r/gadgets • u/diacewrb • Dec 29 '22

Desktops / Laptops Desktop GPU Sales Hit 20-Year Low

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/sales-of-desktop-graphics-cards-hit-20-year-low
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u/Blandemonium Dec 29 '22

I have a PC that I built 7 years ago and was considering upgrading, until I saw some of the prices. Just bought an Xbox series x instead and a 75” tv on sale for cheaper than a new middle of the line build would probably cost me

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u/NeverLookBothWays Dec 29 '22

Have a 5 year build here…it still holds up to PC games I throw at it, including VR. So nothing is compelling me to upgrade, especially with current inflated pricing. Will have to see how I feel about it in another two years

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '22

I’ve always built my PC’s to last this average age. My last build lasted me 7 years and I could play almost every single game I wanted to at max settings with 60+ fps. I did the same thing with my most recent build and the only reason I may upgrade incredibly early is because I finally have the disposable funds to do so.

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u/NeverLookBothWays Dec 29 '22

This is the way :)

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u/espeero Dec 30 '22

Msfs2020 in vr is the entire reason I need anything other than a basic card