How long will my rig last?

[firebyyrd]

Hi guys this might be a little random,

But I am curious how long my rig will last with current to future games.

I possibly plan on doing a full build up of a new rig, but when do you guys feel it's suitable to do so? Voice your opinion and advice!

It's in the sig. I probably can reuse some stuff hopefully ...

 

[xSkyDrAx]

3 days


upgrade when you consider the games you want to play are unplayable.

 

[UF Matt]

Looks like your CPU should be the first to go. Perhaps this fall.

 

[AncientPC]

Always and never, it's like you're asking us when is a good time to invest in stocks or something.

Personally, I never buy top of the line anymore. Assuming you're building a gaming machine, I tend to upgrade piecemeal and buy parts when new models get released and companies dump older models. i.e. I upgrade to one generation old as the newest generation hits the market.

 

[Skott]

I upgrade each of my PCs about every two years. Basically when you get a generation or two behind on components, new games don't play as well, and when money is readily available.

 

[Boyo]

Originally posted by: Skott
I upgrade each of my PCs about every two years. Basically when you get a generation or two behind on components, new games don't play as well, and when money is readily available.

Agreed..Every two years...

 

[Sleepsalot]

I tend to use every thing until it won't work any more. But the best is to decide what your needs and usage is then upgrade from there. Only you can know what you will be doing with your machine.
Wayne

 

[betasub]

When you get so frustrated with its performance that you kick it to pieces :evil:

 

[xgsound]

DDR memory won't go in the next machine you'll want, but the video card will if it's PCIe. So look for the best X2 CPU you can find and wait the next gen stuff for the new rig. Newegg has a skt 939 3000X2 for $83, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103052 but that's a little sideways for an upgrade. Look for faster elsewhere.


Jim