I don't need to update my PC but it's fun doing it!

[Mr Muggles]

I'm sure i'm not alone in this dilemma but we do it anyway What is the upgrade that pushes you over the edge to spend?

I'm not a hardcore 'FPS' gamer but I love upgrades! I'm inspired by other people's rigs, it makes me want to update when I don't need to based on my needs :lol:

This is an open debate, no agena on my part. I currently have an AMD rig but I want to go Intel/Nvidia next year. Should I really have these concerns when i'm not an OC'er anyway? I love my PC and for some reason think an i7 2600k and 560ti card will improve my life!

 

[seumasbeathan]

Well unless you do video editing, rendering etc there is no need for more than a 3570k, and also the 560ti is no longer the bang for buck card, that goes to the 7850

 

[CPMFW]

i´m still on a q6600 and a gtx295

 

[seumasbeathan]

^Im sure with a good overclock that system even by todays standards is very good indeed

 

[CPMFW]

^Im sure with a good overclock that system even by todays standards is very good indeed

the cpu runs @3.55ghz the gpu @ 720/1552/2000 all on air
it still performs well...
i could do with a new one tho

 

[jamesriley94]

For me it just depends on money really. If something new is out - I'll most likely buy it.

Like even though there probably wont be any benefit, I may upgrade to Haswell next year, and may upgrade to a 770 or something when they come out. It's just nice to have the latest toys
I've never really been one for fully new builds tbh. I prefer just making massive upgrades than trying to resell an entire system.

I'm also considering getting the triple stack noctua cooler when it comes out to replace my D14 - There wont really be a benefit in doing it, but as mentioned in the first post - it's just fun to upgrade!

 

[AverageNinja]

I'm still running an really old rig from 2003
But as above, get an 3570k with a 7850