Wow! Two mechanised gaming tables in a row! However, if you remember my complaints about the previous one, get ready, because the Cougar E-DEIMUS 120 has none. I’m not saying the table is perfect, because there are questions about it in general. But it is very cool, and you will see for yourself why exactly.
Market positioning
The cost of the table is about $400. This is hardly the ceiling for a gaming table, but the same Cougar company does not have anything cooler. And for obvious reasons.
Assembly recommendations
Let’s start with the assembly. Firstly, the table weighs 28kg in its packaging, so I don’t recommend carrying it alone. Next, the assembly itself – if you follow the instructions, it is very difficult to get confused. The instructions are obvious, beautiful and consistent. I do, however, have recommendations on this point.
Firstly, I note that I only needed one type of exotic bit (plus Philips) to assemble the previous review samples. Here – you need two (plus Philips), and if using a screwdriver, my “home-made” recommendation is as follows. For large screws, a T30 1/4″ bit, and for small ones, even a small bit base, 5/32″, will do.
Next – after installing the lifting system cover and BEFORE installing the table top, I recommend checking the motor operation. After that – set the table height to maximum and then disconnect the power supply. This will help a lot when assembling the worktop, because you won’t have to bend over too much.
I will say straight away that the control panel in the E-Deimus 120 is made a little unusual, because buttons 1 to 4 operate in user-defined presets. That is to say, you have a table height of 80, you press button 1 – and now button 1 is responsible for a table height of 80.
If you had button 3 responsible for a height of 90 and you want a height of 115 – press button 3 for 5 seconds and the preset will be cleared. Of course, you would probably set buttons 1 and 4 to the minimum and maximum heights respectively, but that’s your choice.
It is also possible to block or unblock altitude changes altogether by holding the up and down buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. You can reset the minimum height setting if something goes wrong. The table will notify you if the system overheats and any other error will also be notified. The instructions tell you about all these details.
Appearance
Next. The Cougar E-DEIMUS 120 looks cool and stereotypical in a good way. Why in a good way? Because it immediately conjures up an association with eSports, and nothing else. It’s not an office desk, it’s not old furniture.
The surface of the table is matte black and as hard-wearing as possible. On the sides is RGB lighting, which, although not synchronised with anything, looks cool and distinctive.
Cable management? Present in a very simple way – as a cut-out behind the table. If the table is close to the wall, there is a gap for the cables. If the desk is NOT against the wall, then…
I don’t think anyone will say a bad word to you if you pull out the black scotch. And no, it’s not a complaint about the desk, you make the workspace to suit you, feel free to do as you please if it’s more comfortable.
The motor will be a little quieter than its counterparts thanks to the quality shroud that is fitted beforehand, although it runs just as fast and lifts the table just as high, but even lower than I expected.
The legs of the table can also be fitted with anti-slip pads to prevent the table from going back and forth during games. Although it is unlikely to move much as it is, because it is secured in too many places with too many screws.
Cable management
The next step is the obvious advantages. The cable management is very cool, the extension cord socket is long and wide enough to fit a long multislot surge protector without any problems, even though it’s only single-row.
There’s also an extra cable management bracket for the integrated cables, something that’s sorely missing from cheaper models. If even this is not enough, no problem, adhesive clips are included.
On the plus side, there are enough holes in the extension socket to fit the plug and improve cable management additionally. But the screw holes – I didn’t mention this at the beginning, I’m saying it now – the screw holes need to be at least twice as wide. Because those are the only places where you can’t use a screwdriver.
The tabletop features a hybrid USB hub, with one USB Type-A for RGB power, as well as two Type-A 5Gbps extenders, and one cool Type-C.
The latter, while not acting as a data extender, can pass at least 80W of power through, meaning laptops can be charged easily if you have the right charger.
And lastly, the side holes in the metal legs of the table top can be used to, say, screw on a holder for an extra mains filter. My main one, for example, has a cable that’s too short – and by screwing a double-seat with a 4-metre cable to the side, I solve this problem.
Disadvantages
However, I will say something that I didn’t really like. The table is smaller than I thought it would be, and it doesn’t fit a 49″ monitor on it in a way that leaves room for, say, a test bench on the table.
This does, however, relieve you of the near requirement to keep your PC on the table top. But you can still stick with the Mid-Tower, and in the Cougar Duoface RGB and Cougar Airface RGB review I’ll explain exactly why. Review coming soon, sign up.
Another disadvantage of the table – well, I don’t know. I would have liked the corners to be a bit more rounded – although this is compensated for by the rounded edge of the table top at the front. I’d also like ARGB backlighting, so that it syncs with the PC if necessary, and so that the brightness can be adjusted.
For everything else, I don’t even know what to ask. Oh, I do. A cup holder and a headphone holder. Yes, they’re not here, and yes, I would like them.
Cougar E-DEIMUS 120 totals
This beauty shows in detail exactly what you get when you spend $450 on a mechanised gaming table. It’s hyper-cool, hyper-reliable, stylish, less versatile than I thought, but tidier than I expected. So – the Cougar E-DEIMUS 120 I recommend not without pleasure.
Video about the Cougar E-DEIMUS 120
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