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Ending · 2004-06-30, 12:50

Imagine this: your computer is getting old, doesn't play the newest games, it's monitors is quite crappy, and it has no sound or any gadgets. Then imagine you get a lucky number 7 and find some cash -enough to buy one thing and one thing only of the following:

a) A new, sleek monitor. No more eye-strain and it looks good too. Workers choise.
b) New hardware. Games start running smoooth at full settings. Gamers choise.
c) New gadgets, like DVD-writer, microphone, surround sound, USB-thingies. Several small things to make life easier. Toolman's choise.

So which one would you take: a, b, or c?

Mr_Paper · 2004-06-30, 13:04

I'd go for the sleek new monitor.

I don't play enough games to need the fancy hardware nor do I care for tonnes of gadgets and do-hickies. So a nice monitor that easy to look at would be nice.

7thMethuselah · 2004-06-30, 13:07

Definatelly hardware : I wanna have a smooth running computer which can play anime smoothly and allow me to play games without problems. A new monitor wouldn't be that much of a problem, I just hook the PC up to the TV to see my anime

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Gadgets : All I need is a good cdburner/dvdwriter

kj1980 · 2004-06-30, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wirhe

Imagine this: your computer is getting old, doesn't play the newest games, it's monitors is quite crappy, and it has no sound or any gadgets. Then imagine you get a lucky number 7 and find some cash -enough to buy one thing and one thing only of the following:

a) A new, sleek monitor. No more eye-strain and it looks good too. Workers choise.
b) New hardware. Games start running smoooth at full settings. Gamers choise.
c) New gadgets, like DVD-writer, microphone, surround sound, USB-thingies. Several small things to make life easier. Toolman's choise.

So which one would you take: a, b, or c?

So that is saying you won around 100,000 yen.

For 100,000 yen I can build a decent computer.

case: 3,000 yen
MB(onboard video & sound) & CPU: 30,000 yen
HD: 8,000 yen x 2
DVD+/-R: 10,000 yen
Monitor: 30,000 yen
__________________
total: 89,000 yen

killmoms · 2004-06-30, 14:25

I'd go for the monitor. New 20" Apple Cinema Display... Mmmm. Yummy. And it'd match my PowerBook beautifully.

--Cless

Ending · 2004-06-30, 15:57

@ kj1980

Just wish I had.

But no, seriously; this is a topic to see what people value the most, if they had "nothing" and had a chance buy one thing only.

I would go with the monitor, now that I seen the difference between a lightbulb and a TFT.

So... uh... how much is 1 yen in euros or dollars...? Been wondering this for a while...

kj1980 · 2004-06-30, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wirhe

@ kj1980

Just wish I had.

But no, seriously; this is a topic to see what people value the most, if they had "nothing" and had a chance buy one thing only.

I would go with the monitor, now that I seen the difference between a lightbulb and a TFT.

So... uh... how much is 1 yen in euros or dollars...? Been wondering this for a while...

Oh, I'm sorry.

Okay, taking that situation under consideration...

Probably hardware. That is of course, your computer still is capable of handling those new hardwares...

Although, if a computer is old enough those hardwares may not be able to work on your computer...say for instance - I've never heard of an ISA board GeForceFX.

7thMethuselah · 2004-06-30, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wirhe

@ kj1980

Just wish I had.

But no, seriously; this is a topic to see what people value the most, if they had "nothing" and had a chance buy one thing only.

I would go with the monitor, now that I seen the difference between a lightbulb and a TFT.

So... uh... how much is 1 yen in euros or dollars...? Been wondering this for a while...

I believe 133 yen is bout 1 euro as seen at this site

Mr_Paper · 2004-06-30, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wirhe

So... uh... how much is 1 yen in euros or dollars...? Been wondering this for a while...

Currently, 100,000 yen is about $878 in American or about 720 EURO. -.-

Roots · 2004-06-30, 20:11

It depends on how bad the hardware is, but I'd probably go with the monitor. I use my computer mostly for work and rarely for games (although a few years ago I must admit the opposite was quite true). Deskspace is very valueable to me, and a nice new LCD monitor to replace a rickity old CRT one would be very nice.

