Author Topic: Your best computer-related investment? (Read 26059 times)

Elrobo · « **Reply #100 on:** Mon, 20 February 2012, 15:22:51 »

HP ZR24w 24-inch S-IPS LCD, if I went any bigger I would have needed a new video card. Of course there is always next time.

silat · « **Reply #101 on:** Mon, 20 February 2012, 17:06:20 »

Shadow Protect backup software......

NamelessPFG · « **Reply #102 on:** Mon, 20 February 2012, 17:49:03 »

Quote from: Gawkbasher;514591

In fairness to CRTs...At least some old CRTs you could get 20", RGB and a sync down to 15Khz and give a progressive scan (which you can't do with LCDs)...but that only matters to freaks like me who want to hook up old arcade hardware or Amigas... Arcade monitors are **** expensive.

Oh, I know what you're talking about. I picked up an NEC MultiSync XV29 Plus locally for $60. 27" viewable, and it'll take 15 KHz horizontal sync.

I just wish the geometry wasn't messed up beyond what I can fix through the OSD; it's either flared-out top corners or tucked-in bottom corners, since I can't adjust top and bottom pincushion independently. Also, the image is arched up slightly; top side is convex, bottom side is concave. Still, retro consoles in RGB look gorgeous. (I'd also try out an Amiga on it for kicks, if I actually owned one.)

To make the arcade monitor situation worse, weren't the CRT ones discontinued a year or two ago? The current stock is just getting more limited...

If I could get my hands on a Micomsoft SC-500N1 capture card, though, it would make the whole "can't find 15 KHz monitors" problem much less of an issue, since it accepts 240p RGB just fine. I could use any computer monitor I want, and record videos of my gameplay to boot! The folks at the Shmups forum have even verified that it works nicely with a lot of arcade boards, albeit cut off at the edges in some cases. Shouldn't be a problem with consoles, though.

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #103 on:** Wed, 22 February 2012, 15:36:25 »

Quote from: boredgunner;514574

I'd normally vote monitor, since gaming on an old CRT is unacceptable. However I got this monitor for free so I guess I can choose... my video card? Many of the games I play require a powerful video card like my GTX 480, and it was a great savior from GTX 260 CORE 216 SLI and the trouble those things gave me in SLI. One of them is just not powerful enough for me.

Gaming on CRTs is actually a good solution... due to the fact phosphors react instantly, and that you can dynamically change resolutions without getting smudgy artifacts.

Standard wide-screen ultra-contrast LCD monitors aren't the greatest...

jbluzb · « **Reply #104 on:** Fri, 24 February 2012, 02:07:42 »

my keyboard and mouse

yttrium · « **Reply #105 on:** Fri, 24 February 2012, 07:16:31 »

Certainly either my three monitors or my i5 2500k.

BigDov · « **Reply #106 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 17:45:24 »

24" 1920x1200 monitor, my Logitech G500 (love that mouse) and my keyboard......the rest of the stuff changes often enough (1-2 years) that it's hard to call them "best" investments. Someday soon, a 120hz monitor for my desk, and hopefully another mechanical keyboard of some sort.

juho3 · « **Reply #107 on:** Fri, 02 March 2012, 08:11:14 »

My tenkeyless Filco majestouch 2 with blue switches. Hands down the best thing I've bought for my computer(s) ever.

omuerte · « **Reply #108 on:** Sat, 03 March 2012, 02:19:29 »

I picked up a high-end 21" Sony CRT back in 1998 for $1500 - then used it until 2005 or so when 24" LCDs became affordable. At around $215 a year I think I did alright, especially since most people were using 15 or 17" displays the entire time.

feckn_eejit · « **Reply #109 on:** Mon, 12 March 2012, 15:22:47 »

Kazen · « **Reply #110 on:** Mon, 12 March 2012, 18:00:01 »

definelty my keyboard and my SSD. although i must say my keyboard is #1. I enjoy typing it everday, it makes me all happy when im back from college and finally get to use a proper keyboard again

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SSD is just a worthy investment.

anselben · « **Reply #111 on:** Thu, 15 March 2012, 14:24:28 »

Either my das with blues, or my ssd. I don't think I could go back to having my OS on a hdd again.

enoy21 · « **Reply #112 on:** Thu, 15 March 2012, 21:32:38 »

Videocard. Speakers/soundcard.Keyboard.Monitor.

LegitAsBalls · « **Reply #113 on:** Fri, 16 March 2012, 23:30:48 »

My keyboard has gotten the most use, so I would say my best computer related investment was my Rosewill RK-9000.

andyhoang · « **Reply #114 on:** Fri, 16 March 2012, 23:50:54 »

My keyboard and mouse for sure. Love them.

thefriscokid · « **Reply #115 on:** Sat, 24 March 2012, 19:10:33 »

Filco tkl ninja + benq 24" monitor FP241W

roaduck · « **Reply #116 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 01:12:19 »

Obviously my trusty IBM model "M" - it's a 1391406 UK model - I love the sound, the action and couldn't do without it.Then I would have to say my home-made 8 TB JUST A BUNCH OF DRIVES which backs everything up and is totally indispensable.My DELL 24" ws monitor is great as well and I will never go smaller - no laptops, tablets or smartphones for me.

darksakul · « **Reply #117 on:** Fri, 13 April 2012, 23:44:19 »

My SSD.
It is a Crucial 120 GB, my other drive is a Western Digital Cavalier Green 1TB HDD.
Its like having best of both worlds.

Aseral · « **Reply #118 on:** Sun, 15 April 2012, 15:30:23 »

My best computer investments would be my good old PSU(PCP&C Silencer Copper 750W), my case (Silverstone TJ09B) and my Dell U2311H.

captain · « **Reply #119 on:** Tue, 17 April 2012, 20:51:20 »

No question about it, AAPL!! :-D
Close second would be churning HP with insider info. :-o

These are also the only examples of INVESTMENTS here. Everything else is a purchase.

alaricljs · « **Reply #120 on:** Tue, 17 April 2012, 21:12:52 »

ROI need not be measured purely in dollars. Any old monitor is a purchase... a quality unit that lasts well beyond the warranty period could be considered an investment.

Hak Foo · « **Reply #121 on:** Tue, 17 April 2012, 22:02:28 »

An old analog CRT can be excellent, given context and value proposition.

I bought a Sun GDM-5410 for $65 in 2005; used it til like 2007 when there were finally "good enough" LCDs.

The monitor that replaced it (Samsung 205BW) lasted like two months before I bought a Soyo Topaz S (24", 1920x1200, PVA panel). 300 bucks in 2007 or 2008, and virtually irreplacable for anything under 500 today.

As for investments, I currently hold a bit over 100 shares of AMD bought at 1.92.

Reptile · « **Reply #122 on:** Tue, 17 April 2012, 22:09:49 »

Not my best investment but the most value would have to be my cm spawn mouse. Got it on sale for $20 a few months ago. Way better than my xai

jonnybastard · « **Reply #123 on:** Tue, 17 April 2012, 23:11:55 »

30" Dell U3011 probably, everything else seems to get replaced come upgrade time.

Exort · « **Reply #124 on:** Tue, 17 April 2012, 23:34:35 »

Quote from: woody;442900

Is this some new Enhanced Edition of the classic Counter-Strike?

CS = Computer Science
EE = Electric engineering

captain · « **Reply #125 on:** Thu, 19 April 2012, 22:27:29 »

Two items stand out in my long list of computer-related purchases:

1) 21" Nokia monitor that cost $1500 in 1991, but had insane resolution and refresh rate, and lasted until about three years ago when, probably, a capacitor blew. I really should have fixed it, but I was offered a free 30" LED screen which I can actually carry, in exchange for that 80lb beast.

2) Magitronic FK-5001 mechanical keyboard from circa 1986. Complicated Alps and double shot multi color keycaps. I didn't know how good I had it! I remember the day it started acting up. It was a sad day, and the years between that and discovering geekhack (ie, that GOOD keyboards do actually still exist) were hapticly exiguous.

stereophonic · « **Reply #126 on:** Fri, 27 April 2012, 22:27:41 »

Hmm... best investment... I generally do a lot of research before buying things in order to achieve the best price:quality ratio even if the product isn't the most powerful on the market, so most of the stuff I have are good investments and so far I've yet to be disappointed by one.

But if I had to choose one, I'd go with my Mx518 Logitech mouse. I've had that for nearly 6 years now and it's still in perfect working condition. It has withstood the test of time and passed with flying colors. After all this time, as far as mouse functionality is concerned, it's as good as any other.

feteru · « **Reply #127 on:** Tue, 01 May 2012, 19:53:55 »

Well, I have only had it for a little while yet, but definitely my Das with Blues. There is such a huge difference from typing on a normal keyboard to mechanical. A distant second would be my Deathadder, really great mouse, but the build sometimes worries me. Also, my Grado SR80i's are awesome. Well, this list will probably change when I build my computer in the summer though, but until then, that's about it.

funxion · « **Reply #128 on:** Tue, 01 May 2012, 20:23:53 »

For me, it's between the Filco MJ2 with browns I bought two weeks ago (and traded the black case for a white one; it looks pretty sexy) and the EVGA GTX 560 Ti Classified I bought a few months ago. Although the 560 Ti isn't the best card on the market and lacks the drool factor, it was a VERY good investment. Got it for $250 brand new, which isn't a "deal", but I needed a new card anyway so it worked out.

postlapsaetia · « **Reply #129 on:** Tue, 01 May 2012, 21:08:37 »

Quote from: stereophonic;584517

Hmm... best investment... I generally do a lot of research before buying things in order to achieve the best price:quality ratio even if the product isn't the most powerful on the market, so most of the stuff I have are good investments and so far I've yet to be disappointed by one.

But if I had to choose one, I'd go with my Mx518 Logitech mouse. I've had that for nearly 6 years now and it's still in perfect working condition. It has withstood the test of time and passed with flying colors. After all this time, as far as mouse functionality is concerned, it's as good as any other.

Agree with you on the mx518. I just got one of the 1600 v1's from ebay and I like the feel more than my g400.

HolidaySHRIMP · « **Reply #130 on:** Thu, 03 May 2012, 07:52:40 »

Dell u2312hm. Love it. IPS or bust.

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tr4656 · « **Reply #131 on:** Sun, 06 May 2012, 20:08:06 »

Probably my 27" Yamakasi Catleap. A great S-IPS monitor for only ~350$.

minusic · « **Reply #132 on:** Sat, 12 May 2012, 00:38:36 »

Installed a SSD in my laptop today. Made a world of difference.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #133 on:** Sat, 12 May 2012, 02:24:25 »

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Author Topic: Your best computer-related investment? (Read 26059 times)