So last week I ordered all my parts to my pc and I have them and will be building my pc by the end of this week (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2kHX5). I ended up still having around $100+ or so and I can't decide on a nice ssd or a cheap monitor to accommodate my benq. I would also be willing to buy a used monitor/ssd if they are in decent shape and not too expensive so if you have a monitor or ssd you need to get rid of please let me know. But just let me know which you guys would think would be more beneficial.
Edit: Also suggest cheap monitors please, leaning towards a asus but not sure which one. Or suggest a nice ssd around $100
So last week I ordered all my parts to my pc and I have them and will be building my pc by the end of this week (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2kHX5). I ended up still having around $100+ or so and I can't decide on a nice ssd or a cheap monitor to accommodate my benq. I would also be willing to buy a used monitor/ssd if they are in decent shape and not too expensive so if you have a monitor or ssd you need to get rid of please let me know. But just let me know which you guys would think would be more beneficial.
Edit: Also suggest cheap monitors please, leaning towards a asus but not sure which one. Or suggest a nice ssd around $100
I find my second monitor to be really convenient
I find my second monitor to be really convenient
What's better than one state-of-the-art BenQ™ 120Hz monitor??
Two.
What's better than one state-of-the-art BenQ™ 120Hz monitor??
[b][i]Two.[/i][/b]
this acid bunny comes with the monitor you should get it
http://www.benq.com/upload/BL2710PT.jpg
this acid bunny comes with the monitor you should get it
[img]http://www.benq.com/upload/BL2710PT.jpg[/img]
Have to agree with defy, how can you say no to an acid bunny?
Have to agree with defy, how can you say no to an acid bunny?
Having a 2nd monitor is really nice, but for just 100ish I would actually suggest a SSD instead just because monitor is one of those parts of a PC that can be re-used for like 10 years if you're will to drop quite a bit of money for a really good one, either high frames or great image quality. (Like the 120hz one you have in the build already)
Having a 2nd monitor is really nice, but for just 100ish I would actually suggest a SSD instead just because monitor is one of those parts of a PC that can be re-used for like 10 years if you're will to drop quite a bit of money for a really good one, either high frames or great image quality. (Like the 120hz one you have in the build already)
After having both, and losing both, and getting them back again, I'd say the SSD is a far greater luxury. It can make even a shitty computer feel good.
After having both, and losing both, and getting them back again, I'd say the SSD is a far greater luxury. It can make even a shitty computer feel good.
ssd. cant beat 10s windows and game startup time
ssd. cant beat 10s windows and game startup time
alec_I find my second monitor to be really convenient
Motherfucker is calling out DPM mid scrim.
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[quote=alec_]I find my second monitor to be really convenient[/quote]
Motherfucker is calling out DPM mid scrim.
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The extra monitor real estate is amazing. If you don't have two monitors you're missing out.
The extra monitor real estate is amazing. If you don't have two monitors you're missing out.
I say go with the SSD. Nothing beats rebooting and being back in mumble 15 seconds later.
I say go with the SSD. Nothing beats rebooting and being back in mumble 15 seconds later.
buy a ssd now and some 35 dollar lcd off craigslist later
you dont need two 250$ monitors, a 15/17 inch 2nd one should be fine
buy a ssd now and some 35 dollar lcd off craigslist later
you dont need two 250$ monitors, a 15/17 inch 2nd one should be fine
mbuy a ssd now and some 35 dollar lcd off craigslist later
you dont need two 250$ monitors, a 15/17 inch 2nd one should be fine
So much this. Got my "second" monitor for £20 on Gumtree. Better refresh rate (75 vs 60) and a more preferable aspect ratio for me (4:3). Worth every penny.
[quote=m]buy a ssd now and some 35 dollar lcd off craigslist later
you dont need two 250$ monitors, a 15/17 inch 2nd one should be fine[/quote]
So much this. Got my "second" monitor for £20 on Gumtree. Better refresh rate (75 vs 60) and a more preferable aspect ratio for me (4:3). Worth every penny.
SSD for sure. 2nd monitor doesn't need to be amazing 120Hz like m said, get a ~$30-50 one. SSD makes you much more productive when load times are non-existent. Con is that everything else feels slow (couldn't stand my other desktop/laptop's load time, even though I have a shitty SSD that has like 120MB/s speeds).
SSD for sure. 2nd monitor doesn't need to be amazing 120Hz like m said, get a ~$30-50 one. SSD makes you much more productive when load times are non-existent. Con is that everything else feels slow (couldn't stand my other desktop/laptop's load time, even though I have a shitty SSD that has like 120MB/s speeds).
As frowny said, the 4:3 res is actually quite nice for your second monitor. I have a 1600x1200 panel and it's glorious.
As frowny said, the 4:3 res is actually quite nice for your second monitor. I have a 1600x1200 panel and it's glorious.
SSD hands down. Get a 250gb one if you can, everything is lightning fast and you can still install some apps you use regularly on the ssd for extra performance
SSD hands down. Get a 250gb one if you can, everything is lightning fast and you can still install some apps you use regularly on the ssd for extra performance
get a SSD...and a hand me down LCD monitor for your second
get a SSD...and a hand me down LCD monitor for your second
I'd go with the SSD if you can't have both.
I'd go with the SSD if you can't have both.
Get the SSD and go to a pawn shop for a $20 monitor, can't go wrong.
Get the SSD and go to a pawn shop for a $20 monitor, can't go wrong.
SSD, and then look around pawn shops/thrift stores/garage sales for any monitor that seems decent as a second..
I ended up getting a 50" HDTV at the thrift store for my primary, for $40, and use the laptop screen as a secondary.
SSD, and then look around pawn shops/thrift stores/garage sales for any monitor that seems decent as a second..
I ended up getting a 50" HDTV at the thrift store for my primary, for $40, and use the laptop screen as a secondary.
WafflesSSD, and then look around pawn shops/thrift stores/garage sales for any monitor that seems decent as a second..
I ended up getting a 50" HDTV at the thrift store for my primary, for $40, and use the laptop screen as a secondary.
You play on a 50" screen?????
[quote=Waffles]SSD, and then look around pawn shops/thrift stores/garage sales for any monitor that seems decent as a second..
I ended up getting a 50" HDTV at the thrift store for my primary, for $40, and use the laptop screen as a secondary.[/quote]
You play on a 50" screen?????
GrImpartialWafflesSSD, and then look around pawn shops/thrift stores/garage sales for any monitor that seems decent as a second..
I ended up getting a 50" HDTV at the thrift store for my primary, for $40, and use the laptop screen as a secondary.
You play on a 50" screen?????
From my comfy chair, makes for a very poor mousepad though... All you see there, sub and speakers included, cost me less than $100
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[quote=GrImpartial][quote=Waffles]SSD, and then look around pawn shops/thrift stores/garage sales for any monitor that seems decent as a second..
I ended up getting a 50" HDTV at the thrift store for my primary, for $40, and use the laptop screen as a secondary.[/quote]
You play on a 50" screen?????[/quote]
From my comfy chair, makes for a very poor mousepad though... All you see there, sub and speakers included, cost me less than $100
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