Why do PC gamers need to change their GPU almost every year and console gamers are good for many years to come.

Ferrariassassin · Sep 30, 2014

I am always hearing how PC gamers need to buy a newer extremely expensive and better GPU every year if not two times a year or more and yet a gamer does not need to do anything for 5 - 8 years and still be able to play games that pretty much look the exact same on Consoles. I agree that modding, large amounts of FPS, and a tiny bit better graphics are great PC but is it really worth the $1,000 od dollars every year just to barely be able to play modern games when a console can last 8 years and play every game PC can with no upgrades needed? How is it possible that we buy GPU`s that are thousands of times better than the GPU in the PS4 or X-ONE yet if we buy the equivalent GPU that the PS4 or X-ONE has it will would barely be able to run San Andreas (Sarcasm), lmao. I mean do not get me wrong i am a PC game and i do not hate console, i just dislike it due to the lack of freedom of what i paid for and "OWN". How do PC gamers use GPU`s that are greatly more powerful than any Console GPU yet we need to upgrade ours all the time when Consoles do not need to update their GPU and they still play the same game our high end GPU`s play when the console still has its same old crappy GPU in it playing the exact same game we are playing?? WTF! Am i missing something here??

Blubberykollis · Sep 30, 2014

Ferrariassassin :

Well, it's about people want an upgrade.
Personally I upgrade my GPU every new generation of cards just because I want that little extra.
You do not need to upgrade. You can stick with a card for about 6 years maybe?
It will be outdated by then, but it sure will be able to play games.

And computers can play 1080p, 1440p and 2160p. Only the components setting the limit on how much FPS you can reach.
A part from the consoles where they have problems running 60 FPS on 720p.

Novuake · Sep 30, 2014

PC gamers don't NEED to upgrade anything if they don't want to.
YOu just do it to enable higher settings and better graphics, this option is not open to console gamers, so they miss out on all of that eye candy that a higher end PC GPU can handle easier.

Also 1000$ is WAY more than the average decent upgrade of a graphics card.
EVERY years is also too often.

My upgrade cycle is about 600$ every 3 years, but for most, 300$ every 3 years is the most cost effective way to upgrade AND benefit from decent in game settings.

If you compare resolution and image displayed between a high end graphics card and a console then you will see how much better a PC CAN display a game, assuming of course the game is not a crappy console port, like GTA.

Alex Kelly · Sep 30, 2014

^ Yup. Pc gamers don't need to upgrade at all, many just choose to because they know how much better it'll make their experience.

Lee-m · Sep 30, 2014

Ferrariassassin :

Then you listen to some very foolish people.

Ferrariassassin · Sep 30, 2014

Novuake :

Yes i totally agree that PC is better in Graphics and everything else but how does the PS4 for example play every game that comes out on it on ultra and will for the next 6 years or so when a high end GPU will not be able to run most games on ultra after its been out for 2-3 years? Are PC games more performance Hungry? Do the developers make the game easier to play and handle on console or something?

caj · Sep 30, 2014

Only the hardcore pc gamers do that. Most jus upgrade minor parts like hdd due to more space needed, ram as somtyms they get faulty or more is needed
The moat crucial would be graphics card since we tend to push the limits. Some prefer more performnce, some want to scale higher resolutions, some want higher visual fidelity etc. Its jus optional but then its like smartphones. U will always want to have the best and latest.

Novuake · Sep 30, 2014

Ferrariassassin :

The PS4 CAN not run ULTRA as a PC runs ultra, the settings/image displayed are not comparable.

So you literally can not compare them.

Novuake · Sep 30, 2014

Most games do not even HAVE a setting to improve display quality.

caj · Sep 30, 2014

Ps4 or xbox cannot run ultra. Most cases resolution or visual fidelity is sacrificed to achieve it. OnlI most hardcore gamers can see and compare a game and find a difference in both console and pc ports.

Ferrariassassin · Sep 30, 2014

Thanks guys! I just hope my R9-280 performs better than my PS4 i been saving up for this PC for years, i hope it does ok

Alex Kelly · Sep 30, 2014

It will for sure. For many years to come.

caj · Sep 30, 2014

Ur 280 is way faster than a ps4. The ps4 is equivalent to a 7850 slightly oc whereas a 280 sitsbetween a 7950 and 7970. Which is enuf to run high settings to ultra at most titles on 1080p and lil at 1440p

Ferrariassassin · Sep 30, 2014

Thanks to you all for helping me out! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

I gotta hit the hay its 4:00 AM here in WV haha

Novuake · Sep 30, 2014

caj :

Not a chance. Closer to a HD7790/7770.

caj · Sep 30, 2014

Thats the xbox1. The ps4 is slightly more powerful. That why the xbox cannot achieve 1080p easily although both have equal difficulty inachieving it

unknownofprob · Sep 30, 2014

Just multiple monitor gaming is enough to make me buy PC over a console.

And as listed above, the console graphics cards are not as good as people think. A 7850 (OC) is not close to console league.

Novuake · Sep 30, 2014

caj :

The PS4 and Xbone have EXACTLY the same hardware, EXACTLY the same.

.The PS4 has some small software optimizations that make performance appear better.

caj · Sep 30, 2014

http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/929/9291711/2379091-6330172340-xbox-.png

anways dont wanna start a debate or argument but jus 4 d record bro

Vergilangleos · Sep 30, 2014

1 . consols use hardware in defferent way , don't care about how many rams or core they have
2 . consols using one specific hardware , developers work on it to fully optimize their games .. for example now you can play watch dogs on your xbox360 , but you can't even run it on a 2005-2008 pc

in 2 -3 year after lunch consols are better than pc (as you can see in previous generations) but after that pc will become better ..

Novuake · Sep 30, 2014

Hmmm my apologies. You are correct.

caj · Sep 30, 2014

All kewl mate. Happy to share d info among fellow tom members

youssef 2010 · Sep 30, 2014

If you buy an expensive GPU now, you can use it for many years if you are willing to lower the quality settings in games. Also, Most games are different in how they use the available graphics horsepower

Ferrariassassin · Sep 30, 2014

Novuake :

No one can stay mad at a pink pony!

Ferrariassassin · Sep 30, 2014

One last question guys, should i get an GTX 760 or an R9-280? I heard the the extra 1GB of VRAM the 280 has it will help me out when i modd my Skyrim a lot more than what the GTX 760 will have. Also if i do decide to go higher i would be stuck between picking the GTX 770 or the R9-280X but this is only is i get the extra cash next month.

Why do PC gamers need to change their GPU almost every year and console gamers are good for many years to come.

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