Keeping up with new technology is pricy!

JohnDoH!

JohnDoH!

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when it comes to the computer market, I dont know jack but if I were to put up a pricetag on how much green ($) I would need to build myself a computer (that I can slowly upgrade), how much would that be? It seems everyones on the dual processor thingy now if im not mistaken, 1 gig of ram, about 300-400 gig harddrive and a 400+ watt powerunit, the average new computer build right? If I were to build a computer that I can use for the next 5 - 7 years that I can slowly replace/upgrade to keep up how much do you think it'll be? :confused:
 
In 5 to 7yrs. you wouldn't be able to upgrade much due to the fast turnover in developments. No one is discussing multiple processors but multi-cored cpus. The need for memory, cpu. video card, and hard drive space depends on what you are planning to do with it. If you planning a gaming case you are looking at a large tab there alright to keep up with whoever. Brand new systems lose roughly 80% of their retail in under 2yrs, these days.
 
thats why is not a good idea to upgrade as soon as something new release. i would wait another year maybe before upgrading to core 2 duo lol.
 
Only $833.99 for the Socket 939 FX60 2.6ghz model cpu. that would be the fastest model for the 939 boards. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103608
Now the Opteron 185 2.6ghz model is the fastest Opteron server type cpu for the 939 model boards is seen for $423 at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103002

I never seem to spend more then $180. One advice for someone on a tighter budget is to buy the newest within budget leaving room to add more memory and/or faster cpu later. And save for a large jump when the time comes for the next build.
 
i've been upgrading my pc for years now. sometimes it's faster memory or a bigger hard drive or a better video card, but other times it's a mobo or a cpu. i can't really put a price on my pc because i'd probably be dissappointed. i mean, i've dropped several thousand dollars over the years on my machine, but i'd be lucky if i get more than a grand if i were to sell it. but i'd never do that. not even for a c2d, lol. :P
 
Hey as long as it does the job for you that's all you need. You don't have to rush out for a big ticket item only to see it outdated before you even get the full use out of it. For well under $1,000 I had to put a new case together as a quick build not plaaned build. I would have been running a dual core model cpu rather then the 3500+ if it could have waited. The FX60 still costs more then the total here not including lcd mintor and speakers.
 
I could throw a dual core cpu in like the FX60 or Opteron 185 for the higher model cpus there when the price drops within sanity! Another 2gb of the same memory would be somewhat of a waste however to see 4gb. A newer faster video and the lastest X-FI Sound Blaster 7.1 surround would finish it.

A pair of Sata WD 500gb drives would certainly boost storage capacity. Or I could wait a year and start all over in a larger leap to an AM2 or AM3 board with DDR2 memory and a quad cored cpu. There's always something else! :P
 
If my build was a duel core duo, 2 gb ram, 500 hd, 400+ watt, how long do you think i'll be able to use it before having to replace it with another just to keep up with the latest software requirements, (me not being a gamer) but a little bit of home video/photo editing. :) . And as a side note : would it require a lot or really expensive cooling unit's? Especially for a person who almost never turns off their computer? :)
 
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You my friend can use that system for the next ten years or more if you wish! It all depends on a number of factors! We have 64 bit processors now, and more than half our OS are still 32 bit, but this wouldn’t be so for long. In other words it’s kind of hard to determine if your system would be enough for you for any number of years, mainly because the industry is constantly changing and fast too. One thing for sure, if you’re planning on keeping up with this trend on their same pace, you’d better have deep pockets!
 
JohnDoH! said:
If my build was a duel core duo, 2 gb ram, 500 hd, 400+ watt, how long do you think i'll be able to use it before having to replace it with another just to keep up with the latest software requirements, (me not being a gamer) but a little bit of home video/photo editing. :) . And as a side note : would it require a lot or really expensive cooling unit's? Especially for a person who almost never turns off their computer? :)
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It will depend on what the general system requirements will be according to who made the software and when. Some new programs out at this time still only require a P2 with 128mb or 256mb of memory. Games as well as other larger more involve softwares will require more upto date systems like those with 512mb of ram and at least a 1,8ghz to 2ghz cpu. Vista will see obviously see higher requirements depending on the version.

blacklabelrum said:
You my friend can use that system for the next ten years or more if you wish! It all depends on a number of factors! We have 64 bit processors now, and more than half our OS are still 32 bit, but this wouldn’t be so for long. In other words it’s kind of hard to determine if your system would be enough for you for any number of years, mainly because the industry is constantly changing and fast too. One thing for sure, if you’re planning on keeping up with this trend on their same pace, you’d better have deep pockets!
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The hardwares change so fast that even the OSs can't keep up as a rule. The term "deep pockets" only covers part of the picture there. One of these you will have to remorgage home to cover the hardware requirements. :eek:
 
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