My DREAM Desk Setup Tour!

[@suf8477]

Ah yes, quarantine and working from home has brought us forth to this endless loop of desk setup videos.

[@NidaSFahad]

Yes!!!

[@Grendizer0ne]

So true

[@entangledbandaustralia6671]

Great desk. Now go and practice the guitar. That is what they are for, not to hang on the wall :)

[@SHENRAR]

and to the conclusion that what looks like a 17 years old boy that makes youtube videos has more money than me, a highly specialized professional.

[@undertime4564]

Indeed it has

[@kamally]

For anybody interested in the amp splitter. If you just want to easily switch output devices look for a program called AudioSwitcher and use the hotkeys combined with a macro on your keyboard.

[@kevinmiller7184]

I am literally old enough to be your grandpa, and I gotta say, this setup rocks. What stood out in my KZbin search was a thumb nail that wasn’t “antiseptic white.” You’re in about 5% there. Your tech choices are are spot on. Your cable mgt - better than you think. Lava lamp, and really all the aesthetic choices you’ve made - nice. Really nice. Now hit the books!

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment.

[@Философ-ц4ц]

I watch your video from Russia and there are few bloggers who specify their technique in such detail, I really liked it, it is very useful, thank you very much !!!

[@Sinahdlngs]

It's amazing how much is available nowadays to be bought and used just at home. Nice setup.

[@drcool763]

ben what MacBook would you reccommend and also what iPad would you reccommend. Bear in mind budget pls. thx.

[@BenBoxer]

Base 16” MacBook Pro for video editing or MacBook Air for everything else. The regular iPad is great for 95% of scenarios.

[@sasha1551]

I like the set up. Personally, I wouldn't have that much tech as I am a minimalist. All the tech and cables are just so overwhelming to me, but the set up looks dope though.

[@brunolopes2205]

... the tech you have is the tech that facilitates your work... not a design choise.

[@craigising]

Oh man, what a sweet set up. I'm going to try to replicate many aspects of this. *looks under the desk* AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!

[@Noyoniz]

What screen resoulation do you use on that lg with macbook pro? I heard that its not working fully on macbook pro...

[@BenBoxer]

It works at its full resolution

[@Noyoniz]

Ben Boxer with thunderbolt 3 cable?

[@alexey8140]

@@Noyoniz if anyone is looking for answer - 4k monitor (got cheapest 4k 27" IPS AOC monitor) works fine using USB-C -> HDMI Verbatim adapter (got it for 10 euros) in 4K 60Hz on MacBook Pro 16".

[@71grifter]

Hi, great set up. Did you need to support the desk somewhere over the length as well to stop the top 'sagging'?

[@georgestewart9739]

I was wondering the same thing. I saw another vid where the person stated that the desk did start sagging 6 months after he set it up, The used a third leg in the back somewhere towards the middle. That did help greatly but you could still see a slight sag in the front. When I get delivery of this countertop myself ill secure a bar (underneath) in the rear and another towards the front to keep the sagging to a minimum. Great question. :-)

[@BenBoxer]

No sag. It’s a pretty stiff table top

[@georgestewart9739]

Ben Boxer Thanx 😃. That’s good to know 😎👍🏾

[@BenBoxer]

Let me know your thoughts down here in the comments! I’ll be reading them 😁

[@knullashraf3601]

The wallpaper is pwetty good and the wooden aura and aesthetic is awesome

[@xaviermillard4047]

@benboxer for your fpv vid about beagle drone kit, does it have a good range and can I get stunning footage? i would really appreciate another video on it!

[@BenBoxer]

Range is decent. Footage is great with a good GoPro!

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you!

[@xaviermillard4047]

@@BenBoxer haha perfect I will definitely buy! is there any change you could post or sent me by email so of the footage?

[@vikingofengland]

The best desk setup I have seen so far. Love the lava lamp, I have one packed away some where and I will put it on my desk when I build it.

[@KJShepp08]

This is along the lines of what I’m visualizing for my desk set up... quick question did you screw the legs to the counter top???

[@BenBoxer]

No, it just sits on top

[@salvatorevitale9165]

Ben Boxer no stability issue?

[@realgreencookie]

Yeah my initial thought too -- is it screwed in? Hope there is an option to screw into desk

[@atandadavid5554]

I love the fact that your workstation is very functional and not just about asthetics.

[@geanc3503]

Very Nice Setup Ben! Thanks for sharing. Keep the videos coming!

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you liked it

[@zachmieszala852]

thats actually a really dope setup. the Behringer headphone amp idea is inspired!

[@nacgiver]

Hi Ben! I saw that the depth of the Oddvald Legs (27 1/2 ") is larger than the depth of the Karlby Table Top (25 5/8 "). It is not a problem? Have you cut/adapt the legs? Nice desktop set-up!

