When you look at your office, warehouse, or other work facility, you probably see a mix of older and newer hardware. Shiny, state-of-the-art laptops may sit next to trusty old workstations or servers that just keep on going, year after year. But before you can make any long-term IT budget plans, you have to have some notion of how long you can expect your various devices to last. Let’s take a look at this question and how it might be affect your future hardware purchases.
Various parts of a computer will wear out at different intervals. For example, hard-disc drives (HDDs) may succumb to mechanical failures after 3 to 5 years, while solid-state drives (SSDs) typically last up to 5-10 years depending on how many read/write cycles they perform. A good-quality CPU chip can last for 7 years, while motherboards generally last from 3 to 4 years.
A good business rule of thumb is to plan on replacing all desktops and laptops every three to four years on a maintenance cycle. Your GS rep can help assist with a planning / maintenance cycle for replacement. Replacing the machines routinely helps keep employee productivity up and reduces costly downtime.
How you treat your hardware will also make a difference in its total lifespan. An office computer maintained in a clean, temperature-controlled space might provide good service for 4-5 years with no issues. By contrast, a relatively delicate laptop that receives heavy field use and abuse may only last about 2-3 years.
Our IT Support team at Computer Medic On Call can help you make the right decisions about when to upgrade or replace your hardware. Contact us today!
Computer Medic On Call is committed to bringing you the highest quality computer service available for all of your information and systems needs. Serving in Broward and West Palm Beach in Florida State for IT Support. Our experience provides us with the skills to offer a range of high quality computer services.
621 N.W. 53rd Street
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Boca Raton, FL 33487
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