How long can a computer last? (YEARS) if Like you buy Ram Updates and new Graphics cards And fans and such, How long could it last.
2007-06-16 15:17:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It's not the computer that "lasts" but the components.
You must know what is the oldest, and the most deprecated component inside. Is it the motherboard, the processor, the ram? the drive?
If you change it piece by piece, you actually are renewing it piece by piece, so you can theoretically go on like that for centuries.
But I think you would save a lot of money and time and work if you'd buy a new, non-top-of the line, complete system, with warranty, with everything set up already.
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2007-06-16 15:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Bharat L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is an interesting question in all seriousness. Technically speaking, it could last 10 or more years. But the problem is, that is a really long time in computer years. Kinda like dog years. The technology changes so quickly, that what you buy today, is likely to be behind the latest and the greatest in 6 months or less. The real issue is, how much program can your computer handle. If you just need to get email or do some word processing, your computer could be good for many years. On the other hand, if you like gaming and the latest in best of programs, you will need to move ahead with the new technology needed to run them every 2 years of so.
2007-06-16 15:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by AdmrlKatz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends if ur a gamer most gaming computers last 2-3 years. if u just surf the net most regular computer can last far longer like 4-5 years. i upgrade my computer every 1-2 years n get a new computer wen a new standard comes out like pci-e or a new intel socket
2007-06-16 15:22:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know I have 3 computers one is refurbished windows 98se HP 500mhz must be 8-10 years old
The only thing I added was ram back when I first got it
still runs as good as when i got it
2007-06-16 15:23:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the average time would be about 5 years. After that time frame some hardware components will start to fail a can be replaced to keep it running if you are lucky to still be able to find the parts.
2016-05-17 13:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen computers which are very old with out any updates...
Its up to you....
Use it softly and it will last for a long time
2007-06-16 15:24:18 · answer #6 · answered by Aravind.k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are computers where i work that must be 20 or 25 years old. They have tiny green screens and make weird beeping sounds at me.
They use them for god knows what, and they give me the creeps.
2007-06-16 15:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by PH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3-4 yrs at max if you talk about reliability.
2007-06-16 15:46:28 · answer #8 · answered by girish4music 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 6-7 years average. longer if you keep it in a pristine environment (eg no dust, moisture..etc)
2007-06-16 15:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by Iain c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you want. you can keep replacing hardware to make it run longer but youd probably be just wasting your money.
2007-06-16 15:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by Son 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