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A new PC every 5-7 years or continuous upgrades?

GaspardSavoureux Posted messages 22 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   -  
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Hello everyone,

I built a PC in 2018, which I kept until last December.

My new system has a 9800x3D with a 4070s inside. No issues with gaming and other activities (mainly 3D).

I’m wondering what the best practice is: to upgrade this PC every time a new generation of CPU/GPU comes out and sell the old parts, or to keep the same system until it’s no longer useful?

Thanks in advance!

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  1. Winux
     

    Hello, it depends on your expectations and your budget.

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  2. flo88 Posted messages 28486 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 5 168
     

    Hello

    Both are equal.

    But.

    • If we take a powerful PC as a base, the margin for improvement in evolution without changing major parts is low.
    • If we choose an entry-level model, but a well-selected one, it can be upgraded gradually, depending on the drop in prices of compatible components.
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