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Should I wait?

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If you need to ask the question, then yes, you should wait. Not only will newer architecture come out, but the existing will drop in price because everyone wants the new.

 

If you can wait, then do so.

Hello, I'm going to build a budget amd apu build very soon and wanted to know if I should wait or not for the new zen cpu's/apu's to come out. The zen apu's might be more expensive than what the current apu's are going for, since amd oppositely said that they "don't want to be know as the cheaper company," or something like that. Also I think it may be a good idea to go for zen because of the upgradability, features, and architecture. I would love some insight, I would very much appreciate it. Thanks  :D!!!


 


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Here are some websites of the zen architecture to help.


 


 http://hexus.net/tech/news/cpu/82372-details-amd-zen-16-core-x86-apu-emerge/


 


http://hexus.net/tech/news/cpu/82909-amd-outlines-product-roadmap-financial-analyst-day/


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Yes. Technology always advances. Wait. Wait. Forever. And ever.

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Yes. Technology always advances. Wait. Wait. Forever. And ever.

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I usually wait for people to throw out their old tech in the garbage.

 

I then go in the garbage to re claim \ recover those items.

 

For me it is the most cost effective solution.

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I usually wait for people to throw out their old tech in the garbage.

 

I then go in the garbage to re claim \ recover those items.

 

For me it is the most cost effective solution.

I'm never that fortunate, maybe I should start hitting up my local thrift stores.

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