Steezus: Your scenario sounds plausible, yet you offer no reference beyond your own analysis. Of course, anything in an electronic or an electromechanical device may fail in time. Besides, keeping a computer going beyond a few years only invites disaster, or at least tempts fate. Other, moving parts like hard drives and switches may fail from mere repeated use. Solder joints weaken and fail. Internal heat and vibration will cumulatively break down parts and connections. Dust builds up inside the computer housing presenting an opportunity for an electrical short. The cooling fan motor may fail, letting the CUP overheat. The list goes on.
For these reasons and more, I recommend replacing a computer no less often than 3 years, with 2 years a better option. Meanwhile, use a reliable backup scheme to protect your valuable data and information.
Steezus: Your scenario sounds plausible, yet you offer no reference beyond your own analysis. Of course, anything in an electronic or an electromechanical device may fail in time. Besides, keeping a computer going beyond a few years only invites disaster, or at least tempts fate. Other, moving parts like hard drives and switches may fail from mere repeated use. Solder joints weaken and fail. Internal heat and vibration will cumulatively breakdown parts and connections. Dust builds up inside the computer housing presenting an opportunity for an electrical short. The cooling fan motor may fail, letting the CUP overheat. The list goes on.
For these reasons and more, I recommend replacing a computer no less often than 3 years, with 2 years a better option. Meanwhile, use a reliable backup scheme to protect your valuable data and information.
Jan 08, 2010 at 03:24 AM
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