DIY Dream Desk Setup 3.0 - Clean Modern Wood Design

[@lethalramen]

David Zhang: "I'm really happy with how it looks and functions" David Zhang in 6 months: "A new year, a new desk setup!" :P

[@fr3shSwag]

Nice to meet you!

[@jdapoet3138]

Ken C nice to meet u too

[@mkteku]

it is a Process. he's on a journey of discovery. maybe a handful more adjustments and he'll have his "final" setup, i think... him and me too =D

[@laurabrown5394]

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[@mdtaylor2274]

So many people complaining about the keyboard cable. I've a Logitech G513 and love it. No hassles to keep it charged and there's zero delay in typing speed. Just because it's wireless doesn't mean it's "better". Great video and clean setup. I've just purchased the Bamboo standing desk by Jarvis because of your video.

[@brendansheaffer7620]

You know how to make videos my man, wish you made them more often!

[@Boxhead42]

@Qeycon ^^^There's always one of them. 🙄

[@adig478]

He learnt it from Dave 2D

[@MotoTrooper]

I never understand why people dislike everything they see, this setup is both cool and productive, convenient yet modern.

[@ramyel-naggar8136]

Neither do i man, well said

[@lebarosky]

You're killing me. In a perfect world my desk would look like yours. Thank the Lord you are out there as an exemplar to all of us.

[@nullaccount5222]

What I like is that he uses the same tech but manages to make it look very different and make it more interesting for himself and viewers of his videos.

[@robbthy]

I'm im the process of moving and this video could not have come at a better time! Thanks for the inspiration

[@Pete-da-peter]

This is the most impressive desk set up. Danmm. that monitor is huggeeeeee. The table is on point. Up and down

[@yaboycade6749]

Yes that wire across the desk looks really clean

[@BoscoBoots]

An amazing office environment, no doubt. Clean....maybe too clean. In my world, a clean desk isn't getting much done. My office has piles of paperwork, stacks of storage drives, many video cameras, stage lights, audio equipment, stationary supplies, boxes of cables, photo albums, thousands of software-data-audio discs, printer, surveillance monitors, gig rosters, etc, etc, etc..... Even my sofa and chairs have to be cleared of stuff when a client drops by. There is simply nowhere to put all these things. I'm not raggin' on ya....in fact, I'm envious. You designed a great space. It's just not my reality.

[@nischalpaudel8394]

You dont know how long ive been waiting for your 2019 setup video

[@pailo30000]

yo también lo estaba esperando...

[@Raylightsen]

I like the table and the speaker's loook, both looks so natural and clean.

[@ZaneBlalock]

I'm totally going to have to steal this setup -- moving in a couple of months and will finally have my home office for developing, video editing, and art. One thing I'm still worried about though is going Ultrawide - but I might be able to make it work with my workflow :D Thanks David!

[@Jebble347]

How did the ultra wide treat you? Really scared of letting go my secondary screen!

[@ZaneBlalock]

@@Jebble347 so funny story. I got this monitor... But I still kept 1 extra monitor lol. Then later added a third - but the third monitor is to a second system altogether that I connect my mouse and keyboard via synergy. The super ultra wide is amazing. But for my needs, I still needed 1 extra monitor (streaming, etc. While the primary monitor is running an application in full screen mode) When I edit video, the second monitor is used for references, notes, etc. While DaVinci pro is maximized. When programming, I typically have vs code maximized or nearly maximized while I run a dev console, remote console, in the other. Could I get by with just the super ultra wide? Yes. But it would still have annoyances when dealing with gaming or full screening. But that's just my use and workflow. Depending on yours, the single monitor can easily be enough.

[@JonathanWinbush]

So that Amazon monitor arm will support that monitor? I have the same arm but it says only supports up to 39inch monitors.

[@rcgonzalezf]

Can you do a review on how do you have your Chromecast setup? I have some but I haven't found an option on how to put them in a good way.

[@HelloDavid]

Sounds like a great idea!

[@njshomebuyers6291]

@@HelloDavid !!!

[@jerryyap6926]

Please do a Chromecast setup video

[@MrStunnd]

I'm on my 2nd iteration of your original dream desk setup ... ikea karlby tabletop with Anthrodesk legs. Everyone who visits my place comments on how awesome it is. Love the videos!

[@ES-rx9tu]

Great Video. I am basing my home desk setup on this video. Do you happen to remember which brand and type of acrylic paint you used?

[@SJ-vy5rx]

I was wondering that as well.

