How long do most people expect to keep their computers before they start to have regular problems. eg Burnouts or need to replace boards
What is the average life of today's computers?
I would say it depends on the price you pay. Is it custom or brand name?
I build my own computers. When I spent over $5000 on my computer it lasted for about five years playing all games at max settings. It is now a fileshare server in my house. It still works fine, but it can't compete with newer computers.
I just built two more computers for my wife and I. They are already having a little trouble with newer games with an Nvidia 8800GTS, 2GB of higher performance RAM, 150gb Raptor Raid 1, and a dual core intel. I just need to get a second video card and it should be good.
I think it just depends on what you get. You can't just buy any computer and expect it to last as long as the computer that cost $100 more. They will have different components.
Usually though, a computer should last at least 3-4 years for basic tasks.
What is the average life of today's computers?antivirus downloads
About 5 years, although by the time you bring it home and open the box, it's already outdated
The computer overall? They should last about 3 years before problems seriously strike, and it's downhill after that.
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