about how long does hard drive and mother boards and such last in a computer? I have a apple computer if that matters?
2006-07-01 07:06:51 · 10 answers · asked by abc123 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I wouldn't use the computer after about 15 years... but by then it will be so slow and out of date, you'll probably have a new one.
2006-07-01 07:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by sanjeev_the_cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can last for as short as a month to as long as 20 years or longer. It all depends on the quality of the HDD and Mobo. But if you are looking at the lifespan before it becomes obsolete, I would say 2 to 3 years. After that, the CPU and Mobo will not be able to handle newer applications. I still have a 486 that is still working that has been with me since 1991. It still plays Street Fighter 2 Championship Edition. Heck I still have the 7 floppies to install it.
2006-07-01 14:13:31 · answer #2 · answered by b_jay82 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmm not sure on a mac. i have a pc that is 6 years old. the parts still work, no problems. but technology has advanced so much i don't use it because its slow. the parts have lasted but they obviously haven't kept up. after a while it just makes sense to buy a new computer then upgrade or replace old machines. good luck.
2006-07-01 14:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motherboards should last forever, so long as they aren't subjected to power surges or overheating. Hard drives should last a very long time if kept away from dust, heat, smoke particles... et cetera. As far as usefulness, Macs have a much longer life than PCs.
2006-07-01 14:17:32 · answer #4 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on if its on 24/7
for a normal household and plus a MAC i'd say about 5-6 years!
(meaning u use computer few hours a day 4-6..)
2006-07-01 14:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you buy the best PC on the market and in 4 years i bet you will want a new one
2006-07-01 16:35:22 · answer #6 · answered by iulianRO_ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well different parts last differently. There are many things will affect the life of the parts. For moving parts they do die faster then non moving parts.
2006-07-01 14:10:35 · answer #7 · answered by Penguin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
long time....
they can be used for decades
only after some time you will find that you hardly can do anything with it anymore
2006-07-01 14:11:28 · answer #8 · answered by Preykill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It lasts for long... its only if u want to Upgrade it ... we change the PC...
2006-07-01 14:11:00 · answer #9 · answered by Web-designer © 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they will probably be obsolete before they die so i would not worry too much
2006-07-01 14:11:16 · answer #10 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