[@BenBoxer]

I have not cut or adapted anything. The legs just hang over at each side by about an inch. As you can see you barely even notice it and it doesn’t impact the overall look.

[@winstonthomas4576]

I have young kids. They always fiddle with my stuff, so it’s hard to have an advanced workspace. I have two offices in the first and second floor sunrooms. But the kids have easy access to those spaces. I think I might go all the way up to my attic and setup something real nice.

[@ky.etal.7934]

omg stranger thing loved that music!

[@nirikshbharti1118]

Omg that velcro thing is such a brilliant idea😍

[@crank6868]

Superb Setup ! The 16" MBP and the LG 34WK... is also on my Wishlist. Your Cabelmanagement is also sweet you just need a little cover plate or something thats it in my opinion ;)

[@90DaysOfDevOps]

I think the VESA stand looks amazing but looking at the specs of the mount it looks like it only supports up to 27", I need a mount for a 49" COMPATIBILITY - Single monitor mount is designed for most 13”to 27”flat and curved computer screens weighting up to 19.8 lbs, compliant with VESA standards 75 x 75mm and 100 x 100mm.

[@BenBoxer]

I’m using a 34” monitor with a light bar and some other accessories mounted to it and I can confidently pull on the screen without feeling like it will go anywhere. While it may not be rated for a 49” monitor, if you mount everything down tight I’m confident it can hold no problem.

[@James-dy6zh]

Got this karlby desk a few years ago still looks brand new, its heavy as heck tho, i got a 34” curved lg monitor too its a must have for this desk. Get the ikea Markus chair, its the best chair for the money

[@antoinne1]

Got Question? Ok I have a Allienware 34" gsync coming in two weeks, so this countertop will work, what inch 1/2 or 1/8? Also can i still use the base or get vesta mount? Bulding the table for my future Pc.Phanteks Enthoo 719 For my case

[@jasonrodriguez4983]

I recently just bought one but im scared it might curve in. WIll it not do that? Or did you add something to keep it from curving?

[@ralph2361]

How did you attach the table top to the frame? I kind of don’t want to make screw holes on the precious table top.

[@mikebayless4268]

the first 20 secs were popping!

[@philipn7894]

i must say ,this setup is the best i have seen in a while,...especially with your choice of lighting...so many components but all fit together so nicely

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you so much!

[@My-NaMeS_jEfF]

Particle board is my dream too. I think about it all the time, about how it’s going flake apart and eventually end up in a dumpster one day.

[@Lulomo]

I'm just worried about how that MBP handles the 5k monitor. There's gotta be some bad frame dropping happening. Great desk though! I'm def gonna use these idea's for my next desk. You should look into building a hackintosh. It's probably cheaper than you think if you look in the right places

[@BenBoxer]

I never notice frame dropping except when gaming on high

[@avanluven]

Actually the 15” and 16” Macbook Pros can support 2 5K monitors or up to 4 4K monitors.

[@josephlazaro5164]

Ben , very impressive set up and equipment. I notice a number of guitars hanging there. Would like to see a music video showing how some of your equipment works with your guitar playing. God bless in all you do!! Best wishes to you from Kenner Louisiana!!

[@qinglu4216]

Very clean and smart setup! I'm wondering how the 16'' inch MacBook Pro performs with the dual display (the internal and external) in terms of heat and noise.

[@BenBoxer]

It does run quite warm most of the time and under decent loads I can get the fans to spin up. I don’t really mind it though as it’s usually only when I’m editing, which is also when I tend to wear headphones anyway.

[@ReubenRevolution]

You are going to love when you figure out that pure sinewave batteries are a huge upgrade to your electrical problem. Best brand for a UPS is APC. Get 2 highend ones and youll have 16 surge protected and battery backed up outlets :3

[@alphacake4180]

Am in love with the table

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

That opening music is a win for me, well done.

[@eudaimona]

Your ikea table recommendation is legit. I’ll be copying this for my desk!

[@PsychopathyInArabic]

Have you received your order from Ikea ?. I heard couple of horrible reviews on youtube and on the web warning everyone not to order anything from them online.

[@jmahp1]

The online shipment works very well in Europe. Can recommend itما وراء الستار

[@RichardRjmccoy]

Definitely geeting the Ikea desk. Do you just set the table top on the legs or is there someway to secure them.

[@BenBoxer]

Just set them on top

[@itsdeonlol]

That Stranger Things intro was everything sir!

[@dmitrybondarchuk5916]

I like your use of the table top and legs to make a stylish desk. How to you fasten/affix the table top to the legs?

[@BenBoxer]

the table just sits on top of the legs.

[@StudioRD99]

the stranger things intro gets me chilled

[@iwatchvideos1965]

Any chance you could explain a little bit more about the camera / drone shelves, its organization, wiring? Thanks!

