I'd hate for that to happen! GPUs and CPUs are constantly changing, and upgrading can already turn into a chore for many of us. I hated having to deal with multiple mounting bracket types, and being forced to use DDR3 RAM already. I don't want to have half my options taken away depending on which I go with.

As far as from a corporate point of view goes, I have little input. I can't know what their research has shown, be it that their highest income is from upgraders, or from new consumers, or whether they see that enough people wouldn't be too put out by such a move. Lots more variables I'm sure, but all I can really give an opinion on is how it'd affect me short-term.