Quote: thedoctor said: What I hate about getting a new computer is that almost immediately after buying one, a good sale on the same computer or one with even more shit on it always comes out.
That's why I like the solution I went with. I originally built with good quality midmarket components, but realistically, I know I'm gonna want to upgrade this system fairly consistently. That's why I laid this computer out to as streamlined and serviceable a configuration as I could. (That and having too much stuff scattered haphazardly around your case perturbs convection currents and cuts down a tiny bit on the efficiency of your cooling system.) Next on my upgrade list is my video hardware (I really want onboard I/O's for analog and digital sources) or else additional RAM, whatever's cheaper sooner. If you have the patience for it, building and upgrading your own system really is the best way to keep up with the progress of PC tech.
