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I'm always out of the loop with hardware: how much does an equivalent system from the big ones cost? And how future proof/upgradable are cpu and gpu? I assume

I'm always out of the loop with hardware: how much does an equivalent system from the big ones cost? And how future proof/upgradable are cpu and gpu? I assume storage, ram, motherboard and usb-c will take you far otherwise. And I wonder if it's available in Europe. edit: oh, no dedicated GPU.

nrp 5y ago
We've designed the mainboard (with CPU) to be upgradeable. Since the storage, memory, ports, and WiFi are socketed, that reduces the cost of the mainboard by itself.
- anotheryou 5y ago
  Thanks! Still sounds really good :). Is there a usb-c gpu that would be compatible? (edit: we'll see: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27144085 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27144085 ) I already replaced my battery 2 times, speakers once, wifi once. All was just so still possible on my 2016 laptop. I have an even older laptop with broken screen in use too. If only I didn't want to run a game every now and than :). I now wonder what to get next: - another laptop with a dedicated gpu - something like this here and some usb-c gpu as soon as the onboard gpu doesn't do the trick anymore - or a desktop for games and media stuff (and a pinebook for typing and youtube or just use my machine from work)
  - yjftsjthsd-h 5y ago
    > If only I didn't want to run a game every now and than I hear surprisingly good things about remote options like https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/ https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/ which would avoid you needing the hardware at all.
    - anotheryou 5y ago
      Oh that's right. I had a mostly fun time with google stadia. My internet latency is just good enough, even for shooters. Some days it was playable, others it wasn't. They do focus on AAA games though, which I don't want to afford as a casual player. I like multiplayer with friends so we usually play not to pricy or free things. The only "single player" I'm hoping for would be MS flight sim, but even there I'd just sing a few hours, not more. To me it feels like I should invest in a good machine with a GPU another time because: - streaming games is just not ripe enough - I'll keep the machine for >5 years. Good to have one bottleneck less and such long usage is worth some investment. --- edit: maybe I should look in to https://shadow.tech/ https://shadow.tech/ Doing some math: 5 years * 12 month * 12$ or subscription = 720$ If I'm generous and say my gpu only stays up to date 3 years: 430$ So I have 430$ at least to spare for a local GPU and for the first 3 years will have the better performance (lag, compression, internet-dependence) and for the last 2 years I can still think about renting for another 300$. I'd say if I keep my current computer it's worth it, if I buy a new one anyways I should get one with a gpu. uh oh, monthly pricing is 15eur

nrp 5y ago

We've designed the mainboard (with CPU) to be upgradeable. Since the storage, memory, ports, and WiFi are socketed, that reduces the cost of the mainboard by itself.

anotheryou 5y ago
Thanks! Still sounds really good :). Is there a usb-c gpu that would be compatible? (edit: we'll see: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27144085 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27144085 ) I already replaced my battery 2 times, speakers once, wifi once. All was just so still possible on my 2016 laptop. I have an even older laptop with broken screen in use too. If only I didn't want to run a game every now and than :). I now wonder what to get next: - another laptop with a dedicated gpu - something like this here and some usb-c gpu as soon as the onboard gpu doesn't do the trick anymore - or a desktop for games and media stuff (and a pinebook for typing and youtube or just use my machine from work)
- yjftsjthsd-h 5y ago
  > If only I didn't want to run a game every now and than I hear surprisingly good things about remote options like https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/ https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/ which would avoid you needing the hardware at all.
  - anotheryou 5y ago
    Oh that's right. I had a mostly fun time with google stadia. My internet latency is just good enough, even for shooters. Some days it was playable, others it wasn't. They do focus on AAA games though, which I don't want to afford as a casual player. I like multiplayer with friends so we usually play not to pricy or free things. The only "single player" I'm hoping for would be MS flight sim, but even there I'd just sing a few hours, not more. To me it feels like I should invest in a good machine with a GPU another time because: - streaming games is just not ripe enough - I'll keep the machine for >5 years. Good to have one bottleneck less and such long usage is worth some investment. --- edit: maybe I should look in to https://shadow.tech/ https://shadow.tech/ Doing some math: 5 years * 12 month * 12$ or subscription = 720$ If I'm generous and say my gpu only stays up to date 3 years: 430$ So I have 430$ at least to spare for a local GPU and for the first 3 years will have the better performance (lag, compression, internet-dependence) and for the last 2 years I can still think about renting for another 300$. I'd say if I keep my current computer it's worth it, if I buy a new one anyways I should get one with a gpu. uh oh, monthly pricing is 15eur