[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] jpgarcia6 I'm building a really high end PC soon (spending about $1600 on it) for gaming and visual effects. So I'll likely use that and Xbox. I'll also have a Wii U for the Nintendo exclusives. How long do gaming PCs tend to last?[/quote]Assuming you use new parts (like the 2011 socket motherboard for super high end processors) they can last up to 6 years I'd say. [Edited on 12.30.2012 11:32 AM PST]