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So I've been looking to do some upgrades for my mancave recently but I'm not sure what to pick up, I'm currently using a desk older than I am and a 1680x1050 monitor from 2009. So I was wondering if I should pick up a new desk (Ikea Galant) and two new 1080p panels (Acer G246HL Abd) (I really miss my dual monitors) Or should I pick up a GTX 970 Strix?

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What does your current desk look like?

It's in pretty bad shape, it's an 18 tear old particle board desk.

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Is a single 1080p monitor and a 970 an option? That would be a great upgrade over a 560ti + 1680x1050 imo.

I can't I have a budget of $380 USD

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I can't I have a budget of $380 USD

If you use it for gaming mostly, get the graphics card. Otherwise the screens! Thats what I am planing to do too. Another 24" 1080p one would be so awesome :)

To be honest I dont really care how old my desk is, as long as it works. Maybe get a beltsander and just make it look nice again?

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I'd get the new monitors and desk personally.

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So I've been looking to do some upgrades for my mancave recently but I'm not sure what to pick up, I'm currently using a desk older than I am and a 1680x1050 monitor from 2009. So I was wondering if I should pick up a new desk (Ikea Galant) and two new 1080p panels (Acer G246HL Abd) (I really miss my dual monitors) Or should I pick up a GTX 970 Strix?

for me i would go cleaner desk space and monitors

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MSI if you're going 970 route

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