Next PC upgrade?

niciuffo · Aug 16, 2012, 09:26 PM

You can see my specs on the left, I was thinking of a new monitor, maybe the BENQ XL2410T or the 100$ more expensive BENQ XL2420T, which are 23,9inches 120hz displays with good specs. I have about 450 buck right now so tell me what would be the best upgrade right now in your opinion.
P.S.: Any advice on a cheap gaming mouse pad? I currently have a SOTA Roccat, but it kinda sucks :P

natr0n · Aug 16, 2012, 09:29 PM

new 120Hz monitor imo

niciuffo · Aug 16, 2012, 09:39 PM

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new 120Hz monitor imo

And which one would you buy?

NdMk2o1o · Aug 16, 2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by natr0n

new 120Hz monitor imo

He said he is thinking of a new 120hz monitor and which one would be best....

Well they are both TN panels, I would opt for the cheaper as TN has come on a lot over the years so unless you're buying a really cheap panel the quality of most mid-range panels is quite similar, they're both same size and 120hz then you have the extra $100 on a new mousemat and whatever else you feel like buying.

Chicken Patty · Aug 16, 2012, 09:46 PM

If not a monitor and depending on how much of an audio freak you are you can look into a nice Sound Card. Then again, the onboard migh be enough for you. But I think that's something else to ponder over perhaps.

niciuffo · Aug 16, 2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NdMk2o1o

He said he is thinking of a new 120hz monitor and which one would be best....

Well they are both TN panels, I would opt for the cheaper as TN has come on a lot over the years so unless you're buying a really cheap panel the quality of most mid-range panels is quite similar, they're both same size and 120hz then you have the extra $100 on a new mousemat and whatever else you feel like buying.

Yeah I'll probably look into one.

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If not a monitor and depending on how much of an audio freak you are you can look into a nice Sound Card. Then again, the onboard migh be enough for you. But I think that's something else to ponder over perhaps.

Well, I don't know if it would make any difference since I'm using a couple of Logitech G930 wich are connected by USB, and I have a small 2.1 system. Would it be woth it?

camoxiong · Aug 16, 2012, 10:27 PM

Off topic, but did your financial aids just came in?

niciuffo · Aug 16, 2012, 10:43 PM

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Off topic, but did your financial aids just came in?

I am using my own money for these upgrades

camoxiong · Aug 16, 2012, 10:46 PM

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I am using my own money for these upgrades

Because my brother's financial aids just came in today and he wants to upgrade his pc from either another gtx 560ti for SLI or a gtx 660ti and some car parts. LOL.

niciuffo · Aug 16, 2012, 10:55 PM

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Because my brother's financial aids just came in today and he wants to upgrade his pc from either another gtx 560ti for SLI or a gtx 660ti and some car parts. LOL.

That's what they are for right? Hahaha

TRWOV · Aug 16, 2012, 11:26 PM

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Because my brother's financial aids just came in today and he wants to upgrade his pc from either another gtx 560ti for SLI or a gtx 660ti and some car parts. LOL.

what?

... Ok

Nothing says economic depression like buying a GPU with aid money LOL

camoxiong · Aug 16, 2012, 11:42 PM

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what?

... Ok

Nothing says economic depression like buying a GPU with aid money LOL

LOL. IDK why he wants to buy another since he has a nice one already.

Chicken Patty · Aug 16, 2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by niciuffo

Yeah I'll probably look into one.

Well, I don't know if it would make any difference since I'm using a couple of Logitech G930 wich are connected by USB, and I have a small 2.1 system. Would it be woth it?

Not sure bro. I have a cheap Logitech 5.1 system and I saw a night and day difference with the soundcard in my specs. It's a cheap little soundcard, but I love it. Although, I would look more into it since you have a 2.1 system. I am not much of an audio freak but someone recommended me to try one out so i did, fairly inexpensive to get a decent one. Of course, like everything you can blow $400 on one, but is it really needed? Not for your average user no it's not.

niciuffo · Aug 16, 2012, 11:51 PM

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Not sure bro. I have a cheap Logitech 5.1 system and I saw a night and day difference with the soundcard in my specs. It's a cheap little soundcard, but I love it. Although, I would look more into it since you have a 2.1 system. I am not much of an audio freak but someone recommended me to try one out so i did, fairly inexpensive to get a decent one. Of course, like everything you can blow $400 on one, but is it really needed? Not for your average user no it's not.

Mmmm, well I could try. What are you using now and what would you reccomend?

Chicken Patty · Aug 16, 2012, 11:55 PM

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Mmmm, well I could try. What are you using now and what would you reccomend?

The one in my system specs. Bro and as far as recommendations, I would open a thread in the Audio/Vido/Home Theatre section and ask for advise there man. I'm sure there are people here who know their stuff and can give you way betetr advise than me. I don't really know anything about sound cards. Someone told me to get it, that I would see a nice improvement in audio, it was cheap and a great deal. Yep, it's in my PC right now.

niciuffo · Aug 17, 2012, 12:00 AM

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The one in my system specs. Bro and as far as recommendations, I would open a thread in the Audio/Vido/Home Theatre section and ask for advise there man. I'm sure there are people here who know their stuff and can give you way betetr advise than me. I don't really know anything about sound cards. Someone told me to get it, that I would see a nice improvement in audio, it was cheap and a great deal. Yep, it's in my PC right now.

Thanks then, I'll be sure to ask there!

Chicken Patty · Aug 17, 2012, 12:06 AM

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Thanks then, I'll be sure to ask there!

When you make the thread, leave the link as a message on my profile. I'll be interested to see what they have to recommend as well.

niciuffo · Aug 17, 2012, 12:07 AM

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When you make the thread, leave the link as a message on my profile. I'll be interested to see what they have to recommend as well.

2:06AM here, will do it tomorrow good night! Oh, and if a mod passes by, please close this thread

Chicken Patty · Aug 17, 2012, 12:09 AM

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2:06AM here, will do it tomorrow good night! Oh, and if a mod passes by, please close this thread

Good night man.

Aug 16, 2012, 09:26 PM	#1
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