Gaming Desk / Chair

04-02-2013 12:24PM #1

Hi all,

I'm moving into my new home shortly.

I have my head wrecked the last week trying to search for a comfortable chair for P.C. / Console and also a desk.

I typically play sitting upright for some reason I can't concentrate if I sit back so I need something that supports my back. I will purchasing a new monitor coming closer to the move.

Has anyone any suggestions of where to buy and what to buy or does anyone have pictures / Ideas on there own setups?

Thanks.

Magill · 04-02-2013 01:12PM

I've just got a comfy office chair and a medium sized plain desk from IKEA, fits 2 monitors, huge mousemat etc

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10116651/

Desk was only £55, really happy with the quality, very struddy (Have it like 15 months now, moved several times etc, still solid). Chair was free, got it from my old job when we were clearing out offices.

TBH tho, it depends entirely on your budget and space. If i'd a bigger budget/More time i'd probably have just built my own desk and got one of those massage chairs.

Creamy Goodness · 04-02-2013 01:14PM

no budget? http://www.amazon.com/Aeron-Chair-Herman-Miller-Adjustable/dp/B003M1C7XW :pac: best chair around

04-02-2013 01:41PM

Magill wrote: »

I've just got a comfy office chair and a medium sized plain desk from IKEA, fits 2 monitors, huge mousemat etc

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10116651/

Desk was only £55, really happy with the quality, very struddy (Have it like 15 months now, moved several times etc, still solid). Chair was free, got it from my old job when we were clearing out offices.

TBH tho, it depends entirely on your budget and space. If i'd a bigger budget/More time i'd probably have just built my own desk and got one of those massage chairs.

It's a tidy setup, what's the matt thingy on the desk? Looks handy! I don't specifically have a budget but I'm not willing to pay over 800 beans for an office chair Creamy :P

I'm in a bit of a situation, basically I'm bulding the house myself so this room is specifically for this reason. I intend on getting a lazyboy or something for the 60 inch plasma (mwuhahaha!). HDMI will be ported through the wall so I will be able to use this for the P.C. also as they will both be in the same room.

For online gaming I find sitting upright at a desk is way better.

Angron · 04-02-2013 01:57PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

It's a tidy setup, what's the matt thingy on the desk? Looks handy! I don't specifically have a budget but I'm not willing to pay over 800 beans for an office chair Creamy :P

Probably one of the larger style mouse mats, specifically for gaming and the like. Size means the mouse is less likely to go over the edge to mess up your aim :pac:

Magill · 04-02-2013 02:03PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

It's a tidy setup, what's the matt thingy on the desk? Looks handy! I don't specifically have a budget but I'm not willing to pay over 800 beans for an office chair Creamy :P

I'm in a bit of a situation, basically I'm bulding the house myself so this room is specifically for this reason. I intend on getting a lazyboy or something for the 60 inch plasma (mwuhahaha!). HDMI will be ported through the wall so I will be able to use this for the P.C. also as they will both be in the same room.

For online gaming I find sitting upright at a desk is way better.

Its a boogie bug XL mousemat, dont think they make them anymore but you can get similar ones handy enough. Great for anyone that plays games with a low mouse sensitivity.

Andrew76 · 04-02-2013 02:10PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm moving into my new home shortly.

I have my head wrecked the last week trying to search for a comfortable chair for P.C. / Console and also a desk.

I typically play sitting upright for some reason I can't concentrate if I sit back so I need something that supports my back. I will purchasing a new monitor coming closer to the move.

Has anyone any suggestions of where to buy and what to buy or does anyone have pictures / Ideas on there own setups?

Thanks.

I just picked up this chap from Ikea on Saturday, €130 including the armrests. I needed a new chair for the home office but had to have one with good back support and that makes you sit properly upright (not slightly leaning back like most chairs). It was the best of the chairs there and wasn't completely mangled by the great unwashed.

I'd definitely recommend you try before you buy if possible, finding a suitable chair is a very personal thing imo.

Star Lord · 04-02-2013 02:56PM

I've got the Ikea "Markus" chair, which I think is pretty unbeatable for the money!
http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/20103101/

pedatron · 04-02-2013 03:35PM

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

I've got the Ikea "Markus" chair, which I think is pretty unbeatable for the money!
http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/20103101/

+1 for that chair. Have it myself about a year and its one of my best ever purchases.

