In this life, I will never be a scumbag again.

The next day, registration hadn’t started yet and there was nothing going on, so Su Zelin went to the Computer City.

He plans to build a computer.

It just so happens that the School of Finance and Economics has built a second-generation campus network in the first half of this year. The network has radiated from the previous teaching building and library to the student dormitories. Broadband can be accessed in the school, so computers must be bought as soon as possible.

Like most college students, Su Zelin chose DIY.

A complete set of brand-name machines is too expensive, and a lot of unnecessary money is spent on IQ taxes. People who know a little bit about computers will install the machines themselves.

The bastard was one of the earliest Internet users. Even in this timeline of his previous life, he was relatively familiar with computer hardware. Later, many classmates in college still asked him to help them DIY computers, let alone after their rebirth.

Entering the computer city, there are small shops inside, and the business is very good.

Computers were gradually recognized and accepted by the public in the 1990s. Coupled with the emergence and popularization of the Internet, the computer market was booming.

The year 2000 was the beginning of a golden decade for the domestic PC market, with great success and brand emergence.

There are quite a lot of brands of various computer accessories, some of which people in later generations have never heard of, such as Quantum Fireball.

The most popular hard drive brand in the 1990s was not IBM or Maxtor, but Quantum.

In that era when the performance requirements for hard drives were not very high, Quantum won a large number of users with the lower price of Bigfoot hard drives. Bigfoot hard drives were not the traditional 3.5-inch, but 5.25-inch. This made Bigfoot hard drives

It can be easily increased in capacity and the price can be reduced a lot.

The brand's high-performance hard drives are the Fireball series, which was also the reason that eventually led to the collapse of Quantum's hard drive department. On the Fireball tenth-generation hard drive, because the motor driver chip was very unstable, the repair rate of the hard drive remained high. Among users,

The reputation of the company plummeted, and the hard drive department was eventually packaged and sold to Maxtor, and the popular Quantum hard drive disappeared.

However, the current Quantum Fireball is still quite capable, and it is also the first computer hard drive for many netizens born in the 1980s.

Another brand that has disappeared from public view in later generations is Elite motherboard. In terms of its establishment time, it is earlier than ASUS. With its high cost performance, it once ranked second in global DIY motherboard shipments. However, as the DIY market shrinks, Elite motherboard

It eventually withdrew from the field of DIY motherboards and focused on OEM manufacturing, but its fate was better than that of Quantum, at least it could still survive.

In addition, there are Cyrix processors. The CPU market in the 1990s was full of contention. Cyrix processors were not inferior to Intel processors of the same period and had a good price advantage. However, with the release of Pentium by the toothpaste factory,

It achieved an absolute leading position in the processor market. Cyrix, which could not compete with it, gradually declined and was later acquired by VIA. This is also the source of VIAx86 technology.

In the twenty years before Su Zelin was reborn, some companies had become giants from small brothers. For example, Nvidia defeated and acquired Voodoo, and the massage parlor acquired ATI, becoming a global duo in the field of CPU and graphics cards.

Only those who can stand firm after the tide of the times recede can become true trendsetters.

Feeling the cruelty of the times, Su Zelin went straight to a small shop.

There is a small plaque with "Fenfei Technology" hanging on the door. Inside the store, a young man in his early thirties is installing the system on the new machine that has just been installed.

"Brother Yang!"

The gangster took the initiative to say hello.

The young man was slightly surprised. His real name was Yang Fen. Brother Yang was his nickname. Only those who were familiar with him would know it. However, this customer was very unfamiliar and did not look like a regular customer.

Maybe he was introduced by a regular customer, so let him call me that.

"Hello!"

Brother Yang nodded politely at him.

Su Zelin naturally knew him, of course, in his previous life, when his first computer was configured here.

The shop owner, Brother Xiao Yang, is enthusiastic and kind, charges reasonable fees, and usually recommends cost-effective configurations. Later, many people in the class asked gangsters to help with computer configuration, so he chose this shop, and the two of them became familiar with each other after going back and forth.