In the worst case I'd do as kj suggested and buy a new computer with that money, and turn any old computers I have into a Linux cluster

Kimura-sensei · 2004-06-30, 22:18

I agree, depends on how old is the computer. For a typical family... I'd just upgrade the monitor and give it to dad/mom/young kids for a web surfing/ms office terminal. LCD is a must.

If it's yourself... I'd save up $1500 and get yourself a fully loaded Mac/PC. Personally, I'm itching to throw out my old server and replace it with a PentiumM micro-itx server. Pity, I need $1,000 to build it.

MwyC · 2004-06-30, 22:38

if the video card is old, having a new monitor wont mean less strain
cause it will still be at a low refresh rate

best isa board i think is the voodoo 4500?
not sure...

AnimeOni · 2004-06-30, 23:39

I just built my "ultimate" PC. version 2 (version 1 was taken to my GF house)
All the parts were purchased on a trip to Taiwan (TW) and Tokyo (JP).

$900 USD

P4-3.4 HTT (JP)
512MB RAM (TW)
200GB HD (TW)
ATI 9800 Pro (JP)
19" Mitsubishi LCD (TW)
Mid-tower 800Mhz FSB w/430watts PS (TW)
NIC - 1 Gbit

BTW, I compared the price from what I purchased in Asia to the USA, I think I saved myself ~$50. I should have purchased everything in the USA to save myself a whole lot of pain carrying all this back home!!!
________
BUY VOLCANO VAPORIZER

Sepiraph · 2004-06-30, 23:49

Definitely the hardware. I once brought a top of the line computer without any moniter, then proceed to use a somewhat crappy moniter with it.

ChibiDusk · 2004-07-01, 00:12

Moniter. My choice.

Why would you want hardware for the games when they look like crap on your moniter anyways?

Why would you want sound/devices, moniter is crap so the dvd look bad anyways.
IMO, lol

Dark Zero · 2004-07-01, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibiDusk

Moniter. My choice.

Why would you want hardware for the games when they look like crap on your moniter anyways?

Why would you want sound/devices, moniter is crap so the dvd look bad anyways.
IMO, lol

Why want a monitor then, without the hardware, your monitor probably won't be as pretty as you want or used to its potential. I think all three choices rely on each other to have much benefit. Whats the point of a LCD or TFT if your PC can only dish out 640x480 and under 16 bit colors........need a graphics card to make it pretty (just an example)

-monitor can only be so pretty dependant of the hardware used
-hardware can only LOOK so pretty if the monitor is capable of displaying such
-as for gadgets, if your pc is crap that needs the above......gadgets won't work right -_-

But if i had a choice, hardware, more power ^_^

Dopeskills · 2004-07-01, 00:50

Well, what do you primarily use your computer for?!?!

That should give you a good idea of what to get. Personally I would go for a nice monitor since it won't become obsolete right away.

But a DVD Burner or a new hard drive might be nice for backing up anime and stuff.

MwyC · 2004-07-01, 02:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimeOni

Mid-tower 800Mhz FSB w/430watts PS (TW)

i cant believe you lugged a freakin case halfway around the world!
thats just nuts..

Ending · 2004-07-01, 07:36

@ Dark Zero

That is true, and usually people buy them all in one package, but this time you don't have money for that -just for one of them.

It's kinda pity that polls aren't enabled...

2004-06-30, 12:50	Link #1
Ending Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	Old Computer, Money Cache Imagine this: your computer is getting old, doesn't play the newest games, it's monitors is quite crappy, and it has no sound or any gadgets. Then imagine you get a lucky number 7 and find some cash -enough to buy one thing and one thing only of the following: a) A new, sleek monitor. No more eye-strain and it looks good too. Workers choise. b) New hardware. Games start running smoooth at full settings. Gamers choise. c) New gadgets, like DVD-writer, microphone, surround sound, USB-thingies. Several small things to make life easier. Toolman's choise. So which one would you take: a, b, or c?

