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Reference number: CH000985
How often should I buy a new computer?
Question:
How often should I buy a new computer?
Answer:
Depending on how you or your employees / students are using the
computer, issues you are encountering, and/or what you expect out of
the computer may affect the answer to this question. Typically, most
total cost of ownership studies
conclude that users should replace their computers at least every
four years. Below are some different reasons that may help
justify the new purchase or why you may want to wait.
If you've checked three or more of the above boxes it's time to
upgrade. If you were unable to check at least three of these boxes
it may be in your best interest to wait a few more months before
purchasing a new computer, until then you may wish to
upgrade. Note: A slow
computer can be caused by several different things that can often be
fixed. If you're computer has ran fine in the past; however, has
recently started to become slow you may want to review
document CH000179 for recommendations in
fixing this issue without buying a new computer. Additional
information:
- Additional information and help with buying a new computer
or computer hardware can be found on our
buying tips section.
- See document CH000719 for
additional information with what to do with older computers.
- Information if you should upgrade or buy a new computer can
be found on document CH000988.
- See our TCO dictionary
definition for additional information about Total Cost of
Ownership and related links.
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