[@lovemyself2025]

I love your wallpaper, looks green clean and peaceful

[@Devisenhandeln]

Holy 💩 this is a dream of a screen 😍👍

[@wyzemann]

Your desk setups are still my ultimate favorite on all of KZbin. Those monitor and speaker implementations are my personal dream components. Thank You for mostly visualizing what I see everyday in my head🤓.

[@Agitated_Hamster]

Did you use the "Minwax Polyurethane Protective Finish Clear Matte"? The reason why I ask is because the label looks a little different then the one you are holding in the video, just wanted to make sure. ty

[@lambo650ER]

I think it’s the clear gloss. Correction: www.amazon.com/Minwax-15555000-Polycrylic-Protective-Finish/dp/B000ZZUBKY/ref=pd_lpo_60_t_0/137-4980200-2751741?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000ZZUBKY&pd_rd_r=fab66784-d528-4c97-b821-59e1bb72312d&pd_rd_w=TQJ3M&pd_rd_wg=FVuSD&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=C13DN6SMMB2NZVJWZJ0R&psc=1&refRID=C13DN6SMMB2NZVJWZJ0R

[@gliderspace]

You should use a coolermaster masterkeys pro s... Multiple colors, super clean and professional and at the same time mechanical heaven. It has cable but the cable is elegant and can be out of the sides of the keyboard, making the setup tidier. For the mouse, there is NOTHING better for productivity than the Logitech MX Master 2S. I have a similar setup and just love it. Best keyboard and mouse combo ever. For monitors tho, I use two Apple LED cinema display 27. They have perfect calibration, are 2K and can be bought for cheap online this days. Way cheaper than the dell and offering more vertical space, which is mandatory for programming.

[@markliu22]

why did u cheap out on such a small monitor

[@2013branth]

He should've gotten a 150inch display like the rest of us normal people.

[@bobsagget823]

moron

[@ggnick1695]

@@bobsagget823 the joke must have been flying over your head

[@cocoshort6528]

@@2013branth bleh, 150inch that's tinyyyyyy, atleast get a 200 inch for opening 20 applications at once

[@crusader2603]

C'mon guys 150 or even 200 inch monitors are lame... he should have gotten a ron swanson 360 desk with a full 360 monitor

[@Rockit-]

I like your set up David - neat and clean

[@thefastlane1]

marie kondo would be humbled by this guy's set up

[@t1g3r8]

Your work has improved so much over the years! Really happy for you and thank you for these wonderful ideas!!

[@mattiastofte7457]

david: "while pricey for a monitor stand" apple: "hold my beer"

[@scottza]

@@raphaelw612 "hold my monitor"

[@ok-vt5nl]

lmao nice one

[@Schoolship.]

@@scottza winner

[@maxwellwellmax878]

Apple saw this video and said " You're Adorable !! "

[@justcoconut650]

Faking 1000$ stand

[@robertkirkpatrick1826]

I was worried that my ergotron MX wouldn’t be able to handle it. But the amazon specs are less and it seems to work fine. Thank you.

[@hondaboy0001]

You're the reason why I bought the Jarvis legs a year ago. Still love them.

[@normantang6924]

I don't think I saw it in the list of items, but what product is the silver arm holding that's holding up the laptop, the one you reference at 2:18. It has the notebook mount tray attached to it.

[@SteveW60ish]

well done! Amazingly calm and aesthetically pleasing and professional!

[@armingrimm5283]

WoW David you are so perfect in every way!!😃

[@rohan5564]

my setup is just a bed and a laptop

[@pjk7685]

Oof that's not ergonomic. I feel for your spine.

[@ai_zj]

I have a smartphone

[@MuzeecX]

oooh lah lah. Look at mister fancy pants here with a bed. I sleep on a piece of cardboard.

[@believerforever7154]

And my lap work shorts on 😂

[@lividbuffalo144minecraft5]

@@MuzeecX How do you then have a phone and internet???

[@mkpersad]

Fantastic video! Thanks for providing so much detailed information about your setup. It has inspired me to make some changes in mine and the details you supplied were perfect.

[@ardi.wibowo]

That keyboard wire is bugging me so much

[@dagnut]

Why can't I give this two thumbs up?the wire is like a hair in your food

[@razontech23]

Ardi wibowo maulana same here

[@caitlin6935]

Me too 😭😭

[@chris_jorge]

you just wrecked this whole thing. now i cant unsee it

[@eritert]

Why-er?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Do you use the 4k dell xps? If you do, what ultrawide monitor resolution works well for the 4k laptop?

