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Tyranthraxus posted...

This has nothing to do with gaming at this point. A newer, faster PC is just a thing anyone who regularly uses a computer should have. Once you add gaming into the mix, the difference becomes even more apparent.

I get the point you're making and it makes sense in theory, it's just that it seems for most tasks on a computer the gulf between what is required for a good experience in every day tasks vs what is required for a good experience in gaming is hugely different.

I wouldn't be making this argument at all if it wasn't for my PC. Look at what I've got:
Intel Core i7 4790K @ 4.00GHz
24.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050

By any measure that is an ancient PC, and yet for everyday tasks I literally can't imagine how it would be improved at all by better specs. I mean my PC boots up instantly, it is quiet, it loads everything instantly. I don't really know how to improve that experience when it comes to just surfing the web and watching netflix. It's only apparent when I boot up a game.

To go back to your analogy, does an artisan mahogany workdesk serve the function of putting stuff on it better than a DIY desk from ikea? Nicer to look at sure, but the function is still served.

Agree with the rest of your post.