Just dont make things to last...

Eichenlaub · 06-16-06, 05:07 AM

It's not just graphics cards that aren't build to last: the way the pc industry has been developing these past years has reduced the longevity of many parts. It depends on the company, but I feel that more and more manufacturers produce their goods with the idea that people upgrade their systems every 2-3 years. Ergo, their products do not have to last for ages on end. The real quality manufacturers (I'm thinking Logitech for instance) do produce good longlasting stuff but you pay through the nose for them.

Maybe I'm just spoiled, but I remember the Commodore era. My Amiga 500 took 14 years before developing what seems to be critical faults; my Amiga 1200 hasn't developed any error at all after almost 13 years and my Commodore 64 is still functional after 18 years. That stuff was built to last...and they could run a mean game of Silent Service II as well!

Kind regards,

Eichenlaub

HunterICX · 06-16-06, 05:52 AM

I,m very happy with my motherboard thought..
ASUS is an great brand. my Newer P4 is running good with it so. going for 2gig soon (2x 1024 pc3200 ram)

But I got an Old Pentium 4 (currently in use by my Bro&Sis)
1,7 ghz
128 RDR ram
64mb Geforce2 MX440

and all the stuf are from siemens...its an really strong machine. but I am not able to run SH3 on it

06-16-06, 05:07 AM	#1
Eichenlaub Electrician's Mate Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nijmegen Posts: 132 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's not just graphics cards that aren't build to last: the way the pc industry has been developing these past years has reduced the longevity of many parts. It depends on the company, but I feel that more and more manufacturers produce their goods with the idea that people upgrade their systems every 2-3 years. Ergo, their products do not have to last for ages on end. The real quality manufacturers (I'm thinking Logitech for instance) do produce good longlasting stuff but you pay through the nose for them. Maybe I'm just spoiled, but I remember the Commodore era. My Amiga 500 took 14 years before developing what seems to be critical faults; my Amiga 1200 hasn't developed any error at all after almost 13 years and my Commodore 64 is still functional after 18 years. That stuff was built to last...and they could run a mean game of Silent Service II as well! Kind regards, Eichenlaub __________________ "Despite living in a country where soft-drugs, prostitution, gay-marriage and euthanasia are all legal, I've never felt any inclination towards any of them." When SHIV hits the scene, we should not fear the double D Geisha escort...we should welcome her...

06-16-06, 05:52 AM	#2
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I,m very happy with my motherboard thought.. ASUS is an great brand. my Newer P4 is running good with it so. going for 2gig soon (2x 1024 pc3200 ram) But I got an Old Pentium 4 (currently in use by my Bro&Sis) 1,7 ghz 128 RDR ram 64mb Geforce2 MX440 and all the stuf are from siemens...its an really strong machine. but I am not able to run SH3 on it __________________ Last edited by HunterICX; 06-16-06 at 05:55 AM.