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>$1500 on an all new parts DIY PC complete with a Windows license. Nowadays everything's outdated and these same parts would be like $800 max. Even back then I could have saved at least a couple hundred just by swallowing my pride and buying used.
I haven't bought brand new tech since, and I have not regretted it yet.
Buying computer parts is one of those areas when buying high end is usually cheaper in the long run. My 5800X3D / 3090 build is still extremely relevant despite being two generations behind the latest hardware. I have no desire to upgrade and Iโll probably be able to push it for another 2-4 years easily.
Never bought a Windows license though, and Iโve been building PCs since 1998.
I'm not saying I won't buy high end. Just not new. There are so many used parts in circulation, and some of them in pristine condition. They're cheaper, work almost as well (if not just as well), and keep e-waste out of landfills/being stripped for precious metals. I get to pat myself on the back and save some money, what could be better?
Buying just slightly below highest end (so 5700X3D/3080) is the best bang-for-the-buck of all, IMO.
I just upgraded my seven-year-old 1700X/Vega 56 system to 5700X3D/9070 XT, and I expect it to be good for probably another seven years at least, give or take failure of the original motherboard I'm still using.
I used to do the same, and for stationary PCs, that's still my recommendation. Sure, some might actually need bleeding edge stuff for for some specific niche high performance thing, but for most people that's a waste of money.
The only exception is for laptops. I rely on laptops as I'm often on the go, and I've generally had better results when going high end (within reason) than going mid-tier.