Do I buy a proper chair or a monitor?

[jasonwj322a]

Hello,

I have around $700 and am wondering if I should spend that money on a monitor or a new chair. I don't currently have monitor and am using the laptop screen, this can frustrating at times. This is also means I'll be driving the monitor with my laptop since I don't have a desktop. I'll have to buy a keyboard but I some I can currently use as a placeholder. 

For the chair I actually bought a new one a few months ago at Staples, it's okay but can get uncomfortable after extended period use. Think it was around the $100, my parents were the ones paying so I didn't pick anything expensive. 

I'm now thinking of buying either a monitor or a better chair. I have my eyes laid on a few monitors most of which are curved ultrawides, think they're pretty cool. As for chairs I'm looking at the Herman Miller Aeron or Embody but am open to more suggestions. 

What do you guys think? At some point I'd like to get both to complete my "dream setup".

[SlipperyPete]

1 hour ago, jasonwj322a said:

Hello,

I have around $700 and am wondering if I should spend that money on a monitor or a new chair.

absolutely a monitor. most chairs are good enough and good posture in that chair will help. a 100-200$ chair will treat you very well. Buying a good monitor will upgrade your whole experience. 

TLDR a DECENT office chair with good posture will take you a long way, and a new monitor will upgrade everything  

[theninja35]

Why not get a decent chair and then save some of that money for a desktop?

[iNSUFFZ]

Monitor imo, but there's always that guy that'll say

[Teddy07]

You don't need one of these expensive racer chairs. Wate of money in my eyes so good for a decent screen and chair

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

You really don't need to spend a lot on a chair. My shitty office chair i bought from Staples like 5 years ago is stil going strong.

[dizmo]

Ooo decisions decisions. What are you doing with your laptop? Can it even run games on an ultrawide screen? Or do you just need the extended real estate for something else?

 

Personally, I'd go with the chair, however check out eBay. I was buying Herman Miller open box chairs and selling them for a profit. I think they were about $350US? Very good deals. Granted you have to watch for a while, as they might not have your size, but they'll pop up eventually. Both of these can last you through many builds, so I fully support investing in quality units.

 

43 minutes ago, iNSUFFZ said:

Monitor imo, but there's always that guy that'll say

 

He wasn't looking at a flashy "racer" chair. *shudder*

26 minutes ago, Teddy07 said:

You don't need one of these expensive racer chairs. Wate of money in my eyes so good for a decent screen and chair

He wasn't considering one. He's looking at high quality ergonomic chairs.

If you've never used one, you don't know what you're missing.

1 minute ago, orbitalbuzzsaw said:

You really don't need to spend a lot on a chair. My shitty office chair i bought from Staples like 5 years ago is stil going strong.

Eh, debatable. Like most things, you spend more, you get a higher quality unit. Higher end chairs are actually designed with proper posture, support, and a rock solid build.

[Guest]

This is a good chair with a nice price:

https://usa.clutchchairz.com/product/pewdiepie-edition-throttle-series/

[jasonwj322a]

11 hours ago, theninja35 said:

Why not get a decent chair and then save some of that money for a desktop?

Don't really need a desktop when the laptop is enough.

 

9 hours ago, dizmo said:

Ooo decisions decisions. What are you doing with your laptop? Can it even run games on an ultrawide screen? Or do you just need the extended real estate for something else?

 

Personally, I'd go with the chair, however check out eBay. I was buying Herman Miller open box chairs and selling them for a profit. I think they were about $350US? Very good deals. Granted you have to watch for a while, as they might not have your size, but they'll pop up eventually. Both of these can last you through many builds, so I fully support investing in quality units.

 

He wasn't looking at a flashy "racer" chair. *shudder*

He wasn't considering one. He's looking at high quality ergonomic chairs.

If you've never used one, you don't know what you're missing.

Eh, debatable. Like most things, you spend more, you get a higher quality unit. Higher end chairs are actually designed with proper posture, support, and a rock solid build.

Thank you for helping my clear things up for others. As for the chair I'll definitely give eBay a go.

 

11 hours ago, SlipperyPete said:

absolutely a monitor. most chairs are good enough and good posture in that chair will help. a 100-200$ chair will treat you very well. Buying a good monitor will upgrade your whole experience. 

TLDR a DECENT office chair with good posture will take you a long way, and a new monitor will upgrade everything  

You have any recommendations? I don't have to get an ultrawide just has to look good

[SlipperyPete]

1 hour ago, jasonwj322a said:

You have any recommendations? I don't have to get an ultrawide just has to look good

i use an excellent chair i bought at ikea for 70$. as for a monitor, what is more important. resolution or refresh rate?

 

[beyonddc]

Monitor...

[jasonwj322a]

36 minutes ago, SlipperyPete said:

i use an excellent chair i bought at ikea for 70$. as for a monitor, what is more important. resolution or refresh rate?

 

I'd say resolution. 

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

2 hours ago, fpo said:

This is a good chair with a nice price:

https://usa.clutchchairz.com/product/pewdiepie-edition-throttle-series/

but can you do this

[Tog Driver]

I'd say monitor, But I'm rather Biased, I'm using a ~14 year old office chair, I expect it to keep going for many more years, so I don't understand all these "need a new chair" questions.

[Sfekke]

I'd say a chair.

Do not underestimate the long term ability for a chair to ruin your body.

I payed € 750ish for my chair, which is A LOT of money. What I got is ergonomic durable & flexible.

Wanne Netflix no chill? Just pull the arm rests down, turn a lever & lean back. Want to do some serious typing, move the arm rests close together & type for hours without strain.

 

I had a cheap chair from IKEA before, it worked it sat fine.

But if you are like me and I assume many others on this forum sitting at your desk for 4 hours without standing up can be something you do daily.

Also keep in mind the durability & materials, some will mind it less when a chair squeaks. But I have a ass that likes to move & ears that likes silence  

 

But in the end it is what you feel is best for you.

My 3 1080P panels still serve me fine, one being 75hertz. 

Do what you feel would benefit you more & use the money to its fullest.

[Unhelpful]

I'd say a good chair. Maybe a refurb Aeron.

 

Don't underestimate the importance of a good, high quality (I.E. almost none of the gamer chairs) chair in maintaining decent health while enjoying a hobby that requires sitting.

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

For $750 you can get both a good monitor (1440p high refresh rate) for $500 and still have $250 for a half-decent chair.

[Monkey Dust]

I'd get the monitor. With a desktop type setup (with laptop instead of the tower obvs) you may well find you current chair becomes more comfortable. Laptops are an ergonomic disaster.

[Guest]

5 hours ago, iNSUFFZ said:

Monitor imo, but there's always that guy that'll say

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? Only ? $399 ?

[SlipperyPete]

4 hours ago, jasonwj322a said:

I'd say resolution. 

is 60hz acceptable to you

[Eduard the weeb]

If you have 700$ USD shouldn't you be able to get both though?

[Virus__]

8 hours ago, Teddy07 said:

You don't need one of these expensive racer chairs. Wate of money in my eyes so good for a decent screen and chair

Yeah this.

 

Herman Millers are good, but probably over priced because of their name. But it's a good idea to go for a proper ergonomic chair that will benefit you for long periods of time you'll be using it, as it's an investment in your health. I scored myself a very expensive (I worked it out to be around $600 AUD in the end) ergonomic chair for $60 from a local auction house. It's worth looking out for such a thing second hand because sometimes people just want to off load really good chairs for a cheap price.

 

As for a monitor, depending what you want but i'd be certain you can get both a good monitor (without something like G-Sync) & a good chair for the $700 USD you have to spend.

 

 

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

11 minutes ago, Eduard the weeb said:

If you have 700$ USD shouldn't you be able to get both though?

A decent 4k or 144hz 1440p monitor will run you about $400 (less for 4k, there's that Sceptre one for $250) and you'll have $300 left over for a chair, so yes.

[Guest]

From knowing a lot of old people I say chair. 

 

From watching the best channel with the best messages I say buy this one:

https://usa.clutchchairz.com/product/pewdiepie-edition-throttle-series/

 

but seriously. I know 3 chiropractors. Lumbar support, neck support. If you’re sitting, you NEED IT. I just came from an office where they have bad chairs and I told them to get lumbar pillows. They couldn’t believe how much better it was for their young aching backs. 

 

Edit:

also i know a lot of old people with back problems. You don’t want those. 

[Quadriplegic]

Get a used Recaro seat, hot rod it with set of wheels and buy a monitor.