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The Death of Affordable Computing | Tariffs Impact & Investigation (i.ytimg.com)
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[–] Klanky@sopuli.xyz 4 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

I see your point, however I bought a $150 GPU in spring 2020 that is still serving me fine today to play games at 1080P. At least until the tariffs it was still pretty doable if you didn’t go for top of the line brand new equipment.

[–] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 3 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Like I said in a different comment.
My last build ran me just over $500 Canadian, the gfx card was the most expensive piece, and I reused my case, cooling system, storage and power supply......but last gen gfx, mobo and a gratuitous amount of RAM was to be had for cheap enough to not have to save at all to buy it.

[–] Klanky@sopuli.xyz 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Yep, I’m still reusing a lot of components from my last build. Some people automatically assume building a PC means you need to buy brand new everything, but if you were smart about it you could get it down to the same price as a brand new console.

[–] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 hours ago

Some people automatically assume building a PC means you need to buy brand new everything, but if you were smart about it you ~~could~~ used to be able to get it down to the same price as a brand new console.

I've not upgraded my desktop since spring 2020, my mobo, gratuitous amount of RAM, everything is still ticking away taking everything I tell it to. Only thing I even want to upgrade is my gfx card. And that's already more than an entry level console. Even the used market is completely tits up. Just a quick look at eBay, 4060/70/80/90, starting average £650ish for a 60 and a used 90 FE is £1700....free shipping though! I've decided to let Intel cook on their gfx cards a bit longer, and I'll probably getting one off them when I eventually upgrade...I can grab a used a770 or b570 for under £250 today.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 2 points 16 hours ago

Ohh I deff agree, I am riding my shit until it no longer works.

Fuck these parasites, I can do this long time if it keeps working.

That's easiest way people can fight back right now... Use what you have!