Who here...

[soulcougher73]

I have. I dont toy around or upgrade my computer anymore. The increased performance for what i do was just not there or warrented. Too costly overtime.

 

[gophins72]

technical background and degree in computers, graduated and didnt own a computer for 5 years. then bought one and have been tinkering with it as a hobby for ~10 years now. i go through phases where i lose complete interest (and my friends love me more when i'm in this phase), to where i can be antisocial and just play with the computer for weeks on end. most of it depends on what the killer app and game of the day is.

 

[vshah]

my computer tweaking obsession has stagnated a bit because of the lack of a 'killer app.' when Crysis 2 comes out that may change.

 

[gorcorps]

Got to college, bought a console and haven't had a desktop since. I used to know the hardware up, down and sideways... but I haven't payed attention since the 8800 was the king and cost 400-500 bucks.

 

[sourceninja]

I work on linux/solaris/vmware servers all day long.

I used to build and tweak my own computers. Eventually I realized how silly it was and now I have a mac and I spend more time with my wife and out having fun.

 

[lxskllr]

I'll always build my own computers, but I'm not as quick about it as I used to be. My last build was at the end of 2006, and it still does everything I want it to do. I don't game as much as I used to, and the games I do play are older tech, so upgrading won't really get me much. 120fps isn't any better than 80fps when you get down to it.

 

[bignateyk]

I used to be really computer smart. I built my computers, knew about all the latest hardware. Knew about all the best software to use, played lots of games, etc...

Then I went to college, realized that getting laid was alot more fun, and then I finished college and got a job where I sit behind a computer alot.

Now I hate using computers. The only computer I own is a $200 netbook. I couldn't tell you a thing about modern computer hardware, and somewhere along the line I have become resistant to change.

I like using the same old programs I used back in highschool. (windows XP, etc...)

edit: I think the computer thing is kind of like the young adult version of legos. You just grow out of it.

 

[Possessed Freak]

Home ownership changed my priorities from upgrading my desktop machine every few months to just getting a laptop every 4 years.

 

[Pantlegz]

I have yet to buy a consumer pc but I've lost most intrest in bulding another PC since the gaming market blows and I have much better things to spend my money on. I may change my mind but at this point when it's time to upgrade I'll be buying some sort of consumer pc.