The Lifespan of a PC
Do you need to change your PC because of its age even if it’s working fine? The answer is not necessarily but eventually you will. The hard drive, optical drive, power supply or mother board will eventually fail. This can cause a wide range of minor annoyances or catastrophic disasters depending on the condition of the computer.
New supplies often don’t fit with old models. It can be very difficult to find compatible equipment and adapter cables. Even if you do find one, it can be very challenging to mount them properly which might lead you to rethink whether it’s worth the trouble at all. New software, maximized upgrades, new features compatibility and extreme gaming demands will sooner or later convince you to change your good old PC.