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More than ten years later, Yang Fen developed from this small computer accessories store into a large channel dealer, and Su Zelin was also the president of a large company in Shenghai. The two met together many times due to business dealings, and their friendship was considered good. Su Zelin was very fond of

He also knows his character well.

These shops in the Computer City are a mixed bag, with some honest businessmen and some shady businessmen. Although Su Zelin is knowledgeable, since he has familiar people, there is no need to bother and try his luck in other stores.

"I want a computer!"

Su Zelin got straight to the point and handed over a computer configuration sheet that had already been written.

Brother Yang took it in his hand and took a look at it, and couldn't help but feel slightly moved.

This configuration alone is a high-end route. The Pentium 3 CPU, 128M memory, and 20G hard drive were all top-notch at the time. Coupled with the 17-inch Meige 796FD Diamond Display, the operating performance and visual experience are at a premium.

It’s basically full right now.

However, high-end is high-end, but it doesn’t mean people spend too much money. None of this configuration list uses brand accessories that pay IQ tax, and the purchase requirements for each accessory are clearly written on the list.

Take the Meg 796FD, for example. It targets Sony's 17-inch Trinitron, the best monitor with picture tube technology at the moment.

As we all know, Sony Dafa is good and Sony Dafa is wonderful, but Dafa is incredibly expensive.

There is no doubt that Dafa produces things. Unfortunately, if you buy something from it, part of the money you spend will have to pay brand tax, which is also commonly known as IQ tax, and this part of the money is quite a lot.

Meg 796FD uses Mitsubishi Diamond's original picture tube, which is similar to Dafa's Trinitron technology. The color performance and clarity are excellent. The resolution of 1600*1200 is generally 1024*768 or even 800*600.

The times can be said to be astonishing.

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The slight difference is that the former has a single gun and three beams, and the latter has three guns and three beams, but the difference in actual experience is minimal.

However, there is only such a small difference. Due to the IQ tax, Dafa’s 17-inch Trinitron monitor is more than a fraction more expensive. The extra money can be invested in building other good accessories.

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There are some unscrupulous merchants in the Computer City. When they see customers who are stupid and have a lot of money, they will strongly recommend Dafa's Trinitron monitor. After all, it is expensive and the profit is naturally high. However, Brother Yang is kind to customers who pursue high-end products. He usually

Recommend Meg or ViewSonic.

Except for the monitor, almost all other accessories are of extremely cost-effective type, at least they will not pay IQ tax.

There is an expert guiding behind this guest.

Brother Yang quickly came to a conclusion.

But he didn't expect that the configuration list was written by Su Zelin himself, because such student dogs usually don't know much about computers, or at most have only a little knowledge, and they can't DIY such a good configuration list.

"Please wait a moment!"

Brother Yang picked up a pen, and after a while, the quotation form was written, with a total price of just over ten thousand.

If this configuration sheet were not well written, the same performance and experience would probably cost more than 16,000. This successful DIY left a full 6,000, which is enough to equip another mid-range computer!

Su Zelin glanced at it casually and nodded with satisfaction.

Brother Xiao Yang’s quotation is quite generous.

"Okay, you can match it for me!"

Su Zelin was also very happy. He could see that there was very little room for negotiation on this list.

“There are some accessories that we don’t have in stock in our store, but we can bring them to you, and the shipping fee will be waived for you!”

Brother Yang will explain.

It’s not surprising that the shops in the computer city exchange goods with each other. After all, there are various accessories brands, and it is impossible for a small store to stock such a complete range. What’s more, computers are still a luxury product, and a large stock will require a lot of financial support.
"Okay!"

Su Zelin already knew these rules.

"I still have two machines to be installed here, and the customers are waiting for them. Can you please sit down for a while!"

Brother Xiao Yang is sorry.

Some merchants will not remind them when encountering this kind of situation. They will first stabilize the customers, lest others become impatient and go to other stores for distribution.

This small detail can also reveal character issues.

"It's okay!"

Su Zelin smiled.

"Okay, just give me a deposit, and I'll have someone deliver the goods right away!"

Another small detail that shows your character.

Other computer shops usually require a few hundred deposits, but Brother Yang has no requirements for this.

Of course, as long as the customer is not an extreme customer, they will give at least a 100 deposit.