[@shmaxyYT]

You're desk isn't complete without a custom keyboard! I'd love to see you do a video on that. It's very simple and not crazy expensive.

[@WillN2Go1]

Very smart set-up. Thanks. I had only just found some of your older desk videos, made an endless series of suggestions in the comments. My ego is quite pleased that you (now) agree with me. You've done all of my suggestions and a added a few more. I think if I subscribe to your channel, I can expect you to solve problems I haven't had yet. (The keyboard/ mouse pad just over the edge? great solution!) Monitor height? I 'know' it's 'supposed' to be at eye level, but seeing how quickly you've arrived at all the other fixes maybe you've discovered something about monitor height that's a bit more refined than simply 'eye level.' Keyboard: Yeah, I used to love a clicky keyboard. (Just color in that dumb logo with a sharpie. Instead of being annoyed by it, if you ever think about it and see the sharpie marks you'll now feel good about how you got rid of it. I've got hot glue 'pips' on my '1' ';' '-' keys that help me avoid missing them. They look terrible, but are so clever. I also did this with a USB number keyboard, 0,1,3,5,7 and 9. What gives me a kick is how bloody obvious this is and yet no one has done it. I can't imagine any situation where anyone else (except maybe an accountant) can type numbers faster and more accurately.) I've got a MacBook Pro with the 2018 keyboard--the 'hated' keyboard. Keystroke travel. Prior to this I had a 2011 MBPro with that keyboard--the one everyone says they love when they're bashing the 2016-18 keyboard. There's one salient positive to the newer hated keyboard. We transpose letters when we type in two basic ways: either we screw up our i's and e's because we misspell, or we make typing mistakes. I've been typing for more than a few decades (and on everything from a portable Underwood, to IBM Selectric to almost 30 years of computer keyboards). With the newer (hated) MBPro keyboard, I no longer type transposed letters (unless it's a spelling error). The shorter keystroke of the 2018 keyboard is why. Something about the speed of my fingers that made all those mistakes has been solved by this keyboard. I probably have a bad method issue that I could probably have fixed over the years, but I don't think I'm an oddball. On the other side of course are two points, first the preferences people have for a keyboard style-- which can be completely subjective and even wrong( and if wrong are probably not wrong in a way that is important). Secondly, typing on this MacBook Pro keyboard I feel my finger tips more, the shorter travel distance is closer to just drumming your fingertips on a hard table top than any other keyboard I've used. I can still type for hours and hours, never think later 'gosh my fingertips hurt;' it is noticeable. ' I've got as many beefs against Apple for this MacBook Pro as anyone, but on my lap typing board I replaced my loved Logitech K811 with a bluetooth Mac keyboard. (And the sticky keys that stop working? Major freak-out. But blowing out the keyboard with air has solved the problem the two times it's happened to me. Not good that it happens, but easy to fix.)

[@JohnathanMoHItITXD]

Could you elaborate on your KVM setup and how you switch so efficiently from Laptop to Desktop?

[@waitean09]

I think he mentioned it was a feature integrated into the monitor.

[@SaruwatariMasahiro]

Rocking the bigger havit keyboard here since its release. Yeah, wish the logo wasn't there. I'am actually a lefty and use the mouse with my left side. the Havit software allowed me to make a custom profile where the number keys on the right get turned into a WASD, so no more need for gameboards for lefties.

[@thisistotallyfine]

Can you post the link for the laptop arm too? The chrome arm looks different from the Amazon one

[@patrickboisson3022]

greentealatte not sure if it’s the exact one but amazon basics offers the monitor arm he’s used before in silver. AmazonBasics Premium Single Monitor Stand - Lift Engine Arm Mount, Aluminum - Silver www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNY2G4T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UJ4FEbKWTNBAK

[@sirakasfaw8350]

@@patrickboisson3022 I think the one in the video is still a different one...

[@edwarddench5342]

I'm also trying to find this laptop arm. It seems he may have used the pole from monoprice (from his previous video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnrJmqRpnptpmMk However, that does not include a basic monitor arm, just a vesa attachment. Maybe he bought the arm separately from the pole. It seems his notebook tray is still from amazon since he posted that here.

[@edwarddench5342]

I think it's this www.infinitecables.com/tv-mounts-and-accessories/desktop-mounting-brackets/swivel-and-tilt-arm-led-lcd-pdp-desktop-bracket-10-23-inch/

[@_bermuda]

much better. That TV on your desk was killing me.

