Outdated PC
Outdated PC
When it doesn't perform as expected, it behaves differently than desired. I have a 4770K, GTX780 Founders, 16gigs of RAM, SSD, and functional peripherals. This setup meets my requirements well. The main reason for upgrading the GPU was to accommodate 3gb VRAM needed for video editing (from the GTX 560Ti 1Gb). I don't prioritize high-quality games or AAA titles; I mainly play games for entertainment rather than performance. This combination should serve me effectively for gaming for another two years.
It depends on how much the upcoming console generation will enhance graphics.
Really? No! Don’t upgrade every two years. That’s a huge waste of money and a major factor in the deteriorating environment. You’re discarding computer components that are still perfectly usable, which end up in landfills. Two years isn’t a long time at all—more like three to four generations for a CPU and two to three for a GPU.
Of course. Even though it's only three to four generations away from a CPU, it still feels fresh since I’m currently building a core 2 duo and enjoying some gaming. The same goes for GPU generations—you can use an AGP card and still get by with work and certain games. Just not for those "first person shooter" titles like Call of Duty.
My earlier comments were aimed at the newer crowd of gamers and tech folks who don’t care about used parts. You’ll often hear them say things like “oh that isn’t worth anything” or “better toss it out and get a new one, it’s not worth much anyway.” LOL. So yeah, two years for the younger generation is what they’re telling me. Probably minus the 1-2% who really don’t agree. Those might have some hidden potential... lol