Wait till October to buy a new computer?

It seems like big things are about to happen in the PC world.

Windows 7 is set to be released in October, and many believe that DirectX 11 will be as well.

I'm interested in building a new PC, but wondering whether or not I should hold off until October.

If I purchased a PC now, I would probably buy a more affordable video card, and then upgrade after the DX11 cards come out and the current cards drop in price.

I also wouldn't have to waste money on Vista, and could purchase the superior (by all accounts) Windows 7.

I'd say wait, Ati's gpu should come around October.JigglyWiggly_

The idea being to wait for the price drops on current cards, right? The new ones are going to be very expensive I would imagine?

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]I'd say wait, Ati's gpu should come around October.FlyingArmbar

The idea being to wait for the price drops on current cards, right? The new ones are going to be very expensive I would imagine?

I'd say wait, Ati's gpu should come around October.JigglyWiggly_

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]I'd say wait, Ati's gpu should come around October.IvanElk

I completely disagree. It very often makes sense to buy old-ER technology when you do not have the means to buy the latest and greatest. My 4850 is old by graphics card standards...but I suspect most people would be plenty happy with it as their card if they bought it today.theragu40

Also how do you know the mid range ones won't be cheap? You guys keep assuming such things.

1) I did not say that the midrange cards won't be cheaper. They probably will be. 2) I did not say that he should not wait to buy his stuff. 3) The 4850 came out almost exactly one year ago. One year old is ancient in computer terms. Many available cards surpass it. 4) You are advocating the exact same thing I am advocating. You are saying he could buy a current gen card once the new ones come out. That is buying older hardware, and that is exactly what I am suggesting.theragu40

I completely disagree

i have the same dilemma, i don't know if i should wait and get a 5850 (or 5870) or get another 4850 and crossfire.....but i think i'll wait just to see the difference in performance. The 4850 is more powerful than the 3850x2 so in theory the 5850 should be more powerful than 2 4850 in crossfire....

I'm still on the fence with this. I could buy a new computer and use my old GPU to play games that I already own for the first couple months. The high end cards should be much more affordable around february.

I guess I can stick with XP until Windows 7 comes out. Which brings me to ask, I know that if you buy a copy of Vista at this time, you can upgrade to Windows 7 for free when it's released in october. But if I'm not mistaken, this only applies to prebuilt computers from certain companies?

[QUOTE="theragu40"]1) I did not say that the midrange cards won't be cheaper. They probably will be. 2) I did not say that he should not wait to buy his stuff. 3) The 4850 came out almost exactly one year ago. One year old is ancient in computer terms. Many available cards surpass it. 4) You are advocating the exact same thing I am advocating. You are saying he could buy a current gen card once the new ones come out. That is buying older hardware, and that is exactly what I am suggesting.JigglyWiggly_

I completely disagree

I'm still on the fence with this. I could buy a new computer and use my old GPU to play games that I already own for the first couple months. The high end cards should be much more affordable around february.

I guess I can stick with XP until Windows 7 comes out. Which brings me to ask, I know that if you buy a copy of Vista at this time, you can upgrade to Windows 7 for free when it's released in october. But if I'm not mistaken, this only applies to prebuilt computers from certain companies?

FlyingArmbar

I'm still on the fence with this. I could buy a new computer and use my old GPU to play games that I already own for the first couple months. The high end cards should be much more affordable around february.

I guess I can stick with XP until Windows 7 comes out. Which brings me to ask, I know that if you buy a copy of Vista at this time, you can upgrade to Windows 7 for free when it's released in october. But if I'm not mistaken, this only applies to prebuilt computers from certain companies?

FlyingArmbar

Nope you can buy windows vista oem with the free upgrade coupon here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116677

Though they did raise the price $10 as soon as it included the free coupon lol.

Also I'm waiting till october for my build b/c 1. Windows 7 2. Graphic card prices drops 3. Intel will come out with i5 and eventually i3 basically all the quads and core 2 duo will be rebranded.

If you're that indecisive about buying parts now, your system must be in good enough shape that you can wait 4 more months for Windows 7 and new hardware to come out.

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"][QUOTE="theragu40"]1) I did not say that the midrange cards won't be cheaper. They probably will be. 2) I did not say that he should not wait to buy his stuff. 3) The 4850 came out almost exactly one year ago. One year old is ancient in computer terms. Many available cards surpass it. 4) You are advocating the exact same thing I am advocating. You are saying he could buy a current gen card once the new ones come out. That is buying older hardware, and that is exactly what I am suggesting.theragu40

I completely disagree

If you're that indecisive about buying parts now, your system must be in good enough shape that you can wait 4 more months for Windows 7 and new hardware to come out.

chefkw

Actually, my PC crashes everytime I try to play a game, even after reformatting (so it must be a hardware problem).

My hardware isn't good, it's just that I've had this computer for 3 and half years, and I have no problem waiting another 3 and half - 4 months.

1) I did not say that the midrange cards won't be cheaper. They probably will be. 2) I did not say that he should not wait to buy his stuff. 3) The 4850 came out almost exactly one year ago. One year old is ancient in computer terms. Many available cards surpass it. 4) You are advocating the exact same thing I am advocating. You are saying he could buy a current gen card once the new ones come out. That is buying older hardware, and that is exactly what I am suggesting.theragu40

Waiting for the new tech to come out is a never ending game. You have to jump in and buy eventually and as soon as you do your hardware is outdated whether you waited or not. I would get the W7 beta from MS and use it until the retail version hits the shelves. You'll have enjoyed your new PC for three months or so in the meantime.Bane_v2

[QUOTE="Bane_v2"]Waiting for the new tech to come out is a never ending game. You have to jump in and buy eventually and as soon as you do your hardware is outdated whether you waited or not. I would get the W7 beta from MS and use it until the retail version hits the shelves. You'll have enjoyed your new PC for three months or so in the meantime.bunny569