At what point do you say, "Ok... i need a new computer."?

Until my hard drive crashed on this one I was running Windows 98 and NEVER had a problem with my wireless internet connection. When the hard drive went (after 5 years) the morons installed Windows XP Pro on it and I am still lost some three months later. I get the most from my computer stuff. If it still has even the slightest glimer of hope of it working I will beat it into the ground. I do need a new computer. I am existing on borrowed time with this one so I am looking at newer ones. The funny thing - and this may raise an eyebrow or two - is when I sit down in front of the computer with all the sale sheets and start reading them ... whatever "ill of the day" my computer has mysteriously fixes itself. No, I'm not saying that it knows it is going to get replaced if it doesn't start working right ... but it is odd that it works just a little better when I start tossing around threats.

It depends of what you need a computer for. My girlfriend has a computer with 6 years old and still uses it every day. I have already changed my computer for about 3 or 4 times. If you only need for doing some text then you can have the same computer for a long time, but if you use it for gaming then you will have to change almost every year.

My computer is my hobby and I spend most of my spare time using it in one form or another. I have never really reached the point where I actually needed a new computer because my desire for the best available system often persuades me to upgrade well before that point. I do not go to the extreme of replacing it every time a faster model appears, but I certainly never allow myself to fall very far behind. To be honest my computer is usually well over specification for any task that I may through at it, but I would still like a better one.

I think I would say that when I can no longer get the current one to meet my needs... or when it crashes and I can no longer find compatible parts to fix it - whichever comes first.

if computer is so slow and if i cant upgrade my pc that time i go for new pc

if computer is so slow and if cant upgrade my computer

Technical specifications are not the whole story. Make sure that you are investing in decent quality components and construction, and that you'll be able to get service for your system from the manufacturer or vendor should the need arise.Technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate. Newer technology is always right around the corner, but this should not deter you from buying the system you need now.Unless you have specific needs, you don't need to acquire the absolutely highest level of current technology. On the other hand, saving a few dollars by buying low on the technology curve is a false economy.Spend as much as you can comfortably afford. The more you invest, the longer your system will remain viable.Speeds above 3.0 GHz are now common for Windows systems, and Apple's current offerings run at 1.5 GHz and faster. (Note that processor speeds are not directly comparable between Windows and Macintosh systems.)The amount of memory installed in your computer is one of the biggest factors in its performance. The more memory you have, the faster your software will run, the more applications you can run at once, and the easier it will be to switch between applications. Adding more memory is relatively inexpensive.

well i really desire a computer when i have trouble installing programming softwares which i have to install to practice my daily studies.

Well it is time to call it quits for your computer's services if your computer cannot efficiently help you with what you need. Even if your computer is not up-to-date, or the fastest , or have the best grafice computerlandia can offer. It doesn't matter as long as it serve its purpose. If you have an old computer which but what you do is just simple word processing, well it could work for you. But if you decided that you need it for graphics, animation or the same. well you probably need to update computer last year! Ü

if you want real time gaming trade every 3 years otherwise every 6 years I usually get one every six years or so spent $400 on the last one

i'd have to say when it starts smokeing it's time to get another. i'm running an old compaq with celeron processer 269, ddr ram512, just upped it to 760ramm, could have gotten a full gig but not enough slots. i'd like to increase my cpu to an intel chip something in the range of p4 OR P5 maybe more if available. it works a little faster with the added ram, but i need more available drive. hows yours set up?

I definitely need a new computer right now! My C drive memory has only 115 MB left. Besides that, my computer always hangs when I open more than 3 programs. Mine is only Pentium III. Therefore, I'm unable to play all those highly memory-intensive games like The Movies and etc.. I'm dying to play The Movies for a long time. Now, I'm looking for a good bargain.

Alright...I was going to post here last night, but decided to wait and see what all else was said about things. For one, I think that I should have brought this one back and gotten a different model that day. Considering since the first time I got net on here, I was told that my network adapter card wasn't installed properly, it would have been a prudent move, don't you think? I've had nothing but issues with the thing since I got it, even having to reformat it twice now, which I'm told you really shouldn't have to do if you have the right equipment and software. Well, I had all the great software, and still had to do it. I'm considering getting a new CPU, since my monitor works great, but I think that I may have to get a fully new set up, due to not wanting another E-Machine for my next home computer.

The point where i would say i need a new computer is probally when every time you start to do something it lags very bad and you have to wait a solid minute to do anyhting and then in 30 seconds it lags agian

Lol.... I've been saying that umpteen times in the past few months as my laptop has a life of its own, shuts down when she wants to, is slow and freezes at the drop of the hat. Wonder when I'll actually get a new one though.... lazy me!

ok, for me if there would be a point that i will sell my computer and by a new one, it would be the time that intel pentium 5 is available in the market.

When it freezes while typing a post on myLot and the anti-virus announces that an update is done, when it can't handle more than two surf windows without problems, and when it takes ten minutes to boot and sometimes twenty minutes to shut down depending on what has been running. Basically, since about a year ago.

We're still on our original computer, so I don't know what the breaking point is yet. We're running Windows ME, if that tells you anything! We really just use the computer for the internet and basic typing stuff for the kids. They play their games on the PS2, so that's not a big deal for us. We do have a lot of problems with the net though and want to upgrade, we just don't have the money right now. Hopefully soon!

breaking point? for me its more like a seasonal upgrade, if i can i always upgrade a component every year. reason? so that the price of my current component wont depreciate too much unlike if its 2 yrs old, besides with the current pace of computer tech a new product is born every 6 months so its justifiable to upgrade a comoponent once a year. i just upgraded my video card last year to an 8800GTX and now im running dry and might not be able to upgrade my 2 yr old A64 +3000. thats the price i have to pay for "bleeding edge" technology

I think my breakingpoint of wanting a new computer system would be, when I discovered I couldnt have open the lot of programs I have open when I am working. Or when I see it slows down to much. Or when a part of the computer has broke down. I need all the adjustments. The speakers, the microphone, everything must work properly. And I also will buy a new computer when the much data I can collect is much out of date.