Prebuilt PCs

[Banshee7]

How would I be able to tell if the parts are interchangeable or I could upgrade in the future (before purchasing)

I am clearly a PC newb, which is why I'm hesitant to build my own lol

[Spikes]

I wouldn't suspect you would need to upgrade anything in that for 5+ years. The only thing to add might be more RAM, which assuming the 32GB you have in the cart is 2 16GB sticks won't be a problem as you could pick up 2 more sticks at any time down the road assuming you can find the same model. Or worst case buy 64gb and just sell the 32gb you have.

Realistically the only things you'd swap out is a better/more modern CPU down the road which would require a different Motherboard anyway, or a better/more modern GPU which are very interchangeable as well.

[Banshee7]

I wouldn't suspect you would need to upgrade anything in that for 5+ years. The only thing to add might be more RAM, which assuming the 32GB you have in the cart is 2 16GB sticks won't be a problem as you could pick up 2 more sticks at any time down the road assuming you can find the same model. Or worst case buy 64gb and just sell the 32gb you have.

Realistically the only things you'd swap out is a better/more modern CPU down the road which would require a different Motherboard anyway, or a better/more modern GPU which are very interchangeable as well.

That's kind of what I assumed and what I was looking for.  I wanted a PC I didn't have to touch for a while.  My current build is 6 years old, and it was shoddily put together.  I guess that's what I get for buying secondhand.

[AKIron]

Skytech uses standard parts so no issue upgrading whatever.

[Banshee7]

Purchased.  thanks, gents

[fuzeman]

I need to upgrade too. This rig, that TC gave me in the KOTH era, is showing its age to put it mildly.  Still running Win 7.

[AKIron]

ASRock is going big with USB ports. Didn't see mention of M.2 slots. You want at least 2 of those.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrocks-new-motherboard-comes-bristling-with-25-usb-ports-for-connectivity-aficionados-amd-x870-livemixer-wifi-hits-the-market-at-usd229

I didn't read to the end. That board has four M.2 slots. Two PCIe 5 and two PCIe 4.

[Tumor]

ASRock is going big with USB ports. Didn't see mention of M.2 slots. You want at least 2 of those.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrocks-new-motherboard-comes-bristling-with-25-usb-ports-for-connectivity-aficionados-amd-x870-livemixer-wifi-hits-the-market-at-usd229

I didn't read to the end. That board has four M.2 slots. Two PCIe 5 and two PCIe 4.

Been seeing some issues with ASROCK's power delivery. 

[AKIron]

Something to consider.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/ddr4-costs-soar-as-manufacturers-pull-the-plug

[Eagler]

My 85 year old father in law loves his ..but he doesn't game...his AOL has never been better..

Eagler

Since this post we have setup a 5th wheel at the in-laws using starlink for internet and I am able to play AH without any issues..

Eagler

[Shuffler]

Nothing wrong with that pre-built. All parts like you would build with. You can list all the parts in it on PC Builder and tell what you can change out to in the future without changing the MB. Not that you would have to or anything. Just so that you would know what you can do.