850 as a main and the dell served as my second monitor.. My word the difference between that nano-ips and the tn from the dell is night amd day. I have recently upgraded again to a dell S2721dgfa (same ips panel as the lg) so my s2716dg might serve as a third monitor if i have room and if it looks somewhat decent after calibrating. Other than that, very nice setup with the desk. Always nice to see a good video like this from a countryman! Your obs video's also taught me a bunch of stuff. Keep up the good work dude!

[@marcusJ-ov2lx]

I love these types of vidoes man! i learn so much from watching each one

[@ytchannel4u377]

You are amazing youtuber man, I love this content and you will achieve success, keep it going champ

[@TheVideoNerd]

Thanks a lot!

[@kawininji8874]

Was thinking of adding a 2x4 or something around the edges underneath the ikea top to add strength and make a good spot to put leds around underneath and keep them hidden, then put the table top on of pedestals

[@alusivex]

Great HQ content. Very underrated

[@laurabrown6447]

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[@MLGL107]

Just Amazing

[@belugajr.2409]

Thank you I have started to stream and upload because of u

[@carolblau6328]

Looks nice and clean! Good Job!

[@JayNBA]

Can I ask which microphone you were using to record the actual video? Assuming it was a shotgun mic of some sort as there was nothing in your face... it sounded amazing!

[@TheVideoNerd]

it's the ntg3, a shotgun mic indeed :)

[@kramergamer1684]

Hi

[@fredneverdead773]

10:03 If you want to make a custom keyboard its not really that hard to get into unless your joining Group Buys, which you shouldnt when starting out. If you go somewhere like KBDFans you can find some keyboards kits that make it as easy as putting your own switches and keycaps on. (though ofc id recommend lubing the switches and stabilizers) personally i didnt mess up on my first build and im pretty sure you wont either if you just get a kit that you wont need to buy all the different parts for. also do ur research just incase XD

[@bottmatt]

wait, i just realized when you said to like, that you only had about 400 likes. MAD UNDERRATED great content i subbed

[@bizthevillain]

Never thought of a false wall. Man this would have saved me money and time just for cable management. Nice setup

[@milandhauwermedia]

BROOOOOO looks so cleannn, the white with dark wood color scheme looks so good! keep it up!

[@TheVideoNerd]

Thanks bro!

[@Krowez]

Have the exact same desk, just without the support leg! Really good looking

[@theprodude6247]

Good video, keep the good work up man

[@IbrahimEhab]

you are amazing, keep going 💙💖

[@jamie2603]

Using the linmon table top as a false wall is genius! So simple but yet I've never seen anyone do it.

[@hananexcalibur]

Very nice vid man

[@lifestyleshorts1075]

Great work !❤️

[@parkercollister5049]

if anyone wants to have the false wall but not saw anything or have the gap you can use the Trotten countertop which is the same height as the alex drawers and micke drawers with no wheels

[@maysama.4838]

Which size trotten countertop? Did you get to try it yourself? Thank you!!

[@iammickt]

As much as I like this, how I cover up my cables is with a square cable tie holder and just have the cable tie on by 5 clicks so it’s not 100% tight against the cables so if I need to remove something it’s not too difficult

[@plainmate]

Great Setup! I definitely enjoyed watching it :-)

[@nintendounlimited4255]

Awesome setup man!

[@TheVideoNerd]

Thanks!

[@ToKiBitch]

Nice Setup, and a Good Video...enjoyed it a lot!

[@djskelo6198]

I love this guys channel super helpful

[@MultiYaske]

Wow, sick setup 🤝

[@alvingray7207]

Nice video! Yeah that cable management made me find very minimalistic solution for my office space, so for now I am just sticking with Music computing touch screens ikea desk and chair... cheers!

[@wilfredkvrner8950]

I love that you just hav the cleanest setup and cheap.

[@shivanshsoni7995]

Great going

[@cottondai]

Great details and creativity.

[@ian.g.chapman]

love your vids man, thanks alot!

[@L_Mordekai]

I really liked this video, thank you. I love the idea for hiding the cables XD, I hate cable management. I'm gonna try this for myself. Thank you very much :3

[@Housestationlive]

i put my desk in the middle of my square room so even if you have amazings idea here it wasn't possible in my case. so i bought an arozzi gaming desktop, whitch comes with a special cable management technics. it's pretty basic but it do the job. the design changes from ordinary ikea stuff, and the whole space on the desktop is a giant mousepad.

[@quantumrider5781]

Nice, Like it.

[@insiders_club]

Gave a like just for your dog alone. Everything else was still great though. Got a lot of good ideas from here. That false wall... love it!

[@mainly_dyutish9]

If you want to build a custom keyboard as u are a starter go with 75% or 80% layout case

[@mokeeeee]

Love this new setup, bro!!!

[@TheVideoNerd]

Thanks!!

[@xxxXHAMXxxx2]

Sweet video!

