Jump to content
IGNORED

I Can't Decide Whether to Build a Computer or Golf Clubs...


live4u120
Note: This thread is 5028 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

Well recently I was given a partly working computer from a family friend, and I'm having alot of fun building another computer. However, I'm tempted to put my money into the computer instead of what I've been wanting, Wilson Di9's. I need help on what you would do, and try to be unbiased, as I know this is a golf forum and it's a stupid decision to ask, but I'm just wondering.

On another note, would it just be a smart idea to get this computer running fast as possible, and then sell it for a profit?


 
 

Link to comment
Share on other sites


My son is facing the same issue. New laptop or get rid of the womens clubs and get a better set. I told him to get clubs.

In My Bag:

Driver:
Hybrid:
Irons: Putter:

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Id go with the clubs, but if you really enjoy rebuilding computers you might be happier going the computer route.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Get the clubs.

In the bag:
FT-iQ 10° driver, FT 21° neutral 3H
T-Zoid Forged 15° 3W, MX-23 4-PW
Harmonized 52° GW, Tom Watson 56° SW, X-Forged Vintage 60° LW
White Hot XG #1 Putter, 33"

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Well recently I was given a partly working computer from a family friend, and I'm having alot of fun building another computer. However, I'm tempted to put my money into the computer instead of what I've been wanting, Wilson Di9's. I need help on what you would do, and try to be unbiased, as I know this is a golf forum and it's a stupid decision to ask, but I'm just wondering.

I think you should post the same question on a blog catering to computer enthusiasts and compare the responses.

1W Cleveland LauncherComp 10.5, 3W Touredge Exotics 15 deg.,FY Wilson 19.5 degree
4 and 5H, 6I-GW Callaway Razr, SW, LW Cleveland Cg-14, Putter Taylor Made Suzuka, Ball, Srixon XV Yellow

Link to comment
Share on other sites


I think you should post the same question on a blog catering to computer enthusiasts and compare the responses.

I am an avid golfer and I own a computer repair / service business.

I would really need to know what the 'specs' are on the computer before I could give you good advice. Computers lose their value almost or faster than golf clubs. Also, what do you really know about building computers? Can you accurately figure out what are the 'bad components' or the 'problem' with the computer that is being given to you? There is usually a reason someone 'gave' their old computer away. If it's 4-5 years old, running Windows XP w/ only 512MB RAM, onboard graphics, P4 processor, then even after 'fixing it' it's only worth about $175 on the street. Why is it not worth much... because you can buy an entry-level 'brand new' computer with a larger hard drive, more RAM, better processor and Windows7 for $499 online or at your nearest 'big-box' or even better...you local computer store. Me...I'd go for the new irons

In my :nike:  bag on my :clicgear: cart ...

Driver: :ping: G10 9*    3-Wood: :cleveland: Launcher
Hybrid: :adams: 20* Hybrid      Irons: :ping: i5 4-GW - silver dot, +1/2"
Wedges: :cleveland: 56* (bent to 54*) and 60* CG10     Putter: :ping: Craz-e (original blue)

Link to comment
Share on other sites


I am an avid golfer and I own a computer repair / service business.

Well right now I know the problem is a faulty hard drive. Most of my spare hard drives are just mackered. (I've been watching wayyy too much BBC.) And I put mostly recent parts into this one. The only problem is the CPU, a Celeron D 2.6 Ghz. I'd like to overclock it to 3.4 GHz or so with the new cooler I installed. I haven't spent any money yet on it, but that's mainly what I'm focusing on with it. The specs would probably be above-averagely fast.


 
 

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Clubs. Hey, what do you expect, you asked a golf forum.

Is there even much of a market for an old, rebuilt desktop computer when you can buy one brand new for very cheap nowadays?

In my bag:

Driver: Titleist TSi3 | 15º 3-Wood: Ping G410 | 17º 2-Hybrid: Ping G410 | 19º 3-Iron: TaylorMade GAPR Lo |4-PW Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo | 54º SW, 60º LW: Titleist Vokey SM8 | Putter: Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas H7

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

The Celeron D 2.6 Ghz Processor is a single core and was released back in 2003/2004, so by todays standards even if you get it run reliably at 3.4GHz (not likely) you're looking at a pretty slow processor. Also will probably require an IDE hard drive (slow) and limited to the amount of memory you can expand to (4GB). At best running Vista or Windows 7 it's a below average system. Buy the golf clubs.

