7 years between cpu/mobo upgrades
2 years between gpu upgrades
RAM/storage drives as needed

>>332129258
>RAM/storage drives as needed
i get storage drives, but RAM? what sudden event would cause you to get more RAM?

>>332129490
Because I started with 8 and wanted more.

>>332128781
I run my machine into the ground then build a new one using whatever parts survived the last apocalypse. I don't typically play that many graphically demanding games and I'm pretty content to play at low or medium as long as I get a solid framerate.

Once every console generation.

Last upgrade was from a 560Ti to a 760, mostly because it was cheaper than buying a 560Ti with 2gb of VRAM.

At some point I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and build a new system, since the i5 2500K slot isn't used by anything anymore, but I'm guessing it will be at least 3 more years until it becomes entirely unusable.

>>332130080
i5 2500K and i7 2600K have remained relevant for a surprisingly long time. I only recently replaced my i7 950 which is even older. There's just no need to replace CPUs often now days.

>>332128781
>Very good
If only that setup cost ~600$ here instead of 1000€
Taxes fucking suck almost 25% VAT and some fucking hardware tax to "prevent piracy" when 80% of the population who has computers only has shitty laptops and pirates everything

>>332128781
i just buy a new dell every few years

Every time I get ready to upgrade my shit, my currency tanks by 30%

>>332130034
this got me thinking
>>332130080
>>332130286
i know CPUs/MOBOs get new socket types and the like every so often, but how often? i'm looking to probably upgrade my MOBO+CPU when the next whatever comes out, or whatever the new one is since i've got an i5-4690 which uses LGA 1150, and I know there are some new socket types out

First build was 2009, second one was 2015.
Basically just wait a couple years after the new console gen starts then build a mid-range PC that's better than them, and you'll be set til the next gen.

CPU and motherboard I never upgrade. I'll just build a new pc when I feel it's time for something better. Which so far has been about every 5 years.

GPU I usually upgrade every 2 years.

RAM only when I feel I need more which isn't very often. Same with storage.

>>332129984
I am like this anon and also I don't see the point in getting a high end machine if I don't even like any of the current games that will use the power.