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Originally posted by MeEtc
I think I found what i've been looking for
That will probably work.
However, what I would like to try, instead of going for the fans, would be replacing the entire center panel of that door with a simple black metal grill. If you could find the right material and do it well, I think that would look better and provide adequate ventilation, without the noise and wiring challenges of the fans.
Computer desks is a topic I could rant about for hours on. I've been through several and not liked any of them. I have looked for another replacement for a while and can't find anything that doesn't have obvious usability flaws. Clearly, they are all designed without consulting anyone who knows anything about computers.
Your ventilation issue is universal for anything with a door, they never think of this. Another problem with the cabinet designs is there usually isn't enough depth. The next thing that invariably gets screwed up is the keyboard shelf -- either not wide enough for larger keyboards + mice or not enough clearance from the desk top. Lastly, various shelves/pedestals for monitors are only useful if you have just one and it's the exact right size.
TBH, the answer is probably to say "f*** computer desks", get a plain one with four legs, and attach a generic third party (or home made) keyboard shelf to it.
