how long will this last me?

[Indoexile]

how long do u guys think this system will last untill it becomes unbarable to play games that are nelwy released (less than 30 fps at 800x600 with most options on low or turned off)?

athlon 1800+
gefroce4 ti4200
512ddr pc2700
60 gig HD
viewsonic G75f 17" monitor

 

[Indoexile]

i need help fast cuz i have to deicede wether to buy now or wait?

 

[DanFungus]

I think oyu'll be fine for a while. I'd say go for it, unless you want to wait for Opteron/ClawHammer and DDRII and GeForce5...but that could take a while, like Summer 2003 to maybe 2004...

 

[PELarson]

/. repeat
Always wait! Heck, next month or six months down the road they will rfelease the XXXX chip which will make all other chips obsolete.

goto repeat

end

In other words there is always something bigger and better over the horizon. Set your price and configuration goal and buy when it is in line. Gaming wise everything except the monitor will last you a few years(19" or 21" would be better).

 

[Indoexile]

thanks i think im gonna go with it now, but i have one more question will a geforce4 ti4600 make a big difference in the longevity of the system??

 

[spanky]

3 years

 

[BD231]

Originally posted by: Indoexile
thanks i think im gonna go with it now, but i have one more question will a geforce4 ti4600 make a big difference in the longevity of the system??

I'd get one of the new Radeon 9700's if your going to spend that much, should be out any day now.

 

[Kartajan]

if you keep buying the "latest and greatest" games, I'd say the frustration factor won't kick in for about 2 years, but it kinda depends. I haven't seen any really awesome games (as far as re- playability) released for a while, so 4 to 5 may be reachable. (how about puting HALO out for the PC, darn it...)

It obviously depends on what you like to play, and how much "bandwagon jumping" you do...

(I gotta have Game "X", because it was just released yesterday and the box is pretty...)

Edit: This applys to whatever/ whenever you buy- time is from the first retail availability of the product, assuming you purchase using the "one step down from top- o -the- line" method

 

[Slogun]

. (how about puting HALO out for the PC, darn it...)

...)

Halo for PC....coming next year!
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[CubicZirconia]

Gaming wise everything except the monitor will last you a few years(19" or 21" would be better).

The 17' monitor will last just fine. Its not like its going to die or anything. Sure, something bigger would be better. That doesn't mean its necessary.