These behaviors that seemed silly to his peers actually became the key to his future success.

There are so many shopkeepers in the Computer City, but it is not unreasonable for the younger Brother Yang to be the most successful among them.

Su Zelin didn't do any ink, just paid the full amount directly.

When other people buy computers, they usually pay a deposit first, and then pay the balance after the machine is configured.

Brother Yang glanced at him and had a good impression of this student-like person - he was a refreshing person who did things in an eclectic way!

Since there is a master behind him to guide him, the master will definitely tell him to give a deposit first, but this college student did not do so. This is related to his personality.

Cheapskates don't like cheapskates, but cheerful people like cheerful people the most.

"I'll give you another fifty discount!"

Su Zelin doesn't write ink, and Brother Yang is easier to talk to, so he just makes a friend.

I made a few phone calls immediately, and all the accessories that were not available in the store were quickly transferred.

After writing the receipt, Brother Yang poured a glass of water for Su Zelin: "How about you sit down for a while, or you can go shopping elsewhere. I'll install it for you when I come back in about an hour!"

Su Zelin smiled and said: "Haha, no need, I will pretend it myself!"

"Are you pretending it yourself?"

Brother Yang was a little surprised and a little embarrassed.

Su Zelin understood why he was in trouble.

"It doesn't matter, if I break it, it's my own fault!"

"Then...okay!"

Brother Yang hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

Since the customer has purchased the machine in full, it belongs to him even before assembly is completed, and of course he has the right to assemble it himself.

Then when Brother Yang saw Su Zelin assembling the main unit smoothly, with skillful techniques and speed that was hardly inferior to his own, he was surprised and understood one thing.

This college student doesn’t have a master behind him, he is the master himself!

Su Zelin opened an Internet cafe before his rebirth, and also did business in the field of digital computers. He had cooperated with Brother Yang, so the computer installation was naturally a small case.

"It seems that my brother is an expert!"

Brother Xiao Yang praised him and talked about the field of computer accessories intentionally or unintentionally. Then he found that this young man knew more than he thought.

No matter what the topic or brand, he can talk to you and speak clearly and logically, including the brand's technical advantages, future prospects, etc.

This is no longer the standard of ordinary computer technicians. Some computer store shopkeepers may not have such good vision.

Brother Yang almost doubted whether Su Zelin's family had ever opened a computer store, but he quickly rejected this idea. The computer market was in full swing in 2000. Who would be so stupid, knowing that they could make a lot of money but suddenly not open it?

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"Brother, you have really great vision, don't you know what to call me?"

After chatting for a while about topics related to computer accessories, Brother Yang asked again.

Such an expert is also a college student, so he may have a good network.

"My name is Su Zelin, a freshman from the School of Finance and Economics!"

In addition to his name, Su Zelin directly reported the school, because he knew that Brother Yang would definitely ask next.

This person is very good at exploring the connections around him. Even an insignificant person may be very helpful to his business in Brother Yang's opinion.

For example, if you are a college student or a freshman, and your DIY skills are so high, you will definitely have classmates and friends asking for help when setting up your computer in the future. It is not up to you to decide which store you will take to when setting up your computer, so this is a pretty good network, and it is very good.

It may bring you a lot of future customer resources.

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"I have such DIY skills as a freshman and have such a thorough understanding of this industry. I have a bright future!"

Brother Yang gave a thumbs up, and he was not just flattering. This student is really capable, smooth-talking, and young and mature. Even if he doesn't study now, he can still take off by opening a computer shop.

"Haha, okay!"

Su Zelin smiled slightly and looked calm.

"Brother Zelin, are you interested in making some extra money?"

Just as the gangster guessed, Brother Yang really has an idea.

"In the future, there will definitely be many people looking for you to match their phones. You can bring them to me and I will give you a 5% commission!"

After a pause, he added: "Don't worry, I will never cheat your classmates or friends. The commission will be reduced from my own profits, and the price will not be increased because of this!"

Another small detail that shows your character.

If it were a black businessman, the wool would come from the sheep, but Yang Fen would not do that.

Some businessmen are clever, while others are wise and foolish. Yang Fen is the latter.

