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comment by cgod
cgod  ·  4271 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why, exactly, is the PC market in trouble?

You don't really need to replace your PC every few years to keep up with technology anymore. The average user needs to be able to run a modern web browser and play streaming media, computers from five years ago can do this. Many gamers are still trying to stay on the bleeding edge but I think upgrade pressure for them has even slacked a bit.

Seems like we are on the edge of a big revolution in integrated graphics which will probably be a blow to video card manufacturer's, lessening the need to upgrade some components in a way similar to the decline in the need for dedicated sound cards.