After how long should you change your computer ?

Answer 1

I opted for every 5 years to switch out my system for a new one. Usually between then I upgrade the expansion parts like video, RAM, CPU, audio, etc. but the motherboard itself and OS go only if a new Windows OS is released.

You best bet is to buy a good system first off that can be upgraded easily at first, then slowly max it out over 5 years. After the 5th year then look into a new system totally as your motherboard will be started to show its age.

Answer 2

I get a new computer approximately every 10 years.

The fact is, unless you're a gamer or do a lot of heavy video editing, you don't always need a state of the art computer. I've got lot's of old computers, some from as far back as 1998, that 1.) Still run, and 2.) Are more than capable of surfing the internet, playing music, watching movies, etc... With a memory upgrade, they even run XP (Vista is a different story).

Answer 3

That basically depends on you. I would say 5 -7 years. My first PC had 64 MB ram but was sufficient for my every day use. Now i have a laptop with 1 GB ram but find it too slow as i am using Vista. I would think your answer depends on what junk Microsoft dishes out.

Answer 4

Change it when it no longer does what you want it to do, be it gaming, running the latest software, etc. Try to upgrade first. If there are too many parts that your current PC has that are no longer being produced/developed(socket 939 processors, AGP video cards etc), pony up the money to just get a whole new PC.

Answer 5

i dont think its really necesary to change your computer... you can just change parts of hardaware like the porcessor and video and add some memory...