How Long Do Desktop Computers Last?
When you fork out a bunch of money for a new desktop computer, you expect it to last for the long haul, right? The average life span of a desktop computer is about 3-5 years. There are many variables that can reduce the life span though, such as how much you use it and how hard you push it, environmental heat and humidity, dust, and insects. Yes, your computer can really have bugs! I have seen instances of people with computers still working after ten to twelve years, that they were still satisfied with. These are pretty rare though, because most people need the new features that technology advances can provide, or additional hardware upgrades to meet performance minimums for the software they add. If you use your system as a word processor and nothing else, yes, you can get a decade of use out of it. If you are preparing to purchase a new desktop PC, and don’t plan on buying another one for some time, upgradeability is important. You can get long term use from your system, although yo
