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if I decide to build a pc
Posted on 9/22/13 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 9/22/13 at 7:02 pm
Or buy one, how often am I expected to upgrade? That's what I love about consoles, no upgrading to play games.
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Posted on 9/22/13 at 7:04 pm to HailToTheChiz
Two years on this PC and haven't upgraded a thing, still running games at ultra. Upgrading is blown out of proportions, you can run a machine for 3-5 years with little problems and no upgrades if you build it right the first time, but it is addictive and you will want to upgrade, but you don't have to.
But when it comes time to upgrade you don't have to put up with shitty graphics or performance waiting for the next console.
But when it comes time to upgrade you don't have to put up with shitty graphics or performance waiting for the next console.
This post was edited on 9/22/13 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 9/22/13 at 7:06 pm to DoUrden
What he said, it is all about what you want. You can build once and leave it for 8 years like consoles do
Posted on 9/22/13 at 11:32 pm to Mr Gardoki
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What he said, it is all about what you want. You can build once and leave it for 8 years like consoles do
Ummm... no you can not. 3yrs is doable. 5 yrs is stretching it for gaming. 8 years and you are running a Pentium 4. You might be able to run Diablo 3 and Torchlight at 1024x768 and that is about it. You sure in the hell aren't playing Crysis, Bioshock, Battlefield, COD, or any modern MMO
This post was edited on 9/22/13 at 11:34 pm
Posted on 9/22/13 at 11:39 pm to HailToTheChiz
I'll sell you a power supply and mobo for CHEAP my *****
Posted on 9/23/13 at 1:31 am to SG_Geaux
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8 years and you are running a Pentium 4
So that console magically upgrades itself during those 8 years?
Posted on 9/23/13 at 9:43 am to HailToTheChiz
I haven't touched my computer since I got it 2 years ago.
I'll probably get a new video card next year.
I'll probably get a new video card next year.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 10:49 am to HailToTheChiz
It really depends you personal preference of how games should run.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 11:04 am to DoUrden
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So that console magically upgrades itself during those 8 years?
You simply can not compare a console to a PC as far as upgrades.
Console developers know they only have to develop for that exact hardware.
PC developers aren't worried about making sure their game can run on 8 year old hardware. Most of them are likely targeting a 3 to 5 yr window.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 11:49 am to SG_Geaux
So if I go pc I'm looking at more money in about 3 years
Posted on 9/23/13 at 12:59 pm to HailToTheChiz
If you want to play the latest and greatest at near Max settings. Yes.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 1:42 pm to HailToTheChiz
probably 250~ on a new graphics card in about 3 years if you want to maintain max settings on newer games.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 2:09 pm to SG_Geaux
Not everything would have to be upgraded though. sometimes it is as easy as the video card and everything else is fine.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 2:10 pm to Tiguar
a lot depends on if you are still using a 1080p monitor or not.
fairly cheap cards will max out everything but crysis 3 @ 1080p. Hell you could get a HD7950 for under $200 a couple of weeks ago.
fairly cheap cards will max out everything but crysis 3 @ 1080p. Hell you could get a HD7950 for under $200 a couple of weeks ago.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 6:52 pm to Jarlaxle
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Jarlaxle
Are you bald and wear wide brimmed hats?
This post was edited on 9/23/13 at 6:58 pm
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