i7 2600k, 8GB Ram, GTX580..... futureproof?

I got a new rig this Christmas and I was wondering, how long do you think I've until I need to upgrade my computer again? :shock:

Its a nice rig,But with computers nothing is future proof,Wish it was! :)

Two words: Moore's Law. The processing power will double every year until 2020 possibly.

Grab a 2nd 580 in a year, and you are set till 2015.

I'll definitely consider getting another GTX580 in the future for SLI.

I'll definitely consider getting another GTX580 in the future for SLI.

xRolandox

I got a new rig this Christmas and I was wondering, how long do you think I've until I need to upgrade my computer again? :shock:

xRolandox

Your machine can easily handle next-gen Wii U and next-gen Taito Type X3 level games.

Arcade Heroes posted Taito Type X3 specs:

System Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5 2400 (3.1Ghz)
Chipset: Intel Q67 Express
Gfx: AMD Radeon HD 6770
RAM: 2GB DDR3
HDD: 160GB SATA 3.0 (2.5")
Sound: 7.1 HD Audio
PSU: 600W
OS: Windows Standard 7 Embedded 64bit / Windows XP Embedded SP3 32bit


Ports:
USB: 4 (2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0)
Video: 2 (RGB, DVI)
LAN: 2 (10/100/1000Mbps)
Serial: 1

Size: W360mm x D315mm x H160mm

That will easily last until the next consoles are released, probably a while after.

If I were you, I would personally go for a "mid-range" card like the new GTX560ti or the HD6950. Then in probably in 2 years when that card can no longer max games properly, I would simply purchase the mid range that is available at that time (so probably GTX760ti or whatever the name of the card will be in 2 years). But that rig should last you quite a while, its just i personally dont see the point of getting a $500+ card unless if you play at crazy high resolutions. jonathant5

After Taito Type X3's baseline Radeon HD 6770 GPU, the next GPU target is Geforce GTX 560 TI. Link

Taito Type X3's baseline Radeon HD 6770 GPU pretty much covers Wii U's rumoured Radeon HD R700 GPU.

Taito has contacts with game developers.

After Taito Type X3's baseline Radeon HD 6770 GPU, the next GPU target is Geforce GTX 560 TI. Link

Taito Type X3's baseline Radeon HD 6770 GPU pretty much covers Wii U's rumoured Radeon HD R700 GPU.

Taito has contacts with game developers.

ronvalencia

Could you tell me,what is Taito Type X3?

Sry if it's a stupid question,but haven't heard of it...

[QUOTE="ronvalencia"]

After Taito Type X3's baseline Radeon HD 6770 GPU, the next GPU target is Geforce GTX 560 TI. Link

Taito Type X3's baseline Radeon HD 6770 GPU pretty much covers Wii U's rumoured Radeon HD R700 GPU.

Taito has contacts with game developers.

Rocker6

Could you tell me,what is Taito Type X3?

Sry if it's a stupid question,but haven't heard of it...

Taito Type X 3 is just recently announced "next gen" arcade gaming platform that replaces Taito Type X2. Taito Type X2 runs in parallel with the current Xbox 360/PS3 generation. For Taito's PC boxes, Taito offers business level support that targets paid service gaming for developers and arcade game operators. Taito usually specify a limited supported CPU/GPU combination i.e. they will not support endless CPU/GPU combination.

Normal PC OEMs doesn't target this market niche i.e. HP or Dell targets other business markets.

Taito Type X series is based on PC Intel/AMD/NVIDIA/MS tech and can be considered to be the spiritual successor to MS Xbox 1 hardward i.e. Intel didn't give up on gaming...

Taito Type X2 play games like Capcom's Super Street Fight IV with coin/paid service operation business rules. Technically, the PC already has console exclusive Japanese games. Piracy is just a big concern for these developers.

Some games on Taito Type X series

Let's see Windows 8's Xbox Live DRM fixes the situation...

Sega has thier own arcade gaming platform (i.e. Ring Edge series) and based on PC Intel/AMD/NVIDIA/MS tech.

It's LOL for the console owners when they claim the Wintel PC is not a gaming machine.

Ill give 3-4 years for the cpu and 2-3 years for the gpu. That is for medium/high settings with decent resolution but we dont know how fast technology will advance and how well the hardware will keep up. "Futureproof" in reality only means delaying an upgrade anyway.

Taito Type X 3 is just recently announced "next gen" arcade gaming platform that replaces Taito Type X2. Taito Type X2 runs in parallel with the current Xbox 360/PS3 generation. For Taito's PC boxes, Taito offers business level support that targets paid service gaming for developers and arcade game operators. Taito usually specify a limited supported CPU/GPU combination i.e. they will not support endless CPU/GPU combination.

Normal PC OEMs doesn't target this market niche i.e. HP or Dell targets other business markets.

Taito Type X series is based on PC Intel/AMD/NVIDIA/MS tech and can be considered to be the spiritual successor to MS Xbox 1 hardward i.e. Intel didn't give up on gaming...

Taito Type X2 play games like Capcom's Super Street Fight IV with coin/paid service operation business rules. Technically, the PC already has console exclusive Japanese games. Piracy is just a big concern for these developers.

Some games on Taito Type X series

Let's see Windows 8's Xbox Live DRM fixes the situation...

Sega has thier own arcade gaming platform (i.e. Ring Edge series) and based on PC Intel/AMD/NVIDIA/MS tech.

It's LOL for the console owners when they claim the Wintel PC is not a gaming machine.

ronvalencia

Intreresting,thanks for the info :)