Hardware Forum?

[Kenadian]

Since this is a gaming website primarily populated by PC Gamers, I wonder if we need a forum for hardware based discussion?

Any thoughts on the matter?

 

[Leimboy]

Well, the occasional discussion about graphics cards are bound to happen
Besides that I'm not sure how much activity a hardware forum in itself will generate. We have the hardware discussion today in the Gaming Lounge and so far we have one thread I think?
I say we'll wait a bit and see if there is enough activity around the theme to properly populate it's own forum...at least for now. Empty forums are so sad to behold LOL

 

[Kenadian]

I'm hoping to pick up a new computer this May so there are certainly some hardware based discussions on the way

Just want to make sure we leave no stone unturned for our gaming friends to discuss sh1t.

 

[HaJa]

I see the use of a dedicated hw thread where we can discuss and tip about tweaks and drivers plus occasional fun stuff Thus avoiding bloating other threads/channels and make it easier to find any good info.

 

[Leimboy]

Right! In that case I say that a separate forum for HW discussion is absolutely in it's place
Also, HaJa's point about not "disturbing" other forums/threads is quite valid. A more focused forum could also attract additional HW discussions that doesn't fit anywhere today.

 

[JohnnyK]

TBH I think a few forums with activity are much preferrable to a huge amount of specialized forums that see a new post once in a blue moon. The gaming lounge is a good place to talk hardware IMHO, and if there is enough traffic in the future you can alwass make a new forum at that point.

 

[Wotan]

+1 to JohnnyK's suggestion. I see no need for a hw forum right now.

 

[Kenadian]

Too late, I already made the change on Sunday

99.9% of the time I'd agree but in this case, hardware changes so fast for PC's that if we don't need it now, we will need it soon.

I'm also being a bit selfish on this one because I plan on picking up a new PC by mid May so I'll definitely need some feedback on all elements (which will actually be posted in separate topics).

I want to make sure that I go into this purchase with as much information as possible so I can get the most bang for my buck while making this new PC somewhat future proof.