Joe Paradiso

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

As someone who will very likely have a Ph.D. in computer science finished at this time next year, I have to ask: what's your current computer?

I had planned on two major purchases in 2010: new irons and a new TV. The TV cost me about $150 less than I had stashed away for it, and the irons are going to cost me about $200 less than I had allocated. I took the difference, plus a little more money I had earned on the side, and bought a new desktop computer for my office for it (note: I'm a graduate student, and I provide my own computer for my school office, unless I want to use department ones). My previous, which I had purchased in Fall 2003, and upgraded RAM once, was slow as all get out. 768 MB Ram, maybe 40 gig hard drive, 1.? GhZ processor. This new one is 6 GB Ram, 1 TB HD, and almost 3 GhZ processor. It runs smooth and quiet.

As anyone who knows what the difference in the specs I just listed can verify, I needed the new computer.

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

How long is that computer gonna be good for compared to a set of clubs is the question. I have worked on computers for a living for the past 10 years and I can tell you that the clubs are gonna last far longer. You will probably build 4 or 5 pc's for the life of a set of clubs.

In My Bag:

Driver:
Hybrid:
Irons: Putter:

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Note: This thread is 5028 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.
  • Posts

    • https://static1.squarespace.com/static/603d222df4a6a57df7ef3e29/t/663cdba5d89e3a1848dab8d1/1715264422455/US_DIS_ILND_1_24cv3749_d34676497e293_COMPLAINT_filed_by_SuperSpeed_Golf_LLC_Jury_Demand.pdf The full complaint is there, but  basically, SuperSpeed (SS*) is claiming the Stack System (SS*) Stack System’s [sic] produces inflated metrics later used to, [sic] mislead and deceive consumers. Stack System’s marketing materials inflate apparent swing speed and distance gains through selective presentment of data without qualification that purported gains are not the result, in whole or part, of its training protocol and products. * Yes, I'm joking about abbreviating both "SS." SuperSpeed wants: A judgment that the Stack System has disseminated false and/or misleading information in violation of federal and Illinois law. The deletion of all false advertising distributed and recall of all packaging containing false advertising and a requirement that Stack System issue notices (written or otherwise) to that effect to all current distributors and retailers of its products and all distributors with whom Stack System has done business in the past eighteen months. Written confirmation within 30 days of an injunction detailing the manner and form in which Stack System has complied. An order that Stack System disseminate corrective advertising informing consumers, the trade, and the public of Stack System’s unlawful conduct. 3X all profits received by Stack System as a result of its unlawful actions. 3X all damages sustained by SuperSpeed (as a result of Stack System’s actions) The cost of the action All reasonable attorney fees All other relief to which SuperSpeed are entitled and such other or additional relief as just and proper. Oy.
    • I'm not doing this for the hundred and twentieth time. Sorry in advance, but you get the massively abridged version. Those guys also benefited from the weaker/shallower fields. Also, Watson's career doesn't overlap with Jack's like many think it did. Tom is nearly a decade younger. Jack won only like four majors only after Tom won his first. And Tom won more British Opens than he did all three of the other majors combined, as it was his specialty (not Jack's). Arnie's career similarly doesn't overlap Jack's as much as many think.   Jack would also tell you Tiger was the better golfer.
    • Weaker depth of fields for sure. Some of the top level guys with Jack were pretty awesome. Tom Watson had the lead on the 72nd hole of the 2009 British Open, an event where Tiger missed the cut. Old Tom was almost 60 years old. Jack himself at age 58 finished Top 10 at The 1998 Masters and scored better than Tiger, who won The Masters by 12 shots just a year before that.   The success of both Tom & Jack in older age gives some hope that maybe Tiger can find the magic again at some point. He’s still trying to figure out how to build the stamina for 72 holes after the leg injury. I would love to see him jump on the leaderboard in the coming years. I know a lot of people have given up on him at this point, but that was also true from 2014 to 2017 with the back injuries. He had a hell of a resurgence in 2018 & 2019. Would be fun to see it again. 
    • Perceptive rules question by caddie unlocks Tour pro’s ‘dead zone’ relief A perceptive rules question by Xander Schauffele’s caddie, Austin Kaiser, unlocked “dead zone” relief during the Wells Fargo Championship.
    • I ran across an interesting new clip, Johnson Wagner went into that spot with the Referee who allowed the relief.  Apparently there was a perfectly reasonable shot to be made, as Johnson clearly demonstrated, so relief from the TIO was perfectly appropriate.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...