How often do you upgrade your gaming PC?

[Jamie McKane]

PC gamers, how regularly do you purchase a new component for your desktop gaming rig?

 

[Dark Agent]

Every 2nd year I upgrade components.
I got 3 desktops. But usually a PC component lives for 6 years(Desktop 1 old parts go to desktop 2, desktop 2 goes to desktop 3). If a component fails, I buy a new one for my main PC.

I just waiting for GPU prices to drop, my GPU overdue by 1 year. DA*N THOSE MINERS!

 

[PhireSide]

2 - 3 years.

I used to replace them when they failed but (touch wood) I have not had a hardware failure since I built my PC back in 2011 besides a duff RAM module that was replaced under warranty

 

[shooter69]

Every year I try to get what is needed to get the older machine to stay up to date. This year I would probably only do new monitor and KB+mouse. Next year SSD.

 

[Ancalagon]

It depends on the component, but I suppose given that the question was basically how often do you buy ANY component for your gaming rig, the answer is probably 1-2 years.

But, if we are talking about major upgrades, generally those are done every 4-6 years.

 

[shooter69]

It depends on the component, but I suppose given that the question was basically how often do you buy ANY component for your gaming rig, the answer is probably 1-2 years.

But, if we are talking about major upgrades, generally those are done every 4-6 years.

Agreed regarding major updates 4-6 years

 

[Surv0]

When ever a certain new game requires it generally 2 to 3 years...

 

[RokSwaab]

Probably 3+ years for me. I was using a R9 270X since 2014 and the only reason why I upgraded was due to the card dying. As long as my games look okay at 1080p and runs at a framerate of at least 30 then I'm okay.

 

[PPLdude]

When I cant run any new game on low graphics

 

[Zarnicate]

Replace the whole PC about every 5-6 years but replace the graphics card every 2 years.

 

[StofstreepSA]

When I cant run any new game on low graphics

+1

 

[Barbarian Conan]

I think mostly every 6-12 months. Either an SDD, new HDD, same ram, or GPU or whatever. I still have a CPU and mobo from 2011 though.

 

[RokSwaab]

When I cant run any new game on low graphics

Ya that basically. When you forced to play a game on the minimum graphics then it's time for an upgrade.

 

[gravedancer]

As soon as a new game I want to play has issues.