I get this. I think the average PC builder only goes into the grit when they think it’s upgrade time. So you start your research to catch up on the last few years you have been out of the loop on. You just know shit’s better now because it’s everywhere. The FOMO…
It starts with checking parts, pricing, etc. Then start diving into the research as you narrow down to three respectable options. Then you start checking the “versus” stuff for bang for buck. Then you notice your current shit way down in the graphs. But then you notice it’s really not that bad on the numbers when you realise where the graph starts.
Four hours later the conclusion is, “I don’t need to spend $800 on something that’s 15% better. Come to think of it, my shit’s really not doing all that bad. Hell, people are still seeking it out as a fantastic budget option. I’ve got at least another 2-3 years. I don’t need this.”
There has to be a killer app that I really want to play. For the current iteration, it was Cyberpunk. I’m really glad I went top-tier right before all this chip price-fixing nonsense started.
My most recent computer purchases were more about seeing that the world might not stay in a place where it’s as easy to get computer parts as it is now and there’s a decent chance I’d regret not buying what I can now. My previous system isn’t that bad but it’s now my backup in case my good one fails and parts are impossible to get or stupid expensive.
And since I got it before memory and storage prices took off, I’m already not regretting it.
I had the same thought but didn’t pull the trigger. My system’s still absolutely fine, though. The next upgrade round will be a biggy, though. I’m guessing new socket type so new mobo. And since I keep my CPU and GPU harmonious to prevent bottlenecking, that means new video too. Will likely need a beefier PSU, and at that point may have to look at all-in on DDR5 as fine as DDR4 is for now. But I got a few years…
I get this. I think the average PC builder only goes into the grit when they think it’s upgrade time. So you start your research to catch up on the last few years you have been out of the loop on. You just know shit’s better now because it’s everywhere. The FOMO…
It starts with checking parts, pricing, etc. Then start diving into the research as you narrow down to three respectable options. Then you start checking the “versus” stuff for bang for buck. Then you notice your current shit way down in the graphs. But then you notice it’s really not that bad on the numbers when you realise where the graph starts.
Four hours later the conclusion is, “I don’t need to spend $800 on something that’s 15% better. Come to think of it, my shit’s really not doing all that bad. Hell, people are still seeking it out as a fantastic budget option. I’ve got at least another 2-3 years. I don’t need this.”
The only reason I got a new laptop recently was I got it for decent price for its specs.
A 20% better system for 15% cheaper than my 6 year old one… It penciled out for me.
I spent the past year watching builds and prices. There is so much overpriced garbage on the market today.
It makes a tiny bit more sense with laptops imo since hinges and batteries and stuff wear down and it just won’t be nice to use after enough years.
For desktop PC parts it better be a 50% uplift in some benchmark that’s relevant to me without also having to jump up in price to reach it
There has to be a killer app that I really want to play. For the current iteration, it was Cyberpunk. I’m really glad I went top-tier right before all this chip price-fixing nonsense started.
My most recent computer purchases were more about seeing that the world might not stay in a place where it’s as easy to get computer parts as it is now and there’s a decent chance I’d regret not buying what I can now. My previous system isn’t that bad but it’s now my backup in case my good one fails and parts are impossible to get or stupid expensive.
And since I got it before memory and storage prices took off, I’m already not regretting it.
I had the same thought but didn’t pull the trigger. My system’s still absolutely fine, though. The next upgrade round will be a biggy, though. I’m guessing new socket type so new mobo. And since I keep my CPU and GPU harmonious to prevent bottlenecking, that means new video too. Will likely need a beefier PSU, and at that point may have to look at all-in on DDR5 as fine as DDR4 is for now. But I got a few years…