When should you buy a new computer? Certainly, this question comes with a lengthy answer as buying a new computer or laptop involves a set of reasons that push you to abandon the computer you are currently using and switch to another, just like the question of why you might need to change your motherboard. As the motherboard is a part of the computer, naturally, this answer will be a part of our question that we pose in this topic: Why should you buy a new computer?
Starting from this article, I will review 5 signs or indicators that if you notice in the computer you have now, you should abandon it and go buy a new computer so that you can keep up with the latest technologies and use a modern computer suitable for work for the coming years.
In some of the problems that we will discuss with you below, which will push you to buy a new computer, you will notice that we are talking about specific components in the computer that are the cause of these problems, such as a decrease in the performance of RAM or a decrease in the performance of the hard drive or processor, etc. At this point, you might wonder why you should buy a new computer altogether when you can just upgrade these components?
If your current computer is very old or has weak components, let me tell you that whether you like it or not, you will have to buy a new computer. The reason is that the specific components you want to upgrade, whether it’s the processor, graphics card, or RAM, each of them will require requirements in the computer to work efficiently.
For example, when you want to buy a new graphics card, it will require a large amount of power that the current power supply may not provide, so you will be forced to buy a power supply with a higher capacity even though the old one worked efficiently. Or you may need a certain port that is not available in the current motherboard, so you will need to buy another motherboard… and so on, and you will ultimately be forced to buy a new computer.
1- Inability to use the latest operating system
Old computers and laptops still run on Windows XP, which used to come pre-installed with any computer you purchase. But surely, it will not be the operating system that lasts a lifetime, as Microsoft releases newer versions of Windows every so often to meet the users’ requirements in the long run. So, at some point, you will have to switch to a new version, possibly Windows 10, as it is the latest operating system currently. However, you will find that your computer prevents you from doing so due to its weak components and its inability to meet the requirements of running the new versions or other operating systems. Therefore, if you want to use the latest operating system while your computer does not support it, you should consider buying a new computer.
2- Inability to experience the latest games and software
Some users may be aware that modern games with high graphics require high computer specifications to meet the game’s running requirements. The same applies to modern software like Photoshop, video editing tools, and others, as they also require a computer with average capabilities to work well. However, if you are using a somewhat old computer with weak components, you will not be able to play the latest games and software, even after trying steps to speed up the games. In this case, you need to upgrade the basic components of the computer, such as RAM, processor, graphics card, and hard drive, which is equivalent to buying a new computer.
3- Computer slowness
It is difficult to determine the reason for the computer’s slowness, as there are many reasons that can cause it, and it is certainly a frustrating problem that reduces the productivity of working on the computer. We have previously addressed to identifying which part of the device is causing the problem so that someone can guide you to the cause and you can fix the problem. We also discussed reviewing seven steps to make your computer faster, where such steps mentioned and not mentioned can make the computer faster.
But in the case where you have tried all the ways to speed up the computer but in the end, it is futile as you notice slowness in the computer as soon as you turn it on, perhaps it is due to using few but heavy programs, considering the weak computer components, as they consume all the resources. In this case, you also need to think about buying a new computer.
4- System constantly freezing
One of the most indicative signs of the computer’s inability to function properly is the system freezing automatically every short period of working on it. This problem will still haunt you even if you are using Windows 10, as system freezing and the subsequent problems like the blue screen appearing or continuous problems on the computer for no reason. All of them indicate the computer’s inadequate performance to the extent that it prevents it from working even when running lightweight programs on the computer. At this time, buying a new computer would be the best solution.
5- Annoying sounds coming from the computer
Over the many years of using the computer, you will notice that it starts to make a louder noise than before, and naturally, the loud noise coming from the computer can be annoying while working on the computer. Usually, there are only two reasons for this noise, either from the hard disk, which makes a loud noise after extended use, and we have previously discussed how to recognize the noise and how to solve the problem in the topic that you must take a backup of the hard drive when hearing these sounds. It may also be due to the processor cooling fan, where it starts to make a loud noise when the processor’s temperature reaches the maximum, as it works efficiently to provide proper ventilation for the processor.
