Whether it’s your personal at-home computer or your business computer, you tend to worry about how much longer will you be able to use it before it completely crashes. Maybe, you’re ready to purchase a new desktop and are wondering which would be of better quality so that it could last an excessive amount of time without crashing and save you some money.
Here are the facts: a computer’s average lifespan is anywhere between 3 to 5 years. Perhaps this may seem absurd to some who may have had their computer for a decade or so. Well, there are many factors that can contribute to how long a computer may last.
The lifetime span of a desktop, as well as other, computers are affected by how much it is used, how hard it is pushed, the type of environment it is in (whether it is hot and/or humid), and how much dust and lint it has accumulated.
We are well aware that there are some computers that can still be used long after the 5 years but, take into consideration what type of use you’re making out of it. Perhaps, these computers are only being used as a word processor. If that is the case, then you could be using those for many more years. Having desktops that are well over 5 years old can be more difficult when needing to download or using technological advancements. Many times, older computers require additional hardware upgrades, which can add up in costs later on.
If you are ready to move on to a new desktop with great quality to last you a long time, here are some factors you should consider:
Hard Drive Space
You want to consider how much hard drive space is available on a computer in case you need to install extra storage later on. With that said, you will also want to think about which computer has enough storage space for what you would need it to do.
Operating System
In order to prevent having to install a new system soon after purchasing a new computer, make sure to purchase one that already has the newest operating system available. This way, it will also be compatible with any other future software.
Upgraded Slots
Also, make sure the computer you desire to purchase has a vast amount of additional slots on the motherboard (a.k.a. printed circuit board). The more additional slots available, the better it will be. Â
On another note, if you are trying to make your computer last you as long as it possibly can, check out our post on the ways you could improve the lifespan of your PC. [Â http://www.mhconsults.com/blog/improve-the-lifespan-of-your-pc/Â ]
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