A PC`s lifetime

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by golden rule, Mar 1, 2009.

  1. If you ask this kind question, you need a new computer; because you don't know how to maintain a PC, especially fans inside computer, and hard drive has life span of 5 years.
     
    #11     Mar 2, 2009
  2. Bob111

    Bob111

    once again what we are talking about here...$200-300?...computers cost today close to nothing...you can build one for less than $200.
    the other day i bought soemthing like this -
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152067

    for like $300.. looks like dual core,XP installed. added 1 more GB Ram.. now the thing is probably fast as P4.
    dell is selling now desktops for $399 with 19" monitor..why wasting the time on front of old,slow PC which can fell apart any minute? if i can't afford $400 for PC-i would stay away from any type of trading
     
    #12     Mar 2, 2009
  3. jaley

    jaley

    trading is awesome on a 10" screen
     
    #13     Mar 2, 2009
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  5. Bob111

    Bob111

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    #15     Mar 2, 2009
  6. It's not about that he can't afford a new PC . It's about tinkering with gadgets . Playing actually .
     
    #16     Mar 3, 2009
  7. Bob111

    Bob111

    i can understand that..but..i also bring this netbook example for reason..look at current pc's\laptops.they small, very powerful and way more efficient..smaller size,less heat,less electricity used,more power. i still have old p3 somewhere in closet.. works fine..but even browsing internet on this thing using latest firefox is a pain..
     
    #17     Mar 3, 2009
  8. I'll agree to disagree, though I concede there is *some* performance improvement in the new processor architectures. I'd love a new Core 2 Duo, but I don't need the performance for what I do.

    The DSP guys in my department *do* need that kind of horsepower, but not lil ole me.
     
    #18     Mar 3, 2009
  9. Spunky

    Spunky

    and don't forget, the bus speed is much faster also.
     
    #19     Mar 3, 2009