Adding a few accessories to your home setup can be the difference between an ordinary desk and an awesome gaming space.
Spending a little money on the right desk accessories and combining them tastefully can turn your setup into a comfortable, neat, and aesthetically pleasing space that’ll make your gaming experience much more enjoyable.
These are the 7 desk accessories we recommend for the ultimate gaming setup.
Cable management tray
Cable management is one of the most important aspects of an aesthetically pleasing gaming setup.
There’s nothing attractive about having a bunch of tangled cables and chunky battery boxes lying all over the place, and a simple under-the-desk cable management tray – with some handy cable ties – is an easy fix to this mess.
Another good option for easy cable management is hiding the power extension strip with a cable box.
A busy power strip is never pleasing to look at, and simply putting it in a cable box will instantly make your desk space look neater.
Monitor arm
A monitor arm is the best way to free up some space on your desk, and it also allows you to adjust the height and angle of your screen.
Additionally, if you’re a gamer who angles their keyboard when playing FPS games, using the arm means that you won’t struggle with the irritation of having the legs of the monitor stand getting in the way of a comfortable keyboard position — especially if you like being close to the screen.
A monitor arm is also super easy to install and it looks awesome.
Headphone stand
A headphone stand is a no-brainer — it is neater than just having your headphones lying around on the desk, and it also protects them from damage.
There are a wide range of headphone stands on the market to suit any style, including ones with RGB lighting, simple under-the-desk hooks, and classy wooden designs.
Extended mouse pad
An extended mouse pad is a must for any ultimate gaming setup — it cleans up the look of your desk, is cheap, and ties up most of the dead space on your desk.
You also don’t have to worry that you’re going to run out of pad when you’re playing games, especially if you’re a competitive FPS gamer, and it also provides a non-slip surface for your keyboard.
Additionally, you can use an extended mouse pad to add some flair to your setup, as they come in all sorts of crazy colours and designs, Picking the right one to suit your theme can elevate your setup to the next level.
Gaming chair
This is the most expensive item on this list and while a gaming chair can easily cost you thousands of rands, think of this purchase as a long-term investment.
Not only is a gaming chair a must for the aesthetic of any gaming battlestation, but it can also provide you with several benefits, including
- Lasts a long time
- Ergonomically designed for healthy posture
- Provides back and neck support
- Adjustable padded armrests.
Investing in a gaming chair will give you a better gaming experience and will keep you comfortable for hours.
Desk LED Strip
A desk LED strip might not suit everyone, but you can make a noticeable difference to your battlestation with very little investment.
Placing a single strip on the back end of your desk will elevate your ambient lighting game. It’s quick and easy, and it will make your setup look epic.
It’s hard to overstate how awesome a simple LED strip can be when done right.
Cooling pad (for laptop gamers)
A cooling pad is a must for those of you that have opted for a laptop for all your gaming needs.
The biggest benefit of using laptop cooling pads is that they can help your computer achieve a lower temperature to avoid overheating (which can be detrimental, if not fatal, for laptops).
You can opt for a simple design that’s not too obvious or you can go for one that offers RGB lighting to blend in with your RGB-themed headphone stand, mousepad, keyboard, and mouse.
Most cooling pads are inexpensive, easy to use, and only require a free USB port in order to run the installed fan system.
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