Marc, I not only respect that outlook on old technology but I typically follow the same principals in my own life. I still have computers that I used 15 years ago and try to keep everything in good working order. However, when it comes to production, I also maintain a modern workstation for my rendering and model creation based on the latest tech, because the software I typically use demands the most horsepower. I still use a 10-year-old HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7750n Desktop PC as a Network Attached Storage device (although I did upgrade the storage drive to a 4TB Seagate SATA).

However, when it comes to rendering, my workstation uses a Intel i7-7700K CPU @ 4.20 GHz and a GTX 1070 8gb and a Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD. My livelihood depends on modeling and rendering, so I need as much speed as I can afford. I usually try to upgrade every 3 years, or just before the warranty expires so I can resell the current parts to help finance newer ones. If you're working as an enthusiast or hobbyist, then all that matters is that you're satisfied with your current productivity and the experience you get in the software you choose to work with.

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