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djaef
Jan 11, 2009 7:48 PM
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Not to knock what is a very extensive article, but really, how often do we "upgrade"? In the course of 15 years and 5 pcs, the only upgrades I can remember are an extra stick of RAM once or twice and an extra hard-disk. Not to say it isn't widely done, but I think it's much more likely these days that we just put up with the beast for six months and then buy a whole new pc. I bought my current pc nearly three years ago, but already it's not a platform I'd consider upgrading. So many advances with m/boards and processors and the fact that after three years, many of the parts like hard disks and power supplies are nearing the end of thier lives means that upgrades don't make any sense. And of course, with the ever falling costs of pcs, it means that most people will just buy new.
Comment made about the PC Authority article:
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.:Cyb3rGlitch:.
Jan 11, 2009 9:22 PM
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It depends djaef. Many people want the best of everything, others can't afford a whole new PC. A motherboard upgrade, really, means a new PC in most cases. |
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Nat.W¿LL¿
Jan 12, 2009 4:23 PM
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i just inhaled a pringle. it really hurts!!
ahem..well the gamers always want the best of everything before everyone else. makes their penis grow another inch apparently because they are too young to drive 'big' cars. :-" so superficial this world we live in. its sad. |
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malai5
Jan 12, 2009 4:52 PM
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Yeah Nat I agree.
What good is an extra inch when there is no where to make use of it.:lol:
Cheers
Malai5 |
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Nat.W¿LL¿
Jan 12, 2009 5:21 PM
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:O mal!! :shock:
haha excellent |
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.:Cyb3rGlitch:.
Jan 12, 2009 6:39 PM
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That's an unfair statement, most gamers are in their 20s. Upgrading isn't just for gamers or enthusiasts either. |
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malai5
Jan 12, 2009 7:27 PM
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I agree, Cyb,
An upgrade of Mother Board can open up a path to progressive upgrades that can be done as the money becomes available.
THAT gradual process gives one ownership of the computer instead of paying through the nose in interest payments if you just went out and put a new computer on plastic.
Plus, you get the satisfaction of learning how it all works by being a hands on builder.
Generally, as long as the socket is the same as your existing CPU, you can push that socket to the limit of CPUs that it will handle as most modern Mother Boards have flexible FSBs that cater for better CPUs and better RAM.
So, if one has to have the most up to date computer, NOW, there is a huge price to pay. However, if you are prepared to get there in stages it WILL be more fulfilling and cost far less.
Just remember, as in life, it's the journey that is important, not the destination.;)
Cheers
Malai5 |