[@BanglaMediaHouse24]

monitor is awesome

[@christianbettencourt938]

Hi David Your Computer setup information from your previous system and this system is excellent. I appreciate your hard work in publishing your system and findings. Thank you for sharing David.

[@Walhor]

Everytime you make a desk setup update you always exclude your PC. Im really intrested in what case/specs your using for productivity

[@PunxTV123]

his pc specs: INTEL PENTIUM DUAL CORE 2.8GHZ, 3GB RAM, NVIDIA GEFORCE GT 220 1 GB

[@cdey3886]

Don't know if you've talked about this topic in your channel since I just found out about your channel, but I think you should think about custom keyboards. I would love to get your oppinion on layouts on Alice and Ergo. Another plus is you can make it very customizable, so like change completley how the keybaord sounds and looks.

[@Quickb3n]

Welcome to 2019, where the term "daily driver" even refers to your desk.

[@some90sKid]

Wait til we get to 2020 XD

[@hawasamit2941]

@@some90sKid welp, nothing got better as I’m sure you already know

[@Shiv_Deore]

@@hawasamit2941 IKR LMAOOOO

[@nobenchjawad]

You’re always that clean guys that likes everything classic en clean 😅👍🏻👍🏻

[@username42]

the only thing that can be afforded in the video are the plants on desk :D *Covid19 Edit : Stay at Home use Mask, Social Distance and Extra Hygiene*.

[@yamum-isneatt9231]

username no the air

[@username42]

@@yamum-isneatt9231 no the air in that envrioment is not free as well but included in the rent in that aparment, so which is also not affordable unless ur a famous artist like johnny .wait u r also johhny but ur the second one :D

[@yamum-isneatt9231]

username who johnny are u talking about

[@yamum-isneatt9231]

Cuz my johnny aint an artist hahaha

[@username42]

@@yamum-isneatt9231 dunno dude. i am talking the one famous johny sins :D that everyone knows

[@4eversonic]

Nice. Efficient and aesthetically appealing!

[@wikkidselekta]

also, remove the tags from underneath the chair. 😄

[@wikkidselekta]

@Boosted Abarth, true 😆

[@theghostmachine]

They are handling instructions

[@wikkidselekta]

@@theghostmachine ,they can be removed after purchase.

[@devanshgupta5059]

@@loreall.2461 what

[@joey_yong]

Nice setup.. like the jarvis table

[@xufos69]

Your Amazon basic monitor arm spec is for a 32 "monitor but you use it for a 49" monitor, can it withstand without problems?

[@tomasadams7171]

all that matters is the weight it can hold. Just don't expect to use your monitor in portrait mode if you're working with anything larger than 32" lol

[@Brian.M]

That wood looks really nice

[@DADDY557]

So bought the Wood table top! I have some questions: 1) I like the shine of your table top, did you used clear sating, semi-gloss, gloss or high gloss water based polyurethane? 2) The 6 feet looks enormous, to how long did you cut your table wood top or you didn't at all? 3) On the unfinished side of the wood, what did you used to make it all even and give it that curve finish? (I was also thinking of cutting like a semi-circle there big enough for me to be there, i don't know how useful this would be)

[@sslarsen1]

Was the 25.5 inch width small for you Christian? Pretty stand is 30 inches so I'm wondering if you missed the lost space there. How did the finish of your top turnout? Thinking about the same top.

[@DADDY557]

@@sslarsen1 ha! not sure. All this time, my table top had been sitting in the garage. I recently bought the Uplift Standing Desk and ready to work on the wood now in the next couple of weeks! That's why I'm back here. I can share details of my results if people want

[@kayrealist9793]

So, did you figure out what sheen he applied?? I am also curious! :)

[@markdabi5648]

How many coats of polycrylic did you apply on the desk?

[@Delphino__]

He doesn't even know how to do that lol, he only knows how to buy it

[@eggyrepublic]

420:69 is the ultimate display ratio

[@krishnadev7071]

I loved your video, may you please shed some more light on what minwax product you used on top of your desk? Is it Polycrylic water based ? Could you share it's link or exact name of the product?

[@neodidi]

So with the old Monitors... Did you resell? Dope video by the way man... So jealous. 😔

[@nammmers]

What did you finish the countertop with? Did you do both stain and topcoat seal?

[@saisathya6274]

Hey Zhang, nice to see a minimalistic setup for 2019, but the setup that had the concrete desk look is the best out of all I would say ❤️.I would like you to take a look on the Drevo Calibur wireless Rgb mechanical keyboard or the lofree mechanical keyboard if you like the classic typewriter experience. Nice video as always and thumbs up 👍🏻

[@psychcasts]

This video is what I have been waiting for.

