MDF or plywood to support 27" monitor??

[squirrellydw]

I am almost ready to make the top for my 27" cocktail table.  I am going to cut 2x4s and mount them to the top for proper spacing and support.  My question is what is better or stronger to use, 3/4 MDF or 3/4 plywood?  I will be gluing a 1/4" sheet to the top for a total of 1" but the 1/4 isn't really going to support anything.

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I would vote for the Plywood but do not have any data to support my claim.
MDF just seems to warp over time when holding up heavy stuff like monitors.

[arzoo]

Either will work fine as long as the shelf is well supported. But I'd go with the ply because it's lighter.

[Xam]

Ply will also be more structurally sound

Xam

[javeryh]

I'd also go with the plywood.

[squirrellydw]

thanks, I will go with some nice oak plywood

[shardian]

if you are worried, use some l-brackets like the ones used to put shelves on walls. You could also reinforce the shelf with some 2x4's running the length.

[MPTech]

I'd also go with plywood, but oak isn't necessary, just more costly and heavier.  Unless it is seen and you plan to stain it, oak is overkill.

[somunny]

I used mdf supported by a couple of 2x4's.

[fixedpigs]

I used mdf supported by a couple of 2x4's.

likewise...but this is for a cocktail...i'm assuming yours is an upright...?

[squirrellydw]

I will be supporting mine with 2x4s also

[somunny]

Read that wrong.  Thought he was talking about supporting the bottom.  Carry on.

[daywane]

I just used 2x4's
I had a bunch to use. and was free.

I also added a shelf to my PC desk with MDF. I have had two 19 inch PC monitors on it for close to a year now. now problems yet