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[–] nivenkos@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do that many people upgrade every generation?

I still use a 1070, so the GPU comparisons here aren't relevant.

The main issue I hit was deciding between DDR4 and DDR5 RAM since we're in an awkward transition phase - and that affects motherboard and so CPU choices too.

[–] TheHighRoad@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, I've had the same CPU/Mobo/RAM for over ten years and only upgraded my GPU once from a GTX660 to a 5700xt at the start of the pandemic. I'm finally seeing some issues with some modern AAA content. Hogwarts legacy won't really run at all, for example.

I also haven't wiped my system in the same amount of time, so that may be more the culprit than the system itself. Still going strong!

[–] nivenkos@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The CPU becomes the real issue though - which then means changing motherboard, which means changing RAM, etc. and then you might as well get an NVMe too etc.

[–] mangofromdjango@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Sometimes you get around that for longer by upgrading to the highest possible configuration on that platform. Often for cheap second hand.

I replaced my 2017 Ryzen 1800x with a Ryzen 5800x3D recently which is supported on my x370 Motherboard. Huge upgrade, no platform change required. I think I can wait for DDR5 and a new motherboard for years to come.