How long do you think this computer will last me for gaming purposes?

[Barfo]

Should be good for most games right now, though the first thing you'll have to deal with is a video card upgrade, probably in 9-18 months depending on what you're playing.

Did you read the OP? he plays at 1280x1024, his whole setup will last him a long time.

 

[alcoholbob]

again, mostly because of consoles

I do believe consoles have more than 2 cores.

 

[santz]

Resolution = 1280x1024 most of the time. I don't go too high. I was just looking for general answers, don't need a very detailed analysis. I do understand where you're coming from though when saying it's almost impossible to tell

at 1280x1024, with your specs, you can play crisis 2 at high detail, this will last you atleaset another 5-8 years only if u r playing at 1280x1024

 

[BladeVenom]

Resolution = 1280x1024 most of the time.

I'd feel the need to get a monitor upgrade now.

I think the answer depends on when the next generation of consoles come out, and how powerful they are.

Like others have said, if you haven't bought it yet, get a 2500k or 2600k.

 

[StinkyPinky]

Why anyone would spend that on a PC and then play at such a terrible resolution is beyond me. That should be a crime.

Kinda reminds me of the people that spend a fortune on video cards and cpu's etc and run it off some vanilla HDD rather than a SSD.