OMG wife agrees to new computer

[THE_MASK]

Should i get a DDR3/1333mhz /8800 320mb gts graphics card system and forego the extra upgrades like a new monitor and a better 8800 series graphics card . Or do i get a DDR2/1066 system and get a new monitor to replace the old CRT monitor and a better 8800 series graphics card (640mb). cheers .

[Letum]

I like the old CRTs better than new moniters.

[Chock]

I'm with you on that one, CRT monitors display colours better than TFTs; if space isn't an issue, stick with the CRT and spend the cash on more processor power, RAM or graphics.

Chock

[HunterICX]

Originally Posted by Chock

I'm with you on that one, CRT monitors display colours better than TFTs; if space isn't an issue, stick with the CRT and spend the cash on more processor power, RAM or graphics.

Chock

Mmm...
depend on the quality of it.
most CRT are too dark, even if you have the brightness on max. its a big pain if you play a something which contain dark places.
also...CRT's mostly gave me a headache...after a while.
havent got those 2 issues on this LG TFT screen.

[Letum]

Originally Posted by HunterICX

Mmm...
depend on the quality of it.
most CRT are too dark, even if you have the brightness on max. its a big pain if you play a something which contain dark places.
also...CRT's mostly gave me a headache...after a while.
havent got those 2 issues on this LG TFT screen.

Your wrong about the darkness, they can be as dark or as bright as you like.

Yes, they do give some people headaches and cause rettina dammage.

[HunterICX]

Originally Posted by Letum

Your wrong about the darkness, they can be as dark or as bright as you like.

Yes, they do give some people headaches and cause rettina dammage.

Well, Pumped my CRT @work on Max bright , and toyed around with other settings.
and I barely can read the text and stuff on the Battle-field.com dark blue skin...
just barely...

Edit: but also,
if the current monitor is fine, keep it.
buy a new one , when there is plenty of money saved