My addiction to upgrading

[Bluescreendeath]

I have an unhealthy obsession of wanting the newest and greatest thing that comes out...

I have a great Core2Duo and great 9800GTXs in SLi, but now I have the urge to sell my CPU for a Q9400 or Q9450 Core2Quad or i7 920 Quad, and get the GTX260s in SLi.

And the funny thing is I mostly use this rig for word processing and non-GPU intensive (ie. non-Crysis) games.



Anyone have a cure for this? I'm resisting the urge, but I don't know how long I can hold out... ='(

 

[chef7734]

Well you would not see a gain by upgrading, but I am sure you already now it. Hell you really do not need sli anything.

 

[jeffredo]

If your PC is doing exactly what you want it to do, don't spend the money. This is me reminding myself by the way.

 

[deadcells]

If you have the money to spare... go ahead and upgrade. I would much rather get some new RAM or a new GPU than buy some new clothes or a new microwave... but then i spend almost 12 hours a day in front of my PC. What i'm trying to say is... if it makes you happy go for it... i'm sure most people who own supercars never use more than 20 - 30% of it's full power... but it still makes them smile everytime they see it.

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

Just ask yourself this question, what does my current setup not do that I want it to be able to do? What gain will I really see from my upgrade? If your upgrade will not benefit you, then don't upgrade.

 

[RazberyBandit]

Resistance is futile...

Seriously though, I totally agree with ohio on this one.

 

[vorless]

Dont waste ur cash, I am sure you could put it to better use in these rough times. Wait like 1-2 years when upgrading will give you a bigger boost in performance.

 

[maximiza]

For word processing all you need is 6200 turbo catch card. Resist the urge!!! Sell the 9800GTX's and put the money in a mattress not the stock market.

 

[invisik]

I have a similar problem but i play intensive games. My cure is not having enough cash to upgrade to a system better then mine.

 

[coozie7]

Have some kids.
It wo n`t stop the urges, just strip you of the money to satisfy them.

 

[Rain1406]

If you have the money to spare... go ahead and upgrade. I would much rather get some new RAM or a new GPU than buy some new clothes or a new microwave... but then i spend almost 12 hours a day in front of my PC. What i'm trying to say is... if it makes you happy go for it... i'm sure most people who own supercars never use more than 20 - 30% of it's full power... but it still makes them smile everytime they see it.

^+1

 

[spathotan]

I upgrade and change out components ALOT, most of it for very minimal improvements. But its a hobby, an expensive hobby. And its better than a heroin addiction, cheaper too.

 

[Bluescreendeath]

gah, I feel like taking a hammer to my PC! >_<

 

[Axeon]

Resist!!, I have a Pentium IV still you should be happy!!!

 

[mrbunny]

Just think if you waited untill next year you could buy more powerful parts for the same price!!

 

[boudy]

Just think if you waited untill next year you could buy more powerful parts for the same price!!

Right on!..................................I cant believe I just said that LOL
I resist upgrading. Though, if there is something completely new coming out then I will upgrade. (i.e. new series of cards)

 

[mrbunny]

lol Im looking forward to Intel's new card, but it will probably be really expensive, 2000$ proccesors come on who really spends that much money on one part? (no offense to anyone )

 

[mamw93]

A Core 2 Quad wouldn't fulfill your needs. Get a Core i7 and GTX 260 Core 216's in SLI... great rig.

 

[boudy]

A Core 2 Quad wouldn't fulfill your needs. Get a Core i7 and GTX 260 Core 216's in SLI... great rig.

wtf, why do you keep posting about GTX 260 Core 216's..........................

2000$ proccesors come on who really spends that much money on one part? (no offense to anyone )

People who have that money to burn........then they go and gloat about even though they dont even do any CPU or GPU intensive applications........

 

[Bluescreendeath]

Resist!!, I have a Pentium IV still you should be happy!!!

Dude, if you lived anywhere near me, I would donate a spare Core2Duo cpu from my Dell to you.

 

[mrbunny]

Dude, if you lived anywhere near me, I would donate a spare Core2Duo cpu from my Dell to you.

Haha I'll take one please

 

[Ken168]

lol @coozie7's suggestion or get a girl/boy friend (i assumed you haven't got one)

 

[Bluescreendeath]

A Core 2 Quad wouldn't fulfill your needs. Get a Core i7 and GTX 260 Core 216's in SLI... great rig.

ugh...so I have to upgrade my mobo to x58 and my RAM to DDR3 too? :/
$250 for x58 mobo
$80 for 3GB of DDR3 RAM
$250 for i920 CPU

gawddamn...

 

[boudy]

ugh...so I have to upgrade my mobo to x58 and my RAM to DDR3 too? :/
$250 for x58 mobo
$80 for 3GB of DDR3 RAM
$250 for i920 CPU

gawddamn...

Well if you had some kids, you wouldnt even be able to THINK about purchasing those parts XD

 

[Bluescreendeath]

Are kids upgradeable too? =/