2004-06-30, 23:39	Link #13
AnimeOni Raid-the-mods Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sol System	I just built my "ultimate" PC. version 2 (version 1 was taken to my GF house) All the parts were purchased on a trip to Taiwan (TW) and Tokyo (JP). $900 USD P4-3.4 HTT (JP) 512MB RAM (TW) 200GB HD (TW) ATI 9800 Pro (JP) 19" Mitsubishi LCD (TW) Mid-tower 800Mhz FSB w/430watts PS (TW) NIC - 1 Gbit BTW, I compared the price from what I purchased in Asia to the USA, I think I saved myself ~$50. I should have purchased everything in the USA to save myself a whole lot of pain carrying all this back home!!! ________ BUY VOLCANO VAPORIZER Last edited by AnimeOni; 2011-03-05 at 11:26.

2004-06-30, 13:04	Link #2
Mr_Paper Hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Looking for his book...	I'd go for the sleek new monitor. I don't play enough games to need the fancy hardware nor do I care for tonnes of gadgets and do-hickies. So a nice monitor that easy to look at would be nice.

2004-06-30, 13:07	Link #3
7thMethuselah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Antwerp area, Belgium, Europa Age: 48	Definatelly hardware : I wanna have a smooth running computer which can play anime smoothly and allow me to play games without problems. A new monitor wouldn't be that much of a problem, I just hook the PC up to the TV to see my anime . Gadgets : All I need is a good cdburner/dvdwriter

2004-06-30, 14:25	Link #5
killmoms Former Triad Typesetter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Washington, DC Age: 40	I'd go for the monitor. New 20" Apple Cinema Display... Mmmm. Yummy. And it'd match my PowerBook beautifully. --Cless

2004-06-30, 15:57	Link #6
Ending Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	@ kj1980 Just wish I had. But no, seriously; this is a topic to see what people value the most, if they had "nothing" and had a chance buy one thing only. I would go with the monitor, now that I seen the difference between a lightbulb and a TFT. So... uh... how much is 1 yen in euros or dollars...? Been wondering this for a while...

2004-06-30, 20:11	Link #10
Roots 外人、漫画訳者 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 42	It depends on how bad the hardware is, but I'd probably go with the monitor. I use my computer mostly for work and rarely for games (although a few years ago I must admit the opposite was quite true). Deskspace is very valueable to me, and a nice new LCD monitor to replace a rickity old CRT one would be very nice. In the worst case I'd do as kj suggested and buy a new computer with that money, and turn any old computers I have into a Linux cluster

2004-06-30, 22:18	Link #11
Kimura-sensei Retired AOne Staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC	I agree, depends on how old is the computer. For a typical family... I'd just upgrade the monitor and give it to dad/mom/young kids for a web surfing/ms office terminal. LCD is a must. If it's yourself... I'd save up $1500 and get yourself a fully loaded Mac/PC. Personally, I'm itching to throw out my old server and replace it with a PentiumM micro-itx server. Pity, I need $1,000 to build it.

2004-06-30, 22:38	Link #12
MwyC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 39	if the video card is old, having a new monitor wont mean less strain cause it will still be at a low refresh rate best isa board i think is the voodoo 4500? not sure...

2004-06-30, 23:49	Link #14
Sepiraph Arayashiki Join Date: May 2003 Location: On the Internet	Definitely the hardware. I once brought a top of the line computer without any moniter, then proceed to use a somewhat crappy moniter with it.

2004-07-01, 00:12	Link #15
ChibiDusk Back From The Dead? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada Age: 35	Moniter. My choice. Why would you want hardware for the games when they look like crap on your moniter anyways? Why would you want sound/devices, moniter is crap so the dvd look bad anyways. IMO, lol

2004-07-01, 00:50	Link #17
Dopeskills Thigh Master Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Jersey, USA Age: 42	Well, what do you primarily use your computer for?!?! That should give you a good idea of what to get. Personally I would go for a nice monitor since it won't become obsolete right away. But a DVD Burner or a new hard drive might be nice for backing up anime and stuff.

2004-07-01, 07:36	Link #19
Ending Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	@ Dark Zero That is true, and usually people buy them all in one package, but this time you don't have money for that -just for one of them. It's kinda pity that polls aren't enabled...