[@BenBoxer]

Two cameras on top, lenses and gopros in the middle, drone at the bottom. Ran a bunch of usb cables to each level from a surge protector behind it so I could keep everything charging

[@daleonov]

Now I'm thinking about buying that table top myself! Looks really nice.

[@michelleramzy6825]

Ikea linnmon desk and the lumiy lightblade lamp THE WORLD BEST COMBO

[@MrChayatocha]

Thanks for showing your setup it gave me a lot of inspiration

[@syedomerbinkhalid3276]

The most coolest desk set up you can find in KZbin. the guy is really creative.

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you!

[@arnavprabhakhar]

I loved the intro, great work with the lights and displays and also loved the intro music.

[@BenBoxer]

Thanks!

[@ayehjh5152]

i'm watching this video the 2nd time tonight, this guy's simply genius, humble and definitely knows how to hide his cables

[@JamesBond-ec4no]

The music is from Stranger Things

[@Mr.SetApart]

One of the cleanest setups I've seen so far. Thanks bro!

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you!

[@KingCorda]

5:00 That was a smooth volume/music transition

[@Vedansh2032]

Nice setup bro Superb table and intro

[@drewhannoush2216]

I got to he honest, this is the best setup I have ever seen. I will definitely use this as reference for my own. Great job!

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Joshy110]

Like it all expecto of the Mac... I prefer to invest it in a PC with more power, but the design looks amazing 🙌🏻

[@BrokenStrings231]

Idk whats more impressive, the setup or that strat xD

[@epicaunleashed8764]

Les Pauls better

[@lionelmwabile5743]

Nailed the opening. Kudos brother !!!

[@BenBoxer]

Thanks 🙏

[@Brighten_up]

Hii, Since it took around 18 months for you to get this set up, i must say that it is one of the best setups i have ever seen on KZbin!!!

[@Brighten_up]

Thanks Mate!

[@hammadsar746]

@@Brighten_up You should check out Ali Abdaal's Desk setup

[@OnlyBlix]

Grats on your setup! Nice job.

[@amillionmoneytips]

Nice!...You're setup looks great...I'm slooooowly, working on my office setup...40% completion

[@djaycr89]

Great intro buddy. I like this! sound, stranger t.... Ha ha. And the rest off the video.

[@morganblake7122]

Such a great video dude! You explained why you had everything and your thought process really well! An inspiring setup - I've just subbed!

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you so much!

[@suburbanrabbit0809]

"It is huge, it is great, and it is a pleasure to work at." Ben. Nice wording Ben nice wording lol

[@benjamimdaniel7470]

Hi! Quick question, really need to know this: do the legs have more "depth" than the table top? If yes, doesn't that look a little bit weird?

[@BenBoxer]

Yes they do, but it’s so small that you don’t really notice it

[@shyguymercedesbenz5845]

that velcro external hard drive is some next level baller magic

[@sitadhakal6668]

Your videography is on point.👏👏

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you so much!

[@paracha3]

Two questions: 1. Does the table top just resting on those oddvald legs or anchored with screws ? If yes, does it slide or moves sideways on those oddvald legs? 2. Are those legs high enough to where you can sit comfortably all the way in with the countertop?

[@benedictflores1221]

Minimalist and Beautiful setup

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you!

[@juanayala2640]

I like the stranger things vibe and nice setup

[@goJesusandStarcraft]

This is an incredible setup

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you!

[@GazzaCam]

Always wondered about the American language nuances .. what is the difference between 'excited' and 'super excited' ? Also the phrase of "where are you ~ at" .. superfluous 'at'

[@GadgetFreek]

The intro is dope

[@sanjaysawant1975]

its from stranger things

[@sahilasopa]

It's stranger things theme song

[@markiased6848]

Did you need to use anything to clamp the desk and legs together? Or is the weight of the desk keeping it sturdy without needing screws or bolts? Really nice looking setup!!

[@BenBoxer]

The weight holds it all together

[@HackingHollywood]

duuuude you killed this video! Love it!

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you so much!!!

[@tl2uz]

wow look like this high school student can conquer the world with this simple desktop computer!

[@ethanrogers7523]

That intro was something else... perfect

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you!!

[@chasemason5129]

I'm not so sure with the desk. I think the length is great but the width is a bit on the small side

[@BenBoxer]

I like the shorter distance so I can reach the back side. I will say it is a bit tight if you don’t mount the monitor like I did.

[@peterstrahan5607]

Nice vid, I will be happily copying your IKEA table :)

[@ejikeonwunabonze]

Nice set up! Evidence of Hard Work. Please what about the link for that Camera Storage Beside Your Cable Drawers?

[@driedoezoe010]

Many tips were about avoiding distractions, and that’s when I realised I have to close this video and continue working from home

[@adityavora007]

Damn . That's a lot of stuff. Well done

[@SuperJoePardo]

Great job filming the intro!! And this is a great setup!

