Originally Posted by
lanceuppercut
i didnt like the options in the poll as here's my situation:
i'm in the process of upgrading my gaming rig to a 2500k (@4.5ghz, thanks scan!) and a gtx560ti, now the last time i upgraded was 3 maybe 4 years ago from a core2 e4300 @2.7ghz and a 8800gts which has served me quite well seeing as how i've not needed to spend money on it for a good few years.
so whilst i do buy an expensive cpu/mobo to overclock, i dont do it for the willy waving, i genuinely take more time between upgrades because of the extra oomph the overclock gives me.
my thinking is why start with something cheap and clock it to get it to "acceptable" levels when you can start with something good, clock it so "very good" and then not upgrade for a while..