[SOLVED] Dual Monitor VESA Mount but with Space between monitors

[ari1717]

Hello,

I have recently assembled a desktop for my wife and am faced with an uncommon situation. As you can see, I have one set up on a sturdy wooden table and another on (at least for now) a flimsier plastic one. The plastic wobbles too much even with minimal force and I don't want the monitor wobbling and bouncing around with every key stroke.

Image - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EwsHvOGIP9Yw2HYKbElpm-SNqdkiYJQP/view?usp=drivesdk

I was wondering whether a two monitor VESA Mount attached to the wooden table would do the trick ? Attaching a separate mount to the plastic table wouldn't really help and might bend the plastic itself. As you can see the two tables are quite close. However, I don't want the monitors rubbing against one another. I'm a gamer and she's more into Excel sheets and doesn't appreciate flashy graphics right next to her more staid workspace.

So I'd like to have at least a few inches gap between the two monitors. It would also make it easier for whoever is sitting at the plastic table. But the setups I've seen usually place both monitors right next to each other without any appreciable gap.

So is there a solution to spread out the monitors a bit while maintaining stability ?

Or should I just get a wooden/metal table and call it a day ?

Thanks in advance!

 

[OrlyP]

I would get her a proper work (and sturdier) table. Depending on where you live, this will probably cost you about the same as getting a VESA swivel arm monitor mount.

 

[VIVO-US]

If you use a dual monitor mount made for ultrawide monitors, then that should give you enough space between the two for a comfortable setup.

 

[ari1717]

I would get her a proper work (and sturdier) table. Depending on where you live, this will probably cost you about the same as getting a VESA swivel arm monitor mount.

You are actually right about the pricing. I live in India, which imports the majority of VESA mounts while tables are made locally. Hence, the mounts usually cost more than plain office desks. That said, I was planning on getting a larger desk (with a higher price tag) built for her some time later and I'm conflicted as to whether an investment now would serve for the time being or I should just save for the better desk. I'm thinking in terms of stability, longevity and utility.

 

[ari1717]

If you use a dual monitor mount made for ultrawide monitors, then that should give you enough space between the two for a comfortable setup.

Could you share some examples from Amazon (.com) ? I live in India but I can find analogous examples from Amazon.in I guess.

 

[VIVO-US]

Could you share some examples from Amazon (.com) ? I live in India but I can find analogous examples from Amazon.in I guess.

That's a little difficult since we're a manufacturer ourselves, so I don't want to break any forum rules by linking to our own products.
If you do a quick search on Amazon for "ultrawide dual monitor stand" or "ultrawide dual monitor mount", you should get quite a few good results ranging from basic to premium.

 

[geofelt]

I can think of two solutions:

a) Buy a wall mount for the plastic table monitor,
As a plus, you will get more desktop space.
Here is an example:
https://www.amazon.in/Caprigo-Monit...all+mount&qid=1616078426&s=electronics&sr=1-6
Verify that the VESA size on the monitor matches.

b) Create a single large desktop.
Buy a laminated kitchen countertop of perhaps 8' x 3' from a home improvement store.
Or, perhaps a piece of heavy duty plywood.
Place it on top of file cabinets at either end.
Or, use 4 posts of some kind.

If the plastic table is as flimsy as indicated, I think I would put the pc tower under the table.

 

[erik_h]

That's a bad idea. Better options, from cheaper to $$

1. Move pc to floor. Put a piece of square wood where table meets wall. Screw into table and wall both (or use angle brackets). When you secure edge of table to wall that will cut down shaking.
2. Put a small shelf behind (but not touching) plastic table; put monitor on that shelf. It will shake, but the shaking won't affect monitor.
3. Buy a better table. It will shake less, especially if you also attach to wall.
4. Wall mount monitor.

 

[USAFRet]

Why not just two individual arms?