The MAG 796FD uses Mitsubishi Diamondtron's original picture tube, which is quite similar to the Trinitron technology from Sony. There's no question about its color performance and clarity, and in an era where resolutions were generally 1024*768 or even 800*600, 1600*1200 was nothing short of astounding.

The slight difference is that the former uses a single-gun three-beam system, while the latter uses a three-gun three-beam system, but the actual experience shows minimal difference.

However, because of this small difference and what some perceive as a "stupidity tax," Sony's 17-inch Trinitron monitor is significantly more expensive. The extra money could be better spent investing in other quality components.

Some unscrupulous traders in the computer city would strongly recommend Sony's Trinitron monitors to wealthy but less knowledgeable customers since they are expensive and naturally have higher profits. However, Brother Xiao Yang would treat high-end-seeking customers with more integrity, usually recommending MAG or ViewSonic instead.

Apart from monitors, almost all other components are cost-effective choices, ensuring no "stupidity tax" is paid.

The customer behind this has some expert guidance.

Brother Xiao Yang quickly came to a conclusion.

But he didn't realize the configuration list was written by Su Zelin himself, as students like him typically don't know much about computers, or at best, have a superficial understanding, definitely not enough to DIY such a well-thought-out configuration list.

"Please wait a moment!"

Brother Xiao Yang picked up a pen, and shortly after, the price list was ready, totaling just over ten thousand.

If it wasn't for the well-written configuration list, achieving the same performance and experience would have exceeded sixteen thousand. This successful DIY saved six thousand, enough to get another mid-range computer!

Su Zelin just glanced over it and nodded in satisfaction.

Brother Xiao Yang's pricing is quite honest.

"Alright, get it for me!"

Su Zelin was straightforward, knowing that the room for negotiation on this list was minimal.

"We don't have some components in stock, but we can get them for you without a surcharge for the order!"

Brother Xiao Yang explained a bit.

It's common for shops in the computer city to exchange items. This isn't surprising, as there are numerous brands of components, and no small shop can stock them all. Besides, computers are still luxury items now, and stocking too much requires significant financial backing.

"That's fine!"

Su Zelin already knew these trade norms.

"I also have two machines to assemble here, with customers waiting for them. Could you please sit down for a moment?"

Brother Xiao Yang apologized.

Some merchants in such situations wouldn't inform the customer, preferring to keep the customer there to avoid losing them to another shop.

This little detail can reveal a lot about someone's character.

"No problem!"

Su Zelin smiled.

"Alright then, just leave a small deposit, and I'll have someone bring the components over!"

Another small detail that shows character.

Other computer shops usually require a deposit of several hundred, but Brother Xiao Yang isn't picky about this.

Of course, unless the customer is extremely tricky, they would at least give a one hundred deposit.

These behaviors, perceived as foolish by his peers, became key to his later success.

There are many shopkeepers in the computer city, but it wasn't by chance that Brother Xiao Yang ended up being the most successful among them in later years.

Su Zelin didn't fuss around and paid the full amount upfront.

Others usually pay a small deposit, settling the balance once the machine is assembled.

Brother Xiao Yang glanced at him, further impressed by this student-looking person—he was someone who was direct and unconventional!

Given that there was an expert guiding him, that expert would surely advise him to pay a deposit first, but this college student didn't follow that. This implies something about his character.

Penny-pinchers dislike fellow penny-pinchers, but straightforward people appreciate others like them.

"I'll give you another fifty off!"

Not the type to fuss around, Brother Xiao Yang found it even easier to broker a deal, considering it a gesture of friendship.

He made a few calls, and soon all the components not in stock were brought over.

After writing up a receipt, Brother Xiao Yang poured a cup of water for Su Zelin: "Why don't you take a seat for a while, or you can go around elsewhere, and come back in about an hour and it'll be assembled!"

Su Zelin laughed, "Ha-ha, no need, I'll do it myself!"

"You'll do it yourself?"

Brother Xiao Yang was a bit surprised and troubled.

Su Zelin understood his concern.

"No worries, if I mess it up, it's on me!"

"Then...alright!"

Brother Xiao Yang hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded.

Since the customer had already purchased the machine, even if the assembly wasn't complete yet, it was already his. Of course, he had the right to assemble it himself.

As Brother Xiao Yang watched Su Zelin deftly assemble the main unit, with skills and speed almost on par with his own, he realized something in amazement.

This college student didn't have an expert behind him; he was the expert himself!

Before reincarnation, Su Zelin had run an internet cafe and done business in the digital computer field, and had collaborated with Brother Xiao Yang, so assembling a machine was a piece of cake.

"Looks like you're an expert, brother!"

Brother Xiao Yang complimented him, chatting about the computer components field, soon realizing this young man knew more than he'd imagined.

No matter the topic or brand, he could discuss it comprehensively, including technical advantages and future prospects.

This was beyond the standard level of computer assemblers; even some computer store shopkeepers might not have such insights.

Brother Xiao Yang began to suspect that Su Zelin's family might have once run a computer shop, but quickly dismissed this thought. In 2000's booming computer market, who would suddenly stop knowing they could make big money?

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