[@phantomphreak]

Hey TVN great setup I really like it great video as well

[@grqfes]

i remember the first time i put everything together nicely.. its all fun and games until a week or so after. so many surfaces. so, much, dust. always have a packet of wet wipes on hand

[@ace135209]

this is a great vid thank you for making it 🙂🙂

[@Zortec]

This is huge inspiration when i do a revamp for my PC Setup in the future.. lately about lighting. I am going to be upgrading my 6 year old PC next month, i hate editing with so much encoding and waiting time. Makes editing so tedious.

[@TheVideoNerd]

I understand that completely man, editing with a decent/fast pc is so much easier

[@realdarkstar]

nice tut

[@mitts_panic4608]

Great video man keep it up

[@PRO_DiVYaM_PRO]

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[@MaDMaXGroW]

Sick setup bro

[@wea1thy888]

You should mount your mic arm onto your secondary monitor mount so it looks cleaner and you can hide it away when not in use

[@icitys4947]

amazing vid 👌

[@TTV_Refluxuation]

Great video and excellent quality . Don’t be discouraged to build a custom keyboard m8 . It’s not as bad as it seems once you’re invested . To put it into perspective … less than a year ago I knew nothing about keebs or their inner workings . Now I own 3 customs as well as sell them on the side or gift them 😅. Even if it’s just one and done . I think It’s well worth the headache for the experience 👌🏼

[@creativeanimalsdxb]

very nice! I like the set up and will implement that fake wall in my setup. Great idea!

[@joeporter5971]

Looks amazing! Ikea ALEX just came back in stock aha

[@strdstryr]

Just found you channel - instant subscription for the papillon!

[@OGBastard1337]

Great video and idea for the false wall

[@TheVideoNerd]

I am planning a Streaming Setup video like Setup Wars but only for streaming setups! Do you have a clean streaming setup? Doesn't need to be over-the-top, just a nice streaming setup. Send images + preferably video footage to: [e-mail] You can add your socials, I will give extended shout outs! Cheers

[@zonix5630]

Yes I m getting my dream gaming and streaming setup its awesome

[@danm5386]

Does it have to be a streaming setup? I have an AMAZING productivity setup that I would love to share

[@anttipaas1682]

This is not real cable management, because you hide the cables behind that wooden table top under the desk. This isn't real magic. Even though it really looks nice and clean.

[@TheVideoNerd]

@@anttipaas1682 A clean setup that looks like it has crazy cable management, without doing any. If that isn't real magic.

[@h.6431]

How long was yore desk

[@slasherFTK]

I got the 19dgf and it’s pretty sweet no problems great monitor

[@krfootbal12]

Thanks for teaching me everything about stream labs obs

[@TheVideoNerd]

Happy to help!

[@wrj1730]

I used a butcher block counter top from home depot for my desk,not only is it solid Birch but it's an inch and a half thick

[@danielmladenov2733]

You are so underrated

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[@harveencapbreton9019]

thx for the vid

[@FervilTripoli]

super neat! nice setup :D

[@TheVideoNerd]

Thanks!

[@lucahawes9762]

That false wall is sick I might try it

[@JamesB-E]

I just wanted to comment to help the algorithm cause I love the vids.

[@Kevinbaconator_]

1:19 Bills Mafia has entered the chat. great video!!

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[@ChunkyMilk360]

I gotta get this now

[@skizzyjayden]

If you want to get rid of the blacj cable from the mic i would definetly recommend a "kabelgoot" what they use for tv's and such to get rid of the cables. It would even finish the look.

[@loopymind]

A little late to the party, but for extra space for hiding cables and have the counter top overhang the cabinets in the front, you could use a MDF board with one white side instead of a thick linnmon, the kind IKEA uses in the back of closets (Billy).

[@xzBrezzy]

if you plan on making a custom keyboard watch videos and builds streams and get to know how to lube and build its easy once you know what's what's its easy

[@Blasterfaster123]

The best video in the world. also how much did everything cost and what size is the counter top

[@angryy_96]

I mistakenly pressed this and then ended up subscribing. Love ur channel

[@DamadapakingDLB]

So clean boii

[@Housestationlive]

i really like your nzxt case.

[@farnisverycool]

very nice

[@Saint2k6]

nice video and i like the idea its simple cheap and extrem nice. simple to copy it and i can maintance or change my setup without needing hours for the cable.

[@RevengeAgma]

probably the first 10+ minute video i haven't skipped one bit

[@athstreamsandmore]

Thanks for posting an idea. I haven't even considered IKEA and using a false wall to make it work.

[@SnowySnails]

damn thats clean 👌

[@bln_hurricane9263]

great video!

[@El_Toxico78]

I already have the desk all thanks to The video Nerd. Now all I need is the gaming pc and 2 monitors which means it’s gonna take a long time to get em

[@johannesplate370]

Nice Video Bro

[@mannyonps5690]

Good jobs looks so clean

[@TheVideoNerd]

thanks!