Buy a new computer

[joker_927]

Is it cost effective to buy a computer right now?

I know AMD has tons of new chips coming out. VIA has their KT600 coming out.

I was thinking about building a new rig and selling mine, but I don't want to build something brand new and then TONS of ne technology comes out the next week and now my stuff is dirt-cheap.

I know this is the story of ANYONE who builds a computer, but is right now a REALLY bad time build one?

Thanks

[NDC]

Well, in my opinion. With that kind of thought, you could never buy a any hardware. With technology changing so often, it's very hard to wait since it willl change again when you make up your mind to make the purchase... IMHO..

[Urban_Squrill]

Ya when i Built this box then next day I looked and the price for all my parts droped 50 bucks.

[Xeroid]

Originally posted by Urban_Squrill
Ya when i Built this box then next day I looked and the price for all my parts droped 50 bucks.

That's the story of my life, Urban_Squrill ! !

[edwelly]

that's why my cheap Dell system cost $500.00 with a gig of ram. Why spend $3k+ on a system that will be old in a couple of months. I am running a P4 2ghz and it is awesome (compaired to the P3 800mhz I ran for a couple of years).
---edwelly

[Omardeth]

it is never cost effective to get a computer if you look at it that way . there is always something bigger and better comming down the pipe .

[jmebonner]

Originally posted by Urban_Squrill
Ya when i Built this box then next day I looked and the price for all my parts droped 50 bucks.

Ditto that, I NEVER check the prices after I buy something, I'm not into unneeded stress or self pity!