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GPU shelf life is shorter than that of console shelf life. So every 3-5 you have to purchase a new GPU to keep pace, not to mention every 5-8 you need to purchase a new CPU to maintain true parity with that GPU.

Just buy a gaming PC is a nonsensical answer for someone who isn't already an enthusiast or has use for a PC for things other than gaming.
people are still playing current games with 10 and 20 series GPU's which came out in 2016 and 2018 respectively

you definitely do not need to update every 3-5 years, people just repeat that talking point constantly but its actually not accurate at all lol
 

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people are still playing current games with 10 and 20 series GPU's which came out in 2016 and 2018 respectively

you definitely do not need to update every 3-5 years, people just repeat that talking point constantly but its actually not accurate at all lol

Its a good thing you don’t have to buy a pro model console either :yeshrug:
 

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My opinion: I'm going to wait it out. I need to see how big an upgrade it is and no disk drive is a deal breaker. If folks make it out to be a good upgrade, I'll buy it and the disk drive.

$700 is a lot, but when it includes a 2tb ssd, that's why it's so high. That added another $100.
 

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My opinion: I'm going to wait it out. I need to see how big an upgrade it is and no disk drive is a deal breaker. If folks make it out to be a good upgrade, I'll buy it and the disk drive.

$700 is a lot, but when it includes a 2tb ssd, that's why it's so high. That added another $100.

a 2TB SSD was expensive back in 2022 when I bought mine, but they can be had for like $150 at this point. and sony pays far less for their SSD's when they are buying them buy the millions.
 

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people are still playing current games with 10 and 20 series GPU's which came out in 2016 and 2018 respectively

you definitely do not need to update every 3-5 years, people just repeat that talking point constantly but its actually not accurate at all lol
People are recommending others to get a PC based on this idea of superior performance and fidelity. Of course you're still playing on older hardware, so are console players.

The point is, if you want ultra settings on the most games, you would need to upgrade GPUs often. that's not a talking point, that is a reality.
 
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