Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

You know, I was being sarcastic... Compare that to like $60 for a good used CRT.

Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

Compare that also to the CRT being huge, bulky, having to mess with the settings to get just the right picture... Plus CRTs tend to not have DVI inputs.

While a LCD screen you can just install, set the brightness and contrast once, and you're done. Not to mention you can't get any better picture quality than with a LCD screen.

Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

I've seen plenty of CRTs with better picture quality than LCDs. With a CRT, you just adjust the settings once and it is done... The CRT will remember them for various resolution settings. Who needs DVI? It's not like it is actually better than VGA in any meaningful way (for non-gigantic, non-HD displays). Digital != better.

Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

It may be better if you actually like to play video games with the best graphics possible. The LCD vs CRT debate is mostly preference I suppose.

Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

CRT's do give slightly better quality for fewer dollars but for me, the desk real estate is a big issue. With CRT's 19" and up, space is a problem IMO. To me, LCD is worth it and the quality difference is negligible.

I don't like spending more money for an LCD but in terms of my overall PC budget, going to an LCD vs. CRT is only about 5-10% more money overall when comparing *new* equipment. Yes, you can get good deals on CRT refeurbs and such but if you look, you can find refurbs and used LCDs as well.

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Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

Okay for spamming the entire thread with OT stuff about a DAMN screen. Something more about the actual SUBJECT may be nice.

Thanks go out to those that already supplied REAL help.

Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

Monitors are part of "new computers," so I fail to see how it is OT or spam...

Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

Already gave help, in the form of everything you need for a top of the line computer at the beginning, some assembly required. I could look for some alternate stuff if you want, I don't mind searching for computer parts.

Besides, I can imagine in my head it's me that's ordering those parts. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

Fyron, sorry, but from my defination a PC (topic) is the bare machine itself, without any peripherie (mouse, speakers etc) and without a screen. Same goes for scanner/printer, obviously.
Just the bare thing.


NullAshton: Yes, thanks for your help. Im still wondering if i should buy a 7900GT or a X1900XT though.
Plus i really want a E6600. Would you mind reconsidering your suggestions, granted the E6600 is a MUST ?

Re: Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $
 

Personally, I'd go with the 7900GT Ragnarok-X. I've never had any difficulties whatsoever with Nvidia cards (I've had my current card, a 6600GT, for a year now with no problems at all), and from what I've read, Nvidia cards are slightly better than ATI when it comes to driver difficulties and compatability.