2006-09-20 14:03:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I would think it depends on what style and what you use it for. A laptop generally has a useful life of about 3 years. A desktop typically 5 years. Sometimes you will be wanting to run software that will only run on a newer machine and that may force your hand.
2006-09-20 14:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by Cleveland for Gordon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before getting a new one, maybe 5-6 years, depending on how high tech you are, but you should keep the computer for maybe 10 years.
2006-09-20 14:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actual 5 to six years, till you decide directly to enhance it your self. first concern which will actual bypass after 2 to 3 years is the inventory power grant unit, you may a minimum of have 4 GB of RAM so then you somewhat do no longer positioned too plenty stress on the device. Then the 5th 12 months is whilst the unique difficultchronic starts to bypass, so it would be backed up each so often. Have an excellent day Ken
2016-12-12 12:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It up to you; you can buy one today and tomorrow you see a new better computer. You can come in and buy it don't need to keep it to long. It just a blink of an eye. I hope i have help you with your question.
2006-09-20 14:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by azn_tony2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upgrade it until it is so outdated that it can no longer be upgraded, or until you need something more powerful to support your games and software. That way, you know you got everything from it as you possibly can. Of course, if you have the money, go ahead and buy the latest and greatest.
2006-09-20 14:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by farahwonderland2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only buy a new computer when the computer you own doesn't have the ability to accommodate what you need it to do anymore.
2006-09-20 14:32:03 · answer #6 · answered by trudy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on what you use it for...if its gaming you should change it every 1-2 years...cuz games will not wait for you....if you use it for work...lets say...word excel powerpoint....even pentium 2-3 processors can do it...so u don't need a new computer until it fails
2006-09-20 14:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by elshopper1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for as long as it is still working fast , don't bother with all this new upgrades every year except u are a bussiness man. just try to upgrade it when there is problem.
2006-09-20 14:07:42 · answer #8 · answered by diji 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the other 1 gets old raggaty and dosent work
duh!
2006-09-20 14:05:56 · answer #9 · answered by pkyhottie01 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
keep it until it doesnt work like if the proceser dies
2006-09-20 14:05:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