PC Longevity...how long will it last??

[23udu]

Hello, I was wondering how long a pc could last gaming wise before it can not even play the latest triple A title in the future.

This hypothetical build has the following parts
Cpu: Amd A8 7650k
Gpu: AMD Radeon HD 6450
Ram: 8gb (2x4gb) 1600mhz

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

It all depends on what sacrifices you're willing to make. Some people will demand the highest quality and frame rate whilst others will settle for a lower quality and frame rate.

The 7650K is low-mid level when it comes to gaming. It's also an APU, meaning that the CPU and GPU are integrated. Intel do this in the form of HD Graphics, but the graphics processor in an APU is given greater consideration, making them ideal for small form factor gaming PCs. The Xbox One and PS4 use APUs, albeit not ones that you find in PCs.

An APU also doesn't have any on-board RAM so it uses system RAM instead. As a result, system RAM needs to be plentiful and fast; 16GB at 2133Mhz is a good starting point.

Are you building this hypothetical PC yourself? What's your budget and what parts do you need?