When should a desktop computer be replaced?

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asked Sep 14, 2017 in Desktops by koan (270 points)
When should a desktop computer be replaced?

At what point or how many years should a desktop computer be replaced with a new one?

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answered Sep 14, 2017 by James109 (350 points)
If your desktop computer is working fine and is able to be updated then there is no need to replace it.

But usually a computer gets outdated and stops receiving updates after 10 years. So 10 years time is a good replacement for a desktop computer.

And it's better to backup your files way before you expect the desktop computer to completely crash and transfer the files to a new computer.

I recommend even if your desktop is still working at 10 years you should plan on replacing it with a new one if you can before it does decide to completely crash and you lose your data on your personal computer.

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