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The NTense Quest desk is suitable for your game room or home office with its simple yet effective modern style.

I usually don't like moving into a new home, but it does provide an opportunity to rearrange and organize my game settings and general work space. The timing was very good, because NTense offered to send me their NTense Quest desk for trial in my new office. The goal of my move is to create a more organized and tidy work space, and the new desk must meet several goals to achieve this goal. At first glance, NTense Quest is stylish and simple, but some of its hidden qualities are very attractive. Let's see how it all fits together.

NTense Quest arrives at my front door in a single large box, beautifully packaged and easy to unpack. It is recommended that two people assemble this table, but I can manage it well myself. The one-piece table top is heavy, but it is supported by two sturdy metal legs. The assembly is simple and the instructions are well written, which is higher than typical IKEA standards. Except for the shelf used to keep the CPU away from the floor, each piece can be easily put together using the included tools. It's up to you to choose which side you want this shelf to put on, so there is no pre-drilling, which is a bit surprising. Frankly speaking, it would be nice to include two shelves, so I don't have to decide. This is also useful for those of us who have multiple computers or additional equipment that can be stored under the table.

After assembly, NTense Quest feels sturdy and sturdy. The table top surface is smooth and easy to clean to prevent spills. I use this table mainly for work, so I didn't even use any type of surface for the mouse. This is not necessary because the texture of the table is very suitable for optical mice and daily use. One of my concerns about the design of this table is that it feels heavy on the back. The curved front design is great for being close to your screen and offers excellent ergonomic advantages, but this design will make the back of the table feel unstable even with a single ultra-wide monitor. The legs are designed to prevent falling backwards, but I still find it more comfortable to lean the table against the wall, especially if you plan to use more than two monitors.

The low-key modern design of NTense Quest fits almost anywhere in your home, whether it is a game room in the basement or a home office in a study. There are no frills or unnecessary functions on this table. It provides four placement options for the included cup holder and headphone hook. You can choose to install them on both sides of the table, or in the front next to the curved center of the table top. Unfortunately, neither the headphone hook nor the cup holder is particularly useful. The cup holder is too small for ordinary cans or bottles in North America, and is currently a pen holder for me. The headphone hook is repairable, but it does not provide a lot of grip to ensure that your headphones will not slip off. Finally, I removed the two accessories from the table.

The desktop is nearly 60 inches wide, providing plenty of space for monitors, consoles, and any type of accessories you might have. The CPU tower can be easily placed under the table to keep the table top beautiful and clear. The only thing that hinders the modern, almost minimalist work environment in which this desk is used is the large number of cables that I have to deal with on a regular basis. If you know me, you know that I don’t like trying to manage cables, and I often express frustration at the chaos caused by all the equipment I use. Fortunately, NTense Quest provides a simple and effective solution to this problem.

Behind the table is a channel that runs the entire length of the table, allowing you to hide the cables from your sight. This solution is more convenient and robust than other solutions I have seen. This is a simple channel that is not only wide enough to accommodate the power adapter, but also allows you to put all the cables in it without having to organize them too much. Two circular notches help guide cables to the back of the table. This is a great solution for those of us who want to hide cables but don't want to go through the trouble of actually organizing them.

There are holes along both legs, allowing more cable management clips to be attached to them. Strangely, these clips need to be screwed onto the legs, making them almost useless. Who wants to take out the screwdriver every time a cable must be moved? This design choice is a bit of a headache, because the idea of ​​installing a cable clamp on the leg makes a lot of sense. This is just a lack of implementation.

Overall, NTense Quest is a great addition to my home office, allowing me to keep my work space tidy and organized. Whether you want to fill your desk with peripherals or use it as the centerpiece of your living room, this desk will do the job. It provides a good cable management function. Although optional accessories are easy to forget, the desk provides an important place; a sturdy, spacious and versatile table top.

This review is based on product samples provided by NTense. The NTense Quest gaming table is available now, with a suggested retail price of US$239.99.

Jan has played video games for nearly 30 years and is a geek who is passionate about the better parts of his life. When he is not struggling to find more knowledge in Destiny, he can often be found in the source code of various applications and websites. Feel free to ask him if Guardians are really evil, and if he will give you some free SEO techniques. You can follow him on Twitter @ChalkOne.

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