I got a dell computer in 2004. I don't have enough space to play online games, etc. It's got some spyware in it too and doesn't always run very well. Should I get a new computer, or just have my current one updated?
2007-02-20 07:40:14 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
your computer is not "broken" nor outdated or obsolete. most stores will say so because they are trying to sell you a new one.
You get a new computer when the cost of making your old one do what you want it to do is close to the cost of getting a new one,
for what you describe I suggest installing a larger hard drive or a second one, and adding more ram.
you should also go to www.antivirus.com and get a free virus and spy-ware scan of your machine. then get AVG installed on your machine. avg is a free anti-virus program available on line.
If you have a little cash / the best overall maintenance program for computers that I have ever seen is Norton systemworks. update your old computer / buy Norton system works and use it regularly.
solvermn
2007-02-20 08:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by editor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About every 5 yrs, with a refresh -- new graphics card, larger HD, more RAM etc. -- every 1.5 yrs or so.
Suggest you get some solid anti-V & spyware tools working for you.
2007-02-20 16:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by mister science 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have an 04' hp that i upgraded very little (just a new graphics card and a tiny bit more ram) and it runs fine although i would like to get a new computer this summer.
2007-02-20 22:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every two years. If you can get it updated try that first. That never seems to be the case for me.
2007-02-20 15:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by SoySrtaBonita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every 3 years opps not from Dell sorry
2007-02-20 15:44:05 · answer #5 · answered by me and you 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