With the current market situation, even if a student is equipped with a low-end machine in Taichung, it will cost more than 4,000 yuan, and some with better configurations will cost 6,000 to 7,000 yuan. On average, it is 5,000 yuan, and a 5% discount will be 250 yuan.
Nowadays, the salary of many office workers and migrant workers is only four to five hundred yuan. If you bring a machine for help, you can get a reasonable amount of pocket money. The conditions offered by Brother Yang are not unreasonable. In exchange for

Any student dog will probably feel excited.

However, Su Zelin is not an ordinary person. He really didn't take the commission of more than two hundred yuan into his eyes. The bastard has a longer-term goal.

"Haha, of course, but maybe we will have better cooperation opportunities in the future and we can make it bigger!"

Su Zelin narrowed his eyes.

In addition to equipping himself with a computer this time, the gangster also got to know Yang Fen.

He planned to start his own business on campus, and his first business was related to computers and computer accessories.

The computer market is too hot, with huge demand and high profits. It is not too late to enter the market at this time, and it is targeting college students with computers, so the target group is very clear.

But I have just started school and I don’t have time yet. There are a lot of things going on here, and I haven’t met many people yet, so I have to wait patiently.

Yang Fen was slightly awe-inspiring.

He heard ambition from Su Zelin's tone.

This college student seems unwilling to be as simple as being an intermediary for himself.

If it were anyone else, Brother Yang might not take it to heart when he hears the word "cooperation".

After all, if you want to cooperate, you must have strength.

What strength can a college student have?

But Su Zelin is different from ordinary college students.

First of all, installing tens of thousands of dollars' worth of machines shows his financial strength, and he is probably from a rich second-generation background.

Secondly, his strong DIY ability and analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the computer market and many spare parts brands, as well as his profound and unique vision for future development, make Xiao Yang dare not underestimate him.

Of course, he would not regard Su Zelin as his future partner because of this. These are not enough, and the other party needs to come up with more things to attract him.

No matter what, Xiao Yang still nodded: "Haha, it is a good thing for young people to have ideals and goals!"

This was said very tactfully, neither agreeing nor declining, it just depends on the situation.

The chat room host was quickly installed, connected to the monitor, power supply, keyboard and mouse, and installed the Windows 98 system. The ghost disk was the Fenglin Huoshan version, which is faster than the direct installation of the pure version, and the system can be restored at any time.

By the way, I checked the monitor and found that the quality control of this Meige 796FD is very good, with no bright spots or dark spots.

Before leaving, Su Zelin stopped by the store and copied dozens of movies and thousands of songs, and bought some game discs.

It takes time to apply for the campus network. Besides, the semester has not officially started yet. It will definitely take a few days to open. During this time, I can only watch movies and play stand-alone games for entertainment.

"Resident Evil 2", "Half-Life", "Tomb Raider", "StarCraft", "Heroes", and "Diablo" and "Diablo 2" which happened to be released this year and became a hit.

, also commonly known as Big Pineapple, an ARPG game that is still very classic in later generations.

Brother Yang simply didn't charge for these CDs, and even gave him a few more, including "Neverwinter Nights", "The Elder Scrolls" and "Might and Magic".

Everyone is happy to deal with such a generous person, and it is easy to develop a good impression. Moreover, the after-sales department of Fenfei Technology is also very competent. If you have any problems during the warranty period, they will directly solve them for you. Even if there are minor problems outside the warranty period, the charges are low, so you can just charge whatever you want.

The cost price and labor cost are not like some unscrupulous dealers who frequently claim that parts are broken and need to be replaced.

These are the reasons why Su Zelin liked to find Brother Yang to match his computer in his previous life, and also the reasons why he planned to cooperate with this computer store owner after his rebirth. In his previous life, the gangster's business was so big, and he had a good character and reliable partner.

The importance is beyond doubt.

Later, Brother Yang called a man and drove a pickup truck to take the computer and Su Zelin back to the dormitory.

This considerate delivery service is not available in every store. Nowadays, the computer market is in great shape. Many store owners feel that it is unnecessary and just let customers take their computers back. However, details often determine reputation and success or failure.