A nice keyboard, mouse and monitor. It’s the way you interact with your computer the most and yet many people seem content with bargain versions, even when they spend 8-10 hours a day using them.
the Staples Hyken mesh chair is pretty much the most affordable mesh seated chair you can buy. Lots of chairs have mesh back but i find the mesh seat makes a big difference over time.
most gamers chairs are just marketing imho - but i am a manlet so i find the lumbar never hits the right spot and the backs are too high.
I also got one at Staples, rated 8+ hours. Good quality chairs provide a daily use rating in hours. It is an investment but much cheaper than the steelcases of the world.
Scout out fb marketplace and craigslist for Steelcase chairs, as they’re pretty common in offices and last forever. You should be able to find some without too much trouble, being sold after an office is closing/moving buildings. I got a leap v2 for about $100, but $250 is more common. The things are built like tanks, and even if the seat is in rough condition, you can buy replacement foam/covers and very easily replace it on your own
I went to IKEA and sat in a bunch of them for a while. Went with the Markus for just a few hundred bucks. Lower back problems are gone now. Ended up crossing a few off the list that looked really nice but just were not comfortable.
A nice keyboard, mouse and monitor. It’s the way you interact with your computer the most and yet many people seem content with bargain versions, even when they spend 8-10 hours a day using them.
Same for your computer chair. Get a comfy one, you’re gonna sit in it a lot.
Whats the best way to get a good chair without having to spend thousands? I know post is about splurging, but oof that’s a tough spend.
the Staples Hyken mesh chair is pretty much the most affordable mesh seated chair you can buy. Lots of chairs have mesh back but i find the mesh seat makes a big difference over time.
most gamers chairs are just marketing imho - but i am a manlet so i find the lumbar never hits the right spot and the backs are too high.
I also got one at Staples, rated 8+ hours. Good quality chairs provide a daily use rating in hours. It is an investment but much cheaper than the steelcases of the world.
Scout out fb marketplace and craigslist for Steelcase chairs, as they’re pretty common in offices and last forever. You should be able to find some without too much trouble, being sold after an office is closing/moving buildings. I got a leap v2 for about $100, but $250 is more common. The things are built like tanks, and even if the seat is in rough condition, you can buy replacement foam/covers and very easily replace it on your own
I went to IKEA and sat in a bunch of them for a while. Went with the Markus for just a few hundred bucks. Lower back problems are gone now. Ended up crossing a few off the list that looked really nice but just were not comfortable.
one hand up here as well for a Markus.
Bought one while having terrible lower back pain, they lasted an extra couple of weeks after starting to use that chair, then, all gone.
The only thing I’ll add is a better support for your neck.
Thirding Markus, I’m 6ft2 / 187cm and it’s lumbar support is a perfect fit for me.
I like Arozzi gaming chairs, I have the Vernazza Supersoft and it’s comfier than my couch, and it’s about 500 bucks so doesn’t break the bank.