Is this a good time to buy a new machine?

Well, the time has arrived, my AGP x8 computer can't run anything anymore.

I'd appreciate your advice on whether now is a good time to buy a new machine, in the price range of 700-800$, or should I wait for DX11 or some other new piece of hardware\software that will come out in a month and will make my newly purchased computer obsolete in 2 years? I'm hoping it could last me for about 5 years, and no I don't care about graphics at all I just want to make the minimum requirements for games that will come out in a few years' time.

I actually have to decide by tomorrow, so any quick advice would be greatly appreciated ;).

Well, the time has arrived, my AGP x8 computer can't run anything anymore.

I'd appreciate your advice on whether now is a good time to buy a new machine, in the price range of 700-800$, or should I wait for DX11 or some other new piece of hardware\software that will come out in a month and will make my newly purchased computer obsolete in 2 years? I'm hoping it could last me for about 5 years, and no I don't care about graphics at all I just want to make the minimum requirements for games that will come out in a few years' time.

I actually have to decide by tomorrow, so any quick advice would be greatly appreciated ;).

slasher007

To be honest no it isn't the best time.. Wait till the DX11 cards come out and then buy when cards will be cheaper. You could make a very solid long lasting rig with $800. I say wait and build it yourself.

To be honest no it isn't the best time.. Wait till the DX11 cards come out and then buy when cards will be cheaper. You could make a very solid long lasting rig with $800. I say wait and build it yourself.

RiseAgainst12

^ This. Once the 5870 is released, prices will drop slowly.

Oops, this really is OT, sorry didn't notice the hardware forum. Thanks anyway, I'm moving the topic.

First build is 827.92 total, but has a monitor incase you want to switch from CRT.

Second build is 797.93 total. The video card is about 10%~ faster. If you want to save money, get a Phenom II X3 720 and 4870 1GB instead. That should take off $100+ and will only cause a marginal performance decrease. If it's your parent's money then go for the 800 lol.