PC Monthly spend?

OracIe · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:28

How many of you spend money on your computers each month?

After years of using laptops I decided to build myself a new PC - that was 3 months ago and each subsequent month I've 'added' to it...with no end in sight.

I'm already looking at more kit for it for this coming pay day... the wife is getting annoyed!!!

I've got the bug - but am I alone?!?! :eek:

McGray · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:30

Haven't bought anything for a few years.

Hopefully that will change with the next gen consoles.

[FnG]magnolia · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:32

Ditch her and get a Real Doll, then spend the extra money on PC parts.

Cosimo · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:33

These days maybe one or twice a year but I may well have a spending spree if a new ROG board comes along.

TommyV · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:35

Spent 1060 back in January, not spent a penny on it since. (Did buy a mouse but sold it on for the same price

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Blue160 · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:37

Used to buy new bits for the main rig every couple of months. I don't have the time, money or inclination now I've got two small kids though. I'm thinking seriously about selling the desktop and buying a decent laptop.

Edited to ruin Magnolia's joke

[FnG]magnolia · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:39

^ And what about the other kid? Trade her in for a new XBONE?

mjt · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:42

Zero.
Haven't bought anything remotely PC-related since my laptop 4 years ago..
Oh wait no, I bought a WD Elements.

Sliver · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:42

This year I've bought a soundcard, a printer, a chair, a couple of games and a USB 3 32GB stick.

Admiral Huddy · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:44

Spending has gone down overt he last 4 years, merely because software isn't as demanding as it once was. I was thinking of a new case and watercooling but tbh, i'm wondering if it's really worth it. There's not much really coming out.

Raymond Lin · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:44

None – buying a Mac keeps those urges in check.

Sliver · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:46

Raymond Lin said:
None – buying a Mac keeps those urges in check.

A Mac isn't a PC though, it's a fashion accessory.

scotsdragon · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:48

PC's are like homes you spend **** loads of money getting them to the point where your comfortable living with it, and only do the stuff that's needed when it arises lol

Judgeneo · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:51

Had to buy a new PSU, motherboard, SSD and CPU this year due to failure. The year before I purchased a wifi card and an additional hard drive.

There isn't really a need for regular upgrades at the moment. My 5870 is serving me well, and the SSD means things are still very quick.

Skidder · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:53

I have my wife turning tricks so I can buy ram. Another couple of months and I will be able to move to 2GB!

Doomedspeed · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:53

Sliver said:
A Mac isn't a PC though, it's a fashion accessory.

Like a Cardigan or a fancy hat!

Ill go through my recent spends,

12/12 - £110: New GPU
02/12 - £55 : New CPU cooler
08/13 - £162: New GPU

Raymond Lin · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:54

Sliver said:
A Mac isn't a PC though, it's a fashion accessory.

A bit awkward walking around with a 27" iMac

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 6 Sep 2013 at 10:56

Very rarely, I think a printer was the only thing I have purchased in years.

sbi5ar · 6 Sep 2013 at 11:06

Sliver said:
A Mac isn't a PC though, it's a fashion accessory.

Yet it is you who feels the need to show off your PC spec in your sig

shadow_boxer · 6 Sep 2013 at 11:17

Just upgraded to Haswell recently and also invested in new mouse and mechanical keyboard. Probably won't upgrade anything now for a while. Happy with performance and 1440p screen so no real need.

...next job my home cinema.