[@BenBoxer]

Thanks!

[@faizmohd5313]

Fabulous work Ben. Keep it up. Respect.

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you so much!

[@ilkmanm]

OMG THAT MUSIC!

[@ashishjha2676]

Stranger Things, right?

[@DutchUltra]

well done!. I have the Karlby too, love it!

[@JoshTechgamer]

looks beautiful man i lol i sun and like i just bought the Karbly top omg love it. My setup game out beautiful

[@shotimemillionaire]

Nice setup! Love the Stranger Things sound track. 💯

[@colejamesand]

Holy shit, dude. Hella underrated. SUBBED!

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you!

[@stepanfau6480]

Many unique ideas in this video, love it. :)

[@yangliu3754]

The desk is amazing. My only concern is, is it steady?

[@BenBoxer]

Yes, its steady

[@gstbad]

Great job! Inspired by you, in France. 👍

[@a_blaser]

Pretty slick setup! I love the idea of using a counter top as the desk.

[@hasandeniz6243]

Thanks for the good review. Is that desk depth enough for big screens? Do you ever wish you had a desk with more depth and pull the screen further back? Or is it right abought the right size?

[@asraadam964]

Me: OK LETS BUILD SOMETHING LIKE THIS *excited* My wallet: Don't even think about it

[@DerMBen]

Incremental steps...

[@RCGJR_]

Is the table screwed on? Or just on top

[@BenBoxer]

Just on top

[@RCGJR_]

Ben Boxer oooh, that sounds scary to me, to this day, you haven’t had any “accidents”? Thinking of buying this for my text desktop table, ikea currently have this on sale, due to the covid.

[@ciasma_xavi]

Nah! All you need: Rich dad.

[@dungisaac384]

or work hard and everything possible!

[@cristianpopescu1421]

@@dungisaac384 True and false, sadly, in my country a junior - medium manager in a multinational company earn roughly 900-1000 euro / month, medium wage is around 500 euro, and minimum wage 250 euro. I doubt you can afford something like that in your 20` here.

[@champ6436]

@@cristianpopescu1421 yeah even in my country were minimum wage is around 1400 euro. as a student working part time, i would need to work 10 month just to afford a macbook. and after this many month of work i would probably spend this money on thing more important.

[@dungisaac384]

@@champ6436 because you are dependent on an income stream, you know. you have to make money from many sources to make more money. you can do anything if you really want to. I think that guy in video also too.

[@LRRPEXILE]

Oh' yeah, He's definitely pampered and braggin' about it... I would probably do the same if I grew up mind crafting my parent's account.

[@ashenone3427]

Dude i hade to subscribe after watching this video! Well done! How hard was it to put to table together. Was a drill needed?

[@BenBoxer]

I did not need a drill. It was very easy

[@00z53]

thank you for the inspiration, its dope!

[@dion4423]

Just got build it today, very nice setup. How did you exactly sticked that usb hub under the desk? is it also Velcro?

[@BenBoxer]

Double sided tape

[@dion4423]

@@BenBoxer awesome thanks, its in backorder at amazon with alot of other stuff :)

[@TonyLopez]

If I would've know that ikea sells all those parts, I would've built my desk a while ago!

[@fhaf33z]

It's amazing how this guy built his own computer desk, I love it!

[@NigelBolton_]

darkcrawlerz nothing new most setups on youtube have an ikea karlby desk, not trying to discredit

[@TonyLopez]

@@NigelBolton_ honestly, I always looked at pre built store desks. I never knew you could buy a slab at IKEA for an affordable price for look.

[@NigelBolton_]

DMP Chicago Yea it can get pricey but regardless of the price I suggest paring an ikea slab with some legs over anything prebuilt, for my desk I have the legs in this video and an ikea gerton counter

[@fhaf33z]

Can you make a standing desk like this?

[@BulletTrucking99]

Ben Boxer I had a question how did these ossvald legs hold up ? I see you replaced them with automatic legs, but were the ossvald legs good, would you recommend I buy them with the tabletop? It never wobbled, moved etc?

[@romainprovost7164]

When you are rich, all il possible ;)

[@bl3731]

Romain Provost well said mate!

[@thanhSon93hcm]

thats truth

[@youssefelwakil5782]

Exactly work hard save and achieve the goals you want. Pretty simple tbh

[@zestasik]

so get rich

[@tonyhart6338]

Or when mom and dad are rich.

[@dizzydevilwoman]

ur set up is so beautiful... love it !

[@tech_craft]

Everything about this is amazing. The setup is so well-designed, and your b-roll is incredible!

[@BenBoxer]

Thank you!!

[@edgarlopezgaming779]

Nice setup, the tabletop looks awesome. What plant is that next to the lava lamp?

[@BenBoxer]

I found that plant one day in Target. Could find a link online 😕