Long-term PC Upgrades Tips

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How long should you wait between PC upgrades?

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Modern PC components have gotten sufficiently powerful that you can make your system last 4 to 5 years without needing an upgrade.

Best time to upgrade is when you start feeling like your PC is struggling to do what you're used to.

The ideal CPU upgrade timeframe lines up nicely with upgrading your GPU every 3rd generation, so you can coincide the two , and invest in a full system upgrade.

Whether it's a single component or an entire PC upgrade, you're always thinking about it, at least at the back of your mind. Waiting for the right time to upgrade your PC, however, allows you to make the most of your existing system, and set you up nicely for the next few years of your PC journey. So, balance your performance needs against your budget, and upgrade accordingly..

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