When would be the best time to build a new computer?

[Stu L Tissimus]

I've been planning on building a mid range to high end computer for a while now (around a year). But every time I feel that I can get good parts for a not-too-crazy price, a new lineup of video cards or CPUs or whatever gets announced by <insert company name here>.

So, basically, I'm sick and tired of waiting. Would it be smart to order parts now? Or will, say, mid-high end video card prices get lower as the X1900 and the GF7900s get closer to their launch? Basically, when are prices the best in a product's lifetime? (I know, it's a sorta abstract question, but...)

 

[Pythias]

No point in waiting. Last gen gpus are still going for what the new stuff is...if you can find it.

 

[*kjm]

Best thing to do in your case is get the right case, a motherboard you can use down the road and the best power supply you can. Then fill in the rest with what you can afford and upgrade down the road.

I played the best game for some time untill I saw how much I lost every 6 months

 

[diapickle]

now or never

 

[TanisHalfElven]

i suppose since you've been waiting for so loooooooooooooooooooooong wait a little more till the end of jan and the x1900 comes out. some prices are bound to go down. get your gpu then.