[@javierbosch1338]

You need a tutorial on how you did the finish on your desk

[@sergea1138]

I have the same amazon arm, but no manual, I have no idea how change the setting to support my heavy monitor

[@fruttolo5633]

Me : Did you do your dream setup? David : yes Me : and what did it cost? David : literally everything

[@thibaultgrignon9997]

Hi, at 1:50 how are you making 3 equal frame along the width on your monitor? Because usually with windows you can put only two by snap tool then until four but it will be on a vertical level too. Unless you did it manually ? Cheers, Nice video and set up

[@dexterjsullen]

But do you even use your desk

[@LevelUp3646]

I just love your keyboard sound.

[@elix9099]

"productivity and overall experience" - has microsoft word open in the middle of a 49" screen

[@AlejandroGarcia-hw4bk]

Awesome screen, it lacks more cable management, good job.

[@rimilsinku2335]

Ur whole setup is pretty good but that keyboard wire is freaking me out.

[@rockfella27]

The lack of it on the mouse ...

[@YosepSugiarto]

Cool stuff David!

[@CompuTechish]

David, are you a designer or student? Just curious...

[@nayz-]

Student Designer

[@UnchartedWorlds]

You got a new subscriber just for these ultrawide monitor videos I watched. I just got mine LG ultrawide 49", it's amazing. Thanks for mentioning display fusion. I got my self a pro license! Amazing!

[@dfreshness2006]

time to see if I can get a $1400 monitor through procurement at work 😆

[@tomasadams7171]

CHG90 is only $1100 with taxes and often goes on sale ;)

[@elasiatico.]

Do you have to bolt the Jarvis to the wooden tabletop?

[@SLPDiscGolf]

If you're interested in "clean lines" then take those tags off your chair

[@Fsustud4]

Which finish did you use? Gloss, semi-gloss, satin or matte?

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[@sierramelendez5265]

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[@bingxuanho786]

your laptop mount in the 2.0 video is a great inspiration to me!

[@Loachie90]

This guy is cursed, if one thing is out of place, it will drive him crazy. I would know.

[@franksredhot8433]

That setup rocks!

[@nikradaev]

still can't afford a wireless keyboard

[@WildtoneMusic]

How were you able to get the monitor tilt swivel tension to be enough to stop the monitor from always pointing down ? I have an LG 49WL95C and it took me some time to find all of the tension adjustment screw points on the Basic Arm but even at the max adjustments my screen always tilts forward to the max Thanks

[@PaoYong]

I recommend using General Finishes Arm R Seal (or Salad Bowl Finish) and sanding with 400 grit, feels and looks really nice.

[@jjbm7516]

I want it all, and I want it now!!! nice desktop!

[@AlexJann23]

What kind of KVM switch do you have?

[@AlexandruHasegan]

Looks awesome. For me, I would put also an espresso machine, setup complete.

[@Ryu53898]

Shouldn’t be on the desk

[@alemariogoalemariogo9762]

your 5120x1440 blue green with a snow mountain wallpaper is great, where can i find it ? thanks.

[@EXPERIMENTONGOD]

Looks pretty nice. I would upgrade the keyboard and mouse mat at the very minimum. There are some nice mech keyboards with bluetooth or heck you can even drill a hole on the countertop for the KB cable.

[@uAreMyComputer]

Cool real clean. I like it

[@brolysujay]

Worth every penny Amazing setup

[@BetoMelancia]

Damn what a huge screen and that desk Young up and down to adjust.....its crazy

[@katharinamarschall5662]

I liked the 2017 desktop better. The darker wood was lovely. The laptop "arm" is a cool solution though. I didn't know you could do that with your laptop.

[@oscarmedina6204]

can you share the exact model description for the arm you are using for your monitor

[@WellsonSu]

Hi, are you able to move the monitor up and down? Or just in and out? Because the spec of the monitor arm says it can hold up to 25 lbs, while the monitor is at 37.9lbs way off the max weight it can hold.

[@jeffmair]

David. You need to fasten that top to the table legs, or is it just sitting there with it's own weight holding it?

[@KingJerbear]

I'd recommend getting a plastic floor mat for the rolling chair, otherwise the carpet will eventually become damaged and imprinted. You could even probably get some sort of stiff anti fatigue mat which could help for long standing workdays as well.

[@nick-firstest]

Simple and Beautiful , great setup

[@robertchiarello591]

Might sound like a dumb question, but how did you connect the butcher block to the desk?