Logical_Bear · 04-02-2013 03:38PM

Denny M wrote: »

PSize means the mouse is less likely to go over the edge to mess up your aim :pac:

you dont need to aim when your camping like a boss:pac: this is all ye need

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-rw-pQ21xkM/RpLT-okIKOI/AAAAAAAAAIc/I4MTfnq_orU/s320/mousepad.jpg

04-02-2013 03:38PM

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

I've got the Ikea "Markus" chair, which I think is pretty unbeatable for the money!
http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/20103101/

Thanks for this, going for a trip to Dublin next weekend and I will definatly look into this one.

How is the chair on wooden floors?

Star Lord · 04-02-2013 03:52PM

I've not had any problems with it. However, they do sell a floor protector separately should you wish to make sure it'll be ok.

(The tragically/ironically/punny named "Colon")

Morag · 04-02-2013 03:57PM

http://www.vikingdirect.ie/a/pb/Malaga-Leather-Faced-Executive-Office-Chair-in-Black/pr=QD1&id=3261822/

or

http://www.vikingdirect.ie/a/pb/Rotterdam-Executive-Chair/pr=QD1&id=3265089/

And they will deliver to you and are easy to assemble, sturdy and comfy.

SeantheMan · 04-02-2013 04:35PM

Not to be picky or anything about the chairs posted ....BUT.... if you plan on doing any long-term PC gaming, they are not the type you should be buying.
The closest to the correct type is Magills.
The reason for this is arm positioning to avoid Carpal Tunnel and Ulnar nerve entrapment, which leads to numbness in your baby/little fingers.

There are guides as to the correct way to sit when at a keyboard.
You want to have your elbow near a 90 degree angle, and your forearm straight up to your keyboard.
This is why you need proper "horizontal" arm rests on your chair, preferably with adjustable heights to fit your desk as needed.

I know the above is long winded, but I worked at a desk for 4 years, and then playing PC at home, I now have Guyons Canal Syndrome (nothing serious, some of you PC gamers probably have it too http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyon%27s_canal_syndrome ) , so I do take extra care.

dazftw · 04-02-2013 04:41PM

I use an exercise ball, costs less than €15 and is going to do you way more good in the long run if you sit at your desk for long periods of time.

Got one at Christmas and was skeptical at first, couldn't go back to a desk chair now. It's impossible to sit back on so its good for your posture as well.

KilOit · 04-02-2013 05:14PM

I use this chair
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/catalogId/14551/partNumber/6172884.htm
it's not bad, you can sit on it for hours gaming and not feel uncomfortable, it's 3-4 years old with heavy use and still holding up

cherryghost · 04-02-2013 07:41PM

Magill wrote: »

I've just got a comfy office chair and a medium sized plain desk from IKEA, fits 2 monitors, huge mousemat etc

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10116651/

Desk was only £55, really happy with the quality, very struddy (Have it like 15 months now, moved several times etc, still solid). Chair was free, got it from my old job when we were clearing out offices.

TBH tho, it depends entirely on your budget and space. If i'd a bigger budget/More time i'd probably have just built my own desk and got one of those massage chairs.

I have this desk in black. Great desk. Very sturdy and there's a cubby hole down the back to tidy away your cables.

The chair I got is from Ikea but its no longer for sale. Malkolm I think it was. I had gone through 2 argos chairs before hand, never going near them again for furniture.

04-02-2013 09:02PM

SeantheMan wrote: »

Not to be picky or anything about the chairs posted ....BUT.... if you plan on doing any long-term PC gaming, they are not the type you should be buying.
The closest to the correct type is Magills.
The reason for this is arm positioning to avoid Carpal Tunnel and Ulnar nerve entrapment, which leads to numbness in your baby/little fingers.

There are guides as to the correct way to sit when at a keyboard.
You want to have your elbow near a 90 degree angle, and your forearm straight up to your keyboard.
This is why you need proper "horizontal" arm rests on your chair, preferably with adjustable heights to fit your desk as needed.

I know the above is long winded, but I worked at a desk for 4 years, and then playing PC at home, I now have Guyons Canal Syndrome (nothing serious, some of you PC gamers probably have it too http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyon%27s_canal_syndrome ) , so I do take extra care.

Same situation here, working in the office then home. I try not to marothon game so may not be as applicable.

Just to note, I'm trying to steer clear of Argos stuff, as I have one from it and it gives me a pain in the arse

whytisme · 18-02-2013 07:52PM

SeantheMan wrote: »

Not to be picky or anything about the chairs posted ....BUT.... if you plan on doing any long-term PC gaming, they are not the type you should be buying.
The closest to the correct type is Magills.
The reason for this is arm positioning to avoid Carpal Tunnel and Ulnar nerve entrapment, which leads to numbness in your baby/little fingers.

There are guides as to the correct way to sit when at a keyboard.
You want to have your elbow near a 90 degree angle, and your forearm straight up to your keyboard.
This is why you need proper "horizontal" arm rests on your chair, preferably with adjustable heights to fit your desk as needed.

I know the above is long winded, but I worked at a desk for 4 years, and then playing PC at home, I now have Guyons Canal Syndrome (nothing serious, some of you PC gamers probably have it too http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyon%27s_canal_syndrome ) , so I do take extra care.

Interesting. Could you describe a bit more how the forearm should be so as to not damage the ulnar nerve?

SeantheMan · 18-02-2013 08:25PM

whytisme wrote: »

Interesting. Could you describe a bit more how the forearm should be so as to not damage the ulnar nerve?

You want to have your upper arm straight down by your side nearly.
From there your forearm will be at a right angle and go nearly straight out.
Hopefully the arms on your chair can accommodate this and allow your forearms to rest on them.
Chair should be adjusted so that this is at desk height, when your forearms come off the chair, they are at the desk height and near the keyboard.

Might feel a bit strange at first, but it's helped me a good deal in recent times. If i play any other way I can get awful numbness (this usually sets in during sleep or near bed time)

Magill · 18-02-2013 08:51PM

cherryghost wrote: »

I have this desk in black. Great desk. Very sturdy and there's a cubby hole down the back to tidy away your cables.

The chair I got is from Ikea but its no longer for sale. Malkolm I think it was. I had gone through 2 argos chairs before hand, never going near them again for furniture.

Ya, its super study and tidy.

TheDoc · 18-02-2013 09:05PM

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

I've got the Ikea "Markus" chair, which I think is pretty unbeatable for the money!
http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/20103101/

Have this myself aswell, a fantastic purchase.

I just got an office tabletop in Ikea and four legs, and just made a desk. Its plain but the tabletop space is epic, the real estate is a big thing.

Total cost of the desk was about €19. If you have a strong wall, just buy the tabletop and get some heavy duty brackets to mount on, and you have a legless desk, with even better legroom etc.

Icyseanfitz · 18-02-2013 09:33PM

do ikea ship things?

ShaneU · 18-02-2013 09:36PM

I bought this chair in black for my Pc desk, bargain

www.vikingdirect.ie/a/pb/Berlin-Leather-Faced-Executive-Office-Chair-in-Cream/pr=QD2&id=3264057/

SeantheMan · 19-02-2013 09:48PM

I actually got mine off DoneDeals or Adverts, a company that was offloading a load of office stuff.

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/384/img2383ic.jpg

As ye can see, I've my arms setup so it's all good, have some foam thing too to make it a bit cushy :P

hal9000 · 19-02-2013 11:27PM

another +1 on the markus chair and the galant desk
heres my setup very happy with it :pac:

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Recurve360 · 10-06-2013 01:23PM

hal9000 wrote: »

another +1 on the markus chair and the galant desk
heres my setup very happy with it :pac:

I must say that is a sweet set up

ShadowHearth · 10-06-2013 03:33PM

Wen eed a "battle station" thread lads.

KilOit · 11-01-2015 01:12AM

Sorry about resurrecting this thread but want a gamer opinion, old chair clapped out and in the market for a new one, i posted in this thread before on a chair.

Anyone have any experience with Dx racer chairs? you probably saw them on live streams on twitch or starcraft competitions since they sponsor a lot of events

looking at this model
http://www.dxracer.net/cat5_d-series.html
they're not cheap and generally get good reviews

also looking at a pretty cheap chair on banggood.com but have no reviews on it but looks decent
http://eu.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-D07-Rocking-Office-Air-Grid-Lift-Mesh-Swivel-Chair-wp-Uk-948423.html

Shiminay · 11-01-2015 03:57AM

I quite like the stuff Need for Seat do and they're comparable to the DX Racer products. Don't have one myself, I got a chair from Viking Direct 7 odd years ago on sale that's served me very well.

KilOit · 11-01-2015 11:06AM

Looked at them as well, nearly identical to DX racer.
I'd love to be able to try them before I buy but no one seems to stock them

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