{"id":170236,"date":"2022-11-10T16:03:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T16:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccbtechnology.com\/?p=170236"},"modified":"2025-09-05T10:30:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T16:30:40","slug":"when-is-a-computer-outdated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccbtechnology.com\/when-is-a-computer-outdated\/","title":{"rendered":"When is a Computer Outdated?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How old is too old<\/span> when it comes to PCs<\/span>?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Longevity isn’t a concept we often apply to our personal digital devices. The allure of the latest <\/span>iPhone<\/span>, laptops or other technology tempts us to spend the money and upgrade frequently. Yet, when it comes to our work devices, the “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” philosophy seems to be the common rule, leading us to stick with outdated technology for longer than recommended. While most business owners want to stretch their asset dollars as far as possible, waiting until your computers are outdated can mean decreased productivity and increased downtime and repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The devices your employees use for work play a crucial role in your overall security, making it important to <\/span>establish a proper refresh cycle. <\/span><\/a>Determining the ideal upgrade schedule for business computers can be challenging, but doing so will help prevent the serious problems that arise when you wait too long to refresh and allow you to proactively plan replacements that work with your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

What<\/span>‘<\/span>s a good replacement cycle for business devices?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Today’s computers run at peak for roughly 3-5 years, though most IT pros say it’s closer to 3 years. A “wait till it dies” mentality can be costly when applied to the devices your employees use daily – financially and even from an employee morale standpoint. Frustrating tools can quickly create a frustrated workforce.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A study from Microsoft found that employees spend, on average, a day per year waiting for old computers to boot up. Their study also found that a PC beyond year four:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n