It's usually VERY obvious when a person is only throwing money around because they can. I think the only thing I could reference in that respects would be people who excessively upgrade whenever a new part comes out, simply because they have to feel superior.
captainslug i know this wasnt aimed at anyone or persons in particuler,but i do think its a wrong statement in some cases.and also this isnt aimed back at you as this topic has come up many other times.
reason i say it is this.i finnally have gotton lucky enough now i have my "dream rig" in my sig.its not extravagventy expensive imo
but is rather top shelf.but anyhow im at the point now i dont really need anything in particuler.but i still have a rather nice sized pc parts allowance.
so its gonna be hard for me now to buy parts as most the stuff really isnt needed. as you can only upgrade so much.but this has nothing to do with "feeling superior" some say "bragging rights"
others say "wastefull".
and i can see how some feel this way.i dont have a 9800pro or an amd 3000 barton or a prometia.but people who have these things i dont look at them and think the above mentioned terms.
this is my hobby,entertainment,relaxation,fun,and girlfriend some days
.so i spend the money i do for those reasons.and if i do post a benchmark its not to brag but to share and learn.
i guess i just wanted to point this out.some people have good reasons for what they have or do.
btw im not rich and im sure some teenagers make more money than me.this is just where my priorities take me.