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Originally posted by Grifter81
reply to post by JibbyJedi
But he'll be future proof. I've had my desktop for 5 years, it was cutting edge when I built it and with minimal upgrades its still going strong now.
IMO when buying a new computer you need to get the absolute best you can afford for longevity reasons.edit on 28/4/2012 by Grifter81 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by buni11687
reply to post by JibbyJedi
Haha, that makes my current computer buying decision feel....correct, haha.
The new computer is just about $529, then with an added graphics card, just a little bit more. But im going for a rig that I can upgrade (game wise) to handle the new games coming out in the next couple years.
A new video card would cost me around $100 to run any game invented. Video cards go quick with a lot of gaming, the rest should last a while.
Better still OP have you considered a self build? You will be able to hand pick components to exactly match your requirements. I haven't bought a complete system for years.