How long will My new computer be good for???

Question

is new software requiring more space and speed frequently that I should upgrade alot?? How long is my PC w/ 1 GB ram and 3 Ghz CPU good for? Will 64 bit. apps be the new standard. soon????

Answer 1

Ur computer will be good as long as it is satisfy ur needs.
Me for example im working with a computer that is in a lower class than ur but i dont mind since i can do with that the things that i want.

u for example if u want the computer to play games or to create graphics and animation it will be ok for now but u will an an upgrade soon enough!!

Now if the 64 bit application will be the new standard,yes they will be but when they will be available for the desktop user that is very hard to tell. There is also some applications now out there that they require the power of a 64bit cpu but they are not so much to make us throw away our old 32bit cpu's for an new 64bit.

some info about that u can find in:
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,111508,00.asp

Answer 2

I doubt that 64 bit apps will be the standard for another few years simply because of the saturation of the market on non 64bit processors. They will slowly rtansition over to it as time progresses. You will see more and more applications utilizing the capabilities of the 64bit processors, but it will not be a requirement to run those programs. It wills start as just the optimum requirements for the programs and the minimum requirements will still be well behind that. For instance, there are some very demanding games that have optimum requirements of a 3.2 Ghz processor but the minimum requirements are like a 2Ghz processor. I think that your computer, provided it is built of good parts and you might take a little time to upgrade peripherals at times like the sound and video card and things like that that you can do at home, will probably have the general run of about 5 years or so. it will not be obsolete after 5 years, but it will be way behind the curve by then. Most computers have a overall "in the running" life of about 5 years. Obsolete usually does not come for 8-10 years after purchase unless you purchased a top of the line computer, which you did not. You got a good working computer that will serve you well for a while.

The only other thing that I might see you having to do to it, especially if you opt to switch to Windows Vista when it comes out, is upgrade to 2GB RAM instead of 1GB. But that is all really. All in all, sounds like a good computer as long as you got a good brand (aka not HP, e-machines, or Gateway)

Answer 3

There's an old saying that computers become obsolete the moment you take them out of their packaging box. However extreme this sounds, there may be a modicum of truth in it as technology is always improving, and upgrades are frequently necessary to keep up with it. However, I think your computer will be good for a long time, depending on what you primarily use it for. If it's just for emailing, web-surfing and word processing, you won't be buying another one soon. But if you're doing advanced technological procedures, or are running a home business, you can still get by with new software as opposed to purchasing a whole new computer. I'm not certain what the new standards will be, but rumor has it that Microsoft is launching a new operating system in December, that purportedly makes Win 98 and XP look like heiroglyphics. It's called Windows Vista. Watch for it, and you may have to upgrade accordingly if you decide to use it.

Answer 4

It depends on a few things, such as how you treat your computer and what you use it for. A computer with 1 GB RAM and a 3 gig cpu will treat you well for at least a few years (3-4) if you're just using it casually - web surfing, light gaming, office productivity, e-mail, etc - but if you're doing heavy gaming, video editing, or anything else that requires a high performance system, 1-2 years before you need to upgrade probably. I'd guess the first thing you'll need in that case is another gig of RAM.

Answer 5

The real answer depends on what you are trying to do. If you want to run the latest and greatest games with all of the features turned on, 12 - 18 months assuming it is even capable now.

I still write software and documents, play games online and off that came out as late as 2003, and surf the internet with the PC I got in 1998. Barring hardware failure, I should get at least 2-3 more years use out of it.

Answer 6

generally you can expect a brand new system to need an upgrade or replacement in 3 - 5 years depending on what you are using it for and how leading edge it was when you got it.

Answer 7

with that size hard drive im suprised u even got an operating system on it.