There's a Hidden Gaming Setup in my New Desk

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Channel: Linus Tech TipsGenerated by TechCuratorDuration: 17mPublished Aug 28, 2025
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0:00 Too many hobbies, not enough desk space! Time for a creative solution
0:30 Behold the double-decker desk! Making space for all your chaotic creations
2:09 From CAD dreams to aluminum reality: designing the desk's skeleton
3:46 Lesson learned: switching to solid bamboo tops for maximum desk integrity
7:00 The moment of truth: sliding the main FlexiSpot desk into its new home
9:09 A new base emerges from the chaos! Looking surprisingly cool, indeed
10:30 Water-cooled PC mounted to the pegboard: performance meets pure aesthetic chaos
12:35 Cable management and RGB underglow: because every hobby station needs a disco vibe
13:28 Behold the completed dual-deck desk! A hobbyist's dream, chaos contained
15:49 It's actually practical! The ultimate desk for maximizing space and sanity

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0:00 Too many hobbies, not enough desk space! Time for a creative solution
0:30 Behold the double-decker desk! Making space for all your chaotic creations
1:11 Choosing a sturdy standing desk, avoiding head bonks at all costs
1:34 Planning the glorious base to elevate our desk to new hobby heights
2:09 From CAD dreams to aluminum reality: designing the desk's skeleton
2:19 Sparks fly! Precision cutting the t-slot aluminum for our epic build
2:51 Uh oh, the dark bamboo desktop is hollow! A minor setback, obviously
3:46 Lesson learned: switching to solid bamboo tops for maximum desk integrity
4:15 Assembling the desk base, hoping everything aligns perfectly, eventually
5:02 T-nuts, bolts, and angle brackets: the true heroes of this elaborate construction
6:07 Acry-whoops! Realizing the acrylic panels should've gone in first
7:00 The moment of truth: sliding the main FlexiSpot desk into its new home
7:30 Long screws and stripped holes: just another day in the workshop
8:14 Building the same side twice: a classic move, never gets old
9:09 A new base emerges from the chaos! Looking surprisingly cool, indeed
9:27 Is chopping off the desk legs really going to void the warranty? Uh oh
9:53 Pegboards and hidden shelves: maximizing every inch of newfound vertical space
10:30 Water-cooled PC mounted to the pegboard: performance meets pure aesthetic chaos
11:24 Linus literally under the desk installing shelves. Multitasking at its finest
12:09 PC specs reveal: Intel i9 and an RTX 4090, because why not
12:35 Cable management and RGB underglow: because every hobby station needs a disco vibe
13:06 The shelves emerge! Functional and surprisingly stylish additions to the setup
13:28 Behold the completed dual-deck desk! A hobbyist's dream, chaos contained
13:58 Better than expected! Admiring the surprising practicality of this crazy contraption
14:20 The wall-mounted PC glows brilliantly, even if it's usually out of sight
14:50 Sit and stand presets: effortlessly switching between work and play (or more work)
15:10 Thinner than expected, but still robust! A sleek design for maximum hobby potential
15:23 Gaming immersion versus RGB distraction: a philosophical debate for the ages
15:49 It's actually practical! The ultimate desk for maximizing space and sanity

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