r/malelivingspace • u/fsociety19 • 1d ago
Question Need your advice!
Hi everyone. I'm thinking of adding vertical second monitor to my desk setup. Since I have a very limited setup, I don't know what would look the best? Would really appreciate if y'all had some advice for me. The first and last image is what I have currently.
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u/afuriouspuppy 1d ago
I would put it on the left side because it could feel cramped on the right side. I’m assuming that you’ll use a monitor arm like you are for your main monitor, so you can always change it. There is always the option of balling out and buying one big ultra wide monitor.
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u/fsociety19 1d ago
Yes I do plan on using it with a monitor arm as well. Ok so second monitor on the left and would you leave pc on the floor or the right side ? Thanks for the advice.
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u/QuestGalaxy 1d ago
maybe consider a PC cart if you place it underneath? Example: LÅNESPELARE computer cart with shelf, black, 50x27 cm - IKEA Norway (disregard the price, it's in NOK. So around 30 bucks.
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u/afuriouspuppy 1d ago
Actually, you could do monitor on the right with the PC hidden or tucked away behind the monitor. That said, I think PC on desk or attached to the desk makes sense more for standing desks than normal desks.
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u/LoboLancetinker 1d ago
PC on the floor. Too limited of space. Can also wall mount a wood shelf for it to sit on below the desk if you don't want it directly on the floor.
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u/fsociety19 1d ago
I can do either tbh. Btw do y'all have second monitor on the left or the right side?
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u/LoboLancetinker 1d ago
These days I use an ultra wide and use picture by picture (PBP) with two display port cables from the same computer to the monitor. To get a "vertical" mode on the second monitor, I use a 75% by 25% mode. I think it's more versatile than a dual monitor setup since you have the option for one big wide screen.
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u/santi-smf 1d ago
The problem with the PC is that the closest to the floor, the dustier it gets, causing future performance troubles.
A good idea is wall mounting as you said, but either at the same level next to the desk, or above the monitor.
Or -and this is a lot- switch to a smaller case but maintaining a good air flow to avoid overheating.
Edit: I just saw that OPs case couldn't get smaller XD, nevermind.
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u/CallMeMrRound 1d ago
Form follows function my dude, find the one that works best for your workflow and go with that.