Mod or the Computer

[Spidy88]

I voted Computer components only because I think the computer is only as good as its mods. Because even the coolest modded computer can run like a slug and be useless, while the fastest computer can be the most basic and boring. I think modding is an extension of the computers abilities. When you have a tricked out, top of the line, slammin-jammin computer, it deserves a mod that shows that. Otherwise anyone who looks at it will say, its just another computer. By modding it to its extreme potential, your telling others "come on, ask me how awesome this thing is". Only when you can balance the two do I think its The Best Case Scenario

[The Great Destroyer]

hmm. i didnt play much newer games, so my first budget PC was good enough to run BF2142, Oblivion, and NFS:C. after that died, i put another $500 into making a PC that will last a while. if you don't go all out on your case modding, you can build an awesome case for a fraction of that. and really, unless you're a very active LAN gamer, no one else will see your case mod unless they come to your house. i guess this comes down to performance vs. looks, just like cars, paintball guns, etc. that said, i'd much rather have something that can outperform others than something thats just for show and looks cool.

[modgodtanvir]

Whereas the computer is the most important part of the erm... computer :p anyone can make or buy a computer. What you do to make it your own however, is what I personally consider to be the most important. Whether it be your Widgets or WindowBlinds skin, or your choice of case, the computer should be a reflection of yourself, and how you choose to spend your leisure time.

Everyone can buy a 8800GT, but not everyone can create a masterpiece.

[Cymae]

while that's true modgodtanvir, It doesn't matter if my rig has belles and whistles or is sitting in a cardboard box, if i dont have the specs I need, I can't run the programs I want. And personally, *I* spend more time USING my computer than reminiscing about how pretty it looks

[x06jsp]

Mod gotta make it look nice i mean yer it needs to run well too but i like to mod more than keeping up to date with hardware (plus i cant afford the hardware )

Josh

[moon111]

I'd rather have an old stationwagon then a sports car. But either one could have custom paint, etc. It doesn't need to go fast or play the latest computer games, but that doesn't mean one can't have a nice looking rig.

[FuzzyPlushroom]

I'd rather have an old stationwagon then a sports car. But either one could have custom paint, etc. It doesn't need to go fast or play the latest computer games, but that doesn't mean one can't have a nice looking rig.

I'd rather have a primered Fox-body Fairmont wagon with a 302 and thick swaybars (though this one has neither, it's my picture)...

...than a new four-cylinder/automatic Eclipse.

Of course, I also like old station wagons, so perhaps my viewpoint's not exactly neutral. Besides, that one's got dog-dish hubcaps. That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it.

[Twigsoffury]

I bought my Chassis to last.

guess thats a good thing about a vento 36 never looks "dated"

[edit]

people who say station wagons are more fun then a sports car just haven't driven a sports car as fast as it can go.

i'll be damned if 1920x1080x120hz at 120fps with 8xaa and 16xaf won't make your pants a lil wet.

(120hz =plasma)

[FuzzyPlushroom]

I still say that driving a slow car fast is more fun than driving a fast car slow - because in the real world, how often are you going to take your car to the track?

[Jabyaeye]

I voted Computer since I prefer more meat to my machine...and THEN dress it up. Otherwise if you dress it up and it is wimpy, then you might as well take the racing stripes OFF the '68 Camaro and put them on a Ford Pinto or a Dodge Neon...

If there is no substance to the meat of the computer, then it just becomes art for art's sake, and shouldn't be a computer at all. Instead, just spend your time and energy tricking out some of those cardboard inserts that they put into furniture at the showroom for crying out loud. Or maybe spend your time making some cool trick wrought iron rails for your grandma's potty chair.

Ok, maybe the potty seat rails comment was a bit over the top...