What should I do with 2000 dollars?

[xc70sonata]

I'm going back to China this summer, and my relatives will give me quite a substantial amount of money, about 2000 dollars. What would you guys spend it on? I already have a PC (specs here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mJjPnn), decent phone (LeEco Le S3), a monitor (BenQ GW2760HS). I'm thinking about getting a camera or a second display.

 

[genthug]

If you have to think of something to blow $2000 on, then I suggest you save it instead of blowing it on things that you're thinking "oh hey that would be nice but I don't particularly need it".

Having two monitors is nice, but I wouldn't put more than $100 towards a second monitor. 21-24" 1080p monitor will do just fine and you can get one for about $100.

If they're things that you would use regularly, then go for it. I would save the majority of that money personally. Maybe set aside $2-300 of it to spend, put the rest of it for later use.

 

[xc70sonata]

What about a cheap ultra wide? I edit YouTube videos and play mostly simulation games, so I think it could be beneficial. I could use the BenQ as a second display.

Cheap ultra wide: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aoc-34-ips-led-hd-219-ultrawide-monitor-black/1206369.p?skuId=1206369&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=de6f7c91-f9e0-4d93-a619-42b6a76ca83b&ksprof_id=8&ksaffcode=pg200259&ksdevice=m&lsft=ref:212,loc:2

 

[genthug]

Depends on the age of the simulation games you're playing or if you play anything else, but for the most part the 1060 is not going to be enough to power that as a monitor for gaming. If you want a new monitor, I would look at either 1080p ultrawides, or a larger QHD screen. That being said, it's up to you what you want to do with your money. If you want an UWQHD screen, go for it.

 

[CountMike]

Kenny Rogers once said: "i spent most of my money on Horses, women and drugs, the rest I just wasted".

 

[hang-the-9]

With your CPU you can easily upgrade the video card to a 1070 or 1080 and sell the 1060 you have. Going to a 144 hz display will also be good for better gaming. A 34" monitor is a bit big for computer use at normal distances, you will have too much image out of your field of vision unless you move back. I think 27" is about the largest you want for a computer system